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Join Jennifer Bagley as she hosts Trey McWilliams, CEO of McWilliams & Sons and founder of Blue Cardinal Home Services Group, in this enlightening episode of "Catalyst for the Trades." Discover the journey of this third-generation leader as he shares his insights into scaling a home services business with a strong focus on people and leadership development.
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Unleashing Success: Trey McWilliams on Mastering Growth and Leadership in Home Services
With Jennifer Bagley,
Trey McWilliams
,
McWilliams & Sons
In this episode of Catalyst for the Trades, hosts Jennifer Bagley and Chuck Staszkiewicz sit down with Mark Evans, a seasoned entrepreneur, investor, and wealth-building expert. Mark shares his journey in the trades and breaks down the essential steps for creating long-term financial success.
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10
Mastering the Trades: Mark Evans on Building Wealth, Legacy, and Financial Freedom
With Jennifer Bagley,
Mark Evans
,
MARK EVANS DM
In this episode of "Catalyst for the Trades," hosts Jennifer Bagley and Chuck Staszkiewicz are joined by George Donaldson, a leading figure in the home services industry known for scaling the Fix It Group from $1.7 million to $100 million. The trio dives deep into the crucial strategies and considerations for home services businesses looking to scale or plan an exit.
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Building a $100M Business: George Donaldson on Scaling, Leadership, Exit Strategies in Home Services
With Jennifer Bagley,
George Donaldson
,
Fix-It Group
In this episode of The Catalyst for the Trades, we engage in an enlightening conversation with Sebastian Jimenez, CEO of Rilla. Drawing striking parallels between tech entrepreneurship and stand-up comedy, Sebastian delves into the essence of trial, failure, and iteration as the cornerstone of success in both fields.
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9
From Comedy to AI How Sebastian Jimenez is Revolutionizing Sales in the Trades
With Jennifer Bagley,
Sebastian Jimenez
,
Rilla
In this episode of The Catalyst for the Trades, Jennifer Bagley sits down with Josh Koplin, co-founder of Eden, to explore the evolving landscape of consumer behavior in the trades industry. The discussion focuses on how businesses can leverage digital tools, AI-driven consumer experiences, and innovative content strategies to gain a competitive edge.
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Adapting to Consumer Behavior: Leveraging AI and Digital Tools in the Trades
With Jennifer Bagley,
Josh Koplin
,
EDEN
What does it take to turn your customer service team into a powerhouse for growth? In this episode of The Catalyst for the Trades podcast, Brigham Dickinson, founder and president of Power Selling Pros, shares his proven strategies for transforming call-handling into a competitive advantage.
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6
WOW Every Call: The Key to Customer Experience Excellence
With Jennifer Bagley,
Brigham Dickinson
,
Power Selling Pros
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How to Unlock Real Growth: Transformation, Follow-Up, and Future-Proofing in the Trades
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Published
June 4, 2025
How to Lead, Serve, and Grow in the Trades with Raul Rodriguez
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Published
May 28, 2025
How to Build a Profitable, Scalable Trades Business: Lessons from Dana Staszkiewicz
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Published
May 21, 2025
How to Protect Profit and Lead with Purpose in Home Services
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Published
May 7, 2025
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