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In this episode of "Catalyst for the Trades," hosts Jennifer Bagley and Chuck Staszkiewicz dive deep into the strategic planning necessary for building a home service business with a future sale or exit in mind. The hosts engage in a rich discussion about vital business practices inspired by recent conversations with successful entrepreneurs from the trades industry.
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Building Your Business with an Exit in Mind: Strategic Insights for Home Service Entrepreneurs
With Jennifer Bagley,
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Join host Jennifer Bagley, CEO of CI Web Group, and her guests, Darren Dixon, CEO and founder of fyxify, and George Donaldson, CEO of Fix-It Group, as they discuss the transformative landscape of the home services industry in this engaging episode. The conversation delves into the significant shifts driven by AI technologies, consumer behavior changes, and evolving business models.
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Navigating Industry Transformation: AI, Consumer Trends, and Strategic Business Models
With Jennifer Bagley,
Darren Dixon
,
fyxify
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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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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From Comedy to AI How Sebastian Jimenez is Revolutionizing Sales in the Trades
With Jennifer Bagley,
Sebastian Jimenez
,
Rilla
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