

Waste No Day: A Home Services Motivational Podcast
Brian Burton & Nate Minnich
A podcast devoted to challenging, encouraging, advising, and highlighting the men and women of the home services industry. Whether you are a plumber, electrician, or HVAC technician, you all share the common tension of being both the hero and the villain in the eyes of the customer. Hosts Brian and Nate discuss and interview guests to show how to not only be the hero, but to be rewarded with more than a cape.
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Sep 1, 2025 • 51min
Selling more by escaping the manager’s trap
Want to double your ticket average without being pushy? Get access to real-time sales training, scripts, and role-play coaching inside the Blue Collar Closer community — join today before the next live Q&A drops: https://wastenoday.pro/BCC
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In this episode, we talked about technician relationships, personal motivation/self-development, dispatch management, communication & team dynamics…
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Aug 25, 2025 • 58min
Jim Leslie - Turning Five-Star Reviews Into Daily Referrals
Want to double your ticket average without being pushy? Get access to real-time sales training, scripts, and role-play coaching inside the Blue Collar Closer community — join today before the next live Q&A drops: https://wastenoday.pro/BCC
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Jim Leslie is the Chief Operating Officer of Home Service Freedom, working closely with Tommy Mello to bring the company’s vision to life and help members scale their businesses. Previously, he was the Chief Marketing Officer at A1 Garage Door Service, where he drove significant growth by refining marketing, operations, and leadership systems.
In this episode, we talked about lead generation, referrals, technician training, marketing & growth...

Aug 18, 2025 • 1h 9min
Jim Leslie - The Mindset That Squeezes the Gold Out Of Every Lead
Want to double your ticket average without being pushy? Get access to real-time sales training, scripts, and role-play coaching inside the Blue Collar Closer community — join today before the next live Q&A drops: https://wastenoday.pro/BCC
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Jim Leslie is the Chief Operating Officer of Home Service Freedom, working closely with Tommy Mello to bring the company’s vision to life and help members scale their businesses. Previously, he was the Chief Marketing Officer at A1 Garage Door Service, where he drove significant growth by refining marketing, operations, and leadership systems.
In this episode, we talked about lead cost, sales mindset, customer follow-up, customer empathy, marketing vs sales alignment...

Aug 11, 2025 • 59min
Turn anxiety into excitement NOW!
Want to double your ticket average without being pushy? Get access to real-time sales training, scripts, and role-play coaching inside the Blue Collar Closer community — join today before the next live Q&A drops: https://wastenoday.pro/BCC
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In this episode, we talked about sales anxiety, rejection and fear, power of words…

Aug 4, 2025 • 1h 26min
Andrew Dobbins - Unlocking High-Ticket Sales Without High-Pressure Tactics
Want to double your ticket average without being pushy? Get access to real-time sales training, scripts, and role-play coaching inside the Blue Collar Closer community — join today before the next live Q&A drops: https://wastenoday.pro/BCC
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Andrew Dobbins is the founder and owner of Intelligent Design Air Conditioning, Plumbing, Solar, & Electric. He’s been in the trades since 2004, with experience in HVAC, roofing, and plumbing. Andrew’s company has grown to 80 team members across five divisions, earning over 22,000 five-star reviews while staying rooted in Tucson. Andrew’s core focus is sales - helping teams identify customer needs, communicate with care, and close with integrity.
In this episode, we talked about sales techniques, customer needs & pain points, gratitude, communication strategy, mindset...

Jul 28, 2025 • 58min
Stop Hoping They’ll Say Yes - Start Asking!
Want to double your ticket average without being pushy? Get access to real-time sales training, scripts, and role-play coaching inside the Blue Collar Closer community — join today before the next live Q&A drops: https://wastenoday.pro/BCC
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In this episode, we talked about emotional buying, analogies in sales, sales discipline, connection with customers…

Jul 21, 2025 • 1h 31min
Laura Kelly - Cultivating Courage Before Confidence on Every Service Call
Laura Kelly, co-founder of Clover, is a leader in business psychology with a knack for enhancing performance in the home service industry. She dives into how cultivating courage is essential for personal and professional growth. Listeners learn to tackle self-doubt and reframe negative beliefs into empowering thoughts. Kelly emphasizes the significance of psychological safety and authentic connections, urging individuals to develop their leadership skills through honest self-reflection. Her actionable strategies help transform challenges into opportunities for growth.

Jul 14, 2025 • 1h 49min
Doug Wyatt - How to Ask, Close, and Win with Confidence
Want to double your ticket average without being pushy? Get access to real-time sales training, scripts, and role-play coaching inside the Blue Collar Closer community — join today before the next live Q&A drops: https://wastenoday.pro/BCC
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Part 2 of our interview with Doug Wyatt, who is a high-impact speaker, trainer, and the founder of Synergy Learning Systems. From selling door-to-door with $23 in his pocket to transforming multimillion-dollar businesses, Doug’s journey is built on grit, discipline, and relentless growth. He’s trained over 5,000 salespeople, coached 1,000+ small businesses, and led national sales meetings for brands like GE, Carrier, and Lennox. Known for his intense focus on implementation and personal development, Doug helps companies drive real, lasting results - one mindset shift at a time.
In this episode, we talked about customer trust, closing sales techniques, emotional benefits, objections…

Jul 7, 2025 • 1h 44min
Doug Wyatt - Fuel Success Daily with Tiny Wins & Unbreakable Habits
Want to double your ticket average without being pushy? Get access to real-time sales training, scripts, and role-play coaching inside the Blue Collar Closer community — join today before the next live Q&A drops: https://wastenoday.pro/BCC
Join the Waste No Day! Facebook group: https://wastenoday.pro/FBgroup
Doug Wyatt is a high-impact speaker, trainer, and the founder of Synergy Learning Systems. From selling door-to-door with $23 in his pocket to transforming multimillion-dollar businesses, Doug’s journey is built on grit, discipline, and relentless growth. He’s trained over 5,000 salespeople, coached 1,000+ small businesses, and led national sales meetings for brands like GE, Carrier, and Lennox. Known for his intense focus on implementation and personal development, Doug helps companies drive real, lasting results - one mindset shift at a time.
In this episode, we talked about morning routine, audio learning, personal growth, empathy, mindset…

Jun 30, 2025 • 1h 5min
Is Your Voice Helping You Sell—or Losing the Sale?
Explore the power of enthusiasm in boosting sales without being pushy. Discover how effective listening can create deeper connections and enhance client interactions. Learn innovative role-playing techniques that make skill development fun and engaging. Uncover the secret to vibrant presentations driven by genuine passion and belief in your product. Plus, strategies for transforming Monday blues into motivation and opportunity, ensuring you start the week with purpose and resilience.