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Plumbing & HVAC Hustle Podcast

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Jul 3, 2025 • 32min

Grow Your HVAC Company by Getting Uncomfortable w/ Jason Walker

Struggling to grow your HVAC company? Jason Walker of HVAC Masters of the Hustle reveals how pushing your team outside their comfort zones can create a culture of consistency, leadership, and white-glove service that sets you apart. In this episode, we talk hiring, culture, customer experience, video marketing, and how doing the uncomfortable things is the key to massive HVAC growth.Learn the power of showcasing your team, getting on camera, and creating world-class customer service that drives referrals and reviews. Plus, hear Jason’s strategy behind building a brand technicians want to work for.
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Jun 25, 2025 • 42min

3 Signs of HVAC Lead Addiction w/ Weldon Long

In this no-fluff HVAC growth masterclass, legendary sales trainer and entrepreneur Weldon Long drops 🔥 truth bombs for HVAC business owners addicted to leads — and stuck in the cycle of low margins and high chaos.You’ll learn:Why hitting $5M+ revenue won’t save your business if you’re not profitable at $2MThe 3 signs of lead addiction (and how to fix them)Weldon’s incredible journey from prison to $42M HVAC exitsHow to rewire your team’s mindset for sales successAnd what it really takes to scale your contracting business with consistency and clarityWhether you’re stuck at $1M or sprinting toward $10M+, this is the mindset and operational reset your HVAC company needs.👉 Like what you hear? Subscribe for more HVAC growth strategies weekly!
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Jun 18, 2025 • 27min

Unfair Advantages of Working with a Google Specialized Team w/ Sydnee Olsen

Want to dominate Google for your local home service business in 2025? In this episode of the Plumbing & HVAC Hustle Podcast, Sydnee Olsen of Hook Agency breaks down the unfair advantages contractors can tap into with local Google marketing.We talk:Why Google Business Profile is still criminally underusedHow to actually stay ahead of Google’s algorithm shiftsWhether niche agencies outperform generalists for HVAC prosWhy simplicity and focus beat doing everything halfwayThe hard truths about agency-client relationships and how to get them rightWhether you’re an HVAC owner doing $3M+ or you’re just starting to build your local SEO presence, this episode is packed with real strategies for ranking, retaining leads, and building lasting partnerships with your marketing agency.
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Jun 11, 2025 • 47min

The No-BS Blueprint Behind Tuck & Howell’s Massive Leap

From family legacy to explosive HVAC growth, Jay and Amanda Mahaffey of Tuck & Howell reveal how they grew from $4M to $14M+ at 15% net profit—without losing their minds (or marriage). In this raw, real, and refreshingly honest conversation, we unpack: • Why their “Fab Five” method fuels focus • The massive risks they took to save a legacy business • Rebuilding operations, marketing, and culture—fast • Key hires, painful lessons, and big wins • How they’re using data to fix conversion leaks • Their favorite reports and strategies inside ServiceTitanPerfect for any HVAC or home service business owner ready to scale fast (without breaking everything).🔔 Subscribe for more expert growth stories like this!
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Jun 4, 2025 • 36min

10X Your Home Service Leads w/ Tommy Mello (Home Services Lead Generation)

In this power-packed episode of the Home Service Marketing Podcast, Tommy Mello (founder of A1 Garage Door Service) joins host Tim Brown to talk about what actually drives the most sales in HVAC and other home services.From TV, radio, GMB, and PPC to community involvement and lead attribution, Tommy shares high-level insights on: • Scaling lead gen to 30,000+ per month • Attribution strategies using 8,000 call tracking numbers • Why social proof and branding are key to multi-channel success • Community-based marketing that builds backlinks and trust • When to cut bait and when to double downIf you’re trying to scale past 7 or 8 figures, this episode is gold.📌 Get exclusive strategies for turning leads into conversions — not just clicks.👉 Subscribe for more high-impact home service marketing episodes.👉 Learn more about Tommy’s brand: TommyMello.com/shop
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May 28, 2025 • 40min

Referring Your Competitors to Grow (Pro's + Con's) w/ Eric Thomas

Welcome to another episode of the HVAC Hustle Podcast, hosted by Tim Brown of Hook Agency, featuring special guest Eric Thomas from Rival Digital!In this candid, high-value conversation, Tim and Eric unpack a “crazy mindset”—why home service businesses should refer their competitors. They cover how adopting an abundance mentality can drive more business, build strategic alliances, and even increase close rates.We dive deep into: • Why most owners fear referring competition • Tactical referral wins that actually brought in more deals • How to position your HVAC or plumbing business to get more referrals • The surprising power of “irritation marketing” and memorable branding • Real-life stories of turning competitors into alliesThis episode is a must-watch for HVAC marketers, plumbing contractors, and agency owners in home services.
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May 20, 2025 • 52min

Confessions of a Coach: How Smart Contractors Get Stuck (and How to Escape)

What happens when contractors mix too many guru strategies? In this powerful episode of the HVAC Hustle Podcast, host Tim Brown sits down with Julian Scadden, President of Nexstar Network, to expose the real dangers of fragmented growth strategies in the home services industry.Julian shares his raw story—from cleaning dive bars to owning a successful HVAC company, to now leading a billion-dollar contractor network. He unpacks:How to vet online advice and coaching programsThe truth behind ‘shiny object syndrome’ and tech distractionsWhy every business needs a clear exit strategy and best practice groupThe emotional toll of leadership (and how to lead with clarity)If you’re building a legacy HVAC, plumbing, or home service business, this episode is your reality check and roadmap.👉 Ready to grow with clarity? Connect with Nexstar Network: https://www.nexstarnetwork.com👉 Learn more about home service marketing with Hook Agency: https://hookagency.com
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May 14, 2025 • 31min

Branding 101 for Home Service Businesses w/ Dan Antonelli

In this episode of HVAC Hustle, Tim Brown sits down with Dan Antonelli, founder of KickCharge Creative and the brains behind some of the most iconic brands in the home service industry. They dive deep into the branding moves that separate $1M companies from $10M+ powerhouses.Discover: • Why most HVAC company names suck—and how to fix yours • The biggest branding mistakes home service owners still make • How to own your market with color psychology, naming, and truck wraps • The true ROI of great branding (including recruiting and exit value)If you’re serious about building a memorable home service brand that customers and employees rave about—this is a masterclass you don’t want to miss.📈 Want to grow your HVAC business?🔥 Hit like, comment with your favorite insight, and subscribe for more.
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May 7, 2025 • 40min

How to Get Leads From Youtube for Home Services

Are you a tradesperson or contractor looking to generate leads with YouTube? In this episode of the HVAC Hustle Podcast, Tim Brown sits down with plumbing YouTube legend Roger Wakefield to break down exactly how he used YouTube to grow the largest plumbing channel in the world—bringing in high-quality leads, closing $100K+ jobs, and building a brand that’s taken him all the way to Dr. Phil and NewsNation.Roger shares the real story behind going all-in on YouTube at age 54, how being authentic on camera built trust, and what contractors need to include in every lead-gen video. If you’re in HVAC, plumbing, or any home service industry, this is the blueprint.
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Apr 30, 2025 • 29min

Why You Should Join a Mastermind or Peer Group

Are you a home service business owner looking to break through your revenue ceiling and actually boost profitability? In this episode of The HVAC Hustle Podcast, host Tim Brown is joined by Josh Nelson — founder of the Seven Figure Agency and a leader in the home service mastermind space.We dive deep into why masterminds are the secret weapon of fast-growing HVAC, plumbing, and electrical companies. Josh shares hard-earned lessons, real client examples, and why peer groups can shortcut years of trial and error. Discover how proximity to high performers, accountability, and strategic focus can transform your business trajectory.🔧 Learn why “revenue is vanity, profit is sanity”📈 Hear how one agency grew from $2K to $280K/month💡 Uncover the power of curated communities and peer learning

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