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  • How This Plumbing Company Went From $0 to $7 Million in 11 Months
    2025/07/15

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    Patrick Fee is the Co-founder of Mr. Drain Plumbing, a top-rated local plumber. With over 25 years of experience in the plumbing industry, he began his career in engineering before working as a Regional Manager at Rooter Hero Plumbing & Air.

    In today’s episode, Ryan and Patrick talk about how Mr. Drain Plumbing grew to $7 million in just 11 months.

    Blue Collar CEO is a podcast that is all about helping you build a better, more profitable, more sustainable & kick-ass home service business. Join Levergy® CEO Ryan Redding each week who will be joined by industry experts who will break down their success stories and give their best-kept secrets for industry domination. You do not want to miss it! Learn more at https://www.bluecollar.ceo/, or https://www.levergy.io.

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    38 分
  • How This 3rd Generation Business Is Growing To 9 Figures With Matthew Stock
    2025/07/08

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    Matthew Stock is the Owner and CEO of U.S. Waterproofing, a third-generation, family-owned company. Under his leadership, the company has become a leading provider of basement waterproofing and foundation repair services in the Midwest. In 2022, Matthew oversaw a strategic partnership with Rotunda Capital Partners to support the company's expansion.

    In today’s episode, Ryan and Matthew discuss what it means to scale a third-generation family-owned business into a national platform.

    Blue Collar CEO is a podcast that is all about helping you build a better, more profitable, more sustainable & kick-ass home service business. Join Levergy® CEO Ryan Redding each week who will be joined by industry experts who will break down their success stories and give their best-kept secrets for industry domination. You do not want to miss it! Learn more at https://www.bluecollar.ceo/, or https://www.levergy.io.

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    27 分
  • How To Grow Your Business Past $3 Million With Paul Olsen
    2025/07/01

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    Paul Olsen is the CEO of Koala Cooling, a home services company. He previously served as a Master Plumber. Before Koala Cooling, Paul held plumbing roles at various companies, including 1st Home and Commercial Services and ABC Home & Commercial Services.

    In this episode, Paul and Ryan talk about the importance of processes and smart marketing to scale beyond $3 million.

    Blue Collar CEO is a podcast that is all about helping you build a better, more profitable, more sustainable & kick-ass home service business. Join Levergy® CEO Ryan Redding each week who will be joined by industry experts who will break down their success stories and give their best-kept secrets for industry domination. You do not want to miss it! Learn more at https://www.bluecollar.ceo/, or https://www.levergy.io.

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    40 分
  • How Smart Energy Tech Is Revolutionizing Home Electrification With Brian LaMorte
    2025/06/24

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    Brian LaMorte is the Founder and Co-owner of LaMorte Electric Heating and Cooling, an environmentally conscious electrical and HVAC contracting company. As a licensed electrician and HVAC technician, he began his career as an Electrician at Cornell University. Brian is also active in climate advocacy, coaching other contractors on transitioning to clean energy technologies and supporting community-wide electrification efforts.

    In this episode, Ryan and Brian discuss how to mitigate peak electric demand.

    Blue Collar CEO is a podcast that is all about helping you build a better, more profitable, more sustainable & kick-ass home service business. Join Levergy® CEO Ryan Redding each week who will be joined by industry experts who will break down their success stories and give their best-kept secrets for industry domination. You do not want to miss it! Learn more at https://www.bluecollar.ceo/, or https://www.levergy.io.

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    25 分
  • How This Sparky Overcame New Business Struggles With Vinny Tingley
    2025/06/17

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    Vincent (Vinny) Tingley is the Founder of Tingley Home Services, an HVAC and electrical company he started in 2003 before selling to an employee in 2021. As a licensed master electrician, he specializes in residential wiring, lighting, and troubleshooting. Vinny is also involved in the Natick Rotary Club, where he has led initiatives in opioid addiction prevention, youth programs, and international outreach, earning recognition as a Paul Harris Fellow.​

    In this episode, Ryan and Vinny talk about the challenges Vinny faced as a new business.

    Blue Collar CEO is a podcast that is all about helping you build a better, more profitable, more sustainable & kick-ass home service business. Join Levergy® CEO Ryan Redding each week who will be joined by industry experts who will break down their success stories and give their best-kept secrets for industry domination. You do not want to miss it! Learn more at https://www.bluecollar.ceo/, or https://www.levergy.io.

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    34 分
  • The Long Game in Trades: Why Mentorship and Culture Win
    2025/06/10

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    Chris West is the Founder of Chris West Plumbing, Inc., which he has developed into a leading brand in the industry. With 25 quality-vested team members, Chris West Plumbing was awarded 2024 Arkansas Business of the Year. Chris is an Army veteran with 35 years of experience in the trades.

    In this week’s episode, Ryan and Chris share leadership insights, including maintaining a strong work culture and growing talent in-house.

    Blue Collar CEO is a podcast that is all about helping you build a better, more profitable, more sustainable & kick-ass home service business. Join Levergy® CEO Ryan Redding each week who will be joined by industry experts who will break down their success stories and give their best-kept secrets for industry domination. You do not want to miss it! Learn more at https://www.bluecollar.ceo/, or https://www.levergy.io.

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    38 分
  • How Lazy Owners Built an Innovative Multimillion-Dollar Home Service Business
    2025/06/03

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    Corby Felsher is the Founder and Owner of Central Park Cleaning, a premier house-cleaning service. Luisa McGrath serves as the Vice President and Chief Operating Officer of the company. Under their leadership, Central Park Cleaning has achieved a 25% improvement in operational efficiency by implementing advanced time tracking and employee management systems.

    In this episode, Ryan, Corby, and Luisa discuss how they run their business on autopilot through systems and processes.

    Blue Collar CEO is a podcast that is all about helping you build a better, more profitable, more sustainable & kick-ass home service business. Join Levergy® CEO Ryan Redding each week who will be joined by industry experts who will break down their success stories and give their best-kept secrets for industry domination. You do not want to miss it! Learn more at https://www.bluecollar.ceo/, or https://www.levergy.io.

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    37 分
  • How Ray Stubbs’ People-First Approach Grew His Business 10X in Four Years
    2025/05/27

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    Ray Stubbs is the Owner and President of Tru North Heating & Air, an HVAC repair shop he purchased in 2020. Under his leadership, Tru North has scaled from $400,000 to $4 million. With 16 years of experience in home sales, Ray worked with four $100+ million remodeling companies, including Power HRG, Bath Fitters, Empire Today, and The Solid Wood Cabinet Company.

    In this episode, Ryan and Ray discuss how Ray’s focus on people allowed him to scale his business to new heights.

    Blue Collar CEO is a podcast that is all about helping you build a better, more profitable, more sustainable & kick-ass home service business. Join Levergy® CEO Ryan Redding each week who will be joined by industry experts who will break down their success stories and give their best-kept secrets for industry domination. You do not want to miss it! Learn more at https://www.bluecollar.ceo/, or https://www.levergy.io.

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    44 分