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  • From Cutco to $100M: How to Make Success Inevitable with Patrick J Dillon
    Jan 16 2026

    Patrick Dillon predicted his agency's revenue 12 years in a row—within 5% margin of error. Most contractors can't predict next month.

    Patrick owns 15 companies. Started selling knives in college, built the first private-label Groupon, now dominates digital marketing across 30 industries. His secret? Financial clarity from day one.

    What's holding contractors back: → You're guessing on pricing because your numbers are buried in a shoebox → You can't scale because you don't know which jobs actually made money → You're working blind without bookkeeping and tax strategy

    The breakthrough: Get your financials dialed in NOW. Under $500K revenue? Find a solid accounting firm. Over $100K net income? Add a tax strategy firm. Stop bleeding cash to Uncle Sam when you could reinvest it.

    You can't build what you can't measure.

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    59 min
  • What Do You Actually Want? (Be Honest) with Calvin Correli
    Nov 12 2025

    "If I just land one more big job, everything will be fine."

    Calvin Correli chased billionaire status by 30. Hit rock bottom instead. Now he helps entrepreneurs see the truth: your business problems aren't about leads, systems, or hiring—they're mind bugs.

    The pattern killing contractors:

    ✅ You fix the crew issue, another one pops up

    ✅ You hit revenue goals, still feel stressed

    ✅You work harder, things get worse

    The breakthrough: Stop fixing "out there." Every business struggle is a projection of an internal pattern you haven't addressed. Kill the small version of yourself that says "I just need to push through."

    It's just a mind bug. Find it, kill it, move on.

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    50 min
  • The 7 Systems That Took Al Levi From Contractor Chaos to $17M
    Oct 15 2025

    Al Levi didn't just survive three generations in the trades—he discovered the exact system that transforms chaos into a business that runs without you.

    In this episode, Al—author of "The Seven Power Contractor" and veteran coach with 20+ years helping contractors escape the grind—reveals the planning framework that took him from working 24/7 to disconnecting for a month while his business thrived.

    You'll discover: ✅ The "Master Project List" funnel that turns endless ideas into focused action ✅ Why your top 5 priorities matter more than your top 30 ✅ The willingness test that predicts employee success before day one ✅ How systems-first thinking creates teams that don't need you to solve every problem

    Be in the 13% that takes action, not the 87% that stays stuck complaining about time.

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    1 h et 7 min
  • Why Your Hiring Process is Broken, and How to Fix It with Kasim Aslam
    Sep 26 2025

    Kasim Aslam didn't just build successful businesses—he cracked the code on the single most important factor that separates thriving contractors from struggling ones.

    In this episode, Kasim—author of "Hire" and founder of eight-figure businesses—reveals the exact seven-step system he uses to attract peak performers who transform entire operations.

    You'll discover:

    👉 Why paying 10% more than market rate gets you 300% better results

    👉 The "fly trap" filtering system that weeds out 80% of applicants automatically

    👉 How to structure trial projects that reveal true character before you hire

    👉 Why great employees eliminate your need to advertise

    Be in the 20% that thrives, not the 80% that gets left behind.

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    54 min
  • How AI Helped Grow My Painting Business by 400% with Luis C Rodriguez
    Sep 12 2025

    Luis C Rodriguez didn't just stumble into success—he strategically leveraged technology to transform his entire operation.

    In this episode, Luis—owner of Lifetime Custom Painting—pulls back the curtain on exactly how he used artificial intelligence and smart technology to explode his business growth.

    Luis shares the real numbers and specific tools that drove his 400% revenue increase.

    You'll discover:

    👉 The tools and systems that generated his 400% growth

    👉 How to automate your sales process without losing the personal touch

    👉 Which technologies actually move the needle vs. the shiny objects that waste time

    If you're ready to leverage technology to scale your painting business, Luis shows you exactly how.

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    57 min
  • Behind The Iceberg Theory: The Real Stuff That Grows Businesses
    Aug 12 2025

    Behind The Iceberg Theory – The Real Stuff That Grows Businesses with Brandon Vaughn

    What really drives business growth? According to Brandon Vaughn, it’s not just the systems and strategy you see—it’s the people, leadership, and culture beneath the surface. In this episode, Brandon—owner of HireBus and a lifelong tradesman turned serial entrepreneur—shares what most business owners overlook when trying to scale. From running his dad’s company to building national franchises, Brandon brings honest, hard-earned insight into the people side of business and what truly fuels sustainable growth. You’ll learn: 👉 The “iceberg theory” of business and why most owners are focused on the wrong things 👉 Common people and leadership mistakes in home services (and how to fix them) 👉 How to grow a team that’s aligned, motivated, and bought in 👉 Why leadership development is the single best investment you can make

    If you want to build a business that lasts, this episode is your roadmap to the real work that makes it possible.

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    56 min
  • The Road to 8 Figures: How to Build a $10M Painting Company w/ Benjamin Landusky
    May 16 2025

    Join industry veteran Ben Landusky as he reveals the proven blueprint that transformed Foothills Painting from a startup to an 8-figure powerhouse. With over a decade of experience revolutionizing painting businesses, Ben shares the exact systems, mindsets, and strategies that break through revenue plateaus. 🔑 Discover high-value insights on:

    • Building the organizational structure for sustainable scaling
    • Creating acquisition and retention systems that fuel exponential growth
    • Developing leadership teams that drive operational excellence

    Implementing financial frameworks that maximize profitability while scaling Ben's unique approach has helped dozens of painting contractors achieve freedom and financial success while building outstanding businesses.

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    57 min
  • Painting with an Advantage: The Rise of Zachary Guthrie
    Apr 18 2025

    Zack shares how he’s grown a full-service residential and commercial painting company that’s grounded in reliability, customer care, and trend-forward solutions.

    A proud PCA member and last year’s EXPO winner, Zack talks about what it takes to stay relevant, build trust, and deliver results that speak for themselves.

    Tune in for a down-to-earth, honest look at what it takes to build a modern painting business with a personal touch.

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    50 min