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In this episode, We discuss with Jarod Smith, CEO of Clog Busters Drain Cleaning & Repair the importance of Leadership, Business Growth, and Team Building. He mentions how passion, continuous learning, and strategic recruiting drive success in the Plumbing Industry.

Timestamps:

00:00 - The Importance of Passion in Leadership
02:11 - Stagnation in the Contracting Industry
06:03 - Setting Intentions for Growth
09:57 - Building a Training Academy
11:44 - This Episode is Sponsored By Free Agency
13:51 - Recruiting for Success
18:11 - Creating a Positive Company Culture
24:02 - Episode Ends

Connect with Jarod Smith & Clog Busters:


🌐 Website: https://clogbusters.co/

💼 LinkedIn: Jarod Smith

🐦 X (Twitter): @JarodSmith_CB

📸 Instagram: @clogbustersdraincleaning

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How do you go from a Technician running a one-man show to leading a multi-million dollar HVAC company in just two years? In this episode of Let’s Vent, Cody Brasseal, CEO of Acadiana Comfort, pulls back the curtain on the "uncomfortable" decisions required to scale.

Cody shares his journey, from early days following his father on rooftops to the high-stakes moment he had to choose between folding under debt or going "all-in." We discuss the "tyranny" of having 10,000 bosses, the art of suffering well to achieve success, and how he landed the biggest builders in his area by "speaking to the future" before he even had the experience.

Timestamps

00:52 – Intro: Meet Cody Brasseal, CEO of Acadiana Comfort.

02:35 – Growing up in the trades: Working for a "nickel an hour."

01:50 – The two types of entrepreneurs: Which one are you?

04:37 – The "Tyrant" realization: Why business owners have 10,000 bosses.

06:55 – Suffer Well: What successful people do that others won't.

09:20 – The cost of greatness: Lessons from Elon Musk’s autobiography.

10:20 – The Turning Point: Being backed into a corner by debt.

15:33 – Momentum: Scaling from $400K to a multi-million dollar company.

19:55 – The "Scary" Investment: Moving from $250/mo SEO to the big leagues.

22:13 – Trial by Fire: Navigating COVID, hurricanes, and supply chain issues.

25:39 – The New Construction Pivot: Why most technicians avoid it.

29:20 – The Efficiency Game: The "magic sauce" for profitability.

30:58 – "Fake it 'til you make it": Cold-calling the three biggest builders.

32:02 – Speaking to the Future: How to sell a vision you haven't built yet.

33:13 - This Episode is Sponsored by Free Agency, visit: freeagency.ai

36:54 – Investing in Science: Diving into ACCA Manual J, S, and D.

40:38 – How Efficiency Becomes Your Biggest Competitive Edge in the Trades

41:40 – Beyond the "Cold Air Box": The physics of manipulating air and water.

42:45 – Creating Ecosystems: Why proper HVAC design is a health and financial priority.

45:00 – The Swamp Factor: Managing moisture and comfort in high-humidity climates.

48:29 – How Indoor Air Quality can help your health

55:48 – Where to find Cody Brasseal and Acadiana Comfort.

57:25 – Efficiency is Sexy: The secret sauce to a profitable trade business.

57:42 – Start, Stop, Keep: The simple framework for business planning.

1:00:45 – Episode Ends

Connect with Cody Brasseal & Acadiana Comfort:

• 🌐 Website: AcadianaComfort.com
• 📧 Email: cjbrasseal@AcadianaComfort.com
• 📱 Facebook: Cody J. Brasseal
• 📸 Instagram: @AcadianaComfort

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In this episode of Let’s Vent Podcast, we sit down with Laura Kelly, Co-Founder of Grow with Clover. Her company is a powerhouse in the home services industry, providing specialized coaching and media services designed to help contractors scaling their Business.

Laura drops a massive truth bomb: The greatest gift you can give your business is radical self-honesty. We dive deep into the "Morning Reset," the psychology of the 6 Human Needs, and why your energy as a leader is 63% of the battle when it's time to close a deal or motivate a technician.

Stop following the old story. It’s time to coach yourself to a bigger business.

Timestamps:

00:39 — Meet Laura Kelly: Co-Founder of Grow with Clover
02:00 — The Big Shift: Moving from Technician to CEO
04:10 — Radical Honesty: Why the Truth Will Set You Free
06:35 — What Story Are You Telling Yourself?
11:32 — The Psychology of Success: Understanding the 6 Human Needs
14:05 — This Episode is Sponsored By Free Agency
17:51 — Leadership Secrets: What You Coach vs. What You Do
18:52 — Sales Mastery: How to Coach a High-Performing Technician
21:35 — Why Your Vibe and Energy is Contagious
23:47 — Lessons from the Greats: Tony Robbins & Evan’s Favorite Quotes
25:49 — "Not Everyone Has It, But Everyone Can Have It"
28:58 — Episode Ends

🔗 Connect with Laura Kelly & Grow with Clover

Instagram: @the.laura.kelly

Website: www.growwithclover.com