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Episode 15

From the Call Center to the C-Suite: Denise Swafford's Journey of Scaling Success in the Trades

Join us for an inspiring episode of The Catalyst for the Trades, featuring Denise Swafford, Chief Commercial Officer at P1 Service Group. Denise shares her incredible career journey, starting from humble beginnings in the call center to reaching the C-suite.

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Denise Swafford
P1 Service Group
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Episode 14

How a Navy Veteran Created One of New Jersey's Trusted Plumbing Brands

Join us on this episode of The Catalyst for the Trades as we sit down with Ray Reyes, a former Navy veteran turned successful plumbing entrepreneur. Ray shares his inspiring journey of building New Jersey Pipe Doctor from the ground up, highlighting the challenges and triumphs he faced along the way.

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Ray Reyes
New Jersey Pipe Doctor
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Episode 13

Building Your Business with an Exit in Mind: Strategic Insights for Home Service Entrepreneurs

In this episode of "Catalyst for the Trades," hosts Jennifer Bagley and Chuck Staszkiewicz dive deep into the strategic planning necessary for building a home service business with a future sale or exit in mind. The hosts engage in a rich discussion about vital business practices inspired by recent conversations with successful entrepreneurs from the trades industry.

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Episode 12

Navigating Industry Transformation: AI, Consumer Trends, and Strategic Business Models

Join host Jennifer Bagley, CEO of CI Web Group, and her guests, Darren Dixon, CEO and founder of fyxify, and George Donaldson, CEO of Fix-It Group, as they discuss the transformative landscape of the home services industry in this engaging episode. The conversation delves into the significant shifts driven by AI technologies, consumer behavior changes, and evolving business models.

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Darren Dixon
fyxify
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George Donaldson
Fix-It Group

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Episode 11

Unleashing Success: Trey McWilliams on Mastering Growth and Leadership in Home Services

Join Jennifer Bagley as she hosts Trey McWilliams, CEO of McWilliams & Sons and founder of Blue Cardinal Home Services Group, in this enlightening episode of "Catalyst for the Trades." Discover the journey of this third-generation leader as he shares his insights into scaling a home services business with a strong focus on people and leadership development.

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Trey McWilliams
McWilliams & Sons
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Episode 10

Mastering the Trades: Mark Evans on Building Wealth, Legacy, and Financial Freedom

In this episode of Catalyst for the Trades, hosts Jennifer Bagley and Chuck Staszkiewicz sit down with Mark Evans, a seasoned entrepreneur, investor, and wealth-building expert. Mark shares his journey in the trades and breaks down the essential steps for creating long-term financial success.

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Mark Evans
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Episode 9

Building a $100M Business: George Donaldson on Scaling, Leadership, Exit Strategies in Home Services

In this episode of "Catalyst for the Trades," hosts Jennifer Bagley and Chuck Staszkiewicz are joined by George Donaldson, a leading figure in the home services industry known for scaling the Fix It Group from $1.7 million to $100 million. The trio dives deep into the crucial strategies and considerations for home services businesses looking to scale or plan an exit.

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George Donaldson
Fix-It Group
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Episode 8

Adapting to Consumer Behavior: Leveraging AI and Digital Tools in the Trades

In this episode of The Catalyst for the Trades, Jennifer Bagley sits down with Josh Koplin, co-founder of Eden, to explore the evolving landscape of consumer behavior in the trades industry. The discussion focuses on how businesses can leverage digital tools, AI-driven consumer experiences, and innovative content strategies to gain a competitive edge.

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EDEN
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Episode 7

From Comedy to AI How Sebastian Jimenez is Revolutionizing Sales in the Trades

In this episode of The Catalyst for the Trades, we engage in an enlightening conversation with Sebastian Jimenez, CEO of Rilla. Drawing striking parallels between tech entrepreneurship and stand-up comedy, Sebastian delves into the essence of trial, failure, and iteration as the cornerstone of success in both fields.

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Sebastian Jimenez
Rilla
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Episode 6

WOW Every Call: The Key to Customer Experience Excellence

What does it take to turn your customer service team into a powerhouse for growth? In this episode of The Catalyst for the Trades podcast, Brigham Dickinson, founder and president of Power Selling Pros, shares his proven strategies for transforming call-handling into a competitive advantage.

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Brigham Dickinson
Power Selling Pros
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Episode 5

Igniting Sales Success: Devon Murphy on Reclaiming Lost Opportunities

In this episode of The Catalyst for the Trades, we sit down with Devon Murphy, co-owner of Reignite Sales Solutions, to explore how businesses can unlock untapped potential by reigniting past leads and optimizing their appointment-setting processes.

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Devon Murphy
Reignite Sales Solutions
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Episode 4

From Chaos to Clarity: How EOS Transforms Your Business

In this insightful episode of The Catalyst for the Trades Podcast, host Jennifer Bagley sits down with guest Dwight Miller to dive deep into transformative strategies for entrepreneurs and business owners.

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Dwight Miller
EOS Worldwide
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Episode 3

Embracing Change: The Future of Leadership

In this episode, Jennifer Bagley, Mary Belden-McGrath, and Eric McGrath discuss the transformative power of leadership training and the importance of adapting to change in a rapidly evolving business landscape

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Mary Belden-McGrath and Eric McGrath
Driven Leadership
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Episode 2

Maximizing Deductions & Motivations: Year-End Tax Strategies and Team Engagement

In this episode of The Catalyst for the Trades, host Chuck Staszkiewicz sits down with Erik Flegal, founder and CEO of Family Fortune Financial, to tackle some of the most pressing topics for trade business owners.

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Erik Flegal
Family Fortune Financial
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Episode 1

Redefining the Game: The Future of Home Services

In this kickoff episode of Catalyst for the Trades, with Jennifer Bagley, Chuck Staszkiewicz and Crystal Williams, we're joined by our guest Darren Dixon, CEO and founder of fyxify, to explore how technology and market trends are reshaping the home services industry. Darren shares his insights on...

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Darren Dixon
fyxify
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