Born For The Trades: A Home Service Podcast

"Born For The Trades: A Home Service Podcast" is a weekly podcast hosted by Mandeep Bhalla and co-host Shreya Nagwani that aims to inspire and educate home services business owners. Each episode features successful industry leaders, like Tommy Mello, Ken Goodrich, and more, who share their stories and provide valuable insights into the home services industries. Through its focus on the successes of well-known business owners, "Born For The Trades" provides a unique perspective on the home services industry and offers valuable insights and advice for those looking to grow their businesses.

Episodes

72 episodes

Renovating the Past, Building the Future: Inside SwiftCo’s Vision

In this episode of Born For The Trades, Mandeep sits down with Brent Swift, the founder of SwiftCo, a company that has become a cornerstone of Norman, Oklahoma's roofing, construction, and real estate industries. With over 25 years of ...

April 09, 2025 • Season 1 • Episode 72 • 27:56

Breaking Barriers: How Mindset and Coaching Elevate Trades Professionals to the Next Level

In this episode of Born For The Trades, host Shreya dives deep with Sandy Papavero, a Master and Growth Advisor at CEO Warrior. With a career spanning sales consulting for industry giants like Tony Robbins and Chet Holmes, and expertise in neur...

April 08, 2025 • Season 1 • Episode 71 • 21:50

Unlocking Growth for Contractors: Lynn Wise’s Approach to Scalable Service Solutions

On this episode of Born for the Trades, Mandeep chats with Lynn Wise, co-founder of Contractor In Charge, a revolutionary service designed to help home service businesses—plumbers, electricians, HVAC professionals, and more—streamline their ope...

January 22, 2025 • 19:33

Building More Than a Business: Bill Kean on Leadership, Growth, and Giving Back

In this episode of Born For The Trades, Mandeep and Shreya sit down with Bill Kean, the President of NEXGEN Air, Heat, and Plumbing, a leading force in Southern California's home services industry. With over 15 years of experience, Bil...

January 15, 2025 • 28:00

Leading with Innovation: James Hatfield on the Future of Video Communication

In this episode, host Mandeep Bhalla talks with James Hatfield, Chief Revenue Officer at LiveSwitch, a leading platform transforming how businesses use video to scale. With years of leadership experience in both startups and Fortune 500 compani...

December 26, 2024 • Season 2 • Episode 25 • 29:05

Transforming Customer Service: How ZyraTalk is Revolutionizing the Home Service Industry with AI

In this episode of Born For The Trades, our host, Mandeep, talks with Brad, the co-founder and Chief Marketing Officer of ZyraTalk, a leader in AI and automation solutions for the home service industry. For over a decade, ZyraTalk has been tran...

November 27, 2024 • Season 2 • Episode 24 • 28:30

From Warrior to Entrepreneur: Michael Agugliaro’s Path to Personal and Business Mastery

In this episode of Born For The Trades, host Mandeep is joined by Michael Agugliaro, an entrepreneur, author, and the founder of Warrior Today. Michael’s journey is nothing short of extraordinary, from a childhood steeped in m...

November 13, 2024 • Season 2 • Episode 23 • 21:54

Overcoming Emotional Blocks to Financial Literacy: Ellen Rohr's Keys to Business Success

Welcome to another exciting episode of ‘Born For The Trades’, the go-to podcast for insights and inspiration in the home services industry. This week’s host is Shreya, who is thrilled to welcome the incredible Ellen Rohr. Known for her impressi...

November 06, 2024 • Season 2 • Episode 23 • 51:16

Women in the Trades - Breaking Barriers and Building Culture

Welcome back to Born for the Trades! In today’s episode, we explore the vital role of work culture in enhancing employee engagement and productivity, along with the unique challenges and opportunities faced in the home service industry, especia...

October 17, 2024 • Season 2 • Episode 22 • 10:26

From Garage to Greatness: Chuck’s Blueprint for Home Service Success

Welcome to the latest episode of “Born For The Trades,” where we dive into the inspiring journey of Chuck, the founder of All Hours Plumbing, Heating, and Cooling. From humble beginnings with just a truck and a deep commitment to service, Chuck...

October 09, 2024 • Season 2 • Episode 21 • 28:26

Scaling to Profit: How Brian Mcdermott Travels While His Business Thrives

Welcome back to “Born for the Trades”, the home service podcast where captivating stories of industry leaders and their successes come to life. Hosted by Shreya, today’s episode, "Scaling to Profit: How Brian Mcdermott Travels While His Busines...

September 11, 2024 • Season 2 • Episode 20 • 34:18

From Electrician to Empire Builder: Mike Agugliaro's Guide to Business Mastery and Peak Performance

In this compelling episode of the "Born for the Trades" podcast, host Mandeep sits down with Mike Agugliaro, a true powerhouse in the home service industry. Mike’s remarkable journey from electrician to empire builder offers invaluable insights...

August 21, 2024 • Season 2 • Episode 19 • 1:04:06

Building a $17 Million Legacy: Ted Fox on Transforming a Family Business into a Home Services Powerhouse

Welcome to the latest episode of the "Born for the Trades" podcast, where we dive deep into the stories of industry leaders and trailblazers. In this episode, titled "Building a $17 Million Legacy: Ted Fox on Transforming a Family Business into...

August 14, 2024 • Season 2 • Episode 18 • 31:42

Revolutionizing Home Services with AI: Sebastian Jimenez Returns to Discuss Rilla’s Impact

Unlock the future of home services with AI! Discover how Rilla’s innovative technology is transforming the industry from the inside out. In this exciting episode, “Revolutionizing Home Services with AI: Sebastian Jimenez Returns to Discuss Rill...

July 31, 2024 • Season 2 • Episode 17 • 34:43

Elevating a Family Legacy: Kyle Hagen’s Journey from $400K to $9M with A-One Air

Are you ready to dive into a story full of strategies behind a successful home service business? Well you've come to the right place! In this episode, “Elevating a Family Legacy: Kyle Hagen’s Journey from $400K to $9M with A-One Air”, our Co-...

July 26, 2024 • Season 2 • Episode 17 • 35:09

Efficiency and Innovation in Home Services: A Deep Dive with Edward Medor and Workiz

In this episode of our podcast, we sit down with Edward Medor, the Strategic Partnerships Channel Manager at Workiz, to explore the cutting-edge innovations transforming the home service industry. Edward brings nearly two decades of expertise i...

June 19, 2024 • Season 2 • Episode 16 • 41:13

Mastering Customer Connections: A Conversation with Elite Call, the Home Service Industry's Outbounding Champion

In this exciting episode of "Born for the Trades," we sit down with Jack Pinsel, CEO of Elite Call, and Lesli Rojas, Director of Client Services and Account Management at Elite Call, to delve into the secrets behind their success in the home se...

June 05, 2024 • Season 2 • Episode 15 • 27:28

From Family Trades to Success: Cody McLeod on Business & Culture

In this episode of our podcast, we dive deep into the world of plumbing and entrepreneurship with Cody McLeod. Cody is a second-generation plumber who has spent over a decade working alongside his father before venturing out to establish his ow...

May 30, 2024 • Season 2 • Episode 13 • 15:40

Protecting Your Business: Mitigating Risks in the Home Service Industry with Mike McDonough

In this episode of our podcast, "Protecting Your Business: Mitigating Risks in the Home Service Industry," we are thrilled to welcome Mike McDonough, a renowned speaker, author, and educator in the insurance industry. With over four decades of ...

May 22, 2024 • Season 2 • Episode 14 • 26:11

Elevating the Trades: A Deep Dive into Call-by-Call Management with Jayson

In this enlightening episode we sit down with Jayson, a seasoned veteran of the home industry, whose diverse background spans over a decade in HVAC, two decades in sales, and a significant tenure managing a sales force of over 10,000 agents. Ja...

May 15, 2024 • Season 2 • Episode 12 • 19:48

Airflow to Cash Flow: Valuing and Selling Your Home Services Company

Welcome to "Airflow to Cash Flow: Valuing and Selling Your Home Services Company," where we dive deep into the intricacies of the HVAC business sale process with industry expert Patrick Lange. Patrick, who has carved a niche in the specialized ...

May 08, 2024 • Season 2 • Episode 11 • 16:18

Building Beyond Boundaries: Chuck & Dana's Entrepreneurial Journey

Welcome to "Building Beyond Boundaries: Chuck & Dana's Entrepreneurial Journey," where we delve deep into the inspiring success story of Chuck and Dana Staszkiewicz, the dynamic sibling duo behind The Opus & Golds Group. In this episode...

May 01, 2024 • Season 2 • Episode 10 • 38:03