242: Want to Grow Your Contractor Business? Stop Trying to Do It Alone | Rebecca Ackerly
Listen on Apple Podcasts Listen on Spotify Listen on Youtube If you’re trying to grow your contractor business but feel stuck in hustle mode, Rebecca Ackerly’s story will change how you think about growth. Her mindset shift led to real transformation—and it can for you, too. With a diverse background in construction, business […]
192: The Price of Success | Gordon Fairbanks
Listen on Apple Podcasts Listen on Spotify Listen on Youtube Servicing home improvement customers is one thing – being good at making money is another! That’s what Gordon Fairbanks tells us as he recounts his 29 years as the Owner of Fairbanks Construction in Ocala, Florida, which he successfully sold in 2019. In […]
252: When a $100 million company can’t hit its sales goals for 18 months, what do you do?
Listen on Apple Podcasts Listen on Spotify Listen on Youtube When a $100 million company can’t hit its sales goals for 18 months, what do you do? You call Charlie Gindele. In this episode, Charlie walks us through a real-world sales department turnaround that increased close rates by 35% in just 30 days—and […]
251: How a Results-Driven Culture Fueled $9M in Growth | Ken Wood
When Ken Wood and his partner Mick launched Five Star Bath Solutions in 2019, the top revenue for other locations in their franchise network was roughly $1 million/yr. When they said they were going to build a $5-6 million business, people looked at them like they were from Mars. This year, they're hitting $9 million.
248: Lessons From an Industry OG | Rob Levin
Listen on Apple Podcasts Listen on Spotify Listen on Youtube What do hundreds—maybe thousands—of today’s home improvement business owners have in common? They have all been influenced by Rob Levin, who has helped shape the home improvement industry as we know it. If you’ve been around long enough, you’ve either worked for one of […]
246: Building a “Humble Heroes” Sales Culture | Michael Flores
Listen on Apple Podcasts Listen on Spotify Listen on Youtube When Michael Flores joined Expo Home Improvement, they were under $20 million in revenue. Today? Over 300 employees, 5 locations, and a sales team of 75. But here’s the twist… Michael says they actually need LESS leads. And that’s just one of the […]
245: Build a Call Center that Turns Calls into Cash | Cory Minzyk
Listen on Apple Podcasts Listen on Spotify Listen on Youtube This week on The Wealthy Contractor, I sat down with Cory Minzyk, Call Center Director at All American Roofing & Remodeling. Cory is a powerhouse in the home improvement world; she’s helped build some of the most productive call centers in the country […]
244: How to Win the Contractor Lead Gen Game in 2025 | Eric Peschke
Listen on Apple Podcasts Listen on Spotify Listen on Youtube This week on The Wealthy Contractor podcast, I sit down with Eric Peschke. As VP of Marketing at ZINTEX Remodeling Group, Eric is one of the most methodical and data-driven marketers in the home improvement industry. In this episode, he divulges how ZINTEX […]
243: Legal Mistakes That Could Destroy Contractors & Remodelers | Heather Macklin
Listen on Apple Podcasts Listen on Spotify Listen on Youtube In this episode of The Wealthy Contractor podcast, I sit down with attorney Heather Macklin to uncover the legal mistakes that can take down even the most successful contractors, remodelers, or home services companies. Heather doesn’t just talk theory, she lives this stuff. […]
