Big Hitters Podcast

Andrew Hathaway
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The Big Hitters Podcast brings you in-depth conversations with top performers, industry leaders, and influential figures. Hosted by Virtual Assist founder, Andrew Hathaway, each episode uncovers success strategies, mindset shifts, and actionable insights to help entrepreneurs, business professionals, and high achievers level up. Tune in for expert advice, powerful stories, and key takeaways that drive real results. Subscribe now on your favorite podcast platform!

  1. Sep 1

    The Zero Debt Playbook: Bill Russell on Scaling to $170M and Operational Excellence

    In this episode of the Big Hitters podcast, Andrew Hathaway speaks with Bill Rossell, CEO of LB Capital. Bill shares his journey from military service and restaurant management to selling Yellow Pages, where he first crossed paths with founder Lance Bachman. He breaks down the operational execution behind LB Capital's zero-debt model, which manages $170 million in revenue across 14 entities. Bill explains how they partner with trade business founders by taking 50% equity and operational control to drive rapid growth, why retail roofing and fencing represent massive market opportunities, and how his personal journey with sobriety informs his steady leadership approach.    Support our Sponsors: 🤝 Thank you to Ben Jordan of Action Plumbing, Heating, Air & Electric. Action Plumbing, Heating, Air & Electric provides 24/7, dependable plumbing, HVAC, and electrical solutions to homes and businesses across Salt Lake City, Utah. Website: https://actionplumbing.net/ Follow on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/benjordanofficial/ Connect on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/action-plumbing/   🤝 Thank you to Dustin Grimes of Grimes Financial Partners. Grimes Financial Partners is a full-service financial planning firm that helps high-net-worth clients achieve their personal goals with custom-built solutions. Website: https://grimesfinancialadvisors.com/ Follow on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/grimesfinancialgroup/ Connect on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/dustin-g-57941669/   🤝 Thank you to Michael J. Fox of Corberry Digital Marketing. Corberry Digital Marketing helps home service businesses dominate their local markets by providing high-quality leads, smart follow-up systems, and strategic positioning. Website: https://corberry.com/ Follow on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/corberrydigital/ Connect on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/corberry-digital-marketing   🤝 Thank you to Silas Lagoy of Forgemark LLC. Forgemark LLC is a fractional family office financial planning company that specializes in merging real estate, business, and finance to create holistic wealth management plans for its clients. Website: https://forgemarkprivatewealth.com/ Follow on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/silaslagoy/ Connect on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/silas-lagoy-senior-marketing-director-421b9b1bb/   🤝 Thank you to Joe Work of 10xnerds. 10xnerds saves business owners cash by analyzing their outgoing expenses, trimming the expense fat, and optimizing the cash flow. Website: https://10xnerds.com/ Follow on Instagram: N/A Connect on LinkedIn: N/A   Stream on Other Platforms: 📺 Big Hitters on Youtube 🎙️ Big Hitters on Spotify 🎧 Big Hitters on Apple Podcasts   Connect with Andrew: Follow on Instagram Follow on Facebook Follow on TikTok Connect on LinkedIn Hathaway Companies Website Virtual Assist Website Freedom AI Website

  2. Sep 1

    Scaling to $150M: Lance Bachmann on Roofing, Equity Partnerships, and Leadership

    In this episode of the Big Hitters podcast, Andrew Hathaway speaks with Lance Bachmann, founder of LB Capital and an operator in the home services space. Lance shares his approach to building and scaling a $150M+ retail roofing platform with zero debt. He breaks down his unique partnership model—taking 50% equity and full operational control in exchange for driving massive revenue growth and clearing business debt—while diving into personal accountability, high leadership standards, the role of robotics and AI in the trades over the next decade, and the upcoming launch of "M's platform".   Support our Sponsors: 🤝 Thank you to Ben Jordan of Action Plumbing, Heating, Air & Electric. Action Plumbing, Heating, Air & Electric provides 24/7, dependable plumbing, HVAC, and electrical solutions to homes and businesses across Salt Lake City, Utah. Website: https://actionplumbing.net/ Follow on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/benjordanofficial/ Connect on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/action-plumbing/   🤝 Thank you to Dustin Grimes of Grimes Financial Partners. Grimes Financial Partners is a full-service financial planning firm that helps high-net-worth clients achieve their personal goals with custom-built solutions. Website: https://grimesfinancialadvisors.com/ Follow on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/grimesfinancialgroup/ Connect on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/dustin-g-57941669/   🤝 Thank you to Michael J. Fox of Corberry Digital Marketing. Corberry Digital Marketing helps home service businesses dominate their local markets by providing high-quality leads, smart follow-up systems, and strategic positioning. Website: https://corberry.com/ Follow on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/corberrydigital/ Connect on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/corberry-digital-marketing   🤝 Thank you to Silas Lagoy of Forgemark LLC. Forgemark LLC is a fractional family office financial planning company that specializes in merging real estate, business, and finance to create holistic wealth management plans for its clients. Website: https://forgemarkprivatewealth.com/ Follow on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/silaslagoy/ Connect on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/silas-lagoy-senior-marketing-director-421b9b1bb/   🤝 Thank you to Joe Work of 10xnerds. 10xnerds saves business owners cash by analyzing their outgoing expenses, trimming the expense fat, and optimizing the cash flow. Website: https://10xnerds.com/ Follow on Instagram: N/A Connect on LinkedIn: N/A   Stream on Other Platforms: 📺 Big Hitters on Youtube 🎙️ Big Hitters on Spotify 🎧 Big Hitters on Apple Podcasts   Connect with Andrew: Follow on Instagram Follow on Facebook Follow on TikTok Connect on LinkedIn Hathaway Companies Website Virtual Assist Website Freedom AI Website

  3. Sep 1

    Exterminating Inefficiency: Chase Goodall on Scaling, AI, and Private Equity

    In this episode of the Big Hitters podcast, Andrew Hathaway speaks with Chase Godeill, owner of Pest Control Consultants. Chase shares his journey as a third-generation pest control operator, from learning sales skills in his twenties to buying out his father and scaling the business to become the largest privately held pest control firm in Illinois. He breaks down how he bootstrapped early growth through cold calling and door-to-door sales, his acquisition strategy for entering new markets, the challenges of aligning operational systems with rapid revenue expansion, deploying custom AI bots for payment collections and scheduling, and his perspective on private equity valuations.   Support our Sponsors: 🤝 Thank you to Ben Jordan of Action Plumbing, Heating, Air & Electric. Action Plumbing, Heating, Air & Electric provides 24/7, dependable plumbing, HVAC, and electrical solutions to homes and businesses across Salt Lake City, Utah. Website: https://actionplumbing.net/ Follow on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/benjordanofficial/ Connect on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/action-plumbing/   🤝 Thank you to Dustin Grimes of Grimes Financial Partners. Grimes Financial Partners is a full-service financial planning firm that helps high-net-worth clients achieve their personal goals with custom-built solutions. Website: https://grimesfinancialadvisors.com/ Follow on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/grimesfinancialgroup/ Connect on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/dustin-g-57941669/   🤝 Thank you to Michael J. Fox of Corberry Digital Marketing. Corberry Digital Marketing helps home service businesses dominate their local markets by providing high-quality leads, smart follow-up systems, and strategic positioning. Website: https://corberry.com/ Follow on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/corberrydigital/ Connect on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/corberry-digital-marketing   🤝 Thank you to Silas Lagoy of Forgemark LLC. Forgemark LLC is a fractional family office financial planning company that specializes in merging real estate, business, and finance to create holistic wealth management plans for its clients. Website: https://forgemarkprivatewealth.com/ Follow on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/silaslagoy/ Connect on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/silas-lagoy-senior-marketing-director-421b9b1bb/   🤝 Thank you to Joe Work of 10xnerds. 10xnerds saves business owners cash by analyzing their outgoing expenses, trimming the expense fat, and optimizing the cash flow. Website: https://10xnerds.com/ Follow on Instagram: N/A Connect on LinkedIn: N/A   Stream on Other Platforms: 📺 Big Hitters on Youtube 🎙️ Big Hitters on Spotify 🎧 Big Hitters on Apple Podcasts   Connect with Andrew: Follow on Instagram Follow on Facebook Follow on TikTok Connect on LinkedIn Hathaway Companies Website Virtual Assist Website Freedom AI Website

  4. Aug 25

    Scaling a Dealership Empire: Travis & Crystal Zmak on AI, Growth, and Culture in Auto

    In this episode of the Big Hitters podcast, Andrew Hathaway speaks with Crystal Zmak and Travis Zmak, co-owners and leaders within Teton Auto Group. Travis and Crystal share their path in the automotive industry, growing from buy-here-pay-here models to acquiring nine dealership locations including brand franchises like Toyota, Volkswagen, and Audi. They discuss their unique partnership model that allows internal employees to buy into dealerships, how they differentiate through customer experience over inventory, leveraging AI tools to quadruple outbound calling efficiency, and maintaining strong family and faith values at the center of their business.   Support our Sponsors: 🤝 Thank you to Ben Jordan of Action Plumbing, Heating, Air & Electric. Action Plumbing, Heating, Air & Electric provides 24/7, dependable plumbing, HVAC, and electrical solutions to homes and businesses across Salt Lake City, Utah. Website: https://actionplumbing.net/ Follow on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/benjordanofficial/ Connect on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/action-plumbing/   🤝 Thank you to Dustin Grimes of Grimes Financial Partners. Grimes Financial Partners is a full-service financial planning firm that helps high-net-worth clients achieve their personal goals with custom-built solutions. Website: https://grimesfinancialadvisors.com/ Follow on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/grimesfinancialgroup/ Connect on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/dustin-g-57941669/   🤝 Thank you to Michael J. Fox of Corberry Digital Marketing. Corberry Digital Marketing helps home service businesses dominate their local markets by providing high-quality leads, smart follow-up systems, and strategic positioning. Website: https://corberry.com/ Follow on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/corberrydigital/ Connect on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/corberry-digital-marketing   🤝 Thank you to Silas Lagoy of Forgemark LLC. Forgemark LLC is a fractional family office financial planning company that specializes in merging real estate, business, and finance to create holistic wealth management plans for its clients. Website: https://forgemarkprivatewealth.com/ Follow on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/silaslagoy/ Connect on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/silas-lagoy-senior-marketing-director-421b9b1bb/   🤝 Thank you to Joe Work of 10xnerds. 10xnerds saves business owners cash by analyzing their outgoing expenses, trimming the expense fat, and optimizing the cash flow. Website: https://10xnerds.com/ Follow on Instagram: N/A Connect on LinkedIn: N/A   Stream on Other Platforms: 📺 Big Hitters on Youtube 🎙️ Big Hitters on Spotify 🎧 Big Hitters on Apple Podcasts   Connect with Andrew: Follow on Instagram Follow on Facebook Follow on TikTok Connect on LinkedIn Hathaway Companies Website Virtual Assist Website Freedom AI Website

  5. Aug 25

    Constructing Local Authority: Tim Brown on Roofing Marketing, AI, and Brand Moats

    In this episode of the Big Hitters podcast, Andrew Hathaway speaks with Tim Brown, serial entrepreneur, founder of Hook Agency, co-owner of Owl Roofing, and best-selling author. Tim shares his experience launching Owl Roofing to test and execute marketing strategies in real time, scaling it to $2.5 million in its first year. He breaks down how to build local brand authority, why listing competitors on "listicle" content drives conversion through Google and ChatGPT, how to leverage Claude Cowork for daily operations, and how to maintain personal vision and energy while scaling multiple ventures.   Support our Sponsors: 🤝 Thank you to Ben Jordan of Action Plumbing, Heating, Air & Electric. Action Plumbing, Heating, Air & Electric provides 24/7, dependable plumbing, HVAC, and electrical solutions to homes and businesses across Salt Lake City, Utah. Website: https://actionplumbing.net/ Follow on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/benjordanofficial/ Connect on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/action-plumbing/   🤝 Thank you to Dustin Grimes of Grimes Financial Partners. Grimes Financial Partners is a full-service financial planning firm that helps high-net-worth clients achieve their personal goals with custom-built solutions. Website: https://grimesfinancialadvisors.com/ Follow on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/grimesfinancialgroup/ Connect on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/dustin-g-57941669/   🤝 Thank you to Michael J. Fox of Corberry Digital Marketing. Corberry Digital Marketing helps home service businesses dominate their local markets by providing high-quality leads, smart follow-up systems, and strategic positioning. Website: https://corberry.com/ Follow on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/corberrydigital/ Connect on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/corberry-digital-marketing   🤝 Thank you to Silas Lagoy of Forgemark LLC. Forgemark LLC is a fractional family office financial planning company that specializes in merging real estate, business, and finance to create holistic wealth management plans for its clients. Website: https://forgemarkprivatewealth.com/ Follow on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/silaslagoy/ Connect on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/silas-lagoy-senior-marketing-director-421b9b1bb/   🤝 Thank you to Joe Work of 10xnerds. 10xnerds saves business owners cash by analyzing their outgoing expenses, trimming the expense fat, and optimizing the cash flow. Website: https://10xnerds.com/ Follow on Instagram: N/A Connect on LinkedIn: N/A   Stream on Other Platforms: 📺 Big Hitters on Youtube 🎙️ Big Hitters on Spotify 🎧 Big Hitters on Apple Podcasts   Connect with Andrew: Follow on Instagram Follow on Facebook Follow on TikTok Connect on LinkedIn Hathaway Companies Website Virtual Assist Website Freedom AI Website

  6. Aug 25

    Unlocking Back Office Freedom: Chris Diroll on Roofing, AI, and Scaling Offshore Teams

    In this episode of the Big Hitters podcast, Andrew Hathaway speaks with Chris Diroll, owner of SMA Support Services, an outsourced staffing agency providing dedicated back-office offshore teams specifically for roofing contractors. Drawing from his background as a former roofer and engineer, Chris breaks down how contractors can buy back their time by delegating repetitive tasks like estimate follow-ups, permit processing, and accounts receivable collections. The conversation explores the advantages of dedicated employee models over freelancing, why trades adopt virtual assistants differently based on licensing and talent pipelines, and how AI tools like Crisp AI are transforming offshore operations.   Support our Sponsors: 🤝 Thank you to Ben Jordan of Action Plumbing, Heating, Air & Electric. Action Plumbing, Heating, Air & Electric provides 24/7, dependable plumbing, HVAC, and electrical solutions to homes and businesses across Salt Lake City, Utah. Website: https://actionplumbing.net/ Follow on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/benjordanofficial/ Connect on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/action-plumbing/   🤝 Thank you to Dustin Grimes of Grimes Financial Partners. Grimes Financial Partners is a full-service financial planning firm that helps high-net-worth clients achieve their personal goals with custom-built solutions. Website: https://grimesfinancialadvisors.com/ Follow on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/grimesfinancialgroup/ Connect on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/dustin-g-57941669/   🤝 Thank you to Michael J. Fox of Corberry Digital Marketing. Corberry Digital Marketing helps home service businesses dominate their local markets by providing high-quality leads, smart follow-up systems, and strategic positioning. Website: https://corberry.com/ Follow on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/corberrydigital/ Connect on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/corberry-digital-marketing   🤝 Thank you to Silas Lagoy of Forgemark LLC. Forgemark LLC is a fractional family office financial planning company that specializes in merging real estate, business, and finance to create holistic wealth management plans for its clients. Website: https://forgemarkprivatewealth.com/ Follow on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/silaslagoy/ Connect on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/silas-lagoy-senior-marketing-director-421b9b1bb/   🤝 Thank you to Joe Work of 10xnerds. 10xnerds saves business owners cash by analyzing their outgoing expenses, trimming the expense fat, and optimizing the cash flow. Website: https://10xnerds.com/ Follow on Instagram: N/A Connect on LinkedIn: N/A   Stream on Other Platforms: 📺 Big Hitters on Youtube 🎙️ Big Hitters on Spotify 🎧 Big Hitters on Apple Podcasts   Connect with Andrew: Follow on Instagram Follow on Facebook Follow on TikTok Connect on LinkedIn Hathaway Companies Website Virtual Assist Website Freedom AI Website

  7. Aug 18

    Engineering Resilience: Sean McGraw on AI, Culture, and Scaling Home Services

    In this episode of the Big Hitters podcast, Andrew Hathaway speaks with Sean McGraw, owner of FOR Energy, a $20M+ home energy efficiency solutions company based in Arizona. Sean breaks down how his company uses energy audits to provide homeowners a roadmap to lower utility bills, better air quality, and maximum home comfort. He reflects on surviving massive industry shifts—including the collapse of major solar installation partners—and shares invaluable lessons on lead generation diversification, fast-paced recruiting, leveraging AI in home services, and building an irreplaceable company culture.   Support our Sponsors: 🤝 Thank you to Ben Jordan of Action Plumbing, Heating, Air & Electric. Action Plumbing, Heating, Air & Electric provides 24/7, dependable plumbing, HVAC, and electrical solutions to homes and businesses across Salt Lake City, Utah. Website: https://actionplumbing.net/ Follow on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/benjordanofficial/ Connect on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/action-plumbing/   🤝 Thank you to Dustin Grimes of Grimes Financial Partners. Grimes Financial Partners is a full-service financial planning firm that helps high-net-worth clients achieve their personal goals with custom-built solutions. Website: https://grimesfinancialadvisors.com/ Follow on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/grimesfinancialgroup/ Connect on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/dustin-g-57941669/   🤝 Thank you to Michael J. Fox of Corberry Digital Marketing. Corberry Digital Marketing helps home service businesses dominate their local markets by providing high-quality leads, smart follow-up systems, and strategic positioning. Website: https://corberry.com/ Follow on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/corberrydigital/ Connect on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/corberry-digital-marketing   🤝 Thank you to Silas Lagoy of Forgemark LLC. Forgemark LLC is a fractional family office financial planning company that specializes in merging real estate, business, and finance to create holistic wealth management plans for its clients. Website: https://forgemarkprivatewealth.com/ Follow on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/silaslagoy/ Connect on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/silas-lagoy-senior-marketing-director-421b9b1bb/   🤝 Thank you to Joe Work of 10xnerds. 10xnerds saves business owners cash by analyzing their outgoing expenses, trimming the expense fat, and optimizing the cash flow. Website: https://10xnerds.com/ Follow on Instagram: N/A Connect on LinkedIn: N/A   Stream on Other Platforms: 📺 Big Hitters on Youtube 🎙️ Big Hitters on Spotify 🎧 Big Hitters on Apple Podcasts   Connect with Andrew: Follow on Instagram Follow on Facebook Follow on TikTok Connect on LinkedIn Hathaway Companies Website Virtual Assist Website Freedom AI Website

  8. Aug 18

    Bug Bucks & Beyond: Allan Draper on Pest Control, AI, and Building Wealth

    In this episode of the Big Hitters podcast, Andrew Hathaway speaks with Allan Draper, a successful entrepreneur in the pest control industry. Allan shares his journey from a small farming community to becoming a prominent figure in pest control, discussing his motivations, the founding of Bug Bucks, and the importance of community in the industry. The conversation delves into marketing strategies, the challenges of retaining talent, and the future of AI in home services. Allan emphasizes the significance of aligning interests and helping others succeed in their entrepreneurial endeavors.   Support our Sponsors: 🤝 Thank you to Ben Jordan of Action Plumbing, Heating, Air & Electric. Action Plumbing, Heating, Air & Electric provides 24/7, dependable plumbing, HVAC, and electrical solutions to homes and businesses across Salt Lake City, Utah. Website: https://actionplumbing.net/ Follow on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/benjordanofficial/ Connect on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/action-plumbing/   🤝 Thank you to Dustin Grimes of Grimes Financial Partners. Grimes Financial Partners is a full-service financial planning firm that helps high-net-worth clients achieve their personal goals with custom-built solutions. Website: https://grimesfinancialadvisors.com/ Follow on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/grimesfinancialgroup/ Connect on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/dustin-g-57941669/   🤝 Thank you to Michael J. Fox of Corberry Digital Marketing. Corberry Digital Marketing helps home service businesses dominate their local markets by providing high-quality leads, smart follow-up systems, and strategic positioning. Website: https://corberry.com/ Follow on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/corberrydigital/ Connect on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/corberry-digital-marketing   🤝 Thank you to Silas Lagoy of Forgemark LLC. Forgemark LLC is a fractional family office financial planning company that specializes in merging real estate, business, and finance to create holistic wealth management plans for its clients. Website: https://forgemarkprivatewealth.com/ Follow on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/silaslagoy/ Connect on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/silas-lagoy-senior-marketing-director-421b9b1bb/   🤝 Thank you to Joe Work of 10xnerds. 10xnerds saves business owners cash by analyzing their outgoing expenses, trimming the expense fat, and optimizing the cash flow. Website: https://10xnerds.com/ Follow on Instagram: N/A Connect on LinkedIn: N/A   Stream on Other Platforms: 📺 Big Hitters on Youtube 🎙️ Big Hitters on Spotify 🎧 Big Hitters on Apple Podcasts   Connect with Andrew: Follow on Instagram Follow on Facebook Follow on TikTok Connect on LinkedIn Hathaway Companies Website Virtual Assist Website Freedom AI Website

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The Big Hitters Podcast brings you in-depth conversations with top performers, industry leaders, and influential figures. Hosted by Virtual Assist founder, Andrew Hathaway, each episode uncovers success strategies, mindset shifts, and actionable insights to help entrepreneurs, business professionals, and high achievers level up. Tune in for expert advice, powerful stories, and key takeaways that drive real results. Subscribe now on your favorite podcast platform!

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  • Creator
    Andrew Hathaway
  • Years Active
    2025 - 2026
  • Episodes
    162
  • Rating
    Explicit
  • Copyright
    © 2025
  • Show Website
    Big Hitters Podcast