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Stephen Akian is the Owner of Akian Plumbing, Heating, and Air Conditioning. As a Master Plumber and Certified Plumbing Designer (CPD), he has experience in commercial plumbing and HVAC. Akian Plumbing was voted “Best of the Best” by Market Surveys of America, and the company’s five-star reviews and loyal client base demonstrate a devotion to providing first-rate customer service and proven methods. 
In today’s episode, Stephen and Ryan talk about Stephen’s journey into the trades, how he scaled to nearly $12 million, and the role of a leader in building a team.


Blue Collar CEO is a podcast that is all about helping you build a better, more profitable, more sustainable & kick-ass home service business. Join Levergy® CEO Ryan Redding each week who will be joined by industry experts who will break down their success stories and give their best-kept secrets for industry domination. You do not want to miss it! Learn more at https://www.bluecollar.ceo/, or https://www.levergy.io.

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Khadija J Head is the CEO of Head’s Plumbing Sales and Service, Inc., the oldest black-owned, full-service plumbing company in the state of Georgia. As a certified Women-Owned Small Business and Minority Business Enterprise, Head’s Plumbing provides professional plumbing services for commercial, state, local, and federal clients. With 15 years of experience as an NCAA college basketball coach, Khadija empowers and encourages teamwork in small groups and diverse environments.
In this episode, Ryan and Khadija talk about Khadija’s transition from Division I sports to her family’s plumbing company.


Blue Collar CEO is a podcast that is all about helping you build a better, more profitable, more sustainable & kick-ass home service business. Join Levergy® CEO Ryan Redding each week who will be joined by industry experts who will break down their success stories and give their best-kept secrets for industry domination. You do not want to miss it! Learn more at https://www.bluecollar.ceo/, or https://www.levergy.io.

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Paul Sanneman is the Founder and President of Contractor Staffing Source, which provides full-cycle construction staffing services. As a serial entrepreneur with over 40 years of experience, he has founded several coaching companies and has consulted more than 400 construction companies. He is passionate about coaching and helping business owners build successful teams to make more money in less time. 
In today’s episode, Ryan and Paul discuss the top six hiring myths most companies believe, and how to save time and money on your recruitment strategies.


Blue Collar CEO is a podcast that is all about helping you build a better, more profitable, more sustainable & kick-ass home service business. Join Levergy® CEO Ryan Redding each week who will be joined by industry experts who will break down their success stories and give their best-kept secrets for industry domination. You do not want to miss it! Learn more at https://www.bluecollar.ceo/, or https://www.levergy.io.

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Monique Allen is the CEO and Creative Director of The Garden Continuum, a landscape firm that focuses on the complete lifecycle of landscaping projects. As a regenerative business coach, she strives to improve land, lives, and professional satisfaction through Life-Scaping and compassionate business-building. Monique is also a landscape industry advocate, published author, and educator. 
In today’s episode, Ryan and Monique chat about alternative approaches to landscaping.


Blue Collar CEO is a podcast that is all about helping you build a better, more profitable, more sustainable & kick-ass home service business. Join Levergy® CEO Ryan Redding each week who will be joined by industry experts who will break down their success stories and give their best-kept secrets for industry domination. You do not want to miss it! Learn more at https://www.bluecollar.ceo/, or https://www.levergy.io.

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Brett Neal, CPA is the Owner of High Velocity Accounting, which helps HVAC business owners understand their finances to build profitable companies. As a consultant and advisor to home service businesses, he helps entrepreneurs manage bookkeeping and accounting services to scale and nurture their teams. Brett also works with CRMs like Service Titan and Housecall Pro to deliver timely financials. 
In this episode, Brett and Ryan talk about the framework for making informed financial decisions.


Blue Collar CEO is a podcast that is all about helping you build a better, more profitable, more sustainable & kick-ass home service business. Join Levergy® CEO Ryan Redding each week who will be joined by industry experts who will break down their success stories and give their best-kept secrets for industry domination. You do not want to miss it! Learn more at https://www.bluecollar.ceo/, or https://www.levergy.io.

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Michael Moorhouse is the President of Mosquito Shield, which provides residential and commercial customers with professional mosquito and pest control services. Having started as the branch manager of the company’s flagship office before advancing to president, he has grown alongside the franchise. Michael continues Mosquito Shield’s partnerships with the International Franchise Association, the New England Franchise Association, and the American Mosquito Control Association, ensuring compliance with customer, employee, and franchise owner needs. 
In this episode, Ryan and Michael discuss building leadership structures in seasonal businesses.


Blue Collar CEO is a podcast that is all about helping you build a better, more profitable, more sustainable & kick-ass home service business. Join Levergy® CEO Ryan Redding each week who will be joined by industry experts who will break down their success stories and give their best-kept secrets for industry domination. You do not want to miss it! Learn more at https://www.bluecollar.ceo/, or https://www.levergy.io.