Home Service Headquarters

Taylor Lund & Jack Schnettler
Home Service Headquarters

Looking for the best tips, tricks, and how-to’s for successful home service business owners? Whether you’ve been running your business for decades or trying to sum up the courage to quit your 9 to 5 job, Home Service Headquarters has you covered. Each episode, we’ll interview a new industry pro to break down how they’ve found success. Listen in for tips from how to get your first customer and generate more 5-star reviews, to growing your business to 6 figures, 7 figures, and beyond.

Episodes

  1. APR 15

    Ep. 10 | Side-hustles, woodworking build plans, 150k subs | Zach Bleakly, Bear Mountain Builds

    Listen in to hear Zach Bleakly share the story behind launching Bear Mountain Builds with his dad. As a mechanical engineer by day, woodworker, and DIY YouTuber by night—Zach  gives us the inside scoop on what it took to grow his woodworking and restoration YouTube channel to over 150K subscribers in four years, all while balancing a full-time job, managing a rental property, and remodeling his home. You won’t want to miss this inspiring look at the dedication it takes to build something that lasts.   📌 Highlights: 0:00 – 10:02 | Zach Bleakly’s Journey from MechanicalEngineer to Bear Mountain Builds Woodworker and YouTube Creator 10:03 – 15:45 | Evenings, Weekends, and the Bear MountainBuilds Hustle 15:46 – 18:20 | Inspiring Beginner Woodworkers with Approachable Design Plans 18:20 – 27:57 | When Is It Time to Make YouTube Your Full-Time Gig? 28:31 – 37:33 | How to Make Your Side Hustle Work for You   Bear Mountain Builds Contact Information: 📺 YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@BearMountainBuilds 📸 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/bearmountainbuildsTop of Form 📘 Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/bearmountainbuilds 🌐 Website: https://www.bearmountainbuilds.com/   Home Service Headquarters Contact Information: 📺 YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@HomeServiceHeadquarters 🎵 TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@homeserviceheadquarters 📸 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/homeserviceheadquarters/ 📘 Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/HomeServiceHeadquarters 🌐 Website: https://homeserviceheadquarters.com/

    42 min
  2. APR 1

    Ep. 9 | Taddy Digest on HVAC Career Tips, Training & Business Growth

    In this episode of Home Service Headquarters, Taddy Digest shares his journey from starting in HVAC to growing a successful YouTube channel. He offers career advice for aspiring HVAC technicians, insights into his training courses, and the highs and lows of working in the industry. Plus, he shares strategies for HVAC business owners on handling slow seasons. Don’t miss this episode packed with HVAC expertise and business growth tips!   📢 Tune in now on your favorite podcast platform! https://homeserviceheadquarters.com/   📌 Highlights: 1:13 – 9:27 | Taddy Digest: From HVAC Beginnings to YouTube Success 9:28 – 17:32 | Building a Successful HVAC Career: Advice, Job Choices, and Opportunities 17:33 – 25:59 | Exploring Taddy Digest HVAC Training Courses 26:00 – 29:00 | Tad Fuller’s Favorite and Worst Parts of the Jobs 29:01 – 34:02 | What to do when the customers aren’t calling your HVAC company 32:52 – 34:02 | Info on the Latest Video: How to Size an AC for Your Home   Taddy Digest Contact Information: 📺 YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@TaddyDigest 🎵 TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@taddydigest 📸 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/taddydigest/ 📘 Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TaddyDigest   Home Service Headquarters Contact Information: 📺 YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@HomeServiceHeadquarters 🎵 TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@homeserviceheadquarters 📸 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/homeserviceheadquarters/ 📘 Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/HomeServiceHeadquarters 🌐 Website: https://homeserviceheadquarters.com/

    34 min
  3. MAR 18

    Ep. 8 | Scaling Success with Built for the Trades: Dan Dowdy’s Journey from Plumber to Coach

    In this episode, we sit down with Dan Dowdy, a former plumber turned entrepreneur and business coach, to dive into the realities of running and scaling a successful service-based business. Dan shares his journey from the trades to founding Built for the Trades, offering valuable insights on industry shifts, overcoming challenges, and what it takes to grow in 2025 and beyond. 🔹 How service businesses have evolved over the years🔹 The biggest challenge facing trades businesses today—and how to fix it🔹 Scaling strategies and the power of strong leadership🔹 Myths about starting a trades business (Do you really need experience?)🔹 Hit or Miss: The must-have success factors for service businesses in 2025 Whether you're just starting or looking to level up, thisepisode is packed with expert insights you won’t want to miss! 🎧   📢 Tune in now on your favorite podcast platform! https://homeserviceheadquarters.com/   📌 Highlights: 0:00 – 1:30 | Introduction 1:31 – 9:03 | Dan Dowdy’s Journey: From Plumbing to Business Coaching 9:04 – 21:12 | Built for the Trades & How Service Businesses Have Evolved 21:13 – 28:24 | Scaling a Business & Overcoming IndustryChallenges 28:25 – 39:26 | Growth Strategies, Team Dynamics &Coaching Insights 39:27 – 46:20 | Starting a Trades Business: Myths, SideHustles & Experience 46:21 – 52:14 | Hit or Miss: What Service Businesses Need toSucceed in 2025 52:15 – 55:52 | Final Advice & Closing   Dan Dowdy and Built for the Trades Contact Information: 📺 YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@builtforthetrades 📸 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/builtforthetrades/ 📘 Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/BuiltForTheTrades 🌐 Website: https://builtforthetrades.com/   Home Service Headquarters Contact Information: 📺 YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@HomeServiceHeadquarters 🎵 TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@homeserviceheadquarters 📸 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/homeserviceheadquarters/ 📘 Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/HomeServiceHeadquarters 🌐 Website: https://homeserviceheadquarters.com/

    56 min

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Looking for the best tips, tricks, and how-to’s for successful home service business owners? Whether you’ve been running your business for decades or trying to sum up the courage to quit your 9 to 5 job, Home Service Headquarters has you covered. Each episode, we’ll interview a new industry pro to break down how they’ve found success. Listen in for tips from how to get your first customer and generate more 5-star reviews, to growing your business to 6 figures, 7 figures, and beyond.

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