So I Was In This House Podcast: Service and Sales Tales

Everett Lippel

Conversations about the strange, funny, unexplained, sad, heartwarming, and crazy things that happens to sales and service reps inside of other people's home and associated content. I spent over a decade running thousands of calls, meeting tens of thousands of people, If there's one thing I know, nothing surprises me. You never know what you're going to run into.

  1. 13h ago

    What's wrong with the home services industry today? A Conversation w/ Mike Agugliaro

    Mike Agugliaro has been very vocal about what's happening in home services and the trades and one of the most cerebral minds in the industry. Mike’s journey began in 1994 when he founded a small struggling electrical business he transformed into a $32 million/year home services empire with 200 employees, 165 trucks, and over 34,000 customers annually. After exiting his , Mike turned his focus to empowering other business owners. He founded CEO Warrior, a game-changing coaching and training organization for home service businesses. CEO Warrior coached over 1,000 business owners to scale beyond 8 figures. More than 20,000 people went through the specialized trainings they facilitated. In 2020, Mike sold CEO Warrior, proving once again that the right systems and strategies create generational wealth.Today, Mike leads one powerhouse organization dedicated to helping business owners doing $1M–$10M in revenue create their life, business, and wealth by design.Mike and his wife, Jennifer, have been together since they were 15 years old and have spent over four decades transforming lives. They live at the Jersey Shore, where they continue toinspire others through their work. When Mike is not coaching, he is learning, traveling, and living a life by design with his wife—whether walking the beach or exploring new destinations.As an author of 28+ books and a sought-after speaker, Mike has shared the stage with icons like Kevin Harrington, Brian Tracy, Larry Winget, Jay Abraham, Mike Michalowicz, and LouFerrigno.Mike’s life is proof that no matter where you start, you can rewrite your story. And now, he’s dedicated to helping others do the same—building wealth, scaling businesses, and unlocking alife by design. Episode Sponsors ⁠⁠Pivotl - Click for a free business financial score! ⁠⁠ Accounting and fractional CFO services built specifically for the trades ⁠⁠⁠My Method Ai⁠ ⁠⁠ - Ai Employees - Book a demo today! ⁠⁠⁠Cooper and Hunter⁠⁠ - HVAC / Ductless Equipment

    What's wrong with the home services industry today? A Conversation w/ Mike Agugliaro

  2. Sep 29

    Hoarder House Horrors w/ Shelly the Brit

    Please subscribe on your favorite platform! TRASH TALK with Shelly “The Brit” Courtney The things she's seen behind closed doors would make most people lose their lunch, but Shelly has intentionality behind what she does. She's not just clearing houses, she's clearing minds. Shelly Courtney has lived one hell of an adventure spanning multiple continents. From working on a crocodile farm in the Australian outback, to tackling hoarder houses and distressed properties, to pole fitness, business, real estate... she's done it all. After joining me previously on So I Was In This House for one of the wildest conversations we’ve ever had, Shelly returns for some Trash Talk. Visit Shelly's YouTube Episodes Here Episode Sponsors ⁠⁠Pivotl - Click for a free business financial score! ⁠⁠ Accounting and fractional CFO services built specifically for the trades ⁠⁠⁠My Method Ai⁠ ⁠⁠ - Ai Employees - Book a demo today! ⁠⁠⁠Cooper and Hunter⁠⁠ - HVAC / Ductless Equipment

    Hoarder House Horrors w/ Shelly the Brit

  3. Sep 11

    9/11 Special Episode: 25 Years Later w/ Rich Middleton

    25 years ago, the world changed forever. Never Forget. 9/11/01 Episode Sponsors ⁠⁠Pivotl - Click for a free business financial score! ⁠⁠ Accounting and fractional CFO services built specifically for the trades ⁠⁠⁠My Method Ai⁠ ⁠⁠ - Ai Employees - Book a demo today! ⁠⁠⁠Cooper and Hunter⁠⁠ - HVAC / Ductless Equipment

    9/11 Special Episode: 25 Years Later w/ Rich Middleton

  4. Sep 9

    Big Company vs. Small Company in the HVAC, Plumbing, Electrical, and Home Services space w/ Robert Gildersleeve

    The dynamics of working for a large company vs small company in the HVAC, plumbing and home services space. Whether you're working for a pest control, roofing, HVAC, plumbing, or electrical space, this episode gives interesting perspective between working for a large consolidator or company versus a small mom and pop shop. Joined by special guest Rob Gildersleeve.Robert Gildersleeve is a home services operator who’s led both ends of the industry — from directing a $78M sales team in NJ to embedding himself inside smaller owner-led businesses where grew revenue 59% in one year. Today he works as an In Home Services (On Site) Consultant and Operating Partner at Foundation Service Partners, stepping into In-Home Services companies to help run day-to-day operations, sales, and P&L on a fractional basis. He is a family man and has a 2 year old daughter Victoria. He loves to play golf but still sucks at it & has lived in Brooklyn for the last 20 years….Still only pays $298/month in rent…. Ask me how that’s possible!Episode Sponsors ⁠⁠Pivotl - Click for a free business financial score! ⁠⁠ Accounting and fractional CFO services built specifically for the trades ⁠⁠⁠My Method Ai⁠ ⁠⁠ - Ai Employees - Book a demo today! ⁠⁠⁠Cooper and Hunter⁠⁠ - HVAC / Ductless Equipment

    Big Company vs. Small Company in the HVAC, Plumbing, Electrical, and Home Services space w/ Robert Gildersleeve

  5. Sep 3

    Tommy Mello: The Deal With God, Market Price Meal, Famous Cars, and Gettin' Jacked

    In light of his recent record-setting $2B recapitalization of A1 Garage Door, we look back and see the foundation and predictions from nearly two years ago.... looks like things panned out. Tommy Mello is the author of the best-seller books "Home Service Millionaire" and "Elevate: Build a Business Where Everybody Wins". His home service business is about to cross the $220M mark in revenue with over 700 employees in 20 states. He's published in top publications like Forbes, The Huffington Post, Entrepreneur, and Inc. Magazine. Named top entrepreneur in Arizona under the age of 35. He is the host of the acclaimed Home Service Expert podcast (top 10 show on Apple’s business category in America), where world-class experts like Michael Gerber, Ken Goodrich, Jay Abraham, Joe Polish, and Gino Wickman were featured. Host of the Freedom Event, one of the biggest conferences in the home service industry which was recently held in San Diego. Currently, Tommy is focusing on his health and fitness to be the best version of himself! ⁠https://www.tommymello.com/⁠ Episode Sponsors ⁠⁠Pivotl - Click for a free business financial score! ⁠⁠ Accounting and fractional CFO services built specifically for the trades ⁠⁠⁠My Method Ai⁠ ⁠⁠ - Ai Employees - Book a demo today! ⁠⁠⁠Cooper and Hunter⁠⁠ - HVAC / Ductless Equipment

    Tommy Mello: The Deal With God, Market Price Meal, Famous Cars, and Gettin' Jacked

  6. Aug 31

    Saudi Arabia Story: Special Short

    This is the craziest story I ever heard about an Americanized settlement in Saudi Arabia, a village visit, and an adventure to try to get out of the country. Hope you enjoy. Episode Sponsors ⁠⁠⁠Get your free trades business financial score from Pivotl ⁠⁠ ⁠⁠Click to Trick - Ai Employees and Assistance from My Method⁠ ⁠⁠Cooper and Hunter⁠ - HVAC / Ductless Equipment⁠⁠

  7. Aug 27

    Lance Bachman: Building, Scaling, Faith, and Freedom

    For more than 30 years, Lance Bachmann has built, scaled, invested in, and operated businesses across multiple industries, primarily home services. Today, through LB Capital, he is partnered with 16 home service companies pacing more than $170 million in combined retail sales. His focus is simple: build stronger leaders, cleaner systems, better margins, and businesses that can grow without the owner carrying everything. As the founder of Build It To Sell It, Lance helps owners stop chasing revenue for the sake of revenue and start building companies with real enterprise value. Episode Sponsors ⁠⁠Get your free trades business financial score from Pivotl ⁠ ⁠Click to Trick - Ai Employees and Assistance from My Method ⁠Cooper and Hunter⁠ - HVAC / Ductless Equipment⁠

    Lance Bachman: Building, Scaling, Faith, and Freedom

  8. Aug 18

    Closing down the bar, nerd stuff, and buffet adventures w/ Brian Reynolds

    “So I was in this bar…..” In this episode we get a life-long hospitality professional! After over 25 years of being estranged and self-banished from our hometown of Union, NJ - the great Brian Reynolds!Brian shares his misadventures in closing down the bar, and 20+ years and the restaurant industry. He's also the host of the "Late Night Nerd Podcast". All my home service and HVAC folks are gonna love this. Brian and I have known each other for 30 years, and had many experiences that were never caught on cameras (thank goodness) We also hopped fences (though candidly he was much better at it than me) and he grew up in a barn. One of the best conversations I've ever had. drunkonmarvel.com - Brian's podcast website Episode Sponsors ⁠pivotl.com - Get your trades business financial score  mymethod.ai/inthishouse⁠ - Click to Trick - Ai Employees cooperandhunter.us⁠ - HVAC / Ductless Equipment

    Closing down the bar, nerd stuff, and buffet adventures w/ Brian Reynolds
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Conversations about the strange, funny, unexplained, sad, heartwarming, and crazy things that happens to sales and service reps inside of other people's home and associated content. I spent over a decade running thousands of calls, meeting tens of thousands of people, If there's one thing I know, nothing surprises me. You never know what you're going to run into.

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