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When husband-wife team Kylon Gienger and Teliah Gienger began their entrepreneurial journey, they had a pretty good idea of what they were getting themselves into. But they’ve learned some valuable lessons about strategic small business acquisitions along the way.


Having purchased Hurliman Heating and Air and Plumb- tech Heating and Cooling

 in the Pacific Northwest last year, they share valuable insight on how they’ve successfully purchased and operated multiple small businesses in the trades.   


Join us as we discuss:



- (4:05) Lessons learned from multiple small business acquisitions 

- (15:11) Finding the right people for your entrepreneurial vision 

- (25:58) Advice for people considering a trades acquisition


Check out these resources we mentioned during the podcast:



- Kylon Gienger

- Teliah Gienger



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A diverse leadership team in the trades is about more than checking off a culture reform box. By bringing in people with unique experiences from outside the trades, you can empower your employees to see opportunities from every angle.


Jason Brady, Owner and CEO of Above and Beyond LLC, shares how his approach to bringing men and women from different walks of life into his business has paved the way for exponential growth.


Join us as we discuss:



-(5:17) Why failure is vital to sustainable growth

- (11:27) Personality types and their role in leadership

- (22:15) Hiring leaders from outside the trades

- (28:44) How diverse leadership empowers employees


Check out these resources we mentioned during the podcast:



- Jason Brady

- Above and Beyond LLC


You can find this interview and many more by subscribing to Toolbox of the Trades on Apple Podcasts, on Spotify, or here.


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When Laura Thornton and her husband, Ronnie, founded their plumbing business, TNT Home Services, they could not have imagined what lay in store for their family.


During an incredible six-year stretch of growth, they knew only dynamic decision-making would give their employees and clients the best experiences possible.


Laura shares how commitment to community and real-time adjustments are a winning formula for dynamic, sustainable growth.  


Join us as we discuss:



- (8:50) Taking a dynamic approach to incredibly fast growth 

- (15:15) Making real-time adjustments with different technology tools 

- (21:22) Opportunities for women in the trade

- (31:37) High school and community recruiting partnerships


Check out these resources we mentioned during the podcast:



- Laura Thornton

- TNT Home Services



You can find this interview and many more by subscribing to Toolbox of the Trades on Apple Podcasts, on Spotify, or here.


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Tommy Mello is a titan in the trades industry. But in 2012, the owner of A1 Garage Door Services and author of Home Service Millionaire hit the lowest point of his career. Facing payroll issues, internal theft, and maximum burnout, Tommy took a step back to reevaluate the “why” behind the outcomes of his actions.


Tommy shares how he shifted his focus back to investing in people and how fellow contractors can avoid leading their company to the brink.


Join us as we discuss



- (6:01) Leaving a legacy of caring for and investing in people

- (12:48) Acknowledging your weaknesses in a leadership position

- (20:49) Surrounding yourself with people who make you better

- (34:18) Addressing the victim mentality of struggling contractors


Check out these resources we mentioned during the podcast:



- Tommy Mello

- A1 Garage Door Services

- Home Service Millionaire

- Elevate: Build a Business Where Everybody Wins


You can find this interview and many more by subscribing to Toolbox of the Trades on Apple Podcasts, on Spotify, or here.


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After 10 years in the travel industry, Ashley Gulevich was ready for a change. After joining her family at a trades boot camp that could help level up her parents’ business, Coastal Heat Pumps, she knew she was in it for the long haul.


Now the General Manager at Coastal, Ashley has applied the skills she acquired from her previous career to help scale the family business. And she shares what else she’s learned about listening and systems management during her five years at Coastal.


Join us as we discuss:



(5:40) Why listening is a skill that instills action and growth

(12:12) How she translated her travel industry experience to the trades

(24:57) The importance of self-care for working professionals

(35:23) Dealing with misconceptions as a woman in the trades


Check out these resources we mentioned during the podcast:



- Ashley Gulevich

- Coastal Heat Pumps


You can find this interview and many more by subscribing to Toolbox of the Trades on Apple Podcasts, on Spotify, or here.


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As third-generation tradesmen, Joseph Gee, CEO of Gee Heating and Air in North Atlanta, and his brother Jacob Gee, the company CFO, are building a culture of winners.


After taking over the family business, they immediately implemented a joint vision for growth. And they had a simple message for everyone else at Gee: come with us or get out of our way.


In this episode, Joseph and Jacob tell us about their shared passion for shattering goals and how they empower employees to do the same.   


Join us as we discuss:



- (5:54) Navigating change after taking over the family business

- (26:04) Implementing new systems centered around problem-solving 

- (37:05) Focusing on customer relationships during seasonal slowdowns


Check out these resources we mentioned during the podcast:



- Gee Heating and Air


You can find this interview and many more by subscribing to Toolbox of the Trades on Apple Podcasts, on Spotify, or here.


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