So I Was In This House Podcast: Service and Sales Tales
Episodes
From the Dept. of Defense to Home Services: A Conversation w/ Ben Avicolli from MyMethod Ai
02 Apr 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Ben Avicolli is the Co-Founder of MyMethod AI, bringing a rare blend of defense-level technology expertise and real-world home services insight. Befo...
Leadership: The Blessing and the Curse w/ Adam Gordon
26 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Adam Gordon is the Director of Plumbing at Orella Group Inc., a Canadian contractor known for tackling complex residential and commercial plumbing pro...
So I was in this house w/ Ben Poole, Gil Cavey, and John Vazquez
16 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Just good old fashioned "So I was in this house...." adventures. In this episode we also announce the 2026 HVAC Tactical giveaway winners! J...
2026 Winner for Lady of the Trade: Megan McIntosh
09 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Megan McIntosh is a co-founder of Mechanical Environments, a Denver, Colorado–based HVAC company specializing in climate control systems for cannabi...
Practice groups: Which is the right one for you? A candid conversation w/ Joe O'Grady from SPG
16 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode we discuss the pitfalls of joining the wrong "best practices" group with Joe O'Grady. Joe runs the Service Profit Group,...
Kicked out of a house, telling all the stories, and the Ai content king w/ Willie "The HVAC Goat" Ward.
11 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Willie "The HVAC Goat" Ward is literally one of a kind. Odds are, if you're in HVAC or home services, you've seen his hilarious and ...
Sarah Lipka of Cooper and Hunter
22 Jan 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Sarah Lipka is a Sales Director at Comfortside West (Cooper&Hunter), where she works closely with HVAC contractors and distributors to grow their ...
In this house w/ Dan Friesen
31 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Tonight @ 7pm CST 12/30/25 a candid conversation with ex-Nexstar coach Dan Friesen. Link below or catch live on Facebook 👇🏼👇🏼👇🏼Many ...
In this house with Sara Ghirardo
22 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Sarah Ghirardo is an AI marketing expert and Director of Pro Content at ServiceTitan, where she leads an 80% AI-powered content organization shaping t...
Ty Branaman
09 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Ty Branaman started his HVAC career in 1995 insulating ductwork in a sheet metal shop — a humble beginning that sparked a lifelong passion for craft...
Chris Yano: From hillbilly to industry giant...a personal journey.
02 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Chris Yano is the President & Co-Founder of RYNO Strategic Solutions, a digital marketing company for the trades industry since 2008. He's als...
Selling Technician vs. Sales Rep / Comfort Advisor: A Panel Discussion
21 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
One of the hottest topics in HVAC and the home services business…. Selling Tech vs. Sales Rep (Comfort Advisor / Project Manager) In this episode we...
Chuck Staszkiewicz: Exiting Jersey to Exiting His Plumbing Company
19 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Chuck grew his home service and plumbing company from the ground up, starting in his garage and scaling it into a $20M+ business before exiting. With ...
Valerie Heck: Doing What's Right
18 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Valerie Heck is a ServiceTitan Certified Process Implementation Specialist and consultant dedicated to helping home service businesses grow with smart...
Ray Little: DOOR-TO-DOOR - From prison door to 8-figure door.
12 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Raymond Little is a full-time hustler, roofer, coach who believes in building people, not just businesses.... oh yeah... and he spent more than 11 yea...
Stephanie and David Postell: Anchor Heating and Air
21 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Please give my sponsors some love:My Method Ai Cooper and Hunter Stephanie and David Postell own and operate Anchor Heating and Air in Cha...
ACHR News Top 40 Under 40 Episode
07 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
What do all these podcast guests have in common?1.) They were all selected for the AHR Top 40 Under 40 this year... 2.) They were all interviewed by y...
What's eating at $5M HVAC sales rep Phil Grego?
03 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
What’s going on in Phil Grego's mind? What’s got him hot under the collar? This hard working, ethical-minded $5M+ HVAC sales rep’s got quite...
Service World Special Episode: Jim Hinshaw VP of Service Nation
29 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
USE PROMO CODE HOUSE 100 FOR $100 OFF REGISTRATION FOR SERVICE WORLD EXPO 2025.Register for Service World ExpoJim Hinshaw is an HVAC legend with over ...
Storytime w/ Johnny D. and HVAChicks Jennifer Manzo
18 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
HVAChicks Jennifer is one of the most influential players in all of HVAC today. Business owner, national trainer, influencer, and leader of the HVACHi...
Is Ai taking over HVAC sales? A conversation with Seth Ure.
10 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Seth Ure, SetSale Co-FounderSeth Ure is the COO of SetSale, bringing a blend of industry insight and operational excellence. With over 15 years in the...
Billy Cline: No in-home sales call? No Problem.
01 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
His team never steps foot in the home. No measuring tape, no kitchen table pitch, no windshield time. Just phones, systems, and a process that closes ...
Kenny Byrne: People make the difference.
27 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Kenny Byrne Jr. is the founder of Call The Whale, a fast-growing HVAC, plumbing, electrical, and home services company based in Vermont. Under his lea...
Peter Roth: Telemarketing works again???
21 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Peter Roth is a distinguished marketing expert recognized for his impactful contributions to the home services industry. He has spoken on national sta...
Thaddeus Tondu: Breaking the Silence
19 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Former host of the popular "HVAC Success Secrets Revealed" podcast, in his very first interview since the split.The one and only.... Thaddeu...
Josh Teekell from SmartAC: Own Your Customer
15 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Josh Teekell is the Founder/CEO of Smart AC. SmartAC.com is a customer loyalty management platform helping contractors in the trades improve all t...
Rachelle Martens: 2025 HVAC Lady of the Trade Winner
04 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Rachelle Martins @HVAC_Install_Her is this year’s recipient for Hvac Lady of the Trade. A 4th year resi installer, mom of boys, follower of Jesus, b...
Special Episode: Ai Making the Trades More Human? A conversation with Josh and Tersh of Service Business Mastery podcast.
31 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Tersh Blissett and Joshua Crouch are dynamic leaders in the home services industry, united by a shared passion for innovation, service, and education....
Often imitated, never duplicated: A conversation with Dan Antonelli
14 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Dan Antonelli is the President and Chief Creative Officer of KickCharge Creative, an award-winning New Jersey-based branding agency that specializes i...
Left for Dead: A conversation with Michael Venidis.
09 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Mike Venidis is a former musician turned marketing expert after being shot 2x and left for dead by a 13 year old child during an attempted robbery.Dur...
Kathryn Howard: Her Story from Prison to the Trades
03 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Kathryn Elizabeth is dedicated to creating pathways to prosperity for anyone willing to work hard in the trades. Recognizing the critical labor shorta...
Dirk Nauman, Jason Julian, and Andre Nelson - From Prison to the Trades Part 3
25 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Part three a four-part special exploring tragic stories of crime, drug addiction, custody, and incarceration and how these remarkable individuals turn...
From Prison to the Trades: Part 2
18 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Part two of a special exploring tragic stories of crime, drug addiction, custody, and incarceration and how these remarkable individuals turned to det...
From Prison to the Trades: Part 1
11 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
This is part 1 of a 4 part series about those who have served hard time, and made it out on the other side to be masters in HVAC. We explore tragic st...
Story Time w/ John Vazquez and Dan Baker
27 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode we read outlandish and hard to believe stories submitted by in-home service and sales reps from across the country. This one was a lot...
Helmi Ben Flah: The Good Ole Days, Coming to America, and "The Picture"
14 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Helmi Ben Flah… you’ve never met anyone quite like him… trust me. Great conversation with co-host John Vazquez. This is seriously one of my favo...
Ryan Chute - Google is the Devil.
23 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Ryan Chute leads an award-winning creative communications agency within the Wizardof Ads®. As an Emmy-award winning movie Producer, and an Executive ...
Joseph Gee - Rats in the Attic
16 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Joseph Gee the CEO of Gee Heating and Air who shares how he has turned a struggling legacy family business, into a deca-million dollar success. Joseph...
Mike Montano - Winning in a World Where No One Believes You
10 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Mike is the owner of ReviewBuzz but created it from his experience building, running, and selling an HVAC service company after 20. Now, he helps busi...
Ben Poole: HVAC Tactical and his story...
17 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Ben and I had the chance to sit down at his ranch outside Austin, TX and dive into deep conversation about his life, struggles, failures, successes an...
Howard Partridge: From Welfare to Wealth
12 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Howard Partridge is an international business coach with coaching members in over 100 industries in 20 countries. He is a best selling author of twelv...
Adam Tims : Clearing the Air - Do indoor air quality products really work?
06 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Hot topic... Do indoor air quality products products really work? Is it ethical that techs even sell these products?Adam aims to debunk some of the c...
Julian Picard - From Sailor to HVAC
17 Feb 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Julian was a Marine engineer in the U.S. merchant marine fleet after graduating from Mass Maritime Academy, but decided to hang it up during the Covid...
Dealing with Different Personality Types w/ Jason Johnson and Elise Radawitz
31 Jan 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Ever wonder how to deal with different personalities?In this episode we dive into working with different personality profiles. We have two special gue...
Michael McCoy - Padlocked Hallway, Get in the Crawlspace, and Livin on a Bus
23 Jan 2025
Contributed by Lukas
One Year Anniversary Episode! Michael is literally one of a kind.... in this episode we will cover how he loved the outdoors so much, he gave up a co...
Colleen Keyworth - keeping your mouth shut, killing the sacred cows, and traveling the world.
06 Jan 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode Colleen opens up about her unique international travels and culture differences, as well as the challenges other countries face in the...
Sam Wakefield - Inflated Sales Numbers, Spread Eagle, Johnny Cash, and the Lindberg Baby
10 Dec 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Sam Wakefield is the host of the globally ranked Close It Now podcast and a sought-after sales coach known for transforming mindsets and closing strat...
Ken Goodrich - Yo MTV Raps, Little Tech, Firing Mom, Death Certificate, and Telling Your Story.
15 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Ken is a highly experienced and successful entrepreneurial executive with an impressive track record of over 30 years in the HVAC, plumbing, and contr...
Josh Crouch - Marketing in the trades, private equity pitfalls, and facebook groups.
08 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Joshua Crouch is a passionate digital marketing & automation expert who is always looking to give back to the trades. Owner of Relentless Digital,...
Ben Poole - HVAC Tactical - Bonus Episode
05 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Ben Poole is the founder of HVAC Tactical, a resource and apparel company that's well known for honoring pros in the industry. He also hosts the HVA...
Kevin Hill / CEO Warrior - Painted mustache, singing car salesman, and homemade bidet.
30 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Kevin Hill is the Master Advisor and Director of Training at CEO Warrior, brings over two decades of extensive experience in operations and business d...
Tommy Mello - The Deal With God, Market Price Meal, Famous Cars, and Gettin' Jacked.
17 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Tommy Mello is the author of the best-seller books "Home Service Millionaire" and "Elevate: Build a Business Where Everybody Wins". His home service b...
Ruchir Shah - Skillcat , stand-up comedy, and 1500 hours of learning...
11 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Ruchir Shah is the Founder and CEO of SkillCat and an industry expert on hiring and training skilled tradesmen. Through the SkillCat platform, more th...
Becca Stamey - Brainstorming adult film names, overcoming tragedy, and creating amazing content.
01 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Becca Stamey is the Director of Marketing for Refrigeration Technologies. With over 13 years of experience working for brands like LFP Inc. (aka Hustl...
Doug Wyatt - Coupon books, sleep-aids, HVAC, training, and never shutting it down.
19 Sep 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Doug Wyatt is an award-winning contractor with nearly two decades of experience in the trades. Raised in a small country town in southwest Missouri, h...
Mike Agugliaro - the scandal, ringing the bell (twice), the money gun, and creating cultures.
04 Sep 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In light of the recent scandal on Inside Edition, I thought it appropriate to have a conversation with the founder of Gold Medal, CEO Warrior, and Fud...
Gil Cavey from HVAC Uncensored - "dump" truck, nude painting, and Miss Joyce.
23 Aug 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Mr. Gil Cavey himself, host of the HVAC Uncensored Podcast has a lot to say. Aside from running the most streamed HVAC podcast in the country, he is a...
Joe O'Grady - Stealin a car, ballroom dancing, and being awesome.
16 Aug 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Joe O'Grady is the Director of Awesomeness and founder of The Service Profit Group is one of the funniest dudes I've ever met. 30 years as an ...
The HR Guy Ian Schotanus....boring HR stuff and speaking his mind.
06 Aug 2024
Contributed by Lukas
A Navy veteran and HR expert for the trades, owner of "The Big Picture Consulting" and does HR, safety, and compliance for companies across ...
Billy Stevens - Making employees homeowners, brainstorming, building Berkeys and Sera, and blazing the trail.
30 Jul 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Billy is the Founder and CEO of Sera Systems, a software for the home service industry and BillyGo, an HVAC and plumbing company in DFW. Billy bought ...
HVAC Nate - "You smell good", locked out on a balcony, and making videos because no one loved me.
24 Jul 2024
Contributed by Lukas
So I met "HVAC Nate" through his really informative and entertaining Instagram and TikTok pages (plus he reposted a rant of mine lol). He st...
Dan Baker - Glitching out, haunted houses, and recruiting in the trades.
19 Jul 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Please donate to our veterans and first responders so they can get the traumatic brain treatment they need @ The Texas Valor Project. https://texasva...
Jane Sheeran - Solving a major crime, the "pregnant" boy, helping kids and "f*#ck you Jane!"
12 Jul 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Jane Sheeran shares her personal experiences as a social worker and counselor in an economically distressed area working in a domestic violence shelte...
Special Episode - Live from Certain Path
10 Jul 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Certain Path is a better practices group for HVAC, plumbing, electrical, and roofing contractors and is an incredible resource for contractors around ...
Brent Buckley - Being the GOAT, the 1-(900) operator, discipline, walking in on a porno, and ignoring the haters.
28 Jun 2024
Contributed by Lukas
The #1 sales rep in the entire country! Brent has sold over $90M in his 23 year career. His single year service and sales total of nearly $15M is more...
Christian Dunwoody - Craigslist, starting young, marketing insight, and being pushier than a fat kid in a cake line.
21 Jun 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Christian Dunwoody has dedicated his career to serving the trades with integrity. Starting with a background in recruiting for HVAC, plumbing, and ele...
Trent "Mr. Fat Cheeto" Parker - Falling off trucks, dealing with haters, and "oh yeah".
14 Jun 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Trent Parker A.K.A Mr. Fat Cheeto worked in the HVAC industry for 16 years, as a commercial technician. Those years inspired him to become a social me...
Joe Downey - Bringing your parents to an interview, hangin at the bar and leading the way.
07 Jun 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Joe Downey is highly regarded as a leading figure in the home improvement sector, celebrated for his pivotal leadership in guiding three top-performin...
Blake Monforte - Fugheddaboudit
22 May 2024
Contributed by Lukas
From pipefitting in NYC to being a service and sales rep in Texas. Blake's cross-country move towing a U-Haul with a Subaru and two babies is quit...
Wai Yew Wanna Tawka Tew Mai Nayber?
10 May 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Everett tells the mother of all sales stories and other nonsense with Phil Grego and John Vazquez as they take it old school style with the OG sales c...
Rob Leines. - Sleeping in a van, rockin 45 states, and tiny houses.
01 May 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Rob is a rising star on the country and southern rock music scene with millions of music streams. He literally tours 100+ days per year and performs o...
Devon Murphy - Getting emotional, being homeless, a Beverly Hills psychiatrist, and more ladies in robes.
23 Apr 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Devon Murphy is a dynamic professional and owner of Reignite Sales Solutions which does operational and sales framework for contractors across the U.S...
John Vazquez - Empty house, "reply-to-all" pic, "Fred" Costanza, and serious service tech sales advice.
15 Apr 2024
Contributed by Lukas
John Vazquez is a veteran HVAC Sales rep and currently serves as the "Phantom of Rockwall" (you'll have to ask him what that means). We ...
"School" Tales w/ Claire Courtney, Nicole Rehfeldt Guerrero, and Casey Goslin - the truth about WWASP's
05 Apr 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In light of the Netflix documentary “ The Program “ , we have a very special episode where 3 brave women expose the truth about their time in a WW...
Barb Austin - Held hostage, bathtub ghosts, and God given gifts.
29 Mar 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Barbara Austin, a 25+ year in-home sales and design veteran from Wisconsin. A true lifer! She currently works for Renewal by Anderson windows but has ...
Joe Rivera - Burned eyebrows, attic splits, and learning empathy.
25 Mar 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Joe Rivera is a 20 year veteran of the HVAC and home services business. Started as a duct cleaner, transitioned into sales and service and now serves ...
Shelly "the Brit" Courtney - In this disgusting house.
08 Mar 2024
Contributed by Lukas
n this episode we meet with an extraordinary person who's lived an extraordinary life. Her journey has brought her through the outback of Australi...
Estee Jaacovi - Lunacy, kilts, and nudist colonies.
28 Feb 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Estee is a 16 year industry veteran and currently serves as a Business Coach and Sales Trainer. for Certain Path. She’s also a 3x Crown Champion Com...
Brandon Stowe Crashing, burning, and living on a boat.
23 Feb 2024
Contributed by Lukas
The infamous Brandon Stowe spills the beans about his whacky journey. This episode is dedicated to the Texas Valor Project, a charity that helps vet...
HVA-Chick w/Jennifer Manzo - Chicken juice, lawbstahs, and being a woman in the trades.
16 Feb 2024
Contributed by Lukas
2024 Tactical Lady of the Trades award winner Jennifer Manzo tells her crazy adventures from the field. She owns a service company in Maine, co-hosts ...
Tersh Blissett - Service Business Mastery Podcast- "I don't know if you ever" and buried treasure.
09 Feb 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Tersh Blissett is a business owner and the creator and host of the Service Business Mastery Podcast. He is one of the most influential people in the ...
Jason Walker - HVAC Masters of the Hustle - Drinking kava, unsanitary bathrooms, and hustlin.
02 Feb 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Jason Walker is the host of the HVAC Masters of the Hustle Podcast, one of the top industry podcasts in the industry. He's a national sales traine...
John DiPasquale - Lady in a robe, snakes, cats, and other nonsense.
18 Jan 2024
Contributed by Lukas
John DiPasquale is the host of "The Big Blue Offensive" podcast and a veteran in HVAC sales who has some things to say...
Phil Grego - Haunted house, bursting light bulbs, and the funniest guy in the biz.
12 Jan 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Phil Grego is a veteran HVAC sales rep with thousands of in-home sales calls under his belt and a rich history of fun and crazy stories.
Sales Tales: So I was in this house... - Preview Episode
04 Jan 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Do you have in-home service or sales adventures? Crazy customer? Life-changing call? Always the life of the party because of your endless arsenal of e...