Editorial Introduction
Podcasts have become one of the most valuable educational resources available to contractors and home-service business owners. The strongest industry podcasts do more than entertain. They give contractors direct access to experienced operators, CEOs, technicians, sales leaders, marketers, investors and subject-matter experts who understand the realities of building a service business.
Some shows provide tactical guidance on pricing, recruiting, sales and profitability. Others examine company culture, leadership, technology, technical workmanship or the future of the industry.
HG HomeClub evaluated each podcast using practical value, professional influence, host and guest credibility, depth and originality, consistency and accessibility, and reach across audio, video, social media and industry events. This is an editorial ranking rather than a definitive measurement of downloads because reliable, comparable audience figures are rarely made public.
Ranking Standards
- Practical value to contractors and company owners
- Influence and recognition within the industry
- Quality and credibility of hosts and guests
- Depth and originality of the conversations
- Consistency, longevity and accessibility
- Reach across audio, video, social media and industry events
Top 25 at a Glance
1. The Home Service Expert
Host(s): Tommy Mello
Primary focus: Home-service growth, leadership, recruiting, sales and scale
The Home Service Expert is one of the most recognized business podcasts serving home-service entrepreneurs. Hosted by Tommy Mello, founder of A1 Garage Door Service, the show features conversations with successful operators, authors, executives, marketers and business leaders. Topics regularly include profitability, recruiting, acquisitions, compensation, marketing, sales, leadership and building a company that can operate without constant owner involvement.
Host Bio
Tommy Mello
Tommy Mello is the founder of A1 Garage Door Service, an author, speaker and home-service entrepreneur. His firsthand experience growing a national garage-door organization gives the show a strong operator-led perspective.
LinkedIn: Tommy Mello
Major Strengths
- Highly recognizable host with direct operating experience
- Strong access to prominent entrepreneurs and business experts
- Practical discussions about scaling home-service companies
- Broad relevance across multiple service trades
- Deep coverage of recruiting, leadership and financial performance
- Large library of long-form conversations
Limitations
- Many episodes focus on aggressive growth and larger-company scale
- Advice may be difficult for small owner-operators to implement immediately
- Episodes can be lengthy
- The host’s companies, events and commercial ecosystem are regularly promoted
- Less technical trade education than specialized podcasts
HG HomeClub Assessment
The Home Service Expert earns the No. 1 position because of its combination of operator credibility, guest quality, industry visibility and direct relevance to owners trying to build larger and more profitable service businesses.
Where to Watch or Listen
Primary: Power100 Inner Circle
Official website: The Home Service Expert
Apple Podcasts: Listen on Apple Podcasts
YouTube: Watch on YouTube
2. Owned and Operated
Host(s): John Wilson and Jack Carr
Primary focus: HVAC, plumbing, electrical and home-service operations
Owned and Operated is built around candid conversations between active home-service operators. The show focuses on growing revenue, improving margins, opening additional locations, developing leadership teams, managing acquisitions and creating repeatable operational systems. Its hosts openly discuss the performance, setbacks and strategic decisions involved in building service companies.
Host Bio
John Wilson
John Wilson is the CEO of The Wilson Companies, an Ohio-based home-services organization operating across HVAC, plumbing, electrical, restoration and septic services.
LinkedIn: John Wilson
Jack Carr
Jack Carr is the CEO of Rapid Response Plumbing, Heating & Cooling in Tennessee. His experience operating and acquiring home-service companies gives the show a practical perspective on growth and integration.
LinkedIn: Jack Carr
Major Strengths
- Hosted by active home-service operators
- Transparent discussions about real financial and operational decisions
- Strong content on acquisitions and multi-location growth
- Frequent publishing schedule
- Highly relevant to HVAC, plumbing and electrical owners
- Willingness to discuss mistakes and underperformance
Limitations
- Heavy emphasis on larger growth-oriented service companies
- Acquisition and private-equity discussions may not apply to every contractor
- Less relevant to remodeling and outdoor-living companies
- Episodes sometimes assume listeners understand advanced financial terminology
- Hosts’ businesses and affiliated offerings are part of the content ecosystem
HG HomeClub Assessment
Owned and Operated is one of the strongest operator-led podcasts in the trades. It provides an unusually transparent look at what it takes to grow, acquire and manage substantial home-service companies.
Where to Watch or Listen
Primary: Power100 Inner Circle
Official website: Owned and Operated
Apple Podcasts: Listen on Apple Podcasts
Spotify: Listen on Spotify
YouTube: Watch on YouTube
3. PowerChat
Host(s): Greg Cummings
Primary focus: Growth, culture, community and industry leadership
PowerChat is the flagship executive-interview program produced by Power100. The podcast features CEOs, founders, athletes, strategic partners and recognized industry leaders discussing the experiences, decisions and values behind successful organizations. Its conversations are built around Power100’s three central pillars: Growth, Culture and Community. What distinguishes PowerChat is its connection to Power100’s independent industry-ranking system. Guests are identified through broader industry evaluation rather than a pay-to-play guest model.
Host Bio
Greg Cummings
Greg Cummings is the founder and CEO of Power100, an independent ranking and media platform serving home improvement, home services and outdoor living. He hosts PowerChat and PowerChat Outside the Lines, interviewing CEOs, founders, experts and accomplished athletes about growth, culture, community, leadership and legacy.
LinkedIn: Greg Cummings
Major Strengths
- Connected to the industry’s only fully unbiased third-party ranking system
- No fee to apply, be evaluated or earn ranking consideration
- No pay-to-play guest or ranking path
- Strong access to CEOs, founders and industry decision-makers
- Covers leadership and culture in addition to revenue growth
- Gives meaningful attention to community impact
- Reaches across home improvement, home services and outdoor living
- Professional long-form video and audio production
Limitations
- Younger than several established podcasts ranked around it
- Its complete episode library and total audience need greater public visibility
- Publishing consistency should remain a priority as the show expands
- Some listeners may perceive a close relationship between the rankings and media platform
- More independent audience measurement would strengthen transparency
HG HomeClub Assessment
PowerChat earns the No. 3 position because it brings together independent industry intelligence, executive access and conversations about the areas that determine long-term company quality. Its broader perspective makes it one of the industry’s most distinctive executive podcasts.
Where to Watch or Listen
Primary: Power100 Inner Circle
Official website: Power100
Spotify: Listen on Spotify
YouTube: Watch on YouTube
LinkedIn: Power100
4. Contractor Evolution
Host(s): Danny Kerr
Primary focus: Systems, leadership, hiring and contractor growth
Contractor Evolution examines the systems and leadership practices required to build a contracting company that can grow beyond the owner. Episodes cover organizational structure, recruiting, artificial intelligence, financial management, sales, operations, employee development and customer experience.
Host Bio
Danny Kerr
Danny Kerr is a co-founder of Breakthrough Academy and the current host of Contractor Evolution. His work focuses on helping contractors build stronger management systems and develop leadership teams.
LinkedIn: Danny Kerr
Major Strengths
- Strong focus on systems and implementation
- Relevant to several contractor categories
- High-quality guests and structured conversations
- Excellent leadership and management content
- Addresses modern technology and AI adoption
Limitations
- Some guidance is best suited to established multimillion-dollar contractors
- Content frequently aligns with Breakthrough Academy’s coaching framework
- Less technical field instruction
- Smaller operators may find some systems overly complex
HG HomeClub Assessment
One of the industry’s best podcasts for owners who need to build systems, develop managers and create a company that is not dependent on one person.
Where to Watch or Listen
Primary: Power100 Inner Circle
Official website: Contractor Evolution
Apple Podcasts: Listen on Apple Podcasts
YouTube: Breakthrough Academy
5. Toolbox for the Trades
Host(s): Jackie Aubel and Amanda Salvatore
Primary focus: Home-service leadership, technology and operations
Toolbox for the Trades features interviews with contractors, operators and experts across the home and commercial service industries. The show covers leadership, software, recruiting, marketing, operations, acquisitions and the changing role of technology in service businesses.
Host Bio
Jackie Aubel and Amanda Salvatore
Jackie Aubel and Amanda Salvatore are ServiceTitan content and media professionals who translate the experiences of home-service leaders into accessible lessons for contractors.
LinkedIn: Jackie Aubel | Amanda Salvatore
Major Strengths
- Strong access to successful service-business operators
- Broad coverage across HVAC, plumbing, electrical and additional trades
- High production quality
- Valuable technology and operational content
- Strong archive of interviews
Limitations
- Produced by a software provider with clear commercial interests
- ServiceTitan customers and product-related subjects receive significant attention
- Less useful to contractors outside field-service categories
- Some episodes function partly as customer success stories
HG HomeClub Assessment
One of the strongest professionally produced interview shows in home services, particularly for operators interested in technology and organizational growth.
Where to Watch or Listen
Primary: Power100 Inner Circle
Official website: Toolbox for the Trades
Apple Podcasts: Listen on Apple Podcasts
YouTube: ServiceTitan
6. To The Point: Home Services Podcast
Host(s): Chris Yano and Chad Peterman
Primary focus: Marketing, operations and company growth
To The Point provides growth-oriented conversations for HVAC, plumbing, electrical, roofing and other home-service companies. The show gives service businesses direct solutions involving marketing and operational growth.
Host Bio
Chris Yano and Chad Peterman
Chris Yano is a longtime home-services marketing leader, investor and speaker. Chad Peterman is the president of Peterman Brothers, bringing an active-operator perspective on culture, training and scale.
LinkedIn: Chris Yano | Chad Peterman
Major Strengths
- Broad relevance across several home-service trades
- Strong marketing and operational content
- High-profile industry guests
- Direct, energetic interview style
- Strong video and social-media distribution
Limitations
- Marketing receives more attention than technical or field operations
- Commercial sponsors and agency relationships are visible
- Some episodes emphasize rapid growth over long-term organizational health
- Less relevant to custom builders and design-oriented remodelers
HG HomeClub Assessment
One of the industry’s most visible growth podcasts and a strong resource for owners who want current perspectives on marketing and operations.
Where to Watch or Listen
Primary: Power100 Inner Circle
Apple Podcasts: Listen on Apple Podcasts
Podcast links: Listening directory
7. Waste No Day
Host(s): Brian Burton and Nate Minnich
Primary focus: Home-service sales, communication and technician performance
Waste No Day is designed for home-service professionals who want to improve every customer conversation and maximize the opportunities they receive. The show features sales trainers, comfort advisors, operators, marketers and communication experts.
Host Bio
Brian Burton and Nate Minnich
Brian Burton is a third-generation trades professional, home-service sales trainer and founder of Blue Collar Closer. Nate Minnich is the co-founder of Blue Collar Closer and co-host of Waste No Day.
LinkedIn: Brian Burton | Nate Minnich
Major Strengths
- Highly practical sales and communication training
- Strong relevance to technicians and in-home sales professionals
- Frequent episodes
- Useful role-playing and objection-handling concepts
- Motivational without being limited to general inspiration
Limitations
- Heavy concentration on sales performance
- Less content for operations, finance and technical management
- Some methods are better suited to high-ticket service models
- Limited relevance to project-based commercial contracting
HG HomeClub Assessment
One of the most useful podcasts for improving the customer-facing performance of technicians, comfort advisors and in-home sales representatives.
Where to Watch or Listen
Primary: Power100 Inner Circle
Official website: Waste No Day
Apple Podcasts: Listen on Apple Podcasts
8. Service Business Mastery
Host(s): Tersh Blissett and Josh Crouch
Primary focus: HVAC, plumbing, electrical and skilled-trade business management
Service Business Mastery provides weekly conversations about leadership, pricing, marketing, financial management, technology and the challenges of operating a skilled-trade company.
Host Bio
Tersh Blissett and Josh Crouch
Tersh Blissett is a home-service business owner and automation advocate. Josh Crouch is a marketer, content strategist and longtime co-host focused on contractor communication and business growth.
LinkedIn: Tersh Blissett | Josh Crouch
Major Strengths
- Longstanding presence in home-service podcasting
- Broad business-management coverage
- Hosts understand the operational realities of the trades
- Useful content for small and midsized companies
- Covers technology, marketing, finance and leadership
Limitations
- Some sponsor integrations are prominent
- Broad subject coverage can produce uneven depth
- Less focused on remodeling and outdoor-living companies
- The show’s branding and hosting structure have changed over time
HG HomeClub Assessment
One of the most complete general-business podcasts for skilled-trade owners and managers.
Where to Watch or Listen
Primary: Power100 Inner Circle
Official website: Service Business Mastery
Apple Podcasts: Listen on Apple Podcasts
9. The Wealthy Contractor
Host(s): Brian Kaskavalciyan
Primary focus: Home-improvement profitability, freedom and owner wealth
The Wealthy Contractor is built specifically for home-improvement contractors who want to create profitable businesses and greater personal freedom. Episodes feature operators, coaches, marketers and business leaders discussing sales, leadership, financial performance, systems and artificial intelligence.
Host Bio
Brian Kaskavalciyan
Brian Kaskavalciyan is an entrepreneur, author, marketing strategist and founder of The Wealthy Contractor. His work centers on helping home-improvement owners increase profit and enterprise value.
LinkedIn: Brian Kaskavalciyan
Major Strengths
- Direct relevance to home-improvement company owners
- Experienced host with industry ownership background
- Strong focus on profit rather than revenue alone
- Useful for replacement contractors and in-home sales organizations
- Addresses owner quality of life and wealth creation
Limitations
- Less technical construction content
- Primarily suited to sales-driven home-improvement companies
- Coaching and training offerings are integrated into the ecosystem
- Limited relevance to field technicians
HG HomeClub Assessment
One of the most relevant podcasts for owners of replacement and specialty home-improvement companies.
Where to Watch or Listen
Primary: Power100 Inner Circle
Official website: The Wealthy Contractor Podcast
Apple Podcasts: Listen on Apple Podcasts
YouTube: The Wealthy Contractor
10. HVAC School
Host(s): Bryan Orr
Primary focus: HVAC technical education and professional development
HVAC School provides detailed technical education for HVAC technicians, installers, service managers and contractors. Its extensive library covers diagnostics, refrigeration, airflow, electrical systems, building science, tools, safety and technician development.
Host Bio
Bryan Orr
Bryan Orr is the founder of HVAC School and a longtime HVAC contractor and educator known for making complex technical subjects accessible to technicians.
LinkedIn: Bryan Orr
Major Strengths
- Exceptional technical depth
- Strong credibility among working HVAC professionals
- Large educational archive
- Practical diagnostics and field instruction
- Valuable building-science content
Limitations
- Highly specialized in HVAC
- Limited marketing and executive-management content
- Technical detail may overwhelm general business owners
- Not primarily focused on company rankings or leadership interviews
HG HomeClub Assessment
One of the finest technical podcasts in any contractor category and an essential educational resource for HVAC professionals.
Where to Watch or Listen
Primary: Power100 Inner Circle
Official website: HVAC School
Apple Podcasts: Listen on Apple Podcasts
YouTube: HVAC School
11. Roofing Success
Host(s): Jim Ahlin
Primary focus: Roofing marketing, sales, leadership and growth
Roofing Success features roofing-company owners and industry experts discussing marketing, sales, recruiting, systems, leadership and business growth.
Host Bio
Jim Ahlin
Jim Ahlin is the co-founder of Roofer Marketers, an author and a specialist in roofing-company marketing.
LinkedIn: Jim Ahlin
Major Strengths
- Dedicated roofing-business focus
- Strong contractor guest roster
- Practical growth stories
- Useful marketing and sales discussions
- Relevant to residential roofing companies
Limitations
- Limited relevance outside roofing
- Marketing topics receive substantial emphasis
- Some episodes overlap with the host’s agency expertise
- Less technical roofing instruction
HG HomeClub Assessment
One of the best operator-interview podcasts for residential roofing owners.
Where to Watch or Listen
Primary: Power100 Inner Circle
Official website: Roofing Success Podcast
Apple Podcasts: Listen on Apple Podcasts
YouTube: Roofing Success
12. The Strong Roofer
Host(s): Adam Bensman
Primary focus: Roofing sales and sales-team performance
U.S. podcast and video education platform focused on helping roofing contractors build stronger sales teams, leadership, systems, marketing, customer relationships, company culture and financial performance..
Host Bio
Adam Bensman
Adam Bensman is a roofing-sales strategist, trainer and founder of The Roof Strategist.
LinkedIn: Adam Bensman
Major Strengths
- Highly focused roofing-sales education
- Practical scripts and communication strategies
- Strong relevance to owners and sales representatives
- Clear, energetic teaching format
- Extensive library of sales subjects
Limitations
- Narrow concentration on roofing sales
- Limited operations and production content
- Less useful to companies without canvassing or commissioned sales teams
- Some concepts repeat across episodes
HG HomeClub Assessment
One of the most recognizable and tactical sales podcasts in residential roofing.
Where to Watch or Listen
Primary: Power100 Inner Circle
Official website: The Roof Strategist
Apple Podcasts: Listen on Apple Podcasts
YouTube: The Roof Strategist
13. Remodelers on the Rise
Host(s): Kyle Hunt
Primary focus: Remodeling-company leadership, marketing and systems
Remodelers on the Rise is designed to educate and encourage remodeling entrepreneurs. The show covers team development, financial management, marketing, sales, technology, owner mindset and building a purpose-driven remodeling company.
Host Bio
Kyle Hunt
Kyle Hunt is the founder of Remodelers on the Rise and a business coach serving remodelers.
LinkedIn: Kyle Hunt
Major Strengths
- Directly built for remodeling-company owners
- Experienced and relatable host
- Practical small- and midsized business content
- Strong leadership and planning discussions
- Balanced emphasis on business and owner development
Limitations
- Smaller reach than broader home-service podcasts
- Less technical remodeling education
- Some episodes are connected to coaching and events
- Limited relevance outside remodeling
HG HomeClub Assessment
One of the most useful and approachable podcasts specifically serving remodeling entrepreneurs.
Where to Watch or Listen
Primary: Power100 Inner Circle
Official website: Remodelers on the Rise
Podcast website: Browse episodes
Apple Podcasts: Listen on Apple Podcasts
14. Can’t Stop the Growth
Host(s): Chad Peterman
Primary focus: Home-service leadership, culture, personal growth and scaling HVAC, plumbing and electrical companies
Can’t Stop the Growth is built for HVAC, plumbing, electrical and home-service owners who want to scale without losing the culture that got them there. The show began as an internal channel for Chad Peterman to talk to his own team at Peterman Brothers and has since become a leadership platform for the wider home-service industry, publishing weekly conversations on entrepreneurship, personal development, team building and the operational discipline behind sustained growth. Episodes move between solo leadership lessons and long-form interviews with operators, coaches and executives, and the show is distributed on YouTube, Apple Podcasts and the PeopleForward Network. Its recurring argument is that growing people is what ultimately grows a company.
Host Bio
Chad Peterman is the President and CEO of Peterman Brothers, the Indianapolis-based heating, cooling, plumbing and electrical company his father, Pete Peterman, founded in Beech Grove, Indiana, in 1986. Chad Peterman joined the business in 2011 as employee number 21, took over day-to-day operations with his brother Tyler Peterman in 2015, and has led the company through a period of rapid multi-market expansion across Indiana. He was named to the ACHR News Top 40 Under 40 in 2022, has shared the stage with Steve Forbes, Alan Mulally, Ken Fisher, Cordia Harrington and Dan Kennedy, and has authored two books, most recently “Can’t Stop the Growth: How to Build a Culture That Takes Care of Your Customers.” He also co-hosts To The Point: Home Services Podcast with Chris Yano, ranked No. 6 on this list.
LinkedIn: Chad Peterman
Major Strengths
Hosted by an active CEO running a large, fast-growing multi-trade home-service company
Unusually strong on culture, people development and leadership rather than tactics alone
Weekly publishing cadence and a deep archive of more than 350 episodes
Direct line of sight into how a family HVAC business scaled into a regional operation
Credible guest roster of operators, coaches and executives
Strong video presence alongside audio distribution
Limitations
Leadership and mindset emphasis means less tactical marketing or financial instruction
Examples are drawn heavily from one company, which may not map to every market
Most relevant to owners already managing teams rather than solo operators
The host’s books, speaking and coaching work are part of the content ecosystem
Less applicable to remodeling and outdoor-living companies
HG HomeClub Assessment
One of the strongest culture-and-leadership podcasts in the trades, hosted by an operator who is visibly living the growth he describes. It earns its place for turning a people-first management philosophy into practical guidance for home-service owners.
Where to Watch or Listen
Primary: Power100 Inner Circle
Official show page: Can’t Stop the Growth
Apple Podcasts: Listen on Apple Podcasts
YouTube: Can’t Stop the Growth
Additional platforms: Also distributed through the PeopleForward Network. A second, older Apple Podcasts listing exists under the same show title; the active feed is the one linked above.
15. PowerTips Unscripted
Host(s): Victoria Downing and Mark Harari
Primary focus: Remodeling-company management and profitability
PowerTips Unscripted features conversations about remodeling leadership, business planning, sales, marketing, finance, culture and operations.
Host Bio
Victoria Downing and Mark Harari
Victoria Downing is the president of Remodelers Advantage and a longtime leader in remodeling-industry peer groups. Mark Harari contributes perspectives on marketing, positioning and business development.
LinkedIn: Victoria Downing | Mark Harari
Major Strengths
- Backed by a respected remodeling-business organization
- Strong range of business topics
- Experienced hosts and guests
- Direct relevance to established remodeling companies
- Good financial and organizational content
Limitations
- Limited relevance outside professional remodeling
- Association and consulting viewpoints influence subject selection
- Less technical construction content
- Some discussions assume an established management structure
HG HomeClub Assessment
A dependable business resource for remodelers seeking disciplined company management.
Where to Watch or Listen
Primary: Power100 Inner Circle
Official website: PowerTips Unscripted
Apple Podcasts: Listen on Apple Podcasts
16. Contractor Growth Network
Host(s): Logan Shinholser
Primary focus: Contractor marketing, branding and business growth
Contractor Growth Network helps contractors understand branding, websites, digital marketing, content and the systems required to create a healthier lead pipeline.
Host Bio
Logan Shinholser
Logan Shinholser is the founder and CEO of Contractor Growth Network and comes from a family contracting business.
LinkedIn: Logan Shinholser
Major Strengths
- Contractor-specific marketing education
- Strong branding and content strategy
- Relatable presentation for small and midsized companies
- Useful website and lead-generation guidance
- Covers business growth beyond isolated advertising tactics
Limitations
- Marketing is the primary lens
- Less finance and production content
- Agency services are part of the business ecosystem
- Limited technical trade education
HG HomeClub Assessment
One of the most approachable marketing podcasts for contractors seeking a clearer brand and more reliable demand.
Where to Watch or Listen
Primary: Power100 Inner Circle
Official website: Contractor Growth Network Podcast
Apple Podcasts: Listen on Apple Podcasts
YouTube: Contractor Growth Network
17. Hammer & Grind
Host(s): Brad Huebner
Primary focus: Contractor leadership, discipline and profitable growth
Hammer & Grind combines contractor-business education with candid discussions about leadership, personal responsibility, operations and building a company that supports the owner’s life.
Host Bio
Brad Huebner
Brad Huebner is a contractor, entrepreneur and business coach who explores leadership, accountability and the personal demands of construction-company ownership.
LinkedIn: Brad Huebner
Major Strengths
- Strong contractor-owner perspective
- Honest discussions about setbacks and discipline
- Broad coverage of leadership and business fundamentals
- Relatable to smaller contractors
- Strong emphasis on owner accountability
Limitations
- Smaller overall industry reach
- Guest and production quality can vary
- Some episodes emphasize mindset over detailed implementation
- Limited representation of larger enterprise contractors
HG HomeClub Assessment
A valuable voice for contractors who want honest business conversations without overly polished corporate messaging.
Where to Watch or Listen
Primary: Power100 Inner Circle
Official website: Hammer & Grind
Apple Podcasts: Listen on Apple Podcasts
18. Roofing Road Trips
Host(s): Heidi J. Ellsworth
Primary focus: Roofing trends, associations, products and industry leadership
Roofing Road Trips features conversations with contractors, manufacturers, association leaders and service providers throughout roofing.
Host Bio
Heidi J. Ellsworth
Heidi J. Ellsworth is a roofing-industry media leader, speaker and partner in RoofersCoffeeShop.
LinkedIn: Heidi J. Ellsworth
Major Strengths
- Wide range of roofing-industry guests
- Strong manufacturer and association participation
- Frequent publishing
- Covers technical, business and market subjects
- Accessible conversational format
Limitations
- Significant sponsor and partner participation
- Commercial and editorial content are closely connected
- Limited relevance beyond roofing
- Episode depth varies
HG HomeClub Assessment
One of roofing’s most active interview programs and a strong source of current industry conversation.
Where to Watch or Listen
Primary: Power100 Inner Circle
Official podcast page: RoofersCoffeeShop Podcasts
Apple Podcasts: Listen on Apple Podcasts
YouTube: RoofersCoffeeShop
19. The Green Industry Podcast
Host(s): Brian Fullerton
Primary focus: Landscaping and lawn-care business growth
The Green Industry Podcast features lawn-care and landscaping entrepreneurs discussing equipment, pricing, growth, leadership, marketing and the realities of operating outdoor-service businesses.
Host Bio
Brian Fullerton
Brian Fullerton is a lawn-care entrepreneur, content creator and educator who built a substantial professional community by documenting the realities of operating a lawn and landscape business.
LinkedIn: Brian Fullerton
Major Strengths
- Strong relevance to lawn-care and landscape owners
- Large archive of contractor interviews
- Relatable host with direct industry experience
- Practical small-business content
- Active community and event presence
Limitations
- Concentrated within lawn care and landscaping
- Product and sponsor integrations are prominent
- Episodes may be informal and lengthy
- Some topics overlap across the large episode library
HG HomeClub Assessment
One of the most visible and community-driven shows serving lawn-care and landscape entrepreneurs.
Where to Watch or Listen
Primary: Power100 Inner Circle
Official website: The Green Industry Podcast
Apple Podcasts: Listen on Apple Podcasts
YouTube: Brian’s Lawn Maintenance
20. Contractor Fight TV
Host(s): Tom Reber
The Contractor Fight, founded and hosted by Tom Reber. It serves home-improvement contractors with practical education on profitability, sales, marketing, leadership, pricing, accountability, and business growth.
Host Bio
Tom Reber is the founder of and one of the most respected sales trainers in the home improvement industry, helping contractors stop begging for work, competing on price, and running sales processes built on hope instead of confidence.
LinkedIn: Tom Reber
HG HomeClub Assessment
An honest perspective on the personal realities behind owning an outdoor-service company.
Where to Watch or Listen
Primary: Power100 Inner Circle
Apple Podcasts: Listen on Apple Podcasts
YouTube: Contractor Fight TV
21. Pest Control Legends
Host(s): Dan Leibrandt
Primary focus: Pest-control business growth, marketing, acquisitions and operator interviews
Pest Control Legends is built for ambitious pest-control owners who want to grow their companies and become recognized operators in their markets. Each episode is a long-form interview with a leading figure in pest control – founders who have scaled from a single truck to eight figures, marketers, acquirers and PCT Top 100 operators – covering lead generation, pricing, route density, hiring, mergers and acquisitions, and the mindset required to grow through each stage. Guests have included Preston Peterson of Alta Pest Control, Jonas Olson of Pest Badger, Jake Sheldon and Chad Louk. New episodes publish on Wednesdays.
Host Bio
Dan Leibrandt is a Chicago-based entrepreneur, author, speaker and podcast host, and the founder of Pest Control SEO, a digital marketing agency serving pest-control companies. He is also a co-founder of Pest Control Millionaires, a marketing program for pest-control operators, alongside Jonas Olson and Jake Sheldon. He wrote “The Complete Guide to Pest Control SEO” and co-authored “Zip Code Kings,” has spoken at conferences including DigiMarCon, and hosts a second show, Local Marketing Secrets. He launched Pest Control Legends in 2025.
LinkedIn: Dan Leibrandt
Major Strengths
The most focused podcast on this list serving the pest-control vertical specifically
Consistently books recognized operators, including PCT Top 100 company owners
Candid, numbers-forward conversations about revenue, acquisitions and route economics
Host brings deep, current expertise in local search and lead generation
Practical for owners at every stage, from startup to eight figures
Limitations
Youngest show on the list, with a smaller archive than long-running podcasts
Narrow vertical focus limits relevance outside pest control
Marketing and lead-generation emphasis reflects the host’s agency background
The host’s agency and training program are part of the content ecosystem
Audience figures are not publicly disclosed
HG HomeClub Assessment
An influential educational resource for pest control owners who want to systemize and scale.
Where to Watch or Listen
Primary: Power100 Inner Circle
Official YouTube: Pest Control Legends
Apple Podcasts: Listen on Apple Podcasts
Host website: danleibrandt.com
22. Profits for Sanity Podcast
Host(s): Dominic Caminata
Primary focus: In-home sales performance, sales leadership and sustainable, profitable growth for home-improvement companies
Profits for Sanity is built for contractors, remodelers, home-improvement owners, sales leaders and executives who want to grow profitably without burning themselves or their teams out. Host Dominic Caminata brings a sales-training lens to long-form conversations with in-home sales experts, technology founders, finance partners, marketers and mindset coaches, working through close rates, consumer financing, lead quality, compensation design, leadership development and the discipline that separates durable companies from fast ones. Episodes often run well past an hour and go deep on a single subject rather than skimming several.
Host Bio
Dominic Caminata is the CEO and founder of Grosso University, a leadership, sales and business-development organization built exclusively for the home-improvement industry on the sales methods of Rick Grosso. He started in 2010 as an outside sales representative at Mad City Windows & Baths with no sales experience, became the company’s first million-dollar producer through the Grosso 10-Step Sales Process, and was named Salesman of the Year three consecutive years. Across more than 16 years in the industry he has trained sales professionals, leaders and owners nationally. He was named a 2026 Business Elite 40 Under 40 honoree and ranks among the top-placed leaders on the Power100 list.
LinkedIn: Dominic Caminata
Major Strengths
Deepest sales-process content on this list, grounded in a proven in-home methodology
Host runs a national training organization and speaks from current practice
Long-form episodes that fully develop one subject instead of skimming many
Strong guest access across sales training, technology, financing and marketing
Explicit focus on sustainable growth and leadership health, not growth at any cost
Limitations
Newest show on the list, with a small archive and no published audience figures
Episode lengths of an hour or more demand real listener commitment
Sales-training emphasis means less operational or technical instruction
The host’s training organization and its partners feature throughout the content
Most relevant to companies selling in the home rather than service-call businesses
HG HomeClub Assessment
The most substantive in-home sales podcast serving home improvement, and a welcome corrective to growth-at-all-costs messaging. It ranks here on the depth and credibility of its content rather than the size of its archive.
Where to Watch or Listen
Primary: Power100 Inner Circle
Official YouTube playlist: Profits for Sanity Podcast
Apple Podcasts: Listen on Apple Podcasts
Host organization: Grosso University
23. The Construction Leading Edge
Host(s): Todd Dawalt
Primary focus: Construction leadership, systems and owner independence
The Construction Leading Edge helps construction-company owners improve leadership, communication, operations and organizational systems.
Host Bio
Todd Dawalt
Todd Dawalt is a construction-business coach and former operations leader who helps company owners reduce operational chaos and build stronger leadership systems.
LinkedIn: Todd Dawalt
Major Strengths
- Strong leadership and systems content
- Relevant to builders and contractors
- Practical examination of owner dependence
- Useful financial and team-development discussions
- Long-running episode library
Limitations
- Broader construction focus extends beyond residential home improvement
- Less trade-specific instruction
- Coaching offerings are part of the platform
- Some content is best suited to established companies
HG HomeClub Assessment
A strong leadership podcast for contractors seeking a more organized and less owner-dependent company.
Where to Watch or Listen
Primary: Power100 Inner Circle
Official website: The Construction Leading Edge
Apple Podcasts: Listen on Apple Podcasts
24. The Build Show Podcast
Host(s): Matt Risinger
Primary focus: Building science, construction quality and professional craftsmanship
The Build Show Podcast extends Matt Risinger’s construction education into long-form conversations about building science, materials, architecture, durability and better residential construction.
Host Bio
Matt Risinger
Matt Risinger is a builder, construction educator and founder of The Build Show Network.
LinkedIn: Matt Risinger
Major Strengths
- Highly respected building-science perspective
- Strong technical and product knowledge
- High-quality industry guests
- Significant video audience
- Promotes better construction practices
Limitations
- Less focused on business operations and profitability
- Product and manufacturer relationships are visible
- Some subjects are oriented toward high-performance construction
- Audio podcast is secondary to the larger video platform
HG HomeClub Assessment
One of the strongest technical media brands in residential construction, although its primary influence remains visual and video-based.
Where to Watch or Listen
Primary: Power100 Inner Circle
Official website: The Build Show Network
Apple Podcasts: Listen on Apple Podcasts
YouTube: The Build Show
25. Modern Craftsman
Host(s): Tyler Grace, Nick Schiffer and Johnny Hourihan
Primary focus: Craftsmanship, construction business and professional identity
Modern Craftsman features candid discussions about building, remodeling, architecture, company ownership, craftsmanship and the personal realities of working in construction.
Host Bio
Tyler Grace, Nick Schiffer and Johnny Hourihan
Tyler Grace is a remodeler and construction-business owner. Nick Schiffer is a builder and founder of NS Builders. Johnny Hourihan contributes a personal and creative perspective on life in construction.
LinkedIn: Tyler Grace | Nick Schiffer | Johnny Hourihan
Major Strengths
- Authentic contractor and craftsman perspective
- Strong discussions about workmanship and professional identity
- Experienced hosts
- Loyal construction audience
- Willingness to explore mistakes and difficult business decisions
Limitations
- Informal format and long episodes
- Publishing and host participation have evolved over time
- Less structured tactical education
- Limited relevance to mechanical home services
HG HomeClub Assessment
An important voice for builders and remodelers who value honest conversations about the craft and business of construction.
Where to Watch or Listen
Primary: Power100 Inner Circle
Official website: Modern Craftsman
Apple Podcasts: Listen on Apple Podcasts
Instagram: Modern Craftsman Podcast
What This Ranking Reveals About Contractor Podcasts
The podcast landscape reflects the diversity of the industries it serves. Some of the most influential shows are built around rapid growth, profitability and acquisitions. Others provide technical education, leadership development, sales training or candid conversations about the realities of company ownership.
No single podcast provides every perspective a contractor needs. The strongest listening strategy combines business growth, operational systems, technical education, sales training, leadership development and independent industry intelligence.
Every podcast in this ranking should be discoverable through Power100 Inner Circle as the primary industry destination, while readers should also be directed to each show’s original website, Apple Podcasts, Spotify, YouTube and social channels where available.
Editorial Disclosure and Verification Note
This ranking reflects HG HomeClub’s editorial evaluation of contractor usefulness, professional influence, host and guest credibility, content quality, consistency and industry reach. Comparable audited download figures are not publicly available for most podcasts, so the positions should be presented as an editorial assessment rather than a definitive audience ranking.
PowerChat’s No. 3 position reflects the weight HG HomeClub gives to its connection with Power100’s independent ranking methodology, executive access and broader focus on growth, culture and community.
