The Catalyst for the Trades

Are you driven to achieve more, push boundaries, and see real results in everything you do? The Catalyst is the podcast for the relentless go-getters, innovators, and leaders who are obsessed with turning vision into action. Join us as we dive deep into success stories, strategies, and insights from industry experts who have cracked the code on what it takes to ignite change and get results. Whether you're an entrepreneur, a business leader, or someone determined to excel, this podcast will fuel your obsession with success. Listen in and become the catalyst for your own results.

The Catalyst for the Trades is a business podcast hosted by The Catalyst for the Trades., with 58 episodes on record and a Required Pod Score of 80. PitchCentric scores this show on Booking Probability, Listen Score, and live audience signals refreshed every 24 hours.

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  Built by the Trades: AI for Contractors, ServiceTitan Automation & the Future of Home Service Technology

  Aug 10, 20261h 6m

  Artificial intelligence is changing the trades, but the biggest opportunity isn't replacing technicians. It's helping contractors build smarter systems, automate operations, improve profitability, and make better business decisions. In this episode of Catalyst for the Trades , Jennifer Bagley is joined by Paul Wiese and Charlie Vecchio from Built by the Trades to explore how AI is transforming HVAC, plumbing, electrical, garage door, roofing, and home service businesses through practical automation—not hype. From AI-powered pricing and budgeting to ServiceTitan automation, review management, online quoting, and service scheduling, this conversation dives into the technology that's helping contractors operate more efficiently while improving the customer experience. Paul also shares why enterprise-grade AI requires far more than a weekend prototype, explaining the importance of security, infrastructure, SOC compliance, and building software that can scale with growing businesses. In this episode, you'll learn: How AI is changing the future of the home services industry Why automation is becoming essential for growing HVAC, plumbing, electrical, and garage door companies The difference between AI prototypes and enterprise-grade software How Profit Wizard automates pricing using real business overhead and profitability How ServiceDash helps contractors fill technician capacity with real booked service calls How TrueQuote brings transparent online pricing to contractor websites Why Google Reviews and reputation management are becoming even more important in AI search How Budget Genius uses historical business data to improve forecasting and budgeting Why contractors should rely on data, KPIs, and math instead of guesswork when making business decisions What business owners should know before investing in AI software for their company Whether you're already using AI in your business or you're evaluating where to begin, this episode offers practical insights into the next generation of technology built specifically for the trades. Connect with Today's Guests Built by the Trades Website: https://builtbythetrades.com Paul Wiese Email: paul@builtbythetrades.com Charlie Vecchio Email: charlie@builtbythetrades.com Learn More The Catalyst for the Trades Website: https://www.catalystforthetrades.com Enjoyed this episode? Subscribe to "The Catalyst for Trades" on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or your preferred platform. Share this episode with aspiring and established leaders, and stay tuned for more insights on driving business success and personal leadership growth.

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  AI, Authority & the Future of Home Service Marketing with Casey Eberhart

  Jul 31, 202659 min

  What happens when AI changes the rules of marketing faster than most contractors can keep up? In this episode of The Catalyst for the Trades , Jennifer Bagley is joined by longtime friend, strategist, and business consultant Casey Eberhart for a candid conversation about where the industry is headed, and why most contractors are still playing yesterday's game. Together, they explore why AI isn't just changing marketing tactics. It's changing how homeowners discover businesses, how trust is built, and why your personal brand may soon become one of your company's biggest competitive advantages. They also dive into the evolution from traditional SEO to AI search, why transparency is becoming a business advantage, and how forward-thinking contractors can position themselves several moves ahead of the competition. In This Episode Why AI is a bigger business shift than the early days of the internet The difference between chasing AI tools and building an adaptable AI strategy How personal brands influence business visibility and AI search results Why your website, social media, podcasts, reviews, and content all work together as one connected digital ecosystem The case for transparent pricing—and why hiding prices may be costing you sales How customer-first website experiences outperform traditional service-page marketing Why every member of your team can strengthen your company's authority online Using podcasts, local partnerships, and content collaborations to build market dominance How AI helps business owners make better strategic decisions using real market data instead of opinions Why contractors who think three to five moves ahead will outperform competitors still focused on today's playbook Memorable Quotes "Don't get emotionally attached to any given tool. Get emotionally attached to the process." "Most of your competitors don't know how to play checkers. This is five-dimensional chess." "You can be right, or you can be rich. Pick one." "Your first 50 videos are going to suck. That's okay. Your competitors won't even make it to five." Resources Mentioned Connect with Casey on Facebook Jennifer Bagley's book Hands Up JenniferBagley.com Connect with Jennifer on Facebook Hydra OS CI Web Group Enjoyed this episode? Subscribe to "The Catalyst for Trades" on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or your preferred platform. Share this episode with aspiring and established leaders, and stay tuned for more insights on driving business success and personal leadership growth.

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  Your Website Site Is an ADA Lawsuit Waiting to Happen

  May 29, 202648 minS0

  <p>AI-powered attorneys are now filing automated ADA lawsuits, and the average settlement costs $52,000. Is your website exposed?</p><p>In this episode of Catalyst for the Trades, host Jazmin Ramirez sits down with Jennifer Bagley for a no-nonsense breakdown of what ADA website accessibility actually means for home service businesses right now.</p><p>Jennifer shares why most websites—whether built on WordPress, Webflow, or other popular platforms—are a compliance minefield, how Google's AI crawlers and DOJ requirements are essentially the same checklist, why retrofitting old sites doesn't work, and what a future-proof digital strategy actually looks like.She...

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  Last Chance to Register | The Trades Event That Builds Your $10M+ Plan | May 5-7

  Apr 22, 202647 minS0

  <p>Last Chance to Register | Climb to $10M+ | May 5-7 | Houston, Texas<br/><br/>Are you a trades business owner stuck under $10M? This is the event that changes that. </p><p>Join host Jennifer Bagley alongside Chuck & Dana Staszkiewicz, Craig Wendel, Crystal Williams, Lindsey Beckstrom, and Paul Childers — six industry experts covering every cogwheel of your trades business — for a 3-day war room style workshop designed to find the holes, fix the gaps, and build your real plan to climb to $10M and beyond.</p><p>This is NOT another conference. No PowerPoints. No stages. Just hands-on, in-the-weeds work on YO...

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  Climb to $10M: Inside the Workshop Event That Will Transform Your Business

  Apr 15, 202641 minS0

  <p>Sick of conferences that pump you up but don’t move the needle? Jennifer Bagley welcomes guest Chuck Staszkiewicz for a candid, behind-the-scenes look at Climb to $10M—the high-accountability, workshop-driven event hosted by The Opus & Golds Group. Jennifer and Chuck unpack what makes it different: capped attendance, curated experts, real implementation time, and a strict no-selling environment.</p><p>You’ll hear how the agenda flows like a business supply chain—connecting marketing, sales, operations, HR, and finance—so you leave with clarity, content assets, and a plan your team can execute immediately. They dig into identity work for CEOs...

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