What if the darkest chapters of your life were the very thing that prepared you to build something extraordinary? In this episode, Ryan and Justin sit down with Chad Terrinoni, the powerhouse behind Hummingbird Heating & Cooling.

Chad’s journey takes us from the chaos of addiction and jail time to building a multi-million-dollar HVAC brand that’s changing lives. His story is raw, real, and filled with lessons on resilience, rebranding, and the relentless mindset it takes to win in business and in life.

If you’ve ever wondered how to turn pain into purpose, this conversation is one you won’t forget.

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• Rebranding is an identity shift, not just a name change.
• Discipline and mindset drive success.
• Releasing shame creates freedom to grow.
• Pain can be transformed into purpose.
• Fulfillment comes from helping others, not just profit.

Strong systems and great talent only go so far. Lasting success in home service businesses comes down to one thing: leadership. In this episode, Sean Glaze, speaker, author, and team-building expert, joins Chad Peterman to share powerful lessons from his book “What Effective Leaders Do”.

Discover how culture is shaped one conversation at a time, why staying coachable is the key to growth, and the practical steps leaders can take to build trust, confidence, and high-performing teams.

Whether you’re leading a growing HVAC, plumbing, or electrical company—or any service-based business—you’ll walk away with actionable strategies to improve your culture and create more effective leaders at every level.

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• Why culture is always a symptom of leadership
• The three ways leaders grow: reflection, feedback, and coaching
• How to shift from focusing on stuff, to staff, to yourself
• The 3 pillars of trust every leader must build
• Why praise and progress drive performance more than pressure

From $1M to a 500+ person home service powerhouse—Chad Peterman, President & CEO of Peterman Brothers and host of Can’t Stop the Growth, takes the guest seat in this special “tables turned” episode of AI Trade Talk.

Chad shares exactly how his team scaled across 11 locations in HVAC, plumbing, and electrical, the strategies behind rapid growth, and why call center performance is the #1 growth lever in the trades. He also breaks down real-world AI applications that improve booking rates, boost efficiency, and drive revenue, without increasing marketing spend.

If you’re ready to work smarter, serve better, and grow faster in the home service industry, this conversation is packed with actionable insights you can implement today.

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• How to balance acquisitions vs. greenfield expansions
• The marketing “secret sauce” for driving quality leads
• Why call center performance is the #1 growth lever
• Practical AI use cases that deliver real ROI in the trade

What if the moment that broke you became the moment that built you? In this episode of “To the Point”, Chris and Chad welcome Sean Crane, founder of Unstoppable 365, whose journey from addiction and prison to elite leadership coach is nothing short of transformational.

Sean shares how a defining moment in isolation led him to take radical ownership of his life, and how that decision became the foundation for a purpose-driven mission to help business leaders become unstoppable in every area of their lives.

This conversation is a masterclass in the power of discipline, daily habits, and the courage to become who you were meant to be.

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• Transformation begins with taking full ownership of your life.
• Mental and physical fitness go hand in hand.
• Health is a business advantage, not an afterthought.
• Vulnerability and self-reflection drive growth.
• Daily habits create unstoppable momentum.

Ever catch yourself complaining about a problem… then realize you might be part of it? 🎯

Chad is starting a new book, “The 15 Commitments of Conscious Leadership,” and is taking us on a real-talk ride into one of leadership’s toughest—and most freeing—challenges: radical responsibility 💥. Using parenting moments and office flashbacks, Chad unpacks what it means to flip the script from blame and excuses to ownership and curiosity. You’ll learn how to spot when you're “below the line” and how to get “above the line” faster, where real growth happens. Whether you're trying to break a sales record, raise decent little humans, or just stop yelling about snack limits, this episode brings energy, insight, and a healthy dose of “yep, been there.”

Get ready to reflect and leave inspired to lead better—starting with yourself.

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• Leadership starts with owning your mindset and actions.
• Shift from blame to curiosity to solve problems faster.
• Daily gratitude and positivity help you lead above the line.
• Responsibility is about influence, not self-blame.
• Model action and accountability to inspire your team.

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In this episode of Around the Campfire, Katie Donovan sits down with Jason Price, Director of Marketing at My Plumber Plus, to explore how AI and community-driven marketing are transforming growth for home service businesses.

Jason breaks down how to think differently about brand, where AI fits in (and where it doesn’t), and why building a community outside the job creates loyalty that marketing dollars can’t buy.

If you’re in HVAC, plumbing, or electrical and looking for fresh strategies that actually drive growth, this one’s packed with takeaways you can act on right now.

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• AI helps streamline marketing—but only works if it sounds like you.
• The best brands feel human, even when powered by automation.
• Community involvement creates loyalty and word-of-mouth that paid ads can’t touch.
• Customers don’t just want service—they want a relationship with a brand they trust.
• Marketing in 2025 means blending tech and trust. One without the other won’t scale.

What if your greatest leadership move isn’t something you do today, but how people talk about you years from now?

Chad gets real about Maxwell’s final law, and why it’s less about your resume and more about the ripple effects of your daily choices.

With personal stories and reflections on growing up in a no-nonsense household, Chad brings heart, humor, and some hard truths. From learning how to lead without a blueprint to grooming the next generation (and knowing when to hand them the baton 🏃‍♂️), this episode is all about creating a legacy that lives far beyond the job site.

If you’ve ever wondered what people will really remember about you—this one’s for you. Let’s go build something worth passing down 💥.

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• Legacy is built through consistent daily actions, not big achievements.
• Leadership starts at home through lived values.
• Empowering others is more impactful than personal recognition.
• Great leaders know when to let others lead.
• Intentional, selfless leadership shapes lasting influence.

Home service business owners, HVAC and plumbing leaders, and contractors looking to build stronger teams, this episode is your blueprint for leading with impact. Former championship-winning basketball coach Jim Johnson shares powerful leadership lessons that apply directly to growing and scaling a home service company.

From turning around toxic team dynamics to coaching underdogs into top performers, Jim unpacks the real difference between average and elite leaders—and how culture drives it all. Chad Peterman connects every story to what matters for trades business growth today: retention, communication, and empowering your people to lead.

If you're building a high-performing team in HVAC, plumbing, or electrical, this episode is a must.

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• Self-leadership comes first – If you can't lead yourself, you can’t lead your team.
• Culture drives performance – Championship teams win because they care about each other.
• Empowered teams outperform – The best ideas often come when you stop talking and start listening.
• Role clarity matters – Everyone needs to know what “winning” looks like in their role.
• One-on-one time isn’t optional – If you're skipping check-ins, you're losing your best players