AI in Trades Podcast

Conversations with operators, technology leaders, and business owners about how AI is changing home services, field operations, and the future of the trades.

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How Contractors Can Win in AI Search with Christian Dunwoody

Christian Dunwoody · Director of Business Growth, Scorpion

Scorpion's Christian Dunwoody breaks down how AI search is changing lead quality, demand generation, and the marketing moves contractors need to make now.

From Burgers to Bangles to Pipes with Lori Tschohl

Lori Tschohl · Founder and CEO, Eagle Pipe and Mechanical

What franchising taught Eagle Pipe founder Lori Tschohl about AI adoption, price-book cleanup, and running a leaner HVAC and plumbing business.

From Phone Books to AI Search with Carrie Kelsch

Carrie Kelsch · Founder, A Plus Garage Doors

A Plus Garage Doors founder Carrie Kelsch on navigating two decades of disruption in local marketing and why the shift to AI search may matter most.

How AI Is Changing Local Search for the Trades with Andre Amaral

Andre Amaral · Owner, Molly Maid of Woodbridge

Andre Amaral, the owner of Molly Maid of Woodbridge, talks about building an AI-powered cleaning business and how AI search is reshaping local discovery.

Half the Office Staff, Same Output with TJ Laury

TJ Laury · President and CEO, Ben's ProServ

How Ben's ProServ cut its office staffing needs by nearly half with AI, without losing the human touch that keeps home service customers coming back.

Why the Skilled Trades Are AI-Resistant with Dave Marghella

Dave Marghella · Owner, Fire and Ice Heating and Air

Dave Marghella of Fire and Ice Heating and Air discusses AI’s role in empowering employees and preparing a people-first HVAC business for what's coming.

How AI Powers a Four-Person HVAC Team with Charles Van Liew

Charles Van Liew, PhD · Owner, Aire Serv of East Glendale-Peoria

Charles Van Liew, PhD, of Aire Serv of East Glendale-Peoria, explains how he started an AI-native, lean HVAC franchise with a four-person team.

Leveraging AI to Scale a Home Service Business with Steven Clark

Steven Clark · Director of IT and Business Systems, Logan Services

Steven Clark of Logan Services shares how AI, automation, and connected data can help a home service business scale without sacrificing service quality.

Using AI to Improve Lead Conversion with Justin Judd

Justin Judd · VP of Sales and Partnerships, CHIIRP

Justin Judd explains how CHIIRP used AI-powered messaging to improve lead conversion, recover open estimates, and what 500 million texts reveal.

Building an AI-Enabled Restoration Business with Brandon Boyd

Brandon Boyd · Owner, AdvantaClean (Greater Charlotte Area)

Brandon Boyd of AdvantaClean discusses how he uses AI for various tasks in his restoration business and where human expertise still wins.

From Missed Follow-Ups to $10K Jobs with Dane Boulter

Dane Boulter · Director of Technology and Finance, Lowry Doors

Dane Boulter of Lowry Doors shares what AI adoption really looks like: the wins, the failed experiments, and the $10K follow-ups hiding in plain sight.

How AI Is Changing Home Services with Paul Adams

Paul Adams · Founder & Executive Chairman, Columbia Home Services

Paul Adams of Columbia Home Services breaks down how AI is reshaping customer behavior and lead generation, and what contractors can do to stay ahead.

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