In this episode of the Titan Talks podcast, host Jonathan Stern interviews Conor Farrell, owner of Home Hardening Solutions, a home hardening company in Grass Valley, California. He shares how he started the business after noticing a growing need for home hardening services in his area. Conor explains the four divisions of his company: roofing, concrete/hardscaping, construction, and land clearing. He emphasizes the importance of maintaining quality as the business grows and prioritizing customer satisfaction. Conor discusses the challenges of scheduling and the pride he feels in being featured in a TV interview.

In this episode of Titan Talks, Jonathan Henne shares his journey in growing Jonathan A. Henne Property Services. From starting in lawn care as a child in his father’s business until its closure after his father’s death, Henne discusses reopening the business and the challenges he has faced, including learning the business side of operations on his own. Now six years into his own venture, Henne emphasizes the importance of creating good working conditions and service quality, admitting that scheduling and office management remain his greatest challenges. Henne has a small team, with plans to expand to multiple crews, and values both employee and customer relationships, attributing much of his business’s growth to its quality service.

In this episode of Titan Talks, host Jonathan Stern interviews Eric van Overbake, the owner of Prime Painting, a painting company in Charlotte, North Carolina. Eric shares his journey to success, starting with his college gig as a painter and eventually branching off to start his own business. He talks about the instant gratification he experiences with painting and how he fell in love with the work. Eric also discusses the biggest mistake he made in his business, which was hiring people without first seeing their work firsthand. He emphasizes the importance of quality over quantity and the need to synchronize the work across all jobs. Eric also opens up about his recent investments in marketing, including TikTok and a new website, and discusses his goals for the future, which involve generating more income while working less by hiring trustworthy employees. He shares his advice for new painters, such as trusting your gut with homeowners and building a social network around your location. Eric concludes by expressing his excitement for future collaborations and the steady growth of his business.