In this episode of Titan Talks, host Jonathan Stern interviews Jeff Wraley, the founder and CEO of Groundwork, a platform designed to streamline the sales process for contractors. Jeff discusses his journey into the home service industry, the features and benefits of Groundwork’s text and video collaboration tool, and the future of the industry with the increasing demand for technology in the process. Jeff also shares advice for starting businesses and refining pricing models, as well as some of the challenges faced by Groundwork.

In this episode of Titan Talks, Jonathan Stern hosts Stacey Conkle, the owner of two successful cleaning businesses in Northwest Arkansas — Cozy Cabin Cleaning and A Beautiful Day Cleaning. Stacey discusses how her career in property management sparked her interest in the cleaning business. She initially noticed a massive need for a cleaning company for short-term rental properties, which led her to create Cozy Cabin Cleaning. More recently she also started A Beautiful Day Cleaning, a service that deals with professional house cleaning. Initially, she employed numerous marketing services to support her businesses, but she has recently consolidated all marketing efforts to Topline Pro, a decision that has saved her thousands of dollars.

In this episode of Titan Talks, host Jonathan Stern interviews Matt Ringle, owner of Curb Impressions, a successful landscaping company based in Toledo, Ohio, about his journey from starting with just eight lawns to achieving over $850,000 in revenue last year. Matt shares the importance of providing exceptional services, treating customers well, and the impact that the company’s website and social media presence have had on his business. He also discusses the value of having a dedicated, loyal, and skilled team, as well as overcoming challenges faced during the Covid-19 pandemic.