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The BRAVE Home Service Pro Podcast
Hosted by Brave Academy - Coaching for Contractors · EN
Running a home service business can be a struggle, that's why I created this podcast to help entrepreneurs like you to build, grow and scale a successful home service company that is reputable, profitable and fun to own.
If you’re Looking to elevate your trade or home service business to the next level - Tune in to this podcast for expert insights, strategies, and actionable tips that will help you grow your business, improve your customer experience, and increase your revenue.
Join me each episode as we dive deep into topics like marketing, branding, customer service, sales, and more.
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We're Moving: The Brave Home Service Pro Finale
Aug 1800:06:00Tap to summarizeThis is our sign-off for The Brave Home Service Pro Podcast—and a big thank-you for riding with us these past two years. We’re not stopping; we’re leveling up. Starting September 2025, we’re launching The Conquer Contractor Chaos Show: tighter playbooks, real operator conversations, and step-by-step systems you can implement the same day.In this short episode, Lee shares why we’re closing this feed, what’s coming next, and how to keep getting weekly, practical help on pricing, scheduling, cash flow, KPIs, hiring, and leadership.Do this nextSubscribe to The Conquer Contractor Chaos Show: LINK HEREJoin our Skool course for the exact checklists and scorecards we coach on: LINK HEREThanks for your support—see you on the new show.Find us at www.conquercontractorchaos.com
Transcribe →Rehab To $1.3M: Brave Academy X Nano Seal - How Hunter built a 7 Figure Home Service Business
May 1, 202501:07:45Tap to summarizeLearn More about scaling your Home Service Business with Brave Academy: www.wethebrave.caFrom Rehab to $1.3M: Hunter Kemp’s Blueprint for Contractor Success Most contractors struggle to scale past six figures… Hunter Kemp didn’t just break through—he built a $1.3M paver sealing business in South Florida.But his journey wasn’t easy. Before success, Hunter had to rebuild his life from the ground up. Now, he’s sharing the exact marketing, pricing, and business systems that helped him scale fast.🎙️ In this episode of The Brave Home Service Pro Podcast, we cover:✅ How Hunter went from rehab to running a seven-figure company✅ The marketing system that drives predictable leads✅ Pricing strategies that maximize profitability✅ What he’d do differently if he had to start from scratchIf you're serious about growing your contracting business, this episode is a must-watch.💬 Drop a comment: What’s your biggest struggle in scaling past $1M?#ContractorSuccess #HomeServiceBusiness #Entrepreneurship #MarketingForContractors #HunterKemp #NanoSealAbout the Host: Lee is a serial entrepreneur with deep expertise in franchise operations, recruitment, and business finance. Having owned multiple home service businesses, Lee now actively coaches over 60 home service and construction professionals across North America and internationally.About Brave Academy: Founded by Lee Miller, Brave is more than a business – it’s a mindset. We believe that taking control of your life through entrepreneurship requires true bravery, and those risks should come with big rewards. Our clients generate over $60M in combined annual revenue, with the average client seeing increased revenue and profitability in under 30 days.Join the Brave community today!📩 Sign up for our mailing list📸 Instagram: @braveacademycoaching📘 FB Group: https://www.facebook.com/share/g/1HaeKUiwJi/🌍 Website: www.wethebrave.ca
Transcribe →The NEW Marketing Shift That Will Make Or Break Contractors in 2025
Mar 12, 202501:01:20Tap to summarize#contractor #contentcreation ##EntrepreneurMindset #MarketingStrategy #homeservicebusinesscoach #braveacdemy #ConstructionMarketing #contractorlife The game is changing. Contractors who don’t adapt will be left behindIn this episode, we break down the NEW marketing shift that’s giving some contractors a huge advantage—and leaving others struggling to keep up.Our guest, Kenneth Lai, started as a carpenter and later became an improv coach and is now helping business owners master content marketing that actually works. He’s here to expose the biggest myths, share hard-hitting truths, and lay out a simple plan for contractors to start creating high-impact content that will sell your service to potential customers. What you’ll learn:✔️ Why content marketing is becoming the #1 way to build trust and attract clients in 2025✔️ The biggest mistakes contractors make when trying to market themselves✔️ A simple content strategy you can start using today—no experience neededIgnore this shift, and you’ll fall behind. Adopt it, and you’ll dominate.Learn More about Brave Academy at WWW.WETHEBRAVE.CALearn More about Kenneth at https://upsmashmedia.com/Join the Contractor and Home service Pro Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/share/g/18ofkbGYXe/
Transcribe →Spring Hiring Secrets: Expert Tips To Recruit Top Talent Fast!
Mar 5, 202500:20:47Tap to summarizeJOIN THE BRAVE HOME SERVICE PRO FACEBOOK GROUP:Brought to you by BRAVE Business Solutions and Brave Academy – Coaching and courses for contractors and home service business owners.Prepping for the Hiring Rush: When and How to Recruit for SpringHiring season is here – are you ready? If you wait until you need workers, it’s already too late. In this episode, I recap some of my best tactics I used both as a Home Service Contractor and as a recruiter in the oil and gas industry. Listen as I break down exactly when and how to hire the right people before the spring rush hits.We’ll cover:✅ The best time to start recruiting (spoiler: it's sooner than you think)✅ Where to find top talent before your competitors do✅ The #1 mistake contractors make when hiring seasonal workers✅ A step-by-step seasonal hiring plan you can use todayPLUS – Grab our free Seasonal Hiring Guide to streamline your hiring process and build a team that actually sticks.New to the podcast? Tune in for expert advice on building a home service business designed for long-term success and growth.Need help creating a hiring strategy for your business? Book a free 1:1 session with Lee – info@wethebrave.caAbout the Host: Lee is a serial entrepreneur with deep expertise in franchise operations, recruitment, and business finance. Having owned multiple home service businesses, Lee now actively coaches over 60 home service and construction professionals across North America and internationally.About Brave Academy: Founded by Lee Miller, Brave is more than a business – it’s a mindset. We believe that taking control of your life through entrepreneurship requires true bravery, and those risks should come with big rewards. Our clients generate over $60M in combined annual revenue, with the average client seeing increased revenue and profitability in under 30 days.Join the Brave community today!📩 Sign up for our mailing list📸 Instagram: @braveacademycoaching📘 FB Group: https://www.facebook.com/share/g/1HaeKUiwJi/🌍 Website: www.wethebrave.ca
Transcribe →Work Truck Wisdom: Making Content That Sells Contractor Edition
Feb 10, 202500:10:55Tap to summarizeContractors, This is Your Wake-Up Call! The BIGGEST Marketing Shift of 2025 🚨If you're a contractor not creating content, you’re already falling behind. In this Work Truck Wisdom episode of The Brave Home Service Pro Podcast, we’re breaking down why social media is the new word-of-mouth—and how the contractors embracing it are booking more jobs, faster.🔹 The real reason Google Reviews aren’t enough anymore🔹 How Gary Vee & Alex Hormozi built brands with free content (and how you can too)🔹 Hard data proving why content marketing wins🔹 5 simple things you can start posting TODAY to get more leads🎥 It’s time to show up online—or disappear. The shift is happening with or without you. Don’t get left behind.🚀 Ready to grow your business? Subscribe for more real, no-BS strategies to dominate your market.📩 Need help? Apply for coaching with Brave Academy Contractor Coaching → www.wethebrave.ca🔔 LIKE, COMMENT, & SUBSCRIBE for weekly business tips that actually work!#ContractorMarketing #ContentMarketing #BraveAcademy #GaryVee #AlexHormozi #HomeServiceBusiness #SmallBusinessGrowth #homeservicebusinesscoach
Transcribe →Levelling Up Your Contracting Business with Virtual Assistants with Victor Kong of Treantly Outsourcing
Feb 6, 202501:10:07Tap to summarize#VirtualAssistant #TradesBusiness #ContractorGrowth Why You’re Losing Money By NOT Hiring a Virtual Assistant | Victor Kong x Lee Miller on The Brave Home Service Pro Podcast JOIN THE BRAVE HOME SERVICE PRO FACEBOOK GROUP: Brought to you by BRAVE Business Solutions and Brave Academy - Coaching and courses for contractors and home service business owners. https://www.facebook.com/share/g/19rWuY2phW/ The game is changing. Are you keeping up? If you’re still handling admin, chasing invoices, and managing sales follow-ups on your own—or worse, paying big bucks for an in-house hire—you’re already losing time and money. In this episode, Lee sits down with Victor Kong of Treantly Outsourcing, a leader in providing top-tier virtual assistants from the Philippines to businesses worldwide. We break down the myths, misconceptions, and undeniable advantages of hiring a high-performance VA over an in-house employee. 🚧 Think virtual assistants aren’t reliable? We debunk that. 💰 Worried about quality? We show you how to get top talent at a fraction of the cost. ⏳ Feel like you don’t have time to train a VA? That’s exactly why you need one. Most contractors and trades business owners are late to the VA game—but those who adapt are scaling faster than ever. This isn’t just a cost-cutting move—it’s a growth strategy. Inside this episode: ✔️ Why overseas VAs outperform in-house hires for admin & sales ✔️ The real cost savings and how they impact your bottom line ✔️ How to find, train, and leverage a VA for maximum business growth ✔️ Why sticking to the old way is keeping your business stuck If you’re a hard-working trades business owner looking to work smarter, not harder, this episode is for you. 📩 Drop a comment: Have you used a VA before? What was your experience? 🔔 Subscribe & hit the bell—We drop game-changing business insights every month! 👍 Join our facebook group: https://www.facebook.com/share/g/1Ft9F45Tmq/ Check out our website: www.wethebrave.ca The Brave Home service Pro Podcast Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/1pFyAVGQ5rm3... #VirtualAssistant #TradesBusiness #ContractorGrowth #Outsourcing #ScalingYourBusiness #TreantlyOutsourcing #BlueCollarSuccess #EntrepreneurMindset #BusinessGrowth
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Building Success As a Contractor Dad with Kevin Blackburn
Jan 14, 202500:47:05Tap to summarizeJOIN THE BRAVE HOME SERVICE PRO FACEBOOK GROUP: Brought to you by BRAVE Business Solutions and Brave Academy - Coaching and courses for contractors and home service business owners. SHOW NOTES: Building Balance: Fatherhood, Entrepreneurship, and Everything in Between Ever feel like the demands of running your business are pulling you away from your most important job—being a dad? This episode is for you. I’m joined by Kevin Blackburn, author of The Present Dad: 31 Days to Becoming the Father Your Kids Need, to discuss how contractor entrepreneurs can excel at both business and fatherhood. We’ll cover: Time management tips tailored for busy contractors. How to stay emotionally and physically present for your kids after long days on the job. Practical steps from Kevin’s book to help you create a legacy as both an entrepreneur and a father. This episode is packed with actionable insights to help you strike the balance between growing your business and being the dad your kids deserve. Whether you’re a seasoned pro or just starting out, you won’t want to miss this conversation. Grab your earbuds and dive in as we help you lay the foundation for success both at home and on the job. New to the podcast? - Tune in for expert advice on building a business that’s set up for long-term success and growth in the home service industry. Need specific advice? - Book a free introductory 1:1 with Lee - info@wethebrave.ca HOST BIO: Lee is a serial entrepreneur with extensive experience in franchise operations, recruitment, and business finance. He has owned several home service businesses and actively coaches over 50 home service and construction professionals across North America and internationally. ABOUT KEVIN BLACKBURN: Kevin Blackburn is a fatherhood advocate, speaker, and author of The Present Dad: 31 Days to Becoming the Father Your Kids Need. With years of experience mentoring dads and sharing his own journey of balancing fatherhood with life’s demands, Kevin is passionate about equipping fathers to show up, connect deeply, and build lasting relationships with their children. ABOUT BRAVE: Founded by Lee Miller, Brave is not just a business—it’s a way of life. Lee believes that taking control of your life through entrepreneurship takes true bravery, and risking it all should come with big rewards. With clients collectively producing over $60M annually, Brave’s mission is to create a community where home service pros can learn, collaborate, and prosper together. Join our clan today!Sign up for our mailing list.Instagram:FB Group:Website: www.wethebrave.ca Kevin Blackburn www.kevinblackburncoaching.com The Present Dad: 31 Days to Becoming the Father Your Kids Need – 31 Day University
Transcribe →The Only 5 Marketing Systems You Need to Scale Your Business
Dec 10, 202400:43:48Tap to summarizeJOIN THE BRAVE HOME SERVICE PRO FACBOOK GROUP:https://www.facebook.com/groups/homeservicepro/Brought to you by BRAVE Business Solutions and Brave Academy - Coaching and courses for contractors and home service business owners. SHOW NOTES: The 5 marketing techniques any trades business owner should know and use to scale to 7 figures. Feeling like good quality, high paying clients is always out of reach? - This episode is for you. For years, I struggled to get leads and was always wondering when the next job would come in until I cracked the code - It wasn't a marketing tactic, it was a marketing system that took my business to multiple 7 figures. In this episode I blow the doors off the vault in an attempt to get contractors to stop wasting money and start, well........making it. Grab your notepad and get ready to dive into the 5 top marketing techniques you need to grow your home service business. New to the podcast? - Tune in for expert advice on building a business that is set up for long-term success and growth in the home service industry. If you need more specific tactics or advice for your industry - Reach out and book a free introductory 1:1 with Lee - info@wethebrave.ca HOST BIO: Lee is a serial entrepreneur with extensive experience in franchise operations, recruitment and business finance. Lee has owned several home service businesses and actively coaches over 50 home service and construction professionals across North America and internationally. About Brave: Founded by Lee Miller, Brave is not just a business - Its a way of life. Lee believes that it takes true bravery to take control of your own life through entrepreneurship and risking it all should come with big rewards. Our portfolio of clients is currently producing over $60M in annual revenue combined with our average client seeing an increase in revenue and profitability in less than 30 days. Brave's vision is to create an epicenter for Home Service Pro's to learn, collaborate and prosper together. Join the Brave community today. Join our clan today! - Sign up for our mailing list www.wethebrave.ca Instagram: @braveacademycoaching FB Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/homeservicepro/ Website: www.wethebrave.ca
Transcribe →Vendor Negotiations - Maximize Profit Through Supplier Relationship Building
Nov 28, 202400:38:37Tap to summarizeJOIN THE BRAVE HOME SERVICE PRO FACBOOK GROUP:https://www.facebook.com/groups/homeservicepro/Brought to you by BRAVE Business Solutions and Brave Academy - Coaching and courses for contractors and home service business owners. SHOW NOTES: Listen in tolearn tactics to maximize your supplier/vendor relationship and find thousands of extra profit for your business. New to the podcast? - Tune in for expert advice on building a business that is set up for long-term success and growth in the home service industry. If you need more specific tactics or advice for your industry - Reach out and book a free introductory 1:1 with Lee - info@wethebrave.ca HOST BIO: Lee is a serial entrepreneur with extensive experience in franchise operations, recruitment and business finance. Lee has owned several home service businesses and actively coaches over 50 home service and construction professionals across North America and internationally. About Brave: Founded by Lee Miller, Brave is not just a business - Its a way of life. Lee believes that it takes true bravery to take control of your own life through entrepreneurship and risking it all should come with big rewards. Our portfolio of clients is currently producing over $60M in annual revenue combined with our average client seeing an increase in revenue and profitability in less than 30 days. Brave's vision is to create an epicenter for Home Service Pro's to learn, collaborate and prosper together. Join the Brave community today. Join our clan today! - Sign up for our mailing list www.wethebrave.ca Instagram: @bravebusinesssolutions FB Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/homeservicepro/ Website: www.wethebrave.ca
Transcribe →Experienced vs New Talent: What's Best for your Contracting Business
Sep 13, 202400:23:11Tap to summarizeJOIN THE BRAVE HOME SERVICE PRO FACBOOK GROUP:https://www.facebook.com/groups/homeservicepro/Brought to you by BRAVE Business Solutions and Brave Academy - Coaching and courses for contractors and home service business owners. SHOW NOTES: Listen in to some feeback and coaching Lee gives to one of his clients who currently has a very qualified candidate in his pipeline. Hear Lee go over the pro's and cons of both experienced vs new employees and get help to make your decision. New to the podcast? - Tune in for expert advice on building a business that is set up for long-term success and growth in the home service industry. If you need more specific tactics or advice for your industry - Reach out and book a free introductory 1:1 with Lee - info@wethebrave.ca HOST BIO: Lee is a serial entrepreneur with extensive experience in franchise operations, recruitment and business finance. Lee has owned several home service businesses and actively coaches over 50 home service and construction professionals across North America and internationally. About Brave: Founded by Lee Miller, Brave is not just a business - Its a way of life. Lee believes that it takes true bravery to take control of your own life through entrepreneurship and risking it all should come with big rewards. Our portfolio of clients is currently producing over $60M in annual revenue combined with our average client seeing an increase in revenue and profitability in less than 30 days. Brave's vision is to create an epicenter for Home Service Pro's to learn, collaborate and prosper together. Join the Brave community today. Join our clan today! - Sign up for our mailing list www.wethebrave.ca Instagram: @bravebusinesssolutions FB Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/homeservicepro/ Website: www.wethebrave.ca
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