# Contractors’ Stories Podcast Page: https://stenobird.com/podcast/contractors-stories-podcast-7102908 Text version: https://stenobird.com/podcast/contractors-stories-podcast-7102908.md RSS feed: https://www.contractorsstoriespodcast.com/feed.xml Official site: https://www.contractorsstoriespodcast.com Author: Check A Pro Episodes: 52 ## Resource Contractors’ Stories is a deep dive into the lives of home service contractors from all walks of life. Learn what makes successful business owners tick in the home service world. The host, Jim Klauck has been interviewing contractors for 20 years on his radio show, The Check A Pro Radio Show, and now brings the stories of contractors to life in this podcast – Contractors’ Stories. Tune in every week for a new episode, where we learn about the contractor that built the successful home service company. ## Machine-readable JSON: https://stenobird.com/v1/public/podcasts/contractors-stories-podcast-7102908 Markdown: https://stenobird.com/podcast/contractors-stories-podcast-7102908.md ## Episodes - [From Foster Care to Fortune: The Lance Bachmann Story](https://stenobird.com/podcast/contractors-stories-podcast-7102908/from-foster-care-to-fortune-the-lance-bachmann-story) — 2026-05-23T13:13:19+00:00 - [🚀 Is Google Still King for Home-Service Leads in the Age of AI? - Dennis Yu & Jim Klauck Discuss](https://stenobird.com/podcast/contractors-stories-podcast-7102908/is-google-still-king-for-home-service-leads-in-the-age-of-ai-dennis-yu-jim-klauck-discuss) — 2025-12-26T15:53:51+00:00 - [🎙️ Endless Energy’s Rise: Inside Amanda Perkins’ Playbook for Scaling Home Services](https://stenobird.com/podcast/contractors-stories-podcast-7102908/endless-energy-s-rise-inside-amanda-perkins-playbook-for-scaling-home-services) — 2025-09-26T18:59:10+00:00 - [Unleashing Small Business Success: Michael E. Gerber's Proven Path](https://stenobird.com/podcast/contractors-stories-podcast-7102908/unleashing-small-business-success-michael-e-gerber-s-proven-path) — 2025-08-12T16:17:37+00:00 - [From the Army to HVAC: Brian Davis' Unexpected Journey](https://stenobird.com/podcast/contractors-stories-podcast-7102908/from-the-army-to-hvac-brian-davis-unexpected-journey) — 2025-07-03T11:33:00+00:00 - [The Hidden Power of Direct Response Radio: An HVAC Success Story](https://stenobird.com/podcast/contractors-stories-podcast-7102908/the-hidden-power-of-direct-response-radio-an-hvac-success-story) — 2025-06-12T19:14:39+00:00 - [From Family Legacy to Modern Success: Kevin Lipps' Entrepreneurial Journey](https://stenobird.com/podcast/contractors-stories-podcast-7102908/from-family-legacy-to-modern-success-kevin-lipps-entrepreneurial-journey) — 2025-04-10T01:38:18+00:00 - [Glen Blavet - Halo Water Systems: Turning Water Quality into a Profit Center for Contractors](https://stenobird.com/podcast/contractors-stories-podcast-7102908/glen-blavet-halo-water-systems-turning-water-quality-into-a-profit-center-for-contractors) — 2025-03-29T12:37:17+00:00 - [From Humble Beginnings to Roofing Mogul: Dustin Bower's Inspiring Journey](https://stenobird.com/podcast/contractors-stories-podcast-7102908/from-humble-beginnings-to-roofing-mogul-dustin-bower-s-inspiring-journey) — 2025-03-25T17:24:43+00:00 - [Scott Klintworth's Appliance Repair Business Story](https://stenobird.com/podcast/contractors-stories-podcast-7102908/scott-klintworth-s-appliance-repair-business-story) — 2025-03-18T21:05:18+00:00 - [Unlocking the Secrets of Effective Advertising with Ryan Chute - The Wizard of Ads](https://stenobird.com/podcast/contractors-stories-podcast-7102908/unlocking-the-secrets-of-effective-advertising-with-ryan-chute-the-wizard-of-ads) — 2025-03-05T13:40:09+00:00 - [The Journey from Junk to Entrepreneurial Success - Jake Still](https://stenobird.com/podcast/contractors-stories-podcast-7102908/the-journey-from-junk-to-entrepreneurial-success-jake-still) — 2025-02-24T14:31:17+00:00 - [From Dairy Farms to HVAC Success: Nathan Shafer's Journey](https://stenobird.com/podcast/contractors-stories-podcast-7102908/from-dairy-farms-to-hvac-success-nathan-shafer-s-journey) — 2025-02-13T13:55:16+00:00 - [The Power of Direct Response Radio in Home Service](https://stenobird.com/podcast/contractors-stories-podcast-7102908/the-power-of-direct-response-radio-in-home-service) — 2025-02-10T02:38:40+00:00 - [Building Dreams with Duncan Farrow](https://stenobird.com/podcast/contractors-stories-podcast-7102908/building-dreams-with-duncan-farrow) — 2025-02-06T12:32:00+00:00 - [From Teenage Painter to $15M Success: Tim Fitzpatrick's Journey](https://stenobird.com/podcast/contractors-stories-podcast-7102908/from-teenage-painter-to-15m-success-tim-fitzpatrick-s-journey) — 2025-01-29T17:54:30+00:00 - [The AI Revolution in Marketing with Marcus Sheridan -'Endless Customers'](https://stenobird.com/podcast/contractors-stories-podcast-7102908/the-ai-revolution-in-marketing-with-marcus-sheridan-endless-customers) — 2025-01-25T16:32:30+00:00 - [Kontota Unleashing Success: The Journey of a Mobile Dog Grooming Franchise](https://stenobird.com/podcast/contractors-stories-podcast-7102908/kontota-unleashing-success-the-journey-of-a-mobile-dog-grooming-franchise) — 2025-01-24T14:00:00+00:00 - [Mastering the Art of Garage Doors: Tristan's Wurzbach's Story](https://stenobird.com/podcast/contractors-stories-podcast-7102908/mastering-the-art-of-garage-doors-tristan-s-wurzbach-s-story) — 2025-01-21T13:00:00+00:00 - [From Instacart to Handyman: Greg Schmitt's Journey](https://stenobird.com/podcast/contractors-stories-podcast-7102908/from-instacart-to-handyman-greg-schmitt-s-journey) — 2025-01-20T13:15:00+00:00 - ["Vinny's Journey: From Chimneys to Sobriety"](https://stenobird.com/podcast/contractors-stories-podcast-7102908/vinny-s-journey-from-chimneys-to-sobriety) — 2025-01-18T13:00:48+00:00 - [Navigating the Future: Google, AI, and Home Services with Mitch Smedley](https://stenobird.com/podcast/contractors-stories-podcast-7102908/navigating-the-future-google-ai-and-home-services-with-mitch-smedley) — 2025-01-03T12:41:00+00:00 - [The 'Texas Proof Roof': Heidi & Brad Black's Revolutionary Approach to Roofing](https://stenobird.com/podcast/contractors-stories-podcast-7102908/the-texas-proof-roof-heidi-brad-black-s-revolutionary-approach-to-roofing) — 2024-12-28T21:46:47+00:00 - [From Dry Cleaning to HVAC: Patrick Somers' Journey of Transformation](https://stenobird.com/podcast/contractors-stories-podcast-7102908/from-dry-cleaning-to-hvac-patrick-somers-journey-of-transformation) — 2024-12-22T14:18:05+00:00 - [From Sprinkler Repair to Business Leader: Justin Wilson's Journey](https://stenobird.com/podcast/contractors-stories-podcast-7102908/from-sprinkler-repair-to-business-leader-justin-wilson-s-journey) — 2024-12-19T12:00:00+00:00 ## Actions Episode pages expose an explicit `request_transcript` action. 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