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Teresa Mangano is the Recruiting and Team Development Manager at Zoom Drain, a company that provides sewer and drain cleaning services. Teresa is an experienced talent acquisition and human resources director, previously working for companies including Jamestown Painting & Decorating, Recovery Centers of America, and Renewal by Andersen.  In this episode… Since the pandemic began, companies have been dealing with the Great Resignation, job-hopping candidates, and a competitive market for hiring. So, what are the best practices to ensure you stand out from competitors and land the right employees?  There’s one thing that all employees want: to be appreciated and valued as human beings. You must keep this in mind when crafting your messaging. Additionally, you need to be authentic, transparent, and consistent, so candidates get to know the root of your company and understand that the rewards are more than just a paycheck. In this episode of the Multiply You Podcast, Austin Clark is joined by Teresa Mangano, Recruiting and Team Development Manager at Zoom Drain, to talk about strategies for hiring top-notch employees. Teresa discusses the value of deepening relationships with employees, how to craft your recruitment messaging, and tips to market and continuously improve your hiring processes.

Brad Sugars is a best-selling author, keynote speaker, and the #1 business coach in the world. He is known as one of the most influential entrepreneurs across the globe. Over the course of his 30-year entrepreneurial career, Brad has become the CEO of more than 11 companies and is the Owner of the multimillion-dollar franchise, ActionCOACH®.  Brad is a strong advocate for building a business that works without you so that you can spend more time doing what really matters. He’s committed to guiding other business owners and entrepreneurs to maximize personal and professional success. For over two decades, millions of people have been listening to Brad’s advice, taking action, and discovering opportunities for wealth. In this episode… At age 13, Brad Sugars decided that he was going to be successful. At age 16, he scrounged up enough money to buy a ticket for one of Jim Rohn’s seminars. Destined to fulfill his mission for success, Brad would stop at nothing to learn the tricks of the trade and gain insight from the influential people around him. Now, he’s bringing these business strategies to you.  According to Brad, businesses need to focus on scalability, marketability, and their mission. Additionally, every business needs great leadership to attract great employees. Your people determine the growth of your business, so it’s crucial that employees love working with you. What other tips can help you develop your business? In this episode of the Multiply You Podcast, Austin Clark sits down with Brad Sugars, author, speaker, and #1 business coach in the world. Brad talks about his motivations to become an entrepreneur, various challenges affecting business leaders today, and strategies to help your businesses grow.

Vance Morris is a Customer Service Speaker and Service and Marketing Strategist at the Deliver Service Now Institute. He conducts intensive, behind the scenes, and interactive three-day boot camps for masterminds, member events, businesses, and professional practices, where he reveals the secrets that Disney uses every day to create magical experiences for their guests and profits for their shareholders. Vance spent ten years working for the mouse in Walt Disney World. After leaving Disney, he used his skills to rescue various companies and government agencies. He’s helped companies including Legal Seafoods, NASA, Rain Forest Cafe, Compass Group, and the Kennedy Center for Performing Arts. In this episode… How do you stand out from your competitors, gain referrals, and maintain long-term clients without slashing your prices? It turns out that businesses (even those in the home services space) can learn a few tricks from Disney.  Disney has a way of drawing people in, crafting a magical experience for them, and forming dedicated visitors who wish to return year after year. Disney can extract money from your wallet while still leaving you happy. How do they do it? As someone who spent a decade working for Disney, Vance Morris knows the secret — and he’s here to share it with you.   In this episode of the Multiply You Podcast, Austin Clark is joined by Vance Morris, Customer Service Speaker and Service and Marketing Strategist at Deliver Service Now Institute. Together, they discuss how to gain referrals, maintain clients for life, and create an emotional connection to your customers. Plus, Vance reveals Disney secrets and personal strategies that will help your business stand out from the crowd!

Austin Clark is the Owner of Moxie Pest Control of Arizona and the host of the Multiply You Podcast. Moxie offers customizable, premium service subscriptions for any of your pest needs. Moxie’s mission is to improve the quality of life for its customers, team, and community. In this episode… The Multiply You Podcast has seen many influential guests, spanning from pest control industry experts to product development leaders to best-selling authors. What lessons can you learn from these remarkable innovators? Austin Clark gets the inside scoop on entrepreneurship, business development, managing a great team, and working through a pandemic. No matter what type of business you run, these experts can help you out! In this episode of the Multiply You Podcast, host Austin Clark is interviewed by Dr. Jeremy Weisz, Co-founder of Rise25, to look back on the most memorable moments throughout the year. Austin shares insight from some amazing guests, talks about what they’re doing to revolutionize the industry, and discusses how these lessons have transformed his business. You don’t want to miss this year in review!

Jon Schram is the Chief Marketing Officer at The Purple Guys, a company providing technology solutions and cost-effective IT support. Jon is a successful entrepreneur with over 25 years of business and IT experience, having built three successful startups. Jon is also an Executive Member and Growth Catalyst for Acumen, a volunteer for Lead to Read KC, and a Corporate Club Sponsor for Big Brothers Big Sisters of Greater Kansas City. He’s previously held executive and management positions at RiverPoint, DHS & Associates, and the New Resources Corporation. In this episode… Can “stress-free” and “IT support” coexist? Jon Schram and The Purple Guys’ team are on a mission to make IT easy so you can focus on your business. Almost everyone uses technology, and Jon says that eventually, you’re going to need IT support. Whether you hire an internal member or outsource to a technology service company, you need to make sure you hire the right fit. Luckily, Jon is here to share all of his knowledge and tools around IT support and managing a virtual team. In this episode of the Multiply You Podcast, Austin Clark talks with Jon Schram, Chief Marketing Officer of The Purple Guys, to discuss how companies can quickly and easily resolve their IT issues. Jon shares advice on hiring an IT company, tips to manage tech securely and equip work-from-home employees, and how he stays educated in the rapidly evolving industry.

Sid Garza-Hillman is a Small Step Advocate™, writer, nutritionist, podcaster, and YouTuber. As the Founder of Small Steppers, Sid is helping people take control of their lives and improve their health and happiness — for good.  Sid is a certified nutritionist, running coach, Oxygen Advantage breathing instructor, Stanford Inn & Resort’s Wellness Programs Director, and Race Director of the Mendocino Coast 50K trail ultramarathon. He is the author of three books and Host of the What Sid Thinks Podcast, where he shares his perspective on health, wellness, politics, news, fitness, and more. In this episode… With the start of a new year, many are excited to dive into their resolutions. However, these resolutions often last for a few months at best, and we end up back in our old habits. So how can we build healthy habits, achieve our personal goals, and create lasting change? According to Sid Garza-Hillman, people often expect a quick fix and want to achieve their goals right away. These quick fixes are not only unrealistic agents of change, but they can lead to burnout and boredom with our once-exciting goals. How do you consistently hit your target goals? Sid’s mantra is mind first, body second. He says you shouldn’t spend January in the gym or on a diet. You should start the new year off by getting clear on your goals, thinking about your plan of action, and preparing your brain for change.  In this episode of the Multiply You Podcast, Austin Clark talks with Sid Garza-Hillman, Founder of Small Steppers, about setting goals and delivering the results you actually want. Sid shares the best practices for creating healthy habits, how he coaches clients through their personal goals, and the importance of taking small steps towards change. Stay tuned to learn how you can successfully attain those New Year’s resolutions!

Kevin Kamali and Ali Meshksar are the Founders and Co-owners of EA Home Design. With over 20 years of experience between these two entrepreneurs, EA Home Design offers its customers remodeling and home decor expertise.  Kevin is the Project Manager and Flooring Specialist at EA Home Design, where he brings 20 years of successful experience in home improvement. With a master’s degree in civil engineering, Ali is the Design and Sales Manager. In 2016, Ali also received the accolade of Waypoint Cabinetry Award Designer. With the rest of their EA Home Design team, these two experts have grown their audience from 5,000 to almost 200,000 through social media. Now, they’re running a multimillion-dollar company with the top tools and infrastructure needed to ensure a successful delivery that exceeds expectations. In this episode… From supply chain issues to staffing challenges, businesses are still facing the effects of the ongoing pandemic. For EA Home Design, these challenges just meant they had to buckle down and find some creative ways to overcome the struggles. So how did they do it? For an extended period of time, this remodeling company couldn’t enter homes to complete their work. However, instead of waiting around for work to resume, Founders Kevin Kamali and Ali Meshksar took to social media. They focused on their content, grew their following to nearly 200,000 fans, and now share their award-winning work worldwide. In this episode of the Multiply You Podcast, Austin Clark sits down with Kevin Kamali and Ali Meshksar, Founders and Co-owners of EA Home Design, to talk about innovative ways to work through challenges. Together, they discuss the top ways to vet customers, the importance of crafting a solid plan, and how to grow your brand effectively through social media. According to these two entrepreneurs, the difficult times can actually be the best times to make your business better.

Tim Brown is the Founder and CEO of Hook Agency, a company that creates compelling websites to drive traffic and leads through SEO. With a team of Google specialized professionals, Hook Agency helps contractors focus their marketing efforts on their best customers and rank higher on Google.  Before founding Hook Agency, Tim was the Technical Director for the Minnesota Search Engine Marketing Association, and he was the Director of Marketing Strategy for Snap Agency. He also serves as a volunteer and donor for People Serving People, Youth Farm, and Twin Cities Habitat for Humanity.  In this episode… How do you gain more traffic and leads for your company? The answer lies in your website. If you’re not seeing the results you want — or you haven’t updated your page in quite a while — it may be time for a website makeover. So, where do you begin? Especially as a developing company, you want to make your website an authority on a particular subject. According to Tim Brown, who took his website from 50 visitors a day to over 200, common website design mistakes hinder a company’s growth. From call to action and testimonials to website copy and user experience, Tim is here to share tips for rebuilding your website and making the most out of it. Tune in to this episode of the Multiply You Podcast, where Austin Clark is joined by Tim Brown, the Founder and CEO of Hook Agency. Tim talks about his entrepreneurial journey and website design background, how to navigate website transformations during an acquisition, and what you can do today to improve your website and bring in more clients!

Christine Hansen is the Founder of Christine Means Business, where she serves as a business coach and helps companies increase their profit. Her mission is to build impactful and fruitful businesses without shoving a blueprint down the throats of owners and leaders. Christine is also the Founder and CEO of Sleep Like A Boss, which consists of professional sleep experts who guide their clients towards more restful nights. Through her Sleep Like A Boss Method, clients can examine how the body and mind are working together — and they can drastically reduce the number of sleepless nights. In this episode… Running a business doesn’t mean you need to be confined to an office all day. In fact, Christine Hansen found space for creativity, self-reflection, and new business ideas while traveling. So, what’s Christine’s advice to other entrepreneurs? When you step away from your business for a short while, Christine says you’ll have a clearer image of what’s important to you and your organization. During Christine’s travels, she shared a space with other business owners, discovered different cultures, and received permission to gain a new perspective. Sometimes, when we’re stuck in our office, innovative ideas may be stifled by various pressures. So, Christine advises entrepreneurs to prioritize themselves and step away for a while in order to benefit their business. In this episode of the Multiply You Podcast, Austin Clark converses with Christine Hansen, business coach and Founder of Christine Means Business. Christine discusses the timeline of her entrepreneurial journey, how travel has transformed her life (and business), the details of her upcoming book, and her tips to help other owners figure out the next steps in their company.

Joshua Kim is the Founder of 7a Accelerator, where he educates business owners about the SBA loan process and guides them towards their financial goals. Joshua has extensive expertise around SBA, SOP, and SBA borrower eligibility. He acquired his first businesses at ages 19 and 20, leveraging over $2.5 million in SBA 7(a) financing to facilitate three separate acquisitions.  Joshua is also the Founder of Kolea Healthcare and Stealth Mode, a fintech startup. In addition to 7a Accelerator, he serves as a Partner for Project Blue and a Managing Director for Mount Britton Capital Advisors. In this episode… Many startups and business owners are in dire need of capital to pay employees and grow their organizations. So, where can these smaller companies turn when they need a large sum of money to continue operating?   That’s where SBA funding comes into play. When small businesses need a large amount of capital, it can be nearly impossible to scrounge up the money on your own — that’s why many have sought out SBA loans. But what is an SBA loan, and how can you secure one? Joshua Kim is here to debunk the myths. Receiving an SBA loan comes down to getting organized, long-term financial planning, and getting specific on what you will do with the money.  In this episode of the Multiply You Podcast, Austin Clark is joined by Joshua Kim, the Founder of 7a Accelerator, to share everything you need to know about SBA funding. Joshua discusses the steps to prepare for loan applications, the actions that can help (and hinder) receiving a loan, and how 7a Accelerator guides business owners through the whole process. You don’t want to miss it!

Al Levi is an author, speaker, consultant, and entrepreneur. After working for over 25 years in every facet of his family’s plumbing, heating, cooling, (and now electrical) business, Al sold his share of the company to his brothers and retired from the contracting business. Al was so successful in training and implementing business systems that the business could run efficiently without him by the time he was ready to retire.  Al authored The 7-Power Contractor: Run Your Contracting Business With Less Stress and More Success to help contractors implement successful systems and regain power over their businesses. Al also created The 7-Power Contractor Signature Operating Manuals System, a program that provides 90% done-for-you templates and video tutorials that teach contractors everything they need to know about rolling out the manuals properly. In this episode… Do you need more good ideas, or do you need one good idea implemented in your business? Chances are, you already have plenty of ideas on how to grow your business — you just need guidance on how to get it done. Al Levi is here to help. He’s led many service contractors in creating operations manuals and implementing procedures, and now he’s created a book and program to make his insight accessible. Al’s goal is to help everyone — no matter the industry — bring their great ideas to the top of the funnel. That’s why his book is written in plain English and can be read in two to four hours, allowing anyone to take that insight and implement it into their business on the same day! In this episode of the Multiply You Podcast, Austin Clark talks with Al Levi, Author of The 7-Power Contractor, about the steps to bring less stress and more success to your business. Al shares the story of how he pivoted the family business, how his book can help you find strength as a business owner, and tips for systematizing and running your business efficiently. Stay tuned!

Tommy Mello is the Owner of A1 Garage Door Service, the largest independently-owned garage door company in North America. Tommy is the Author of the Amazon best-seller Home Service Millionaire, which details his story of turning a local garage door service business from $50,000 in debt to a $30 million company in seven years. He also created The Home Service Expert, a leading resource for ambitious home service entrepreneurs. Through The Home Service Expert, Tommy provides services as a Keynote Speaker, Consultant, and Trainer, and he hosts The Home Service Expert Podcast. In this episode… What are the key ingredients to building a great business and a happy life? After taking his service company from $50,000 in debt to a $30 million business in a few short years, Tommy Mello is here to share the steps to success. For Tommy, it’s all about seeking knowledge, dedicating time to feed your goals, surrounding yourself with people who will help you advance, and giving back. But how exactly can you do this in your business? In this episode of the Multiply You Podcast, Austin Clark sits down with Tommy Mello, Owner of A1 Garage Door Service, to talk about transforming your business — and your life — for the better. Tommy shares tactics for reaching your target audience and recruiting A-players, tips for supporting your current employees, and his favorite resources for developing a business. Stay tuned!