• Building Success As a Contractor Dad with Kevin Blackburn
    Jan 14 2025

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    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.

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    Kevin Blackburn

    www.kevinblackburncoaching.com

    The Present Dad: 31 Days to Becoming the Father Your Kids Need – 31 Day University

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    47 mins
  • The Only 5 Marketing Systems You Need to Scale Your Business
    Dec 10 2024

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    Brought to you by BRAVE Business Solutions and Brave Academy - Coaching and courses for contractors and home service business owners.

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    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


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    44 mins
  • Vendor Negotiations - Maximize Profit Through Supplier Relationship Building
    Nov 28 2024

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    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


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    39 mins
  • Experienced vs New Talent: What's Best for your Contracting Business
    Sep 13 2024

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    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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    23 mins
  • Trade Shows - How To Maximize ROI for Exhibitors
    Sep 6 2024

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    Brought to you by BRAVE Business Solutions and Brave Academy - Coaching and courses for contractors and home service business owners.


    SHOW NOTES:

    In this episode of the Brave Home Service Pro Podcast, We breakdown what makes a Tradeshow a great marketing opportunity for Home Service and Construction Businesses. Tune in to hear Lee's top tactics to make your tradeshow go from a dull expensive weekend to an annual revenue driver!


    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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    49 mins
  • EP 27: Subcontractors - How To Find and Work With Subcontractors
    Aug 1 2024

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    Brought to you by BRAVE Business Solutions and Brave Academy - Coaching and courses for contractors and home service business owners.


    SHOW NOTES:

    In this episode of the Brave Home Service Pro Podcast, we tell a story of how subcontractors can make or break your business. We share tactics and tips on how to work with subs effectively and breakdown some of the questions you might have about working with Sub-Contractors in your own 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


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    50 mins
  • EP 26: Beat The Heat - How to keep your crews cool and productive in the summer
    Jul 8 2024

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    Brought to you by BRAVE Business Solutions and Brave Academy - Coaching and courses for contractors and home service business owners.


    SHOW NOTES:

    In this episode of the Brave Home Service Pro Podcast, we talk tactics to keep your crews safe and productive in hot weather. While our clients hit the beach, we are busy making hay while the sun shines - But too much sunshine might not be great for business. Listen in to hear lee's tips and tactics that he used to keep his crew protected and productive during the summer.

    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/Signup

    Instagram: @bravebusinesssolutions

    FB Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/homeservicepro/

    Website: www.wethebrave.ca


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    36 mins
  • EP:25 - Hiring Innovators
    May 1 2024

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    Brought to you by BRAVE Business Solutions and Brave Academy - Coaching and courses for contractors and home service business owners.

    SHOW NOTES:

    In this episode of the Brave Home Service Pro Podcast, we delve into the crucial aspect of hiring during the peak season for contractors and home service professionals. The focus shifts from merely filling roles to identifying and hiring innovators who can shape the future of your business. Lee emphasize's the importance of hiring individuals who not only meet immediate needs but also possess the potential to innovate and evolve roles to meet future demands. Practical tips are shared, including painting a clear picture of future positions, crafting job descriptions, setting measurable goals, and asking probing interview questions to identify innovative candidates. Tune in for expert advice on building a team geared towards 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/Signup

    Instagram: @bravebusinesssolutions

    FB Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/homeservicepro/

    Website: www.wethebrave.ca

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    23 mins