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Cracking the Code

Hosted by Contractor University Powered by EGIA · business · EN · 10 episodes

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Want EGIA’s critically acclaimed “Cracking the Code” show on the go? Every Monday, the home services industry’s must-watch weekly show brings you the guests you want to hear from, covering contracting strategies, industry news, roadmaps to success and more!

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36%

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Selective

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What is Cracking the Code about?

Want EGIA’s critically acclaimed “Cracking the Code” show on the go? Every Monday, the home services industry’s must-watch weekly show brings you the guests you want to hear from, covering contracting strategies, industry news, roadmaps to success and more!

What has Cracking the Code covered recently?

Recent episodes include "Win the Customer Over The Phone" (26 October 2026, 49 minutes), "Great HVAC Leaders Stay Coachable" (18 October 2026, 37 minutes), and "Run an HVAC Business Worth Keeping" (11 October 2026, 51 minutes).

How often does Cracking the Code publish?

Cracking the Code publishes roughly weekly, with episodes averaging 34 minutes across 10 episodes.

How hard is it to get booked on Cracking the Code?

Booking probability for Cracking the Code is 36%, and the host is rated Selective on guests. Cracking the Code requires a Pod Score of 80 or higher. Cracking the Code's contact route on record: verified email.

Who should pitch Cracking the Code?

The strongest fits for Cracking the Code are Electrical, Plumbing & HVAC Contractors and Business & Management Consulting. Cracking the Code has a business audience.

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Cracking the Code is a business show with 10 episodes published.

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Recent episodes

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  • Cracking the Code

    Win the Customer Over The Phone

    Oct 26, 202649 min

    If customers are still shopping after they call you, lost leads isn’t a volume issue. It is a customer experience issue. More marketing will not fix what happens after the phone rings. In this episode of Cracking The...

  • Cracking the Code

    Great HVAC Leaders Stay Coachable

    Oct 18, 202637 min

    Who do you turn to when the business gets hard? Business is impossible to face alone. The leaders who grow fastest are usually the ones most willing to recognize their weaknesses and ask for help. In this episode of...

  • Cracking the Code

    Run an HVAC Business Worth Keeping

    Oct 11, 202651 min

    Are you building your HVAC business for the life you actually want, or are you assuming the only end goal is to sell it? A strong business should create more than revenue. It should give you options, support the people...

  • Cracking the Code

    Build Pricing That Actually Makes Money

    Oct 4, 202648 min

    Are you actually pricing your work to make money, or are you just hoping the numbers work out at the end of the month? Profitable pricing starts with understanding what it really costs to run the business, where your...

  • Cracking the Code

    Combating the Leads Gap with Paid Social

    Sep 27, 202643 min

    Are you generating enough leads? More importantly, are you handling the ones you get correctly? In today’s saturated market leads are harder to come by, customers are slower to spend, and the old approach of waiting for...

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  • Cracking the Code

    From Warehouse Cleaner to $4M in Sales

    Sep 20, 202635 min

    Price objections at the end of a sales call are probably because you skipped the budget conversation that should have happened in the first ten minutes. Sales isn’t all about talent, it’s about process. The shops...

  • Cracking the Code

    Shop Tour: Inside the Operations Behind Long-Term Growth

    Sep 13, 202645 min

    See what it looks like when a contracting business has the right people and systems in place to support long-term growth. We’re taking Cracking The Code on the road and going behind the scenes at Barron Heating & Air...

  • Cracking the Code

    Is Your Contracting Business Sellable?

    Sep 6, 202649 min

    Is your contracting business actually ready to sell? A smooth sale takes the right setup, a clear understanding of what buyers are looking for and the systems needed for a strong exit and handoff. In this episode of...

  • Cracking the Code

    Inside the Culture of a $50M+ Contractor

    Aug 30, 202617 min

    A strong culture is hard to prove. It shows up in the way people are led, trained, retained and connected to a purpose bigger than the work itself. In this episode of Cracking The Code, Jason Walker joins Brad Barron...

  • Cracking the Code

    How to Implement Big Ideas for Major Growth

    Aug 23, 202641 min

    Big ideas are exciting, but they are a non-starter on their own. Growth depends on how well a company can take a good idea, build the process, get the team aligned and execute consistently. In this episode of Cracking...

  • Cracking the Code

    Avoiding the Post-Peak Fallout

    Aug 16, 202643 min

    How do you handle slower calls, fewer jobs, and shifting staffing needs when peak season ends? The transition can put pressure on every part of the business, from keeping enough work on the board and protecting cash to...

  • Cracking the Code

    Recovering from HVAC Jobs That Go Wrong

    Aug 9, 202648 min

    Unforeseen challenges are inevitable in the HVAC business. Jobs can take an unexpected turn in ways you would never dream of, but like all good stories, there is usually something to learn and eventually laugh about. In...

  • Cracking the Code

    Protect Profit Through Seasonality

    Aug 2, 202632 min

    Demand may slow down during the off season. Your overhead will not. When calls drop and crew days go unfilled, margin can disappear fast. Keeping profit through seasonality requires adjustments to marketing, managing...

  • Cracking the Code

    Creating a Culture No One Wants to Leave

    Jul 26, 202642 min

    Culture is not built by putting core values on a wall, any more than a business is built by filing for an LLC. A strong culture comes from the way you hire, train, lead, and take care of your people every day. In this...

  • Cracking the Code

    Real HVAC Insights From Our New Hosts

    Jul 20, 202619 min

    What happens when you put two industry-recognized HVAC business owners in a studio, hand them the mic, and let them talk through what it really takes to grow in the trades? You get magic… and the kickoff of a new...

  • Cracking the Code

    The Hiring Approach That Builds Better HVAC Teams

    Jul 5, 202621 minS0

    <p>You’re never going to find good employees if you keep hanging on to bad ones. It’s a simple line, but it’s the reason most HVAC companies stay stuck — hiring too fast on gut feel, then waiting far too long to admit...

  • Cracking the Code

    The Hiring Approach That Builds Better HVAC Teams

    Jul 5, 202621 min

    You’re never going to find good employees if you keep hanging on to bad ones. It’s a simple line, but it’s the reason most HVAC companies stay stuck — hiring too fast on gut feel, then waiting far too long to admit it...

  • Cracking the Code

    Create Leaders Before You Scale Your HVAC Business

    Jun 28, 202619 minS0

    <p>As your HVAC business grows, the same leadership approach that got you started can quickly become the thing holding you back. When every decision runs through the owner and team members are not empowered to lead...

  • Cracking the Code

    Create Leaders Before You Scale Your HVAC Business

    Jun 28, 202619 min

    As your HVAC business grows, the same leadership approach that got you started can quickly become the thing holding you back. When every decision runs through the owner and team members are not empowered to lead, growth...

  • Cracking the Code

    Building an Unmatched HVAC Sales Experience

    Jun 21, 202611 min

    In a crowded HVAC market, customers hear a lot of the same promises: better price, better brand, better warranty. But to truly stand out you have to a unique value proposition and create an experience that feels...

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