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Welcome to the Hole in the Wall business podcast w/ Bill and James. I’m James Groves and along with my business partner Bill DeMent, we want to share our journey as small business owners with you. As owners of Hole in the Wall Drywall Repair for over the past decade, we have learned a few things. From the big wins, to the occasional mistakes, we will attempt to peel back the curtain of owning a small business in the trade service industry. We don’t have all the answers but perhaps we can learn a few things as navigate the many adventures of owning a small business.
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Signup to Generate a PitchWelcome to the Hole in the Wall business podcast w/ Bill and James. I’m James Groves and along with my business partner Bill DeMent, we want to share our journey as small business owners with you. As owners of Hole in the Wall Drywall Repair for over the past decade, we have learned a few things.
Recent episodes include "Better Sales, No High-Pressure Tactics | Hole in the Wall Business Podcast Ep. 167 ft. Sean Lyden" (15 September 2026, 35 minutes), "Hole in the Wall Is Growing Fast | Hole In The Wall Business Podcast Episode 166" (8 September 2026, 31 minutes), and "Leadership, Hiring & Growing a Service Business ft. Tanner Smith of Zerorez Orlando | Episode 165" (14 July 2026, 38 minutes).
Hole in the Wall Business Podcast publishes roughly every two weeks, with episodes averaging 39 minutes across 165 episodes.
Booking probability for Hole in the Wall Business Podcast is 35%, and the host is rated Selective on guests. Hole in the Wall Business Podcast requires a Pod Score of 80 or higher. Hole in the Wall Business Podcast's contact route on record: verified email.
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Hole in the Wall Business Podcast is a business show with 165 episodes published.
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Episode #167
In Episode 167 of The Hole in the Wall Business Podcast, Bill and James sit down with Sean Lyden, founder of Systematic Selling, for a conversation about building a sales process that works without relying on high...
Episode #166
In Episode 166 of The Hole in the Wall Business Podcast, Bill & James sit down for an update on what's been happening with the business, the franchise system, and the podcast itself.Hole in the Wall has now sold...
Episode #165
What does it take to build a team people trust?In this episode of The Hole in the Wall Business Podcast Bill Dement and James Groves sit down with Tanner Smith, the owner of Zerorez Orlando, for a conversation about...
Episode #164
In episode 164 of the Hole in the Wall Business podcast Bill and James break down what price objections actually mean and why discounting can quietly damage your business. They dig into how to respond in a way that...
Episode #163
In this episode, we sit down with Joel Moss from Rytech Restoration. He’s been in this world for a long time, starting out in the trades and eventually building and selling his own restoration company before stepping...
Episode #162
In this episode of the Hole In The Wall Business Podcast, Bill DeMent and James Groves sit down with Mark Holloway of Property Stewards to talk about a different approach to home services, property stewardship. Instead...
Episode #161
Welcome to Episode 161 of The Hole in the Wall Business Podcast with Bill and James. In this episode Bill DeMent and James Groves tackle a very real topic that almost everyone in business experiences: Imposter...
Episode #160
Welcome to Episode 160 of The Hole in the Wall Business Podcast with Bill and James.In this episode, Bill DeMent and James Groves sit down with Andy Lawniczak and Ben Swanson from Precision Auto Wraps to talk about what...
Episode #159
In this episode, Bill DeMent and James Groves sit down with Jorge Figueroa to talk about leadership as a learned skill, not just a job title. The conversation explores what real leadership looks like in practice, how...
Episode #158
In this episode, Bill DeMent and James Groves sit down with Carrie Moreau and Derrick Vittitou to talk about what it really takes to build and grow a service-based business without sacrificing trust or operational...
Episode #157
In this episode, Bill DeMent and James Groves break down one of the biggest challenges business owners face: building a strong team without micromanaging . Micromanagement kills trust, slows growth, and burns leaders...
Hole in the Wall Business Podcast
In this episode of the Hole In The Wall Business Podcast, Bill DeMent and James Groves deliver a powerful message for business owners, franchisees, and entrepreneurs alike:There is no Calvary, there is no hero, nobody’s...
Episode #155
In this episode of the Hole In The Wall Business Podcast Bill DeMent and James Groves sit down with Tony Hulbert of HorsePower Brands to discuss what it takes to build, scale, and sustain franchise success. Tony shares...
Episode #154
In this episode, Bill DeMent and James Groves talk with Les Clow, owner of Mr. Duct Cleaner, about what it takes to run a successful home service business. Les shares how he transitioned from the corporate world into...
Episode #153
In this episode, hosts Bill DeMent and James Groves sit down with Tony Busby and Steve Gensolin of Roof Roof. They share their story of building a company that puts the customer over the insurance carriers. Roof Roof is...
Episode #177
In this episode, we sit down with Tyler Specht of SquidCrate Video Strategy to unpack how small businesses can use video strategy to stand out, build trust, and grow faster.Tyler breaks down the difference between...
Episode #151
In Episode 151, we sit down with Trish Murphy, founder of Marketing Smarty Pants and longtime outsourced CMO for Hole in the Wall Drywall Repair. Trish shares how she helps businesses clarify their message, refine their...
Hole in the Wall Business Podcast
In Episode 150, we dive into the strategies, mindset, and actions that turn your business into the go-to brand in your market. From building trust and authority to delivering a consistent client experience, you’ll learn...
Episode #149
Welcome to The Hole in the Wall Business Podcast with Bill and James.In Episode 149, we’re joined by Fred Webster, a career ownership coach with The Entrepreneur’s Source (TES), who helps people transition from being...
Episode #148
Welcome to The Hole in the Wall Business Podcast with Bill and James.In this special 3-year anniversary episode, Bill and James look back on the growth of their business, the evolution of their brand, and the lessons...
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