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Hosted by The Catalyst for the Trades. · business · EN-US · 67 episodes
Are you driven to achieve more, push boundaries, and see real results in everything you do? The Catalyst is the podcast for the relentless go-getters, innovators, and leaders who are obsessed with turning vision into action. Join us as we dive deep into success stories, strategies, and insights from industry experts who have cracked the code on what it takes to ignite change and get results. Whether you're an entrepreneur, a business leader, or someone determined to excel, this podcast will fuel your obsession with success. Listen in and become the catalyst for your own results.
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Recent episodes include "Contractor Marketing in the AI Search Era: Google Local Services Ads, SEO & Rebranding Risks" (15 October 2026, 49 minutes), "Are You the Bottleneck? How to Build a Business That Runs Without You | Amy Fink" (1 October 2026, 56 minutes), and "WordPress Hacked? What to Do After a Hack | Jennifer Bagley & Chris Heney" (18 September 2026, 60 minutes).
The Catalyst for the Trades publishes roughly weekly, with episodes averaging 55 minutes across 67 episodes.
Booking probability for The Catalyst for the Trades is 33%, and the host is rated Selective on guests. The Catalyst for the Trades requires a Pod Score of 80 or higher. The Catalyst for the Trades's contact route on record: verified email.
The strongest fits for The Catalyst for the Trades are Home Building and Electrical, Plumbing & HVAC Contractors. The Catalyst for the Trades has a business audience.
The Catalyst for the Trades is a business show with 67 episodes published.
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The Catalyst for the Trades
How should contractors adapt their marketing as AI search changes how homeowners find and choose a service company? In this episode of The Catalyst for the Trades, Jennifer L. Bagley brings together specialists from CI...
The Catalyst for the Trades
What would completely stop if you disappeared from your business for two weeks? That question can expose exactly where your company still depends too heavily on you. In this episode of Catalyst for the Trades, Jennifer...
The Catalyst for the Trades
WordPress Hacked? What to Do After a Hack (and Why Updates Aren't Enough) What would you do if you learned your website has been hacking your own customers? That's not a hypothetical. In this emergency livestream of the...
The Catalyst for the Trades
AI is making it easier than ever to build software that looks finished. For contractors and home service business owners, that creates a new problem: How do you know whether an AI platform, dashboard, or application is...
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What happens when technology is built around the problems contractors are actually facing every day? Jennifer Bagley sits down with Charlie Vecchio of Built by the Trades to break down a growing suite of tools designed...
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What happens when AI moves beyond prompts and starts becoming part of how you actually run the business? In this episode of Catalyst for the Trades, Jennifer Bagley sits down with Matthew Palmieri of My Happy Home to...
The Catalyst for the Trades
AI can make your business faster, more efficient, and more consistent. But if the technology keeps getting better while your people stay the same, what happens next? In this episode of Catalyst for the Trades , Jennifer...
The Catalyst for the Trades
Most home service business owners don’t need to decide today whether they’ll eventually sell. They do need to build a company that could be sold. In this episode of Catalyst for the Trades, Jennifer Bagley sits down...
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Artificial intelligence is changing the trades, but the biggest opportunity isn't replacing technicians. It's helping contractors build smarter systems, automate operations, improve profitability, and make better...
The Catalyst for the Trades
What happens when AI changes the rules of marketing faster than most contractors can keep up? In this episode of The Catalyst for the Trades , Jennifer Bagley is joined by longtime friend, strategist, and business...
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<p>AI-powered attorneys are now filing automated ADA lawsuits, and the average settlement costs $52,000. Is your website exposed?</p><p>In this episode of Catalyst for the Trades, host Jazmin Ramirez sits down with...
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<p>Last Chance to Register | Climb to $10M+ | May 5-7 | Houston, Texas<br/><br/>Are you a trades business owner stuck under $10M? This is the event that changes that. </p><p>Join host Jennifer Bagley alongside Chuck &...
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<p>Sick of conferences that pump you up but don’t move the needle? Jennifer Bagley welcomes guest Chuck Staszkiewicz for a candid, behind-the-scenes look at Climb to $10M—the high-accountability, workshop-driven event...
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<p>Most contractors are either ignoring AI or getting distracted by flashy tools they don’t actually need. In this episode, Jennifer Bagley talks with Cameron Herold, the operational expert who helped build...
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<p><b>Most contractors know the feeling: you pay for leads that five other companies get, you chase calls late, and your software stack keeps growing—but not your margins.</b></p><p><b>Builder Market’s Founder Brett...
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<p><b>How do women in the trades go from underfunded marketing and clunky tech to dominating their local markets with AI and automation? In this episode of </b><b>Catalyst for the Trades</b><b>, host Jennifer Bagley...
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<p><b>In this episode of Catalyst for the Trades, Jennifer Bagley is joined by Robert Leath, founder of a thriving HVAC business, and his dedicated account executive, Vee Nettles. Robert shares his raw and inspiring...
The Catalyst for the Trades
<p><b>What does authentic leadership actually look like for women in the trades?</b></p><p><b>In this episode of Catalyst for the Trades, host Jennifer Bagley sits down with Laura Kelly and Kathryn Elizabeth for a...
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<p><b>How do you build a home service business that thrives today and is ready for a profitable exit tomorrow? In this episode of Catalyst for the Trades, Gregg Schonhorn of SF&P Advisors joins Jennifer Bagley to share...
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<p><b>CPA Meaghan Likes, founder of Likes Accounting, shares proven tips to help contractors clean up their books, simplify ServiceTitan integration, and gain financial clarity. In this episode of </b><b>Catalyst for...
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