If you are trying to figure out FieldPulse CRM for contractors and service businesses, this episode is a real one. Tiago sits down with Wyatt Smith from FieldPulse to talk customer success, why contractors struggle to adopt new tech, and how better communication and workflow systems can actually make the day-to-day easier for owners and crews in the trades. If you are in the trades and want to grow without adding chaos, follow Build To Rise for more episodes like this.

Sales and leadership for painting contractors is the difference between staying busy and building a real business. In this episode, Tiago and Alex sit down with Joel Mercado, former painter turned entrepreneur and coach, to break down sales conversations, hiring for character, leadership, and what it really takes to grow in the trades. Perfect for all trades, especially owners and guys stepping into leadership, so follow the podcast for more real-world business talk.

ADU real estate investing in San Diego is moving fast, and most people are missing the playbook. Brian Koons (Builder Nation) breaks down his jump from the military into real estate, why ADUs are reshaping California, and the cash flow rules that keep contractors and investors alive.

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Construction sales and customer service in the trades is not soft, it’s the whole game. Brian Zanini breaks down what commission pressure really feels like, why professionalism matters even when you’re not client-facing, and the KPIs that keep your pipeline honest. Built for owners and anyone in the trades who sells, bids, or has to win work.

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How to scale a home services business without guessing.

Parker Jay Smith, former pro soccer player turned cleaning business owner and Entrepreneur, breaks down the numbers, ad spend, hiring, and the subcontractor method that helps you grow without drowning in chaos. Built for owners and anyone in the trades chasing real growth, follow the show for more no-fluff business talk.

Marketing for plumbers and trades business growth starts with standing out.

Tyler Williams breaks down how he built a plumbing-focused marketing agency, why courage in advertising matters, and how to stop getting tricked by vanity metrics. If you’re a trades business owner trying to win locally, follow Build To Rise for more.

How to recruit Gen Z into skilled trades starts way earlier than 18.
Guest JJ Owens breaks down the “connection gap,” why real-life jobsite exposure matters, and how social media can reinforce career conversations for the next generation. Best for All trades (especially contractors and owners), follow the show for more real-world plays.

Mike Maloney went from military service to building a successful career in the trades, and he breaks down what that discipline looks like on real jobsites.

We talk the skilled labor shortage, what apprentices are up against, and why trade careers are still misunderstood (plus the money is real if you do it right). If you’re a helper, apprentice, journeyman, or business owner, this one’s a straight playbook.