Under Pressure Podcast

Under Pressure is a podcast that explores the challenges faced by service business owners, offering insights and advice from experts in the field. Whether through interviews or topic-specific episodes, this podcast provides valuable information and inspiration for aspiring or current service business owners.

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Episodes

Wednesday Aug 17, 2022

In this episode, Jake hosted the podcast at the TCHEM Training Event in Greensboro, North Carolina. Countless industry experts came up to discuss the pressure washing industry as a whole, business building tips, and their differing perspectives on all topics! Tune in to learn from a handful of the best!
 
If you own a home service company that accepts credit cards from customers, reach out to our sponsor Pair Payments to learn how to increase your profitability by eliminating your merchant processing fees! Visit www.pairpayments.com to learn more.

Wednesday Aug 10, 2022

In this episode, Jake is joined by Paul Kassander of PowerWashStore based in Wisconsin. When it comes to choosing the right equipment for the job, Paul is the guy. If you want to run a successful pressure washing company, having the right equipment is a MUST. Tune in this week to hear advice and insights from Paul regarding pressure washing equipment, as well as scaling your business amidst the current market.
 
If you own a home service company that accepts credit cards from customers, reach out to our sponsor Pair Payments to learn how to increase your profitability by eliminating your merchant processing fees! Visit www.pairpayments.com to learn more.

Wednesday Aug 03, 2022

In this episode, we are joined by Wesley Mathews, co-founder of High Level Marketing. Wesley shares his invaluable knowledge regarding marketing and how you as a Pressure Washer can optimize your efforts. With Wesley's years of experience in marketing and specifically focusing on the home services industry, he is able to impart profound insights. Tune in to find out how to take your business to the next level through modern marketing!
 
If you own a home service company that accepts credit cards from customers, reach out to our sponsor Pair Payments to learn how to increase your profitability by eliminating your merchant processing fees! Visit www.pairpayments.com to learn more.

Friday Jul 29, 2022

In this episode, Jake is joined by Drake Vant Hul, founder of Performance Financial. Drake is a CPA who specializes in the Pressure Washing industry and knows how to optimize the accounting aspect of your pressure washing business. As a business owner who wants to talk business all day, Drake brings both education and great conversation. Learn how you can maximize your business by leveraging the perspective of an accountant. Tune in to find out what financial aspects of your business you need to prioritize as you scale your operation!
 
If you own a pressure washing company that accepts credit cards from customers, reach out to our sponsor Pair Payments to learn how to increase your profitability by eliminating your merchant processing fees! Visit www.pairpayments.com to learn more.

Friday Jul 22, 2022

In this episode, Jake is joined by Jonathan Peters, pressure washing industry expert to talk about how he got into the industry, end-of-year capital expenses, and supply chain shortages. Jonathan is the owner of TCHEM industrial services. TCHEM is proud to be more than a pressure washing store. They formulate and manufacture chemicals in-house for the pressure washing, commercial truck washing, and industrial heavy equipment sector. Jonathan and TCHEM help pressure washing contractors save money, finish faster and run successful pressure washing businesses. Over the past several decades they are known to work with local contractors as they start, establish and grow their operations into flourishing businesses. Tune in to this episode of Under Pressure for industry information you can leverage to take your business to the next level!
 
If you own a pressure washing company that accepts credit cards from customers, reach out to our sponsor Pair Payments to learn how to increase your profitability by eliminating your merchant processing fees! Visit www.pairpayments.com to learn more.

Thursday Jul 14, 2022

This week, Jake is joined by Dave Iava, Founder & Owner of Pair Payments and Pair Payments Home Services. Dave is also a co-founder and benefactor of this podcast and came up with the idea of having industry experts on this show to share their insights and lessons; both to cut down the learning curve of a growing a pressure washing company owner and to help take their business to the next level. When it comes to no fee processing, Dave is the pioneer in the pressure washing industry, introducing the concept, educating industry leaders and pushing for its adoption in the community. A visionary in the payment processing space, Dave saw the value this no fee processing could bring to pressure washing companies before any had started using this payment processing structure. He is determined to make sure that no company in the home inspection industry will unnecessarily lose out on hard-earned profits and spend money on avoidable credit card processing fees. Tune in to gain insight from Dave's wealth of knowledge and get his advice on how you can start increasing your profit margins and growing your business today!
 
If you own a home service company that accepts credit cards from customers, reach out to our sponsor Pair Payments to learn how to increase your profitability by eliminating your merchant processing fees! Visit www.pairpayments.com to learn more.

Friday Jul 08, 2022

In this episode, we are joined by Andrew Thompson, President and Founder of ViperTech. After getting fired from his first job at a chemical plant due to politics, he took $500 from his savings to Lowe’s and purchased his very first pressure washer. The next day he made $700 and hasn’t looked back since. Andrew believes that anyone who has enough passion and drive can become successful in the pressure washing industry. Andrew shares his journey through the years and how he was able to overcome every obstacle in his way to continue to grow and scale his business. Tune in to hear Andrew’s story and the advice he has for others who are looking to grow a pressure washing business!
 
If you own a home service company that accepts credit cards from customers, reach out to our sponsor Pair Payments to learn how to increase your profitability by eliminating your merchant processing fees! Visit www.pairpayments.com to learn more.

Thursday Jun 30, 2022

Part 2!
 
In this episode, we are joined by Victoria Erran, Founder of Reciprocity 5 and digital marketing specialist. Victoria founded Reciprocity 5, after watching thousands of exterior cleaning businesses struggle with inconsistent clientele and outdated marketing tactics. Their mission is to find a proven solution to help home service businesses around the world not only survive, but thrive. On our show, Victoria Erran delves into her presentation from IWCA/PWNA in Orlando titled, “How to add $250,000 to your exterior cleaning business with Facebook ads.” Along with this fantastic presentation, Victoria also covers the basics of digital marketing and shares tactics to optimize your efforts. As you can tell, Victoria has insights into marketing in your industry, this is a must-see episode if you want to learn the how to use marketing to take your business to the next level! Implementing marketing systems like this allow you to focus on what you do best. Tune in to find out what a strong marketing system looks like and how you can get to work on building yours now!
 
If you own a home service company that accepts credit cards from customers, reach out to our sponsor Pair Payments to learn how to increase your profitability by eliminating your merchant processing fees! Visit www.pairpayments.com to learn more.

Friday Jun 24, 2022

In this episode, we are joined by Victoria Erran, Founder of Reciprocity 5 and digital marketing specialist. Victoria founded Reciprocity 5, after watching thousands of exterior cleaning businesses struggle with inconsistent clientele and outdated marketing tactics. Their mission is to find a proven solution to help home service businesses around the world not only survive, but thrive. On our show, Victoria Erran delves into her presentation from IWCA/PWNA in Orlando titled, “How to add $250,000 to your exterior cleaning business with Facebook ads.” Along with this fantastic presentation, Victoria also covers the basics of digital marketing and shares tactics to optimize your efforts. As you can tell, Victoria has insights into marketing in your industry, this is a must-see episode if you want to learn the how to use marketing to take your business to the next level! Implementing marketing systems like this allow you to focus on what you do best. Tune in to find out what a strong marketing system looks like and how you can get to work on building yours now!
 
If you own a home service company that accepts credit cards from customers, reach out to our sponsor Pair Payments to learn how to increase your profitability by eliminating your merchant processing fees! Visit www.pairpayments.com to learn more.

Thursday Jun 16, 2022

In this episode, we are joined by Matt Warner, serial entrepreneur, president and owner of Empire Netting and Fence, owner of mySalesman and more. We met Matt Warner down in Tennessee at the Stain & Seal University and we were very excited when we heard him speak on stage! Matt shares his many years of business experience and insights gained through his many stories and lessons. Matt breaks down some examples from his own business journey to help our audience understand how they too, can take their business to the next level. Tune into this fantastic episode to learn how to grow and optimize your business from someone who has done it before.
 
If you own a home service company that accepts credit cards from customers, reach out to our sponsor Pair Payments to learn how to increase your profitability by eliminating your merchant processing fees! Visit www.pairpayments.com to learn more.

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