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Making Moves with Ismael Valdez Part 1

This episode features Ismael Valdez, a serial entrepreneur in the home services industry, who discusses his journey from a counter guy to building and selling two multi-million dollar HVAC companies before launching Nube, a cloud-based thermostat company. He emphasizes the critical role of marketing and understanding consumer attention in achieving business success, highlighting his controversial yet effective social media strategies.

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Making Moves with Ismael Valdez Part 1 22:56

Making Moves with Ismael Valdez Part 1

Sep 3, 2025
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Lets talk about earbuds as we go into fall which have i used?

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EP326: Understanding Who You Are with Enneagram Personality Typing Specialist Jeff Cook 1:33:41

EP326: Understanding Who You Are with Enneagram Personality Typing Specialist Jeff Cook

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From Family Job to Full-Blown Business: Isaac’s Painter Growth Story

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Interview with Nate Birkholz, Director of Business Development at Dew Wealth Management

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Claudio Vilas, The Roofing Biz Broker | Ep. 55 31:50

Claudio Vilas, The Roofing Biz Broker | Ep. 55

Sep 1, 2025
EP325: Juggling Glass Balls and Chainsaws- Weekly Compass 38:03

EP325: Juggling Glass Balls and Chainsaws- Weekly Compass

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EP234: Overcoming Failures and Finding Fit: Ryan Hogan on Entrepreneurship and Talent Acquisition 42:14

EP234: Overcoming Failures and Finding Fit: Ryan Hogan on Entrepreneurship and Talent Acquisition

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TCF1054: Getting Uncomfortable

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Ep 87. The Price is Right!

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Fix Sales First: The Key to Growing Your Commercial Service Business

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Why Women Are Leaving the Construction Industry — EC&M On Air Highlights

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150 Employees and Acquiring a Business with Jason Cromley of Hidden Creek

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