Exit Rich: Home Service Secrets with Lance Bachmann
Ready to scale your home service business and exit rich? Exit Rich: Home Service Secrets is the ultimate best business podcast for driven entrepreneurs in landscaping, lawn care, cleaning, painting, roofing, plumbing, HVAC, and more. Hosted by home service millionaire Lance Bachmann, a home service expert and business coach who’s built and sold multimillion-dollar companies, this podcast delivers no-nonsense business owner tips to grow fast and secure a high-value exit. Each episode dives deep into home service marketing, profitability, and what buyers value in a home service business. With bold, actionable how-to strategies and zero fluff, Lance shares proven home service secrets to dominate your market. Featuring top industry leaders, private equity pros, and entrepreneurs who’ve cashed out big, this podcast is your roadmap to get rich and transform your business for a lucrative exit. Tune in to Exit Rich: Home Service Secrets and start building your empire today!
Episodes

3 hours ago
3 hours ago
What happens when an undefeated pro boxer turns promoter and builds a business where Ice-T is on the mic, Lamar Odom’s in the ring, and Shaq is in your DMs? You get Damon Feldman—founder of Celebrity Boxing, a wild hybrid of chaos, stars, and real punches thrown. In this candid sit-down, Lance Bachmann and Damon unpack the grit, grind, and genius behind turning punches into paydays. Damon started with a broken dream, hustled solo with no rep, and now he’s filling arenas with TMZ-worthy madness—and he’s just getting started. Want to know how he’s planning to make celebrity boxing the next UFC? This is your ringside ticket.
What You’ll Learn in This Episode:🥊 From 9-0 to CEO – Damon’s transition from undefeated fighter to pioneering the world of celebrity boxing—by accident. 📺 How a radio DJ and a weatherman launched an empire – The outrageous origin story of Celebrity Boxing. 🎤 Star Power Playbook – How Damon uses celebrity clout and spectacle to fill seats, go viral, and attract investors. 🏟 Scaling Big or Going Home – Why Damon says small arenas are done and Wells Fargo Center is his new battleground. 💸 The Business Model Behind the Madness – From sponsorships to pay-per-view to VIP meet-and-greets. 🔥 Brotherly Competition – The rise of Bare Knuckle Fighting and how Damon helped it explode. 📈 What It Takes to Exit Rich – The mindset, marketing, and mayhem needed to scale niche entertainment into a media empire. 👊 Why Mike Tyson vs. Jake Paul is a “never in a million years” mismatch – And how Damon views the circus around influencer fights. ❤️ From the Ring to Real Life – Damon opens up about his kids, single fatherhood, and what dating looks like after the ring.
Follow my guest at:-Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/damoncelebrityboxing/ -Celebrity Boxing: https://www.officialcelebrityboxing.com -Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Cagelocaked
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Exit Rich: Home Service Secrets with Lance Bachmann
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December 3-5, 2025JW Marriott - Marco Island, FL
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4 days ago
4 days ago
What does it take to keep a roofing company alive—and thriving—for over three decades? Grit. Loss. Rebuild. Repeat.In this powerful, no-fluff episode, we sit down with Chris Lane of Lane Roofing, a 30-year veteran in the commercial and residential roofing game. Chris opens up about the highs of success, the lows of bankruptcy, and why—at 60—he’s stepping into the next chapter with more fire than ever.We talk real business. Real setbacks. Real comebacks.👇 Drop a comment if you’ve ever hit rock bottom and bounced back—we want to hear your story. And if you’re not subscribed yet… What are you doing? This is the kind of energy, honesty, and strategy we bring EVERY. SINGLE. WEEK.—Inside this episode:How Chris scaled his company to $3.5M+ while staying 100% self-made
The brutal reality of losing everything—and the mindset it took to rebuild
Why the “freedom” of entrepreneurship is often a myth
Why residential roofing is the next big move for his exit strategy
The hardest parts of transitioning from commercial to residential
How joining The Winner’s Circle reshaped his approach to sales, growth & leadership
What he learned about people, recruiting, and culture from watching the greats
Why giving employees equity changes everything
What most business owners get dead wrong about scaling
The difference between owning a job vs. building a businessWant more episodes like this?👉 Hit subscribe👉 Drop a comment with your favorite moment👉 Share it with a roofer who needs to hear the truth
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Website: https://www.laneroofing.comInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/laneroofingexteriors/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/p/Lane-Roofing-Exteriors
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Exit Rich: Home Service Secrets with Lance Bachmann
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Thursday Jun 05, 2025
Thursday Jun 05, 2025
What if you could protect your roof, your wallet, and the planet—all with a single spray?
Meet Jonathan Duquette, the Montreal-born founder of Go Nano, the fastest-growing name in roofing innovation. In this raw, no-BS episode, Jonathan breaks down how Go Nano went from a one-man door-knocking mission to a 270-dealer nanotech powerhouse that's disrupting the $50B roofing industry.
You’ll learn how he bootstrapped with family “love money,” hit $80K in sales in two months going door to door, and reinvested over $750K into real science and R&D—building the most data-backed roof rejuvenation product on the market.
What we cover:
How Go Nano turns old roofs into better-than-new with nanotechnology
Why they’re called the "silent sniper" of the roofing world
The brutal truth about today’s roofing shingles—and how Jonathan plans to replace them entirely
Inside the Go Nano dealer model: who it’s for, how much it costs, and why it works
Why most roofers get stuck—and what separates the winners from the whiners
How to start a roofing business from scratch with zero cash (yes, really)
The genius move that locks in repeat business for decades
Why recurring revenue in roofing is the future—and how Go Nano is paving the way
If this is your first episode, buckle up—because this is the kind of game-changing conversation we have every single week, twice a week!
Follow my guest at:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/joduquette/?hl=en
Website: https://www.gonano.com/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/jonathan.duquette.90/
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Monday Jun 02, 2025
Monday Jun 02, 2025
Most roofing crews are one rainy week away from folding—but not this one! They went from paycheck to paycheck to booked months out, all by ditching the chaos and running their crew like a real business. This isn’t just another underdog story—it’s a wake-up call for every contractor stuck in survival mode. If you’re tired of hustling without stacking, tune in. The game is about to change! In this episode, Kevin Jablon CEO and Founder of Spartan Surfaces and I break down the real-life transformation of a contractor who turned local hustle into serious profit. From bad hires and burnout to systematized success, this is the raw blueprint for scaling a home service business that prints money.
If you think working hard is enough—Kevin’s story will send a wrecking ball through to LEVEL your mindset 🤯
💥 TUNE IN FOR:
Built Spartan and Sold it For Nine Figures
Quit Corporate, Downsized, Bet on Himself
Sold during COVID, stayed on by choice
Culture-First Team of Industry Misfits
“Revenue is Vanity, Profit is Sanity”
Calls Out Contractors for Not Reinvesting
Hit the play button NOW—your competition already did!!
Follow my guest at:Website: https://www.spartansurfaces.com
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/spartansurfaces
X: https://x.com/spartansurfaces
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/SpartanSurfaces
TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@spartansurfaces
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Thursday May 29, 2025
Thursday May 29, 2025
Let’s get straight into it today—because the next 20 minutes might just make you dangerous in the best way.. At 18 years old, most people are partying, gaming, and drifting. Not Jonathon Aldaz. This young powerhouse from Lancaster is building a construction and dumpster empire with his immigrant father—and he’s just getting started!In this emotional and inspiring episode, Jonathon shares what it’s like to knock doors, manage sales, lose money to shady marketers, and still stay focused on the mission. You’ll hear him wrestle with big questions, get raw mentorship on the spot, and gain access to lessons entrepreneurs pay tens of thousands for.This isn’t just a story about business. It’s about legacy, grit, and a father-son dream coming to life in real time. Listen closely—because success doesn’t shout, it whispers..
🔥 Best Podcast Moments 🔥
18-year-old’s roofing hustle is crushing it-The marketing mistake draining contractors-Why most sales teams fail (and his doesn’t)-Hiring young? Here’s what really works-This mindset hack will change your business-Small-town kid, big-time moves-One convo that could double your revenue
Hit play NOW—your competition probably already has!! 🤯
Don’t wait! Get your ticket for The 7th Annual Roofing Process Conference so you can learn to grow, scale and sell your business to private equity:
https://roofconference.com/
December 3-5, 2025JW Marriott - Marco Island, FL
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Monday May 26, 2025
Monday May 26, 2025
Wes Kitto, Bulldog Construction, roofing business, home services, construction entrepreneur, business exit strategy, private equity roofing, roofing mastermind, business scaling, P&L analysis, CRM for contractors, ServiceTitan, Zoho CRM, roofing company valuation, roofing business growth, Milwaukee roofing, roofing company owner, selling a business, construction business podcast, home service entrepreneur, roofing leadership, building to sell, roofing brand, roofing marketing, contractor podcast, roofing industry insights, 8-figure exit, construction CRM issues, business mindset shift, roofing team management, bulldog builders, LLC, Bulldog Builders LLC
Show Notes: What do you do when you’ve built a powerful, well-branded roofing company, racked up 20 wrapped trucks, a stellar team—and you're sitting on nearly $2 million in cash?
That’s where Wes Kitto of Bulldog Construction (Bulldog Builders LLC) finds himself after 11 years in the game. In this raw and real episode, Wes opens up about the crossroads every successful entrepreneur eventually hits: Do I scale bigger—or do I sell now and change my life forever?
We talk about mindset shifts, CRM nightmares, and what it really takes to build a business that’s worth eight figures on the open market.
Whether you're just getting started or already eyeing an exit, this is the blueprint for what comes next.
💬 Mic-Drop Moments: “You can’t expect people to run your company if you’ve mentally checked out.”
👇 Don’t miss this one if:
You’re a roofer or home service pro thinking about scaling or selling
You want a front-row seat to real business conversations most people never hear
You’re stuck between grind mode and exit mode—and want to see what the next level really looks like
💥 What You’ll Learn:
How Wes went from claims adjuster to building an 8-figure-worthy roofing company
The exact turning point when he realized it might be time to sell
What private equity is REALLY looking for in your business (and how close you already might be)
Why the wrong CRM could be costing you a fortune—and how to fix it before it’s too late
The power of simplifying your services to scale faster and profit bigger
How one mastermind conversation could change your entire exit strategy
Hiring challenges, leadership lessons, and the mental game behind making your next move
Follow my guest at:
Website: https://bulldogbuildersllc.com/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/bulldogbuildersllc/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/bulldogbuildersllc/
TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@bulldogbuilders
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Thursday May 22, 2025
Thursday May 22, 2025
What happens when a small-town guy from Minnesota rebrands a business, straps on a tool belt, and grinds his way to $1 million in year one—with just one teammate and no excuses? You get Cole Nelson from Maverick Construction.
In his first-ever mastermind, Cole opens up about what it really takes to build from zero, why mindset trumps marketing, and how showing up in the right rooms can 10x your entire life.
If you’ve ever felt like the underdog, this episode proves you don’t need investors, a big crew, or a fancy office—you just need grit, systems, and a “who’s next?” mindset.
This isn’t just about business—it’s about betting on yourself, building with intention, and proving that one bold year can change everything. Because when you stop waiting for permission and start taking action, million-dollar results start showing up!
💥 What You’ll Learn in This Episode:
How Cole hit $1M in sales in his very first year—with just him and one other guy
Why investing in mindset and masterminds is a game-changer for home service entrepreneurs
The hidden cost of delaying systems and processes—and why the time to implement is now
How to retain your most loyal team members—and why giving up equity might be the smartest move
Scaling tips for owners with no W2 employees yet—from foundation to full crew
How to balance family, risk, and vision when going all-in on your company
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Webpage: https://mavconstructionandroofing.com/construction-company/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/colenelson.mn/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/people/Maverick-Construction
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Monday May 19, 2025
Monday May 19, 2025
What happens when a diver with a dream goes all in on cleaning the bottoms of yachts — and ends up building one of the fastest-growing marine service companies in the game? You get Rich from Barnacle King (Richard Basset), a certified savage in the yacht game. Rich is a South Florida entrepreneur who reveals how he went from cleaning barnacles for pennies to running one of the most innovative, systemized, and scalable service companies in the game — all while shaking up an industry stuck in the stone age. If you think you know what success looks like in the trades — this will flip your whole mindset! This isn’t just boat cleaning — it’s a masterclass in how to dominate a niche, scale with tech, and turn his “weird” business into billion dollar barnacles! 💥 What You’ll Learn:How Rich grew his marine diving company by 30% in one year — and why it’s just the beginning
The pricing strategy that changed everything — He raised prices by 16% and didn’t lose a single client
Breaking into tech with ServiceTitan — The first marine service company ever onboarded
Why price shoppers are the worst — And how cutting them out saved his business
Why customer experience matters more than the service itself
How ditching Housecall Pro and going all in on tech unlocked explosive growth
Building a respected, tech-driven company in a sea of outdated competitors
Follow my guest at:
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/richardmbassett https://www.instagram.com/barnacleking Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/thermbpost/ https://www.facebook.com/barnacleking TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@thebarnacleking
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Exit Rich: Home Service Secrets with Lance Bachmann
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Thursday May 15, 2025
Thursday May 15, 2025
What happens when a microbiologist, ex-aquarium cleaner, and former pizza shop owner jumps headfirst into chimney repair?You get Joe Ochal AKA: Joe the Mad Chimney Scientist — a Philly-based powerhouse who turned his failures into fire, building a $5 million chimney empire with 17 trucks on the road. In this episode, Joe drops the blueprint on scaling niche service businesses, escaping the truck, and finally becoming the boss.This is gritty. This is raw. This is what real entrepreneurship looks like.If you’ve ever doubted whether the long road of failure can lead to freedom — this episode will change your mind!
🔥 What Makes This Episode Must-Watch For YOU:-From hustling aquariums to owning the chimney game — how Joe pivoted through failure and found gold in brick and mortar (literally).-Built a $5M service business by mastering a trade most people didn’t even know they needed.-Got out of the truck just 2 weeks ago — and he’s already unlocked more growth than the last 2 years-Historic restoration expert — repairing 1700s walk-in fireplaces and monuments with NASA-grade knowledge.-Failed pizza shop, tanked service biz, moved in with his parents — and still bounced back harder.-Now managing a full sales team while learning how to lead, delegate, and build systems that scale.-Heartfelt leadership lessons — on being a present father, empowering teams, and letting go of control.-Real talk on why most entrepreneurs NEVER escape the daily grind — and how Joe broke the cycle.-The truth about social media, shiny metrics, and focusing on real business over likes.
Follow my guest at:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/chimneyscientists/ Website: https://chimneyscientists.comFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/chimneyscientists/ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@thechimneyscientists
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Don’t wait! Get your ticket for The 7th Annual Roofing Process Conference so you can learn to grow, scale and sell your business to private equity:
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December 3-5, 2025JW Marriott - Marco Island, FL
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Monday May 12, 2025
Monday May 12, 2025
Everyone talks about wanting to get rich — but no one talks about what it really costs.Today, I'm giving you an inside look at what it takes to build, scale, and SELL a roofing and home service business for millions. No fluff, no filters — just the hard, brutal truth.I'm sitting down with Jim Rhubart, who went from swinging hammers to holding million-dollar checks — and we’re breaking down exactly how it happened, what almost bombed the deal, and what it really takes to win at this level. Join us as we go through the twist and turns of what it takes to see this level of personal success. The brutal late nights, the deals we almost lost, the fights, the near-walkouts, the wins... and how we STILL came out on top. 💰You won't just hear the success... you'll FEEL it.
🔥 You Won’t Want To Miss:
From grinding it out with a tool belt to sitting at the table as a multi-millionaireFrom almost walking away... to closing one of the biggest deals of our careersFrom handshake trust to changing our families' futures foreverThis is not some polished “success story” — this is the REAL blood, sweat, and sacrifice it takes to win in the roofing and home service game.
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Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jimrhubart_roofingWebsite: https://jimrhubartroofing.com/ X: https://x.com/JimRhubart Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/jimrhubartroofing/
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Exit Rich: Home Service Secrets with Lance Bachmann
**Watch the full video episode on Lance’s Youtube.