Joe Ortiz shares his journey from childhood to the army, and then to the front office. He shares how he scaled a service business by tightening operations, training the right way, and building a brand that customers trust. We dig into Joe's story and his experience with PuroClean & DCJet Services. We discuss his entrepreneurial mindset and lessons learned along the way.

Show Notes:

Websites:

dcjetservices.com

https://www.puroclean.com/san-juan-pr-puroclean-san-juan/

Facebook

https://www.facebook.com/dcjetservices/

https://www.linkedin.com/in/joe-ortiz-pr/

In this episode, we sit down with JJ Owen, the driving force behind the Skilled Careers Coalition, a movement uniting students, educators, and industry leaders to close America’s skills gap. With partnerships spanning SkillsUSA, John Deere, and even TikTok, JJ has helped rally thousands toward seeing the skilled trades as not just jobs, but meaningful, high-potential careers.

With over 25,000 engaged followers, JJ shares how collaboration, storytelling, and grassroots advocacy are changing the way the next generation sees work with their hands. From his own background as a woodworker to his current mission as a coalition leader, JJ brings a genuine, boots-on-the-ground perspective that’s both inspiring and actionable.

Website URL: skilledcareers.org

In this powerful episode of The Blueprint Boost for Contractors, we sit down with the inspiring owner of Giddy Up Heating & Air to talk about what it truly means to rebuild your life and your business from the ground up.

From those dark days came a story of redemption, resilience, and revival.

Tim shares how he discovered his calling in HVAC, earned his experience, and that turned Giddy Up Heating & Air into not just a thriving business, but a business that gives back to his community and helps those less fortunate.

Construction isn’t just about blueprints, it’s about building relationships, avoiding costly headaches, and delivering results that last. In this episode, we sit down with Daniel McCaulley, P.E., founder of Ultimus Engineering, to talk about how his sports-driven mindset fuels excellence in engineering and project collaboration.

Daniel shares real stories from the trenches on how innovative MEP and structural solutions save time and money, and why communication is the true foundation of any successful project.

Website: https://ultimus.engineering/

In this episode, we sit down with Roshan Kumar, co-founder and CEO of Sequifi, an HR and workforce management platform built to solve the toughest challenges in the home services industry.

Roshan’s journey is anything but ordinary he started as an installer and crew lead in pest control and solar before moving into operations and eventually launching his own ventures. Along the way, he’s led high-performing sales teams, generated millions in revenue, and experienced firsthand the labor shortages, turnover, and outdated pay systems that still plague the industry today.

Now, from Sequifi’s headquarters in Lehi, Utah, Roshan and his team are reimagining hiring, payroll, training, and workforce analytics for an industry projected to reach $156 billion by 2030. With deep boots-on-the-ground experience and a global business perspective, Roshan shares how he turned frontline frustrations into entrepreneurial opportunities and how he’s helping companies build stronger, more sustainable teams.

Whether you’re an entrepreneur, operator, or simply curious about the future of skilled trades, this episode is packed with insights on leadership, workforce innovation, and the power of solving problems you’ve lived yourself.

In this episode of Blueprint Boost for Contractors, we sit down with Mary Soldano, one of the nation’s top SBA 7(a) lenders, business broker, and now service business owner. Mary shares her unique perspective on what it really takes to buy, grow, and scale a trade business from navigating SBA financing to preparing for expansion.

With experience on both sides of the table funding deals as a lender and running her own service business, Mary offers practical insights contractors can use to secure capital, avoid common pitfalls, and build companies that last. Whether you’re thinking about acquiring a business, preparing for a sale, or simply looking to strengthen your growth strategy, this conversation is packed with actionable takeaways you won’t want to miss.

In this episode, we sit down with Charity Tovar, owner of Charity’s Plumbing Solutions, to discuss what it’s really like to be a woman thriving in the plumbing trade and why the industry needs more like her. Charity shares candid insights on how society has stripped some of the dignity from skilled trades, the dangers of our “quick fix” culture, and why plumbing is a long game that demands quality, patience, and expertise.

We’ll unpack why plumbing costs vary from company to company, the difference between online retail parts and contract-grade materials, and how “shopping down” for the lowest price often leads to bigger bills in the long run. Plus, Charity reveals her proven approach to helping customers understand the true value of professional plumbing work and how we can all play a role in elevating respect for the trades.

Whether you’re a homeowner, aspiring tradesperson, or just someone curious about the business side of plumbing, this conversation will change the way you think about the pipes and people that keep our homes running.

Show Notes:

Website: Www.Charitysplumbingsolutions.com

YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@Charitysplumbingsolutions/

IG: https://www.instagram.com/charitysplumbingsolutions/

Contractors today are always on the lookout for features that bring value to homeowners while keeping projects on schedule and crews efficient. Wayne Feltman is someone who’s been bridging that gap for more than twenty-five years at VELUX, empowering builders, remodelers, and roofers to offer skylight solutions that are both practical and profitable.

This episode sheds light on overlooked revenue streams and builds contractor confidence around smarter home upgrades.

https://www.veluxusa.com/products/skylights