In this episode of Titan Talks, Tanner Mullen shares his journey from working with his dad as a painter to growing his painting business and becoming the founder of DripJobs, a software platform for home service professionals. He discusses his interest in technology and automation, which led him to develop DripJobs. He also shares his experience building and improving the software, including the journey to find a CTO and the responsibility he feels toward supporting the 600 companies that use his platform. At the end of the show, he discusses his vision for the future of trades and the role of technology companies in enabling that future.

In this episode of Titan Talks, Jonathan Henne shares his journey in growing Jonathan A. Henne Property Services. From starting in lawn care as a child in his father’s business until its closure after his father’s death, Henne discusses reopening the business and the challenges he has faced, including learning the business side of operations on his own. Now six years into his own venture, Henne emphasizes the importance of creating good working conditions and service quality, admitting that scheduling and office management remain his greatest challenges. Henne has a small team, with plans to expand to multiple crews, and values both employee and customer relationships, attributing much of his business’s growth to its quality service.

In this episode of Titan Talks, Sam Dushay interviews Kevin Anstaett, owner of Anstaett's Tree Service, about his unconventional path into the tree service industry. Kevin shares how he overcame his fear of heights and became a self-taught expert, emphasizing the importance of prompt customer service and leveraging technology to streamline operations. He discusses his business philosophy of maintaining a small, efficient team and investing in reliable equipment to ensure continuous service. Kevin also highlights the significance of word-of-mouth and repeat business in sustaining growth and success.