In this episode of Titan Talks, Jonathan Stern hosts Nick Ornitz, Co-Founder and CEO of Topline Pro, and Luke Hansen, founder and CEO of CompanyCam. Luke discusses the origin of the company as a solution to organizing job site photos, the challenges faced in the early stages, and how the platform has evolved since its founding. Luke also shares his thoughts on the balance between adopting new technology and focusing on the core work in the trades, why the future is bright for the trades, and the key advancements in technology that will affect the industry in coming years.

In this episode of Titan Talks, Jonathan Stern interviews Jack McLiver, owner of Lake Huron Lawns. Jack discusses his transition from employee to entrepreneur, highlighting that the desire to have more family time and provide for them drove his decision. He began his landscaping and snow removal business part-time during the COVID-19 pandemic, inspired by a lawn maintenance YouTube channel and growing it amidst job scarcity from the recession. Jack shares the importance of using technology and software tools, focusing on customer service, and faster response times to inquiries. Lastly, he mentions the challenges of balancing time and the cost of equipment but takes pride in his company’s growth and the personal development of his employees.

In this episode of Titan Talks, host Jonathan Stern speaks with Cameron Williams, owner of Camco Commercial Door Company. Cameron shares his journey as a fourth-generation garage door professional and discusses his transition from residential to commercial doors, including specialized projects like airplane hangar doors. He emphasizes the importance of gaining leads, leveraging social media and digital tools like Topline Pro for marketing. Cameron also touches on the challenges of managing a growing team and his aspirations to expand the business further in the coming years. Cameron concludes by reflecting on his proudest moments, particularly successful large-scale installations.