The first episode of Leaps and Bounds features Patrick Fingles, CEO of Nu Look Home Design and Leap. As an early adopter of technology and an industry leader, Patrick discusses his beginnings and the unique path he forged in becoming a highly-successful CEO for two companies.

Tom Basch speaks with Daniel Young, CEO and Founder of Kingdom Roofing Systems. Through years of trial and effort, Daniel has found a winning solution of industry-leading coaching, training and technology and how faith has helped shaped the evolution of the Kingdom brand.

Tom welcomes Leap Founder Steve Stencil to the show to talk about how the skills he developed early in his career helped spark an idea in creating Leap as the first-ever end-to-end point of sale application. He also discusses the meaning behind the development of the name Leap and how it’s helped industries move forward in the digital technology space as well as his advice for new sales reps just getting started so that they too have a blueprint for success.

Michael Lyons from Long Roofing joins the podcast as he and Tom discuss his climb through the company to his current position as corporate sales trainer. Having graduated with two degrees during the height of the 2008-09 recession, he started his career as a window sales rep and hasn’t looked back. Michael explains his approach to selling and how he trains sales reps to be successful by always focusing on the why. They also dive into what role technology plays and how even small companies can ensure proper training while not investing large resources.

Starting a business is hard. Starting it just short of a pandemic is even harder. Tom welcomes Louie Leger from Home Improvement Pros and Leger Investments to talk about what the day-to-day is like managing two successful companies. With over a decade of home improvement experience, Louie set out to put his network and knowledge to work. They’ll discuss the process of getting started, what challenges he’s faced, the role social media plays and how providing the right content can help increase engagement.

Tom welcomes Greta Bajrami, owner of Golden Group Construction as they discuss how immigrating to the United States from Tirana, Albania at just nine years old inspired her to join the roofing business and completely innovate the construction process and elevate the customer experience. They discuss the events that have shaped and rewritten her American dream, shattering glass ceilings in a male-dominated industry along the way.

Jessica Judd, General Manager of Bone Dry Roofing West joins Tom for a chat about growing up in the roofing industry and shares what she learned along the way. With a plan to continue building upon what her Dad created 30 years ago, Jessica headed west and expanded her knowledge within distribution and then the commercial side of the business. As her vast skills set and strong network continued to grow, she decided it was time to introduce the family business to Colorado. Jessica also explains what she attributes her success to and the gratitude she has for her mentors along the way who have helped her attain that success.

Tom welcomes Ross Cochran to the show to discuss how he got Cochran Exteriors started with his father over a decade ago in Indianapolis, Indiana and how the business has boomed to a profit of around $20 million annually. Ross explains the two contributing factors for why the organization has been so successful, the biggest challenges he’s overcome, how he’s used his marketing background to build a solid foundation for their brand and how they continue to exceed customer expectations with a top-notch sales presentation.

On today’s episode I’m joined by Michael Strmac, founder of Universal Windows Direct. Join us as we discuss his start in the industry, what he’s done to scale the business from a $3,000 investment to a company that consistently generates north of $100,000,000 a year. We’ll also find out what he sees as the future in demand generation, the social media strategy they’re taking, and the keys to growing your business.

On this episode I'm joined by Adam Shampaine, CEO of Homefix Custom Remodeling. Listen as he shares his journey from Capitol Hill to a dominate industry leader. We'll discuss how he found success, what he does to help the business grow, and where he sees the future taking them. We'll also talk a little solar, hiring, and how he's managing the increase in material and labor costs.

On today’s episode I'm joined by Andrew Starnino of Bath Fitter Inland Northwest. Listen as he shares his deep roots with the Bath Fitter brand, why he recommends specializing in one trade and the thing he's done that's been a total game changer. We'll also discuss his approach to customer experience, and how they've gone about setting the right expectation at a time when there’s uncertainty in material availably any global supply chain concerns.

We sat down with Brian Kaskavalciyan, the Creator and Host of the Popular Podcast, The Wealthy Contractor. He is also the founder of gFour Marketing Group. Listen as we discuss Relationship Marketing, Customer Experience, and the 7 Secrets to becoming a wealthy contractor.

We sat down with Tom Kelly, President of Neil Kelly Company - the 3rd largest design/build remodeling firm in the US to talk about the lessons he's learned over the last 40 years, why they decided to enter the handyman space, and why he is so bullish on solar. We also discussed how they've been able to expand and grow, their marketing strategy, and their technology implementation.

On this episode, I’m joined by Mark Olsen of Krumwiede Home Pros to discuss the trendy consulting space. As a member of the Leap Customer Advisory Board, Mark shares valuable industry insights, market trends and product feedback. With so many companies looking for help with various aspects of their business, such as an inexperience in a specific field or a desire to increase performance, Mark talks about the pros and cons, what to look for, and how to find the best one. He’ll share his advice such as the right questions to ask, the difference between consulting organizations and solo consultants, and where he sees companies not happy or not having success with consultants.

Like most great technology, CompanyCam was born out of necessity. On this episode I'm joined by Luke Hansen, CEO & Founder of CompanyCam who realized there had to be a better way to share, categorize, and communicate project specifics. Listen as he shares what he’s most excited about, what it’s been like to scale and grow the business and his advice for others in the industry. He'll share some of his favorite stories and talk about what it’s like to be leading a team that loves to have fun and continues to drive their product and customer experience forward.   Luke spends his days supplying the vision, acquiring funds, hiring the best folks around, and distracting all the smart people he’s hired with long-winded anecdotes. Luke’s mission is to get CompanyCam in the hands of every contractor on the planet, and he won’t rest until he’s done. When Luke isn’t speaking at high volume on the phone, he’s golfing, spending time with his kids, tweeting nonsense, and beating teenagers in Fortnite on the reg.

On this episode, I’m joined by JobNimbus CEO, Ben Hodson. In addition to being an entrepreneur, Ben is a writer, musician, filmmaker, comic book artist, and software developer. After spending time as a touring musician and finishing degrees in business and software systems from the University of Washington, he started his first company in 2000. That business, Venafi, was sold for $1.2 billion in 2020 to Thoma Bravo. After leaving the day-to-day operations of Venafi, Ben proceeded to start nine companies with the most recent being JobNimbus, a software and growth solution for roofing and home exterior contractors. In January 2021, JobNimbus received its first investment of $53 million from Mainsail Partners. Listen as we discuss the early need for technology in home improvement, the benefits of adoption, and the keys to scaling. Listen as we discuss the early need for technology in home improvement, the benefits of adoption, and the keys to scaling.

On this episode, I’m joined by Ryan Groth, Founder of Sales Transformation Group. As someone who grew up in the industry, Ryan saw first-hand the impact of not having a predictable, consistent sales system in place. After his time playing professional baseball, Ryan found his passion in helping others and advancing the profession. Listen as he shares some of his insights and advice for business owners and sales professionals alike. We’ll dive into topics such as creating vision, hiring, and how processes and technology contribute to your success.

On this episode, I’m joined by Caleb Nelson, President, and founder of Destination Motivation. Caleb and team work with 23 of the 30 largest contractors in North America, implementing systems and structures that generate predictable results. From decreasing cancelation requests to increasing conversion rates, Destination Motivation is bringing immense value to their clients. Listen as Caleb shares how these companies leverage their solution, and the advice he has for others.

On this episode, I’m joined by Scott Moellenkamp, Chief Marketing Officer at ABC Seamless. With a long and storied history, ABC Seamless has made a name for themselves in the industry. We’ll ask Scott about that, and dive into what’s made them so successful. We’ll also discuss their keen ability to identify technology leaders at a very early stage. We’ll learn what keeps him up at night and what he’s most excited about, as well as the labor shortage and some of the solutions to address it.

In this episode, I’m joined by Chuck Thokey, VP of Sales at American WeatherTechs and a sales and marketing coach, author, mentor, and keynote speaker. Listen as he discusses what makes someone in sales successful. From leadership to the sales manager and the sales representative, Chuck will give us the key qualities and traits they possess, and what they can do to elevate their game. We’ll also dive into who makes a good sales manager, who to hire, and how to train them.