From Painter to Owner: Joel Mercado on Building a Trades Business | EP #44

FieldPulse CRM for Contractors: Wyatt Smith on Tech, AI, and Growth in the Trades | EP #45

If you are trying to figure out FieldPulse CRM for contractors and service businesses, this episode is a real one. Tiago sits down with Wyatt Smith from FieldPulse to talk customer success, why contractors struggle to adopt new tech, and how better communication and workflow systems can actually make the day-to-day easier for owners and crews in the trades. If you are in the trades and want to grow without adding chaos, follow Build To Rise for more episodes like this.

From Painter to Owner: Joel Mercado on Building a Trades Business | EP #44

Sales and leadership for painting contractors is the difference between staying busy and building a real business. In this episode, Tiago and Alex sit down with Joel Mercado, former painter turned entrepreneur and coach, to break down sales conversations, hiring for character, leadership, and what it really takes to grow in the trades. Perfect for all trades, especially owners and guys stepping into leadership, so follow the podcast for more real-world business talk.

Brian Koons: San Diego ADU Investing, Contractor Cash Flow & Trades Partnerships | EP 43

ADU real estate investing in San Diego is moving fast, and most people are missing the playbook. Brian Koons (Builder Nation) breaks down his jump from the military into real estate, why ADUs are reshaping California, and the cash flow rules that keep contractors and investors alive. Built for all trades, follow Build To Rise for more.

Brian Zanini: How to Sell Construction Work (Customer Service, Outreach, KPIs) | EP #42

Construction sales and customer service in the trades is not soft, it’s the whole game. Brian Zanini breaks down what commission pressure really feels like, why professionalism matters even when you’re not client-facing, and the KPIs that keep your pipeline honest. Built for owners and anyone in the trades who sells, bids, or has to win work. Follow The Build To Rise Podcast for more.

Parker Jay Smith: How to Scale a Home Services Business (Numbers Don’t Lie) | EP #41

How to scale a home services business without guessing. Parker Jay Smith, former pro soccer player turned cleaning business owner and Entrepreneur, breaks down the numbers, ad spend, hiring, and the subcontractor method that helps you grow without drowning in chaos. Built for owners and anyone in the trades chasing real growth, follow the show for more no-fluff business talk.