The Pagel Uncensored Podcast

Youtube Elite Member Gift Recipient | Performance Lawn Care - Ep. 227

On this episode of Pagel Uncensored Podcast, we sit down with Benji Irvine — longtime OG fan, business owner, and the face behind The Diecast Den and Performance Lawn Care. Benji was also our Pagel Elite YouTube Membership January Thank You Gift recipient, and we were pumped to have him on the show. Benji keeps it real — no fluff, just honest perspective from someone grinding every day. * YouTube: TheDiecastDen * Facebook: Benji Irvine | Performance Lawn Care 🎙️ Pagel Uncensored Podcast — real talk with real people in the trades. 🧰 We’re Proud Jobber Ambassadors!Get a free 14-day trial + 20% off your first 6 months using our link:👉 https://go.getjobber.com/pagelservicesLink is also located in the video description.

Held at Gunpoint. Ran for His Life. That’s When Business Got Real. - Ep. 226

Austin Gibson is the owner of Unique Auto Salvage, an automotive recycling business operating across Michigan — and parts of Ohio — buying, selling, and moving everything from catalytic converters to scrap vehicles. In this episode of Pagel Uncensored, Austin opens up about the real side of running a blue-collar business: downsizing from six employees to two, the constant struggle to find trustworthy help, and the pressure of being both the owner andthe guy doing the work. A life-threatening moment on the job forced him to rethink everything — how he operates, who he trusts, and what really matters when you’re trying to provide for a family and keep a business alive. No fluff. No filters. Just real conversation about risk, responsibility, and what it actually takes to stay in business. We’re proud Jobber Ambassadors!Use our link to get a free 14-day trial plus an exclusive 20% off your first 6 months:👉 https://go.getjobber.com/pagelservices

Plowing Snow To Finding Gold in Computers - Ep. 225

What do snow plows, broken computers, and military service all have in common? Tristan James joins the podcast to tell a story you don’t hear every day. From his days in the Army and surviving cancer, to running a computer repair shop with some truly unforgettable customers, Tristan walks us through how curiosity in a garage turned into Wisconsin Specialty Recycling — a top-level electronics recycling operation uncovering real value in what most people call “junk.” No hype. No politics. Just real work, real stories, and lessons learned the hard way. 🧰 We’re Proud Jobber Ambassadors!Get a free 14-day trial + 20% off your first 6 months using our link:👉 https://go.getjobber.com/pagelservices

I Agreed With Everything — Then I Heard Her Prices - Ep. 224

We’re proud Jobber Ambassadors! Run your service business smarter with Jobber — from quotes and scheduling to invoicing and payments. Use our link to get a free 14-day trial plus an exclusive 20% off your first 6 months: 👉 https://go.getjobber.com/pagelservices [https://go.getjobber.com/pagelservices] It took a minute — but once Kaleb locked in, everything changed. In this episode of Pagel Uncensored, Sally Rech, owner of Rech Family Farms & Rech Family Gardens, came in confident about her business… until Kaleb uncovered the exact issue holding her back. The problem?👉 Her pricing strategy When Kaleb laid it out, Sally was genuinely shocked.

His Business Burned Down — He Built It Back Stronger - Ep. 223

Brady Vondra, owner of Vondra Ag Services, has spent over a decade building a farming business from the ground up — and at one point, watched it all burn down. In this raw and honest episode of Pagel Uncensored, Brady shares how losing everything forced him to rebuild smarter, tougher, and more committed than ever. From surviving a total loss to teaching the next generation about farming, this is a story about resilience, hard lessons, and the reality of agriculture that rarely gets talked about. If you care about farming, entrepreneurship, or what it truly takes to start over, this episode is for you. 💦 Get 10% Off Salts GoneKeep your equipment clean and protected:👉 https://saltsgone.com/PAGELSERVICES 🧰 We’re Proud Jobber Ambassadors! Get a free 14-day trial + 20% off your first 6 months using our link:👉 https://go.getjobber.com/pagelservices