Go the Distance brings you top contractors, disruptors, and investors redefining home services. Stay ahead with cutting-edge insights on business strategy and technology built to fuel your growth. Hosted by entrepreneurs and investors Nick Durbano and Ethan Song, Go the Distance is where the future of the trades takes shape.

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Go the Distance brings you top contractors, disruptors, and investors redefining home services. Stay ahead with cutting-edge insights on business strategy and technology built to fuel your growth. Hosted by entrepreneurs and investors Nick Durbano and Ethan Song, Go the Distance is where the future of the trades takes shape.
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June 3, 2025
How to Build and Sell a Home Service Business to Private Equity
Bob from CertainPath elucidates how home service businesses like HVAC and plumbing can scale through operational systems and leadership development, particularly when considering private equity, in an interview with Nick Durbano and Ethan Song.

April 24, 2025
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<p>Vlad, founder of Restoration Inbound, shares how he went from starting his first business at 17 to building Logic Inbound and moving into the restoration industry. He breaks down the unique dynamics of the restoration industry, why he chose the sector, and how marketing and AI are shaping its future.</p><p>—------------------------------</p><p>Connect with Vlad and Restoration Inbound</p><p>Vlad Mkrtumyan: <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/vladimir-mkrtumyan/"><u>https://www.linkedin.com/in/vladimir-mkrtumyan/</u></a></p><p>Restoration Inbound website: <a href="https://restorationinbound.com/"><u>https://restorationinbound.com/</u></a></p><p>Restoration Inbound LinkedIn: <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/company/restoration-inbound/"><u>https://www.linkedin.com/company/restoration-inbound/</u></a></p><p>—------------------------------</p><p><strong>Show Notes:</strong></p><p>01:26 Founding Logic Inbound</p><p>02:01 Why Focus on Restoration?</p><p>04:38 Challenges in the Restoration Industry</p><p>08:41 Restoration Industry Overview</p><p>16:05 Competitive Landscape and Business Advice</p><p>19:29 The Importance of Google Reviews</p><p>21:35 Local Service Ads and Their Impact</p><p>23:14 The Value of Small Details in Home Services</p><p>25:53 Challenges and Solutions in Managing a Restoration Business</p><p>28:02 Franchising in the Restoration Industry</p><p>35:19 The Role of AI in Home Services</p><p><br></p><p>—------------------------------</p><p><br></p><p>Go the Distance brings you top contractors, disruptors, and investors redefining home services. Stay ahead with cutting-edge insights on business strategy and technology built to fuel your growth. Hosted by entrepreneurs and investors Nick Durbano and Ethan Song, Go the Distance is where the future of the trades takes shape.</p><p><br></p><p>—------------------------------</p><p><br></p><p>Powered by Distance. Distance is a sales automation software that provides powerful tools and AI agents like Miles to help you grow faster while cutting costs. We’re built to help business owners scale efficiently while gaining more freedom and control over their success.</p><p><br></p><p>https://distance.so/</p>

March 24, 2025
Building the Next Big Thing in Landscaping
<p>Michael Bellows, co-founder of Go Materials, discusses the supply chain challenges in landscape construction and how his background at PepsiCo shaped his company. He explains the solutions Go Materials offers and shares insights into the future of the industry, focusing on how technology is improving a fragmented sector.</p><p><br></p><p>—------------------------------</p><p><br></p><p>Connect with Go Materials</p><p>Website: <a href="https://www.gomaterials.com/"><u>https://www.gomaterials.com/</u></a></p><p>LinkedIn: <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/company/gomaterials/?originalSubdomain=ca"><u>https://www.linkedin.com/company/gomaterials/</u></a></p><p><br></p><p>—------------------------------</p><p><br></p><p><strong>Show Notes:</strong></p><p>00:35 Michael's journey at PepsiCo</p><p>04:42 Founding Go Materials</p><p>07:56 Understanding the landscape construction market</p><p>12:14 Challenges and innovations in procurement</p><p>21:34 Early days and expansion strategies</p><p>30:05 Future vision and industry insights</p><p><br></p><p>—------------------------------</p><p><br></p><p>Go the Distance brings you top contractors, disruptors, and investors redefining home services. Stay ahead with cutting-edge insights on business strategy and technology built to fuel your growth. Hosted by entrepreneurs and investors Nick Durbano and Ethan Song, Go the Distance is where the future of the trades takes shape.</p><p><br></p><p>—------------------------------</p><p><br></p><p>Powered by Distance.</p><p>Distance is a sales automation software that provides powerful tools and AI agents like Miles to help you grow faster while cutting costs. We’re built to help business owners scale efficiently while gaining more freedom and control over their success.</p><p>https://distance.so/</p>
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