How to Lead, Scale & Succeed in the Trades with Ted Puzio
03/13/25 • 28 min
Ted Puzio, owner of Southern Trust Home Services, shares his incredible journey from starting with nothing to building a thriving, multi-million dollar home services business. In this candid conversation with Katie Donovan of Camp Digital, Ted reveals the hard lessons, leadership strategies, and key decisions that led to his success in the trades industry.
🔥 This episode is part of Around the CAMPfire—an exclusive series of the Can’t Stop the Growth podcast in collaboration with Camp Digital. This series dives deep into the real stories, strategies, and lessons from top home service leaders, giving you insider knowledge to help grow your business.
🚀 Whether you're a plumber, electrician, HVAC pro, or home service business owner, this video is packed with real-world business insights and growth strategies you can apply today!
💡 Want more expert interviews and business tips? Make sure you subscribe for more insights on home service business growth, leadership, and marketing!
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Connect with Ted Puzio on LinkedIn
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Key Takeaways:✅ How Ted turned financial struggles into a powerful business model
✅ The leadership philosophy that keeps his employees loyal and motivated
✅ Why business coaches played a key role in scaling his company
✅ The biggest mistakes to avoid when growing a home service business
✅ The mindset shift that took him from survival mode to thriving
Ted Puzio, owner of Southern Trust Home Services, shares his incredible journey from starting with nothing to building a thriving, multi-million dollar home services business. In this candid conversation with Katie Donovan of Camp Digital, Ted reveals the hard lessons, leadership strategies, and key decisions that led to his success in the trades industry.
🔥 This episode is part of Around the CAMPfire—an exclusive series of the Can’t Stop the Growth podcast in collaboration with Camp Digital. This series dives deep into the real stories, strategies, and lessons from top home service leaders, giving you insider knowledge to help grow your business.
🚀 Whether you're a plumber, electrician, HVAC pro, or home service business owner, this video is packed with real-world business insights and growth strategies you can apply today!
💡 Want more expert interviews and business tips? Make sure you subscribe for more insights on home service business growth, leadership, and marketing!
Additional Resources:
Connect with Ted Puzio on LinkedIn
Connect with Katie Donovan on LinkedIn Learn More About CAMP Digital
Join The ARENA - a CSTG Community! Chad on LinkedIn Chad Peterman | CEO | Author Peterman Brothers Website Follow PeopleForward Network on LinkedIn Learn more about PeopleForward Network Connect with our Sponsor, GoodLeap
Key Takeaways:✅ How Ted turned financial struggles into a powerful business model
✅ The leadership philosophy that keeps his employees loyal and motivated
✅ Why business coaches played a key role in scaling his company
✅ The biggest mistakes to avoid when growing a home service business
✅ The mindset shift that took him from survival mode to thriving
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