Cracking the Code

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Run an HVAC Business Worth Keeping

October 11, 2026

Are you building your HVAC business for the life you actually want, or are you assuming the only end goal is to sell it? A strong business should create more than revenue. It should give you options, support the people around you, and become something you actually want to keep. In this episode of Cracking The Code, Brad Barron sits down with Stephanie Allen, CEO of AirWorks Solutions, to talk about what it means to build a business worth keeping. Stephanie shares how she and her husband have...

Build Pricing That Actually Makes Money

October 04, 2026

Are you actually pricing your work to make money, or are you just hoping the numbers work out at the end of the month? Profitable pricing starts with understanding what it really costs to run the business, where your break-even sits, and how labor, overhead and job type all impact the number you should be charging. In this episode of Cracking The Code, Jason Walker and Brad Barron sit down with James Leichter, President & CEO of Aptora, to break down the numbers behind profitable pricin...

Combating the Leads Gap with Paid Social

September 27, 2026

Are you generating enough leads? More importantly, are you handling the ones you get correctly? In today’s saturated market leads are harder to come by, customers are slower to spend, and the old approach of waiting for the phone to ring isn’t going to cut it. Enter paid social media. In this episode of Cracking The Code, Brad Barron sits down with Brandon Sommers, President of HVAC Launch, to talk about closing the lead gap and getting more from your marketing and sales process. Bran...

How do I get in touch with Cracking the Code?

Cracking the Code is hosted by Jason Walker and Brad Barron. Its publicly listed email is lehrbar@egia.org. For guest bookings, the host or producer is usually the best person to reach. Podseeker helps you find direct host and producer contacts and pitch from your own inbox.

What is the email for Cracking the Code?

The publicly listed email for Cracking the Code: lehrbar@egia.org.

How many listeners does Cracking the Code have?

Podseeker estimates Cracking the Code reaches 100 to 1,000 listeners per episode. Only the publisher has exact numbers.

Who is an ideal guest for Cracking the Code?

Cracking the Code typically books industry leaders. Typical guest background: Contracting business owners and operators with demonstrated success scaling home-services companies and implementing effective leadership, processes, and execution strategies. Common among recent guests: Substantial revenue growth; Successful operation of a contracting business; Demonstrated leadership and process implementation. Recent guests include Paul Kelly.

How hard is it to get booked on Cracking the Code?

Medium. Guests usually need solid credentials in the topic and an idea that fits the show.

What topics does Cracking the Code cover?

Recent episodes cover Home Services, Contracting, Hvac, Leadership, and Operations. Pitch an idea tied to one of these topics and mention a recent episode.