The Untrapped Podcast With Keith Kalfas

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He Runs 7-Figure Empire from the Desert | Founder of Responsibid Curt Kempton

October 07, 2026

In this episode of The Untrapped Podcast, Keith travels to Phoenix, Arizona to sit down with Curt Kempton, founder of ResponsiBid, to talk about building a business around systems, people, and the problems you understand better than anyone else. Curt shares how struggling with sales in his own window cleaning and pressure washing company eventually inspired him to create software that could automate the sales process for home service businesses. He also breaks down how he stays organized, hir...

Most Landscapers Never Make It Past Stage 2

September 28, 2026

Being booked out for months doesn't mean much if you finish the year with barely any money in the bank. In this episode, Keith shares the landscaping business lessons he learned through years of saying yes to too many jobs, driving too far for work, and grinding seven days a week without enough profit to show for it. He breaks down the journey from "Chuck in a Truck" to "Possibility Pete" to "Abundant Anthony"—moving from survival mode to a business with clear systems, predictable cash flow, ...

The Pond Business Model That's Crushing It Right Now

September 14, 2026

In this episode, Keith sits down with Jeff Michaels, founder of Pondering Waters, to unpack the lessons Jeff has learned over 28 years in the pond and water-feature industry. Jeff shares how a backyard hobby turned into a full-time business after he was laid off from the automotive industry. He explains why ponds can become high-ticket projects with valuable recurring revenue, how collaboration helped him take on larger builds across the country, and why some of his toughest jobs became his b...