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Toolbox for the Trades

Amanda Salvatore

Booking Overview

This is an interview-focused business podcast about growing and operating contracting and field-service companies, typically featuring trade-business owners, industry advisors, operational leaders, and workforce-development experts. Credible candidates include contractors, trade executives, business coaches, technology or operations specialists, and nonprofit leaders with demonstrated results in skilled-labor development; booking difficulty is medium because the show favors practical industry expertise over celebrity status.

Metrics

Episodes: 302

Frequency: Weekly

Rating: 4.9/5.0

Estimated listeners: 1,000 - 10,000

Gender skew: Male

Listener location: USA

Contact Information

Publicly listed emails

jaubel@servicetitan.com

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Host

Amanda Salvatore - Host covering business strategy, operations, technology, and workforce issues affecting contractors and field-service companies.

Booking Intelligence

Booking Requirements

medium
Typical Credentials:  
Trade-business owners and executives, field-service or operations experts, business coaches, workforce-development leaders, and nonprofit or technology professionals with substantial practical experience and demonstrable results.
Required Achievements:  
Built or led a contracting or field-service business, Delivered measurable improvements in business operations or growth, Developed workforce-training, scholarship, or skilled-labor initiatives, Published practical business resources or advised trade companies

Recent Guest Discussions

Nate Agentis - Burnout Among Trade-business Owners, Mental Health, Succession, Business Growth, Workplace Culture, And Balancing Personal Wellbeing With Business Leadership.

Renee Richardson - The Metallica Scholars Initiative, Skilled-labor Education, Scholarships, Workforce Development, Corporate Partnerships, And Expanding Access To The Trades.

Adrian Fadini - Operational Challenges Facing Australian Contractors, Business-model Improvement, Pricing, Accounts Receivable, Capacity, And Strategic Adoption Of Artificial Intelligence.

Recent Topics

Business, Entrepreneurship, Field Service, Workforce Development, Business Operations

Episodes

Here's the recent few episodes on
Toolbox for the Trades
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Flashback Episode - Maximizing Your EBITDA for a Private Equity Partnership

October 13, 2026

As we wind up for Pantheon 2026, we're bringing few great episodes back from the past to prep you for the big show and bring you new, amazing conversations. We'll be back on 10/20/2026 with this year's Pantheon breakdown and conversations.Originally Aired: 9/23/2025In this episode, Rob Parker, managing director of residential and commercial services investment banking at Piper Sandler, shares tips for partnering with private equity. A former entrepreneur himself, Rob explains how market force...

Life After Live Events: How to Turn Post-Conference Energy into Real Profits

October 06, 2026

In this episode, we talk with Ellen Rohr, Brand and Industry Marketing Lead at ServiceTitan, to discuss how to turn post-conference enthusiasm into tangible business results. She shares her practical, old-school strategies for managing big ideas, breaking down overwhelming projects, and effectively delegating tasks without micromanaging. Ellen redefines networking as genuine friendship-building and offers actionable tips on following up, visiting other shops, and keeping your team aligned aft...

Capturing the 80%: How SmartAC’s Gen-2 Targets Non-Membership Homeowners

September 29, 2026

We welcome back Josh Teekell, founder and CEO of Smart AC, to discuss their Gen-2 HVAC monitoring platform. Built to target the 80% of homeowners who reject traditional memberships, Gen 2 helps contractors drive rapid market expansion. Josh details how Gen 2 improves on their original model with a single sensor, 30-second setup, and non-Wi-Fi connectivity. He also shares insights on leveraging AI, leading teams through product shifts, and using low-cost entry points to convert one-off service...

Frequently asked questions

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Toolbox for the Trades
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How do I get in touch with Toolbox for the Trades?

Toolbox for the Trades is hosted by Amanda Salvatore. Its publicly listed email is jaubel@servicetitan.com. 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 Toolbox for the Trades?

The publicly listed email for Toolbox for the Trades: jaubel@servicetitan.com.

How many listeners does Toolbox for the Trades have?

Podseeker estimates Toolbox for the Trades reaches 1,000 to 10,000 listeners per episode. Only the publisher has exact numbers.

Who is an ideal guest for Toolbox for the Trades?

Toolbox for the Trades typically books working professionals with real expertise. Typical guest background: Trade-business owners and executives, field-service or operations experts, business coaches, workforce-development leaders, and nonprofit or technology professionals with substantial practical experience and demonstrable results. Common among recent guests: Built or led a contracting or field-service business; Delivered measurable improvements in business operations or growth; Developed workforce-training, scholarship, or skilled-labor initiatives. Recent guests include Nate Agentis, Renee Richardson, and Adrian Fadini.

How hard is it to get booked on Toolbox for the Trades?

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

What topics does Toolbox for the Trades cover?

Recent episodes cover Business, Entrepreneurship, Field Service, Workforce Development, and Business Operations. Pitch an idea tied to one of these topics and mention a recent episode.

Publicly listed emails

jaubel@servicetitan.com

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