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The PowerVie Podcast

The PowerVie Podcast

By Chris Smith

The PowerVie™ Podcast brings you the inside knowledge you need to dominate your share of the market.

Presented by All Contractor Marketing (a marketing company based out of Atlanta, GA) and hosted by Christopher Smith, 'The PowerVie™ Podcast' is your one-stop for everything you need to know about growing your business the right way!

Power = Control - you are in control.

Vie = to battle, to fight.

PowerVie™ putting you in control of the market share battle.

Business Enquiries: acm@allcontractormarketing.com
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Ep. 4 - Pay-Per-Click Nuts & Bolts

The PowerVie PodcastApr 06, 2022

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Ep. 24 - How to Increase Your Profits

Ep. 24 - How to Increase Your Profits

In Episode number 24 of, 'The PowerVie Podcast', David is joined by Jennifer Drago. Jennifer serves corporations and business leaders as a business strategist and executive coach, helping them build a vision, strategy and roadmap to grow or uplevel their business.  

In this episode, David and Jennifer discuss her journey from the health field to the corporate world, how your business can begin today to start seeing greater profits, and her work as an author - as well as her upcoming book!  

See the resources Jennifer shared here: www.peaktoprofit.com/f/vision  

Join us on our journey with The PowerVie Podcast, where every week we shall discuss different topics that can immediately benefit you and your business today!  

Find our Special Guest here:  👉 https://www.linkedin.com/in/jenniferdrago/ 

Follow David and Chris on LinkedIn:  👉 https://www.linkedin.com/in/david-hall-a40936232/👉 https://www.linkedin.com/in/chris-smith-businessbroker/ 

Find our producers, 4th Day Studios here:  🎥 www.4thdaystudios.com  

Theme Song by InfractionMusic: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rk9Ni...   (We do not own the rights to any music used in this episode)

Jan 31, 202330:59
Ep. 23 - Get Your Prices Right

Ep. 23 - Get Your Prices Right

In Episode number 23 of, 'The PowerVie Podcast', David is joined by the wonderful, John Hanning. John is a Studio Partner/Owner of North Fulton studio of Business RadioX®, and is also a public speaker and author, offering advice and direction to business owners!  

In this episode, David and John discuss John's involvement in the world of volunteering and charity, his incredibly successful work as a radio host, and why so many businesses are shooting themselves in the foot by not pricing their goods and services correctly!  

Join us on our journey with The PowerVie Podcast, where every week we shall discuss different topics that can immediately benefit you and your business today!  

Find Business Radio X here:  ➡️ https://businessradiox.com/northfultonbusinessradio/ 

Find our Special Guest here:  👉 https://www.linkedin.com/in/johnray1/ 

Follow David and Chris on LinkedIn:  👉 https://www.linkedin.com/in/david-hall-a40936232/👉 https://www.linkedin.com/in/chris-smith-businessbroker/ 

Find our producers, 4th Day Studios here:  🎥 www.4thdaystudios.com  

Theme Song by InfractionMusic: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rk9Ni...   (We do not own the rights to any music used in this episode)

Jan 25, 202351:01
Ep. 22 - How to Make Taxes Work For You

Ep. 22 - How to Make Taxes Work For You

In Episode number 22 of, 'The PowerVie Podcast', David is joined by a very special guest - John Hanning, Principal at Specialty Tax Group, LLC.  

In this episode, David and John discuss how John got his start in the finance industry, why knowing everything about everything isn't important, how you can make tax credits work for you, and much more!  

Join us on our journey with The PowerVie Podcast, where every week we shall discuss different topics that can immediately benefit you and your business today!  

Find Specialty Tax Group here:  

➡️ https://www.specialtytaxgroup.com/about

Find our Special Guest here:  👉 https://www.linkedin.com/in/john-w-hanning/ 

Follow David and Chris on LinkedIn:  

👉 https://www.linkedin.com/in/david-hall-a40936232/

👉 https://www.linkedin.com/in/chris-smith-businessbroker/ 

Find our producers, 4th Day Studios here:  

🎥 www.4thdaystudios.com 


 Theme Song by InfractionMusic: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rk9Ni...   (We do not own the rights to any music used in this episode)

Jan 18, 202338:00
Ep. 21 - Low Cost Ways to Attract New Customers

Ep. 21 - Low Cost Ways to Attract New Customers

In Episode number 21 of, 'The PowerVie Podcast', David and Chris are back once again for the second week in a row! Success!!  

In this episode, Chris and David dive into a number of ways in which a business can utilize cheap - or even free! - methods to attract new customers in today's economic climate. Whether it's making sure your vans look spick and span, or even just focusing on the clients you already have, you don't want to miss the content of this episode. Who doesn't like new customers?!  

Join us on our journey with The PowerVie Podcast, where every week we shall discuss different topics that can immediately benefit you and your business today!  

Follow David and Chris on LinkedIn:  

👉 https://www.linkedin.com/in/david-hall-a40936232/

👉 https://www.linkedin.com/in/chris-smith-businessbroker/ 

Find our producers, 4th Day Studios here:  🎥 www.4thdaystudios.com  


Theme Song by InfractionMusic: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rk9Ni...   (We do not own the rights to any music used in this episode)

Jan 11, 202354:22
Ep. 20 - How to Take Advantage of Economic Downturns

Ep. 20 - How to Take Advantage of Economic Downturns

In Episode number 20 of, 'The PowerVie Podcast', David and Chris are back from their brief hiatus to once again bring you the information you need to dominate your share of the market!  

In this episode, Chris and David discuss the current situation we find ourselves in economically, how this has affected the two of them in their own personal - as well as business - lives, and how we can slowly but surely begin to take advantage of these moments in the future!  

Join us on our journey with The PowerVie Podcast, where every week we shall discuss different topics that can immediately benefit you and your business today!  

Follow David and Chris on LinkedIn:  

👉 https://www.linkedin.com/in/david-hall-a40936232/

👉 https://www.linkedin.com/in/chris-smith-businessbroker/

 Find our producers, 4th Day Studios here:  🎥 www.4thdaystudios.com 

 Theme Song by InfractionMusic: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rk9Ni...   (We do not own the rights to any music used in this episode)

Jan 04, 202351:12
Ep. 19 - The 15 BIGGEST HVAC Marketing Myths!
Sep 12, 202201:09:16
Ep. 18 - Do What You Love
Aug 31, 202245:30
Ep. 17 - The Power of Production

Ep. 17 - The Power of Production

In Episode number 17 of, 'The PowerVie Podcast', David is joined once again by the illustrious, Chris Smith!  

David and Chris discuss why production is so important in this day and age, whether that comes in the form of a podcast, a television ad, social media video, or anything in between. Importantly, however, David reiterates how HIGH QUALITY production is the key between success and failure in these ventures. Make sure you aren't damaging your brand's reputation by settling for low production quality.  

Join us on our journey with The PowerVie Podcast, where every week we shall discuss different topics that can immediately benefit you and your business today!  

Follow David and Chris on LinkedIn:  

https://www.linkedin.com/in/david-hall-a40936232/ 

https://www.linkedin.com/in/chris-smith-businessbroker/ 

Theme Song by InfractionMusic: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rk9Ni...   (We do not own the rights to any music used in this episode)

Aug 10, 202201:01:12
Ep. 16 - Best Is the Standard

Ep. 16 - Best Is the Standard

In Episode number 16 of, 'The PowerVie Podcast', David is joined by another guest, Joey Garrison - General Manager of Assured Comfort Heating, Air, Plumbing in Douglasville, GA.  

David and Joey discuss a whole host of topics, including how Joey worked his way from payroll to GM in 3 years, how his refereeing experience helps him with his day job, and what he believes are the 3 keys to continual growth!  

Join us on our journey with The PowerVie Podcast, where every week we shall discuss different topics that can immediately benefit you and your business today!  

Follow David and Chris on LinkedIn:  

https://www.linkedin.com/in/david-hall-a40936232/ 

https://www.linkedin.com/in/chris-smith-businessbroker/ 

Follow our Guest on LinkedIn:  

https://www.linkedin.com/in/joey-garrison-b732111b1/ 

Theme Song by InfractionMusic: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rk9Ni...   (We do not own the rights to any music used in this episode)

Aug 03, 202247:33
Ep. 15 - The 'T' Word

Ep. 15 - The 'T' Word

In Episode number 14 of, 'The PowerVie Podcast', David is joined by another guest, this time in the form of tax expert, Brian Wages!  

David and Brian discuss tax credits, how applying them as a business can bring you a great deal more financial stability, how the State of Georgia is excellent for business tax credits, Brian's love for baseball and much more.  

Join us on our journey with The PowerVie Podcast, where every week we shall discuss different topics that can immediately benefit you and your business today!  

Follow David and Chris on LinkedIn:  https://www.linkedin.com/in/david-hall-a40936232/ https://www.linkedin.com/in/chris-smith-businessbroker/ 

Follow our Guest on LinkedIn:  https://www.linkedin.com/in/brianedmondwages/ 

Theme Song by InfractionMusic: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rk9Ni...   (We do not own the rights to any music used in this episode)

Jul 27, 202232:37
Ep. 14 - Taking Risks to Bring Success

Ep. 14 - Taking Risks to Bring Success

In Episode number 14 of, 'The PowerVie Podcast', David is joined once again by Chris as he makes his return from a brief hiatus!

David and Chris discuss the journey Chris has been on throughout his professional career, the different twists and turns he has taken along the path and how it has led him to where he and his wife, Michele, are today - with a successful marketing business and a beautiful family and home!  

Join us on our journey with The PowerVie Podcast, where every week we shall discuss different topics that can immediately benefit you and your business today!  

Follow David and Chris on LinkedIn:  

https://www.linkedin.com/in/david-hall-a40936232/ 

https://www.linkedin.com/in/chris-smith-businessbroker/ 

Theme Song by InfractionMusic: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rk9Ni...   (We do not own the rights to any music used in this episode)

Jul 20, 202253:16
Ep. 13 - Achieving Predictable Success

Ep. 13 - Achieving Predictable Success

In Episode number 13 of, 'The PowerVie Podcast', David is joined by Scott Ritzheimer from Scale Architects. Scott is an entrepreneur turned "coaches coach" and keynote speaker.  

David and Scott discuss the many different - and predictable - phases business owners and employees find themselves in during the lifecycle of a business, how to identify them and how to fix them in order to achieve predictable success!  

Join us on our journey with The PowerVie Podcast, where every week we shall discuss different topics that can immediately benefit you and your business today!  

Special thanks to Scott for joining us on the podcast, giving up his time and delivering an excellent lesson for anyone watching.  

Follow David and Chris on LinkedIn:  

https://www.linkedin.com/in/david-hall-a40936232/ https://www.linkedin.com/in/chris-smith-businessbroker/ 

Follow our guest:  https://www.linkedin.com/in/scott-ritzheimer/ 

Theme Song by InfractionMusic: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rk9Ni...   (We do not own the rights to any music used in this episode)

Jul 06, 202243:24
Ep. 12 - Best Team on the Planet (BTOP)!

Ep. 12 - Best Team on the Planet (BTOP)!

In Episode number 12 of, 'The PowerVie Podcast', David is joined by Tim Goodwin of Goodwin Investment Advisory. Tim is the founder of GIA and is also a Senior Investment Advisor at the company. 

They are based in Woodstock, GA, and recently crossed the $200million mark!  David and Tim discuss Tim's journey to where he is today, how he started out small and with extreme laser focus forged his company into the success story that it is in 2022! 

Tim also tells us about his new purpose-built office space that he has just finished for his team, and why he spends so long making sure he finds the right person to be a part of his stellar group of colleagues!  

Join us on our journey with The PowerVie Podcast, where every week we shall discuss different topics that can immediately benefit you and your business today!  

Special thanks again to Tim for taking the time to be a part of our show!  

Theme Song by InfractionMusic: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rk9Ni...   (We do not own the rights to any music used in this episode)

Jun 29, 202252:05
Ep. 11 - Managing Your Money - As a Business AND Employee

Ep. 11 - Managing Your Money - As a Business AND Employee

In Episode number 11 of, 'The PowerVie Podcast', David is joined by Justin Pitcock, MBA, CFP® from Goodwin Investment Advisory! Based out of Woodstock, GA, Goodwin Investment helps clients with varied financial needs and backgrounds to achieve financial freedom.  

David and Justin discuss a variety of subjects, including managing a 401k as an employee and why it's such a good idea, as well as how offering a 401k as a business can help your company financially. We also discuss the effects of inflation on the investment market, alternatives to 401k's and much more!   

Join us on our journey with The PowerVie Podcast, where every week we shall discuss different topics that can immediately benefit you and your business today!  

Special thanks to Justin for agreeing to be on the show, and to his employers, Goodwin Investment Advisory for allowing him to speak openly and honestly about the industry they operate in.  

Theme Song by InfractionMusic: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rk9Ni...   (We do not own the rights to any music used in this episode)

Jun 15, 202252:29
Ep. 10 - Partnering With a Supply House

Ep. 10 - Partnering With a Supply House

In Episode number 10 of, 'The PowerVie Podcast', David is joined by the first guest to appear on the podcast, Theo Stathakis! 

Theo is the Marketing Manager at Mingledorff's Inc. in Atlanta, GA, and joined us on the show to discuss what partnering with a Supply House as a service provider can look like.  

David and Theo discuss Theo's journey into the HVAC business, as well as what Mingledorff's does differently from the competition and exactly why partnering with a supply house such as Mingledorff's can be beneficial outside of pure inventory!  

Join us on our journey with The PowerVie Podcast, where every week we shall discuss different topics that can immediately benefit you and your business today!  

Special thanks to Theo for agreeing to be on the show, and to his employers, Mingledorff's for allowing him to speak openly and honestly about the industry they operate in.  

Theme Song by InfractionMusic: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rk9Ni...   (We do not own the rights to any music used in this episode)

Jun 08, 202244:52
Ep. 9 - Your Customer Journey

Ep. 9 - Your Customer Journey

In Episode number 9 of, 'The PowerVie Podcast', Chris and David discuss the importance of the customer journey, and more importantly, YOUR customer's journey. 

Chris details exactly why the customer journey is so vital, with not only engaging new clients but also sealing the deal and securing their business, as well as turning them into evangelicals! 

Join us on our journey with The PowerVie Podcast, where every week we shall discuss different topics that can immediately benefit you and your business today!  

Theme Song by InfractionMusic: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rk9Ni...   (We do not own the rights to any music used in this episode)

May 27, 202256:29
Ep. 8 - The 5 Step Hiring Process

Ep. 8 - The 5 Step Hiring Process

In Episode number 8 of, 'The PowerVie Podcast', Chris guides you through his '5 Step Hiring Process' that you need to follow in order to make sure you hire the best candidate for the job!

Not only does Chris go through the 5 steps, but he explains why each one is so key to selecting the right person every time, as well as sharing advice that makes sure you stay out of legal trouble.

Join us on our journey with The PowerVie Podcast, where every week we shall discuss different topics that can immediately benefit you and your business today!

Theme Song by InfractionMusic: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rk9Ni...   (We do not own the rights to any music used in this episode)

May 13, 202259:29
Ep. 7 - SEO (Search Engine Optimization) Nuts & Bolts

Ep. 7 - SEO (Search Engine Optimization) Nuts & Bolts

In Episode number 7 of, 'The PowerVie Podcast', Chris and David discuss the ins and outs of SEO, how it works and why it's so important for you and your business!  

We also discuss how to implement SEO most effectively as a company, how much money you should be putting into your SEO budget, how to climb the ladder in Google search results, as well as what companies are trying to rip you off and which ones are trying to truly help!  

Join us on our journey with The PowerVie Podcast, where every week we shall discuss different topics that can immediately benefit you and your business today!    

Theme Song by InfractionMusic: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rk9Ni...   (We do not own the rights to any music used in this episode)

Apr 29, 202252:55
Ep. 6 - Recruiting, Hiring & Retaining Employees

Ep. 6 - Recruiting, Hiring & Retaining Employees

In Episode number 6 of, 'The PowerVie Podcast', Chris guides David through exactly how to manage your employees at your business.  

They discuss the ins and outs of what kind of person to look for when attempting to hire, how to hire the right person and what questions to ask/not to ask in an interview and then how to retain them! Chris also speaks about what employees you should be getting rid of in your company, for the better!  

Join us on our journey with The PowerVie Podcast, where every week we shall discuss different topics that can immediately benefit you and your business today!    

Theme Song by InfractionMusic: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rk9Ni...   (We do not own the rights to any music used in this episode)

Apr 20, 202254:40
Ep. 5 - What Is Your Business Model?

Ep. 5 - What Is Your Business Model?

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www.allcontractormarketing.com/freebook  

In Episode number 5 of, 'The PowerVie Podcast', David and Chris discuss the importance of knowing and understanding what your business model is as a business owner. We also discuss Chris' new book, which you can find a link to get your free copy of in the link above 👆  

We discuss how knowing your business model and gearing everything around that is key to succeeding in the business world, as well as specific steps you can take to identify your model and from that, how to focus your marketing strategy, services you offer and money you spend to maximize your profit!  

Join us on our journey with The PowerVie Podcast, where every week we shall discuss different topics that can immediately benefit you and your business today!    

Theme Song by InfractionMusic: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rk9Ni...   (We do not own the rights to any music used in this episode)

Apr 13, 202245:22
Ep. 4 - Pay-Per-Click Nuts & Bolts

Ep. 4 - Pay-Per-Click Nuts & Bolts

In the fourth episode of, 'The PowerVie Podcast', Chris Smith and David Hall discuss the ins and outs - or the 'nuts and bolts' if you will - of pay-per-click ads.

Chris and David also discuss the benefits of setting up pay-per-click, what sort of budget you should be allocating to it, as well as how much you shouldn't! Is an effective website more important than advertising? Does it make a difference? Do they work in tandem together? Find out today!  

Join us on our journey with The PowerVie Podcast, where every week we shall discuss different topics that can immediately benefit you and your business today!

Theme Song by InfractionMusic: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rk9Ni...   (We do not own the rights to any music used in this episode)

Apr 06, 202244:36
Ep. 3 - The Importance of Online Reviews

Ep. 3 - The Importance of Online Reviews

In the third episode of, 'The PowerVie Podcast', Chris Smith and David Hall discuss exactly why online reviews are so important to you and your business.  

Chris and David also discuss how to deal with negative reviews left on your review pages, giving you proactive and sensible ways of dealing with these issues and rectifying them to put yourself in the best position possible! Chris emphasises how key it is to demonstrate your care as a business and how online reviews can factor into that.  

Join us on our journey with The PowerVie Podcast, where every week we shall discuss different topics that can immediately benefit you and your business today!    


Theme Song by InfractionMusic: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rk9Ni...   (We do not own the rights to any music used in this episode)

Mar 30, 202239:42
Ep. 2 - Choosing the Right Service Software

Ep. 2 - Choosing the Right Service Software

In the second episode of, 'The PowerVie Podcast', Chris Smith and David Hall discuss the different things a business and worker need to consider when choosing the service software they use.  

Chris and David also discuss why having an online presence and a smooth, efficient way to communicate with your customers is an absolute necessity in the 21st century. Taking advantage of the current climate is the way to grow your business quicker and stronger!  

Join us on our journey with The PowerVie Podcast, where every week we shall discuss different topics that can immediately benefit you and your business today!    


Theme Song by InfractionMusic: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rk9Ni...   (We do not own the rights to any music used in this episode)

Mar 23, 202245:07
Ep. 1 - What is 'PowerVie'?
Mar 16, 202231:39
The PowerVie™ Podcast - Trailer

The PowerVie™ Podcast - Trailer

Welcome to 'The PowerVie™ Podcast'!

The PowerVie™ Podcast brings you the inside knowledge you need to dominate your share of the market.  

Presented by All Contractor Marketing, a marketing company based out of Atlanta, GA, and hosted by David Hall & Christopher Smith, 'The PowerVie™ Podcast' is your one-stop for everything you need to know about growing your business the right way!  

Power = Control - you are in control.  

Vie = to battle, to fight.  


PowerVie™ putting you in control of the market share battle.  


Business Enquiries: david@allcontractormarketing.com

Theme Song by InfractionMusic: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rk9Nizdb9co&list=PL7pkSK1xbGD5lNtPEBhIl20MA1kmr8kry 

(We do not own the rights to any music used in this episode)


PowerVie™ is a registered trademark of Smith Companies, LLC. All Contractor Marketing, a division of Smith Companies, LLC,  provides consulting, marketing, and business brokerage services to home service providers across the US.

Chris Smith is a licensed conditioned air provider in the state of Georgia CR109199, a licensed commercial real estate agent, a Certified Exit Planning Advisor, and a Certified StoryBrand Consultant.

All advice given is the opinion of the hosts or guests and should not be construed as legal or financial guidance. You should seek the assistance of an attorney, CPA, or financial planner for any advice regarding your business in your state and city.

Mar 14, 202200:55