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$1M ➡️ $22M How this Plumber Cracked the Code | Rilla x High 5 Plumbing
We invited Levi Torres, owner of High 5 Plumbing to the Rilla Labs podcast. He shared his secrets to scaling his business from $1M ➡️ $22M with new management, standout branding, and adopting technology.
May 23
The Power of Voice: How Hands Free Mode Transforms Sales Coaching
Rilla’s Hands Free Mode lets sales managers coach reps using just their voice—no screens, no typing. Say “Hey Rick” to leave feedback while driving, walking, or in between meetings. It’s coaching that fits into your day, not the other way around.
Jul 27
The REAL Reason Contractors Struggle with New Tech (and How to Fix It) | Rilla Labs
Sebastian Jimenez (CEO of Rilla) sits down with Jenny Benbrook (CEO of Powerhouse Consulting Group) to talk about how contractors can fumble the ball when it comes to software — and how the best players in the game are finally winning with tech and AI.
Apr 25
🪦 The Manager is Dead: Long Live the Coach
In this keynote, Joe Crisara, founder of ServiceMVP and America’s service sales coach, explains why traditional sales management is broken and how coaching drives real results.
Apr 23
The 6 Steps in the Sales Process: An In-Depth Look at Closing Deals
A successful sales process isn’t about luck — it’s about strategy. By following a structured, step-by-step approach, your team can close more deals, increase ticket sizes, and build stronger customer relationships.
Dec 13
🤫 The TRUTH Behind HVAC Sales Coaching | Rilla Labs Ep. 15 | Chris DiRe
Chris DiRe, founder of the HVAC Sales Coach, joins the Rilla Labs podcast to break down how to MASTER HVAC and home service sales coaching.
Dec 4
The Top 4 Sales Objection Handling Techniques for the Trades
Objections are not roadblocks — they’re opportunities to build trust, address customer pain points, and close deals. Discover practical techniques — backed by insights from 20+ million sales conversations — to turn objections into stepping stones for success.
Dec 6
George Eliadis - This 22-Year-Old Built the Trade's Fastest-Growing AI Startup
In this episode, we sit down with George Eliadis, the 22-year-old founder and CEO of Probook AI, one of the fastest-growing startups in the AI space. George shares how his revolutionary dispatching platform is transforming the trades—automating technician assignments, improving customer experiences, and driving record-breaking efficiency for HVAC, plumbing, and electrical companies. From his early entrepreneurial ventures to building Probook AI while still in college, George dives into the challenges of scaling a startup, the power of customer obsession, and how AI is creating jobs rather than replacing them. Packed with insights on innovation, growth, and grit, this episode is a must-listen for aspiring entrepreneurs, tech enthusiasts, and anyone curious about the future of AI in home services. Tune in to learn how George is reshaping the industry one job at a time. Rilla is the leading virtual ridealong technology for the trades. Book a demo at www.rilla.com
Dec 1
Allan Langer - The Psychology of Sales
Allan Langer, author of ‘7 Secrets to Selling More by Selling Less’ joins Rilla’s CEO Sebastian Jimenez to discuss how to leverage body language and psychology improve your sales.
Oct 31
Shelby Breger - Using Tech to Close Leads
Shelby Breger, co-founder of Conduit Tech, an innovative startup creating system design and sales tools for HVAC Contractors to engage their customers to stand out on site, every time, joins the Rilla Labs podcast. Shelby breaks down how new technologies are helping sales technicians, how LiDAR works, and how to overcome tech adoption barriers.
Oct 27
Tony Hoty - Keys to Canvassing Success
This week's episode of RILLA LABS - Sebastian Jimenez, Founder and CEO of RILLA sits down with Tony Hoty, CEO and Founder of Tony Hoty Training & ConsultingAfter getting his start in college going door-to-door for the home remodeling industry, Tony mastered the science of lead generation and sales. He breaks down his keys to canvassing success.
Oct 22
How to Sell $20k Jobs - Spend 3 Hours in the Home
More time in home leads to higher sale average per appointment for in-person sales
Apr 5
