Ep 193 Chris Koch - BDRco.com

In this episode, Jeff and Danny sit down with Chris Koch, a Head Coach and Trainer at Business Development Resources, to discuss how trades businesses can build stronger teams and more profitable operations. Chris draws from decades of experience in HVAC and plumbing service companies, where he worked across service, installation, sales, and management roles before becoming a coach and trainer for contractors across North America. The conversation focuses on leadership development, employee engagement, and the systems that allow trades companies to scale without losing culture or quality. Chris explains why investing in training, transparency, and team development is critical to reducing turnover and building a resilient company. Resources and Mentions Business Development Resourceshttps://www.bdrco.com BDR Coaching and Training Programshttps://www.bdrco.com/trainers The Trades Podcasthttps://www.thetradespodcast.com What You Will Learn Why leadership development is critical in trades companies How to improve employee engagement and retention The systems successful contractors use to scale their business Why investing in your team leads to long-term growth How coaching and mentorship accelerate business performance   Chapters 00:00 Introduction to the Trades Podcast 00:56 Chris Koch's Background and Role at BDR 04:40 The Value of Trades Education 07:42 Marketing the Trades to Future Employees 09:10 The Importance of Soft Skills in Business 11:39 Hiring Trends and Speed to Hire 13:59 Employee Retention and Engagement 19:06 The Art of Delegation 27:14 Time Management and Focus 36:11 Long-Term Business Planning and Growth About The Trades PodcastWebsitehttps://www.thetradespodcast.comHosted byJeff Mudd and Danny TorresThe Trades Podcast features real conversations with business owners, trades leaders, and industry innovators making an impact in the skilled trades community. Support the Trades MovementIf this episode inspires you, share it with someone in the trades or anyone thinking about starting a home-services business. Like, comment, and subscribe to help more people discover these conversations.