How AI Is Changing Home Service Sales | Zachary Dearing of Mantel

In this episode of the One Tough Day Podcast, we sit down with Zachary “Zac” Dearing, Co-Founder and CEO of Mantel, an AI-powered sales platform built specifically for the home services industry.Zachary’s background includes MIT, Harvard Law, Amazon, and McKinsey, but his current mission is focused on something much more practical: helping contractors sell better, communicate better, and close more deals in an industry that touches millions of homeowners every year.We talk about what it takes to build a startup, why home services is such a massive opportunity, how AI can actually help contractors instead of just becoming another buzzword, and what Zachary has learned from working closely with the people on the front lines of HVAC, plumbing, electrical, and other trades.This conversation is packed with insight for business owners, contractors, entrepreneurs, and anyone interested in where technology and home services are headed next.If you enjoy the episode, make sure to subscribe on YouTube, follow the show on Spotify, and listen on Apple Podcasts. It really helps us keep growing the show and bringing on great guests.