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The Service Crucible Podcast

Where real operators get real insight.

Most podcasts in the trades chase trends or repeat the same playbook. Not here. 

The Service Crucible Podcast dives into the operational backbone of home service businesses that scale with purpose and profit.

Hosted by Norris Ayvazian, every episode features owners, leaders, and systems
thinkers who’ve built high-performance teams, controlled costs, and pushed for real multiples—not just better logos.

This show exists for founders who are:

  • Tired of duct-tape growth and want clean, repeatable systems

  • Done chasing lead volume without fixing closing % or margin

  • Focused on valuation, not vanity

  • Ready to lead like a CEO, not a firefighter

You won’t hear marketing "tips" or shiny tech. You’ll hear how companies actually scale, retain, and win.

If you want a company that earns respect from investors and loyalty from your team, this is your playbook.


The Service Crucible Podcast
Business • Entrepreneurship • 4 episodes
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Hosted by Norris Ayvazian Most advice in this industry sounds good on paper but quietly kills your margin, culture, and exit potential. This podcast is built for owners who want to scale without losing their grip on quality, people, or profit. Every episode brings you operators who’ve built real businesses—people with P&Ls, not personal brands. We dig into what actually moves EBITDA, what PE firms are really looking for, and how to run a service business that commands high multiples. You’ll hear how top shops: Keep marketing lean while growing fast Use systems, not slogans, to scale Build teams that don’t quit or coast Make the shift from founder-led chaos to sustainable infrastructure If you're serious about building a company that lasts—and not just survives until the next fire—this is your playbook.
EP 3: Michael Venidis (Ryno Strategic Solutions)
2025-06-13
53 min
EP 2: Derek Cormier (Climate Experts) - Unpacks the Secrets to Scaling Wisely
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2025-05-29
42 min
EP 1: Katie Donovan (Camp Digital) - What Really Drives Marketing Results in the Trades
2025-05-22
37 min
Welcome To The Service Crucible Podcast
2025-05-09
1 min

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