In this episode, John sits down with Jackie Aubel, host of ServiceTitan’s Toolbox for the Trades, to unpack what content actually does for a home service business—and why most people get it wrong from the start.

They break down the real role of podcasting: not a short-term revenue driver, but a long-term play for brand, relationships, and access. Jackie shares how ServiceTitan approaches content as a distribution machine—turning one episode into dozens of touchpoints across social, email, and paid media to stay embedded in the contractor ecosystem.

But the bigger story is what’s happening across the trades.

Just a few years ago, there was almost no content. Now, there’s an explosion—podcasts, newsletters, creators—and a new generation of operators entering with a sharper, business-first lens.

They also get into why most people start content with the wrong expectations, how to define the right goal before you ever hit record, and what it actually takes to sustain something long enough to matter.

If you’re thinking about building an audience—or questioning whether it’s even worth it—this is a clear-eyed look at the tradeoffs, upside, and reality of content in 2026.

In this episode, you’ll learn:

Why podcasts rarely generate leads (especially early on)
What content actually does for your business
Why every podcast should be treated like a content engine
How to set the right goal before starting
What’s changed in the trades—and why it matters now
Why consistency beats early performance, every time

Host: John Wilson
Guest: Jackie Aubel

Host: John Wilson

Guest: Jackie Aubel

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