Let's Vent Podcast
A podcast for home service business owners, featuring tactical advice and vulnerable stories from founders and operators in the trades.
A weekly interview show focused squarely on the operational and emotional realities of running a trades business. Evan Hoffman talks to fellow founders and C-level experts in plumbing, HVAC, and electrical about their playbooks for growth, hiring, and marketing. Episodes often blend tactical advice, like specific AI prompts for ad copy, with vulnerable founder stories about burnout and personal struggle.
“The host often has a prior professional relationship with his guests, allowing him to bypass pleasantries and ask highly specific, informed questions. The show stands out for its blend of tactical, in-the-weeds business advice with unusually candid discussions about the personal toll of entrepreneurship.”
Who hosts this show
Your host, Evan Hoffman, cuts through the fluff to deliver actionable strategies for running a home service business. The show features weekly deep dives with operators and experts on what's actually working in the trades, from scaling and marketing to company culture and personal growth. Hoffman previously co-hosted the "HVAC Success Secrets Revealed" podcast for 250 episodes before launching Let's Vent. He also works as a Fractional CMO for companies in the industry.
Credentials & credits
- Host, Let's Vent Podcast
- Fractional CMO, Free Agency
- Former Co-Host, HVAC Success Secrets Revealed
- Former Digital Marketing Agency Owner
- Former Publisher, Best Version Media
- Former Comfort Advisor (HVAC sales)
Other ventures
- Free Agency (Fractional CMO work)
- HVAC Success Secrets Revealed (former podcast)
What kind of podcast
When new episodes drop
- 01Show Me Your Friends, I'll Show Your FutureJun 26, 2026 · 43s
- 02From a Storage Unit to a $21M Plumbing & HVAC Empire: Kevin Fiscor StoryJun 25, 2026 · 1h 15m
- 03Go Green Plumbing, HVAC & Electrical: Scaling with Culture, Training & AIJun 18, 2026 · 1h 40m
- 04Using Chat GPT & Claude All Wrong? Ken Moskowitz Shares Free Practical TipsJun 11, 2026 · 32 min
- 05From Nursing Student To A $62M Trade CEO: The Mary Jean Anderson StoryJun 4, 2026 · 37 min
- 06SBA Loans vs Seller Financing with Jordan CorderoMay 28, 2026 · 38 min
- 07How to Use AI and the Right Words to Close Leads with Ryan Fenn & Justin JuddMay 21, 2026 · 1h 03m
- 08
Notable episodes
- 01From a Storage Unit to a $21M Plumbing & HVAC Empire: Kevin Fiscor Story
A deeply vulnerable interview where the guest discusses overcoming alcoholism, prompted by his daughter, as a key part of his business journey. It exemplifies the show's blend of business and personal struggle.
- 02Using Chat GPT & Claude All Wrong? Ken Moskowitz Shares Free Practical Tips
Features guest Ken Moskowitz (CMO of Clover Growth Partners) giving highly specific, actionable advice on using AI for marketing, including sharing exact prompts listeners can use.
- 03Go Green Plumbing, HVAC & Electrical: Scaling with Culture, Training & AI
Filmed on-site, this episode provides a look into the host's work as a fractional CMO and details a unique, team-involved hiring process, showcasing the show's focus on practical operational tactics.
What you'll be asked on this show
Evan Hoffman begins interviews by establishing a guest's credibility and often their origin story. He builds rapport by referencing shared industry experiences and figures. His questioning is direct and seeks actionable advice, often asking for specific numbers, processes, or even exact AI prompts a listener could use. He isn't afraid to broach sensitive personal topics, such as a guest's journey to sobriety, using specific details from their story to guide the conversation. He sometimes frames a provocative question by attributing it to a third party, allowing him to explore controversial industry topics without direct confrontation.
The show is a one-on-one or two-on-one interview format, sometimes filmed on-site at the guest's business. Hoffman establishes guest credibility upfront and often uses his own observations as a fractional CMO to frame questions. The tone is practical and empathetic, aimed at delivering both actionable advice and a sense of solidarity for business owners.
Questions the host keeps coming back to
10 cataloguedIf you're going on this show as a guest, expect some version of each of these. Each note explains when the host reaches for it.
origin
1- Q.01
“What's your origin story? How did you get to where you are today?”
A common opening question used to establish a guest's background and credibility for the audience.
backstory
1- Q.01
“What were the biggest personal and professional roadblocks you had to overcome?”
This question is used to dig into the struggles behind the success story, a core theme of the show.
process
3- Q.01
“Where did your company culture come from, and how do you maintain it?”
Asks for the specific origins and processes behind a positive work environment.
- Q.02
“Can you walk me through your hiring process?”
Aimed at uncovering the specific, repeatable steps guests use to find and vet talent.
- Q.03
“How much time and effort do you dedicate to training your team?”
This question attempts to quantify the investment required to build a skilled team.
advice
2- Q.01
“How can contractors use [new technology] to advance their business?”
This question seeks to translate new tech trends like AI into practical applications for the audience.
- Q.02
“Knowing what you know now, what would you tell your younger self?”
A reflective question that elicits concise, hard-won advice for listeners.
craft
1- Q.01
“What's a specific AI prompt someone could use to [achieve a goal]?”
Drills down for extremely tactical, copy-and-paste advice that provides immediate value.
personal
1- Q.01
“Was there a specific moment that became the catalyst for a major change?”
Used to pinpoint the emotional turning point in a guest's personal or professional journey.
controversy
1- Q.01
“What's your take on the idea that [provocative industry opinion]?”
He often uses this to introduce a controversial topic, sometimes attributing the opinion to a third party.
Signature segments
- · Let's Vent
- · Unveiling the BS
- · Founder origin stories
- · Actionable AI prompts
- · Vulnerable founder struggles
Topics covered repeatedly
Who gets booked here
Guests are typically founders, owners, or C-level executives of successful multi-million dollar home service companies or the marketing and tech experts who serve them. Many guests are people the host has worked with professionally.
- Kevin Fiscoron From a Storage Unit to a $21M Plumbing & HVAC Empire: Kevin Fiscor Story
- Alicia Greenon Go Green Plumbing, HVAC & Electrical: Scaling with Culture, Training & AI
- Pete Greenon Go Green Plumbing, HVAC & Electrical: Scaling with Culture, Training & AI
- Ken Moskowitzon Using Chat GPT & Claude All Wrong? Ken Moskowitz Shares Free Practical Tips
- Mary Jean Andersonon From Nursing Student To A $62M Trade CEO: The Mary Jean Anderson Story
- Jordan Corderoon SBA Loans vs Seller Financing with Jordan Cordero
Where to find this show
Audience & reach
Estimated: Sponsors are companies that sell directly to the home service industry, such as AI service providers, and financial services like bookkeeping and fractional CFOs built for the trades.
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People also ask
- What is the host's real name?
- The host is Evan Hoffman.
- What is the 'Let's Vent Podcast' about?
- It's a business podcast for home service contractors (plumbing, HVAC, etc.) that shares actionable advice and stories from successful operators.
- Is this podcast still running?
- Yes, it appears to be active with weekly episodes.
- What was the host's previous podcast?
- Evan Hoffman co-hosted "HVAC Success Secrets Revealed" for 250 episodes before starting Let's Vent.
- What kind of guests are on the show?
- Guests are typically founders and executives from multi-million dollar home service businesses or marketing and technology experts who serve that industry.
- Where can I listen to the podcast?
- The podcast is available on platforms like Apple Podcasts and YouTube.
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