The Double-Click Podcast

🎙️ Ep. 48 – Chris Delaney | Delaney’s Coastal ConstructionIn this episode, we sit down with Chris Delaney, owner of Delaney’s Coastal Construction, a licensed general contractor in Wilmington, NC. Chris shares his journey of nearly a decade in construction, branching off in the late 2010s to build a business known for trust, craftsmanship, and faith-driven leadership.Delaney’s Coastal Construction specializes in:🏠 New construction in Wilmington, NC🔨 Full home renovations and remodels➕ Additions and expansions🛠️ Investor and homeowner projects across the North Carolina coastWe talk about the real challenges of starting a construction business, reinvesting to scale, balancing risk with opportunity, and why faith has been a cornerstone of Chris’s growth.If you’re searching for insights on home remodeling, general contracting, or running a small business in Wilmington, this episode delivers both practical lessons and an inspiring story.🔗 Learn more about Delaney’s Coastal ConstructionWebsiteFacebookInstagram🎥 Produced by Holy Hill MediaWebsiteFacebookLinkedIn🎙️ Hosted by Drake JimenezInstagramLinkedIn📞 Looking for reliable call generation from a marketing agency that actually picks up the phone?Let’s talk → care@holyhillmedia.com

🎙 Ep. 46 – Building on Legacy: ANS Steel Buildings with Erica & Abel SalazarIn Ep. 46 we dive into the story of ANS Steel Buildings, a family‑driven company in Defiance, Ohio, co‑led by Erica and Abel Salazar, turning fully-customizable, 100 % galvanized steel structures—garages, carports, hybrids, gambrels, agricultural and commercial buildings—into a growing empire.Erica and Abel open up about the grit and grind behind scaling their business—from welding and fabricating in a garage, to building a trusted dealer network and touring their expanded manufacturing facilities. You’ll hear how a “figure it out” mentality, passed down from their parents, fuels everything—from site installs to operational growth.We’ll dig into how they empower dealers with personal connection and display models, stay true to their values amidst scaling challenges, and balance business growth with a heart for quality and perseverance. Drake, Erica, Abel discuss the hard truths of finding the right people, trusting in God's timing, and building something that lasts—both in steel and in legacy.If you’re in residential construction, or just curious about how to grow a values-driven, family-built business, this episode blends practical insights with a legacy in motion.Learn more about ANS Steel Buildings:FacebookYouTubeWebsiteLearn more about Holy Hill Media:WebsiteFacebookLinkedInFind Drake:LinkedInInstagramLooking for reliable call generation from an agency that actually picks up the phone for you? Let's talk! care@holyhillmedia.com

In this episode, veteran deck builder Lou Lattanzio, who’s been swinging a hammer since age 17, shares how The Deck Nerds deliver luxury decks across Wilmington by pairing deep product knowledge with old-school integrity and follow-through. We get into why many up-and-coming contractors over-promise, virtually nullifying warranties, how seasoned craftsmanship sets you apart in residential construction, and how he reinvested to scale. If you own a construction, remodeling, or specialty-trade company and want practical insight on standing out online while keeping your word on-site, this convo is for you.Learn more about The Deck Nerds:FacebookInstagramLearn more about Holy Hill Media:WebsiteFacebookLinkedInFind Drake:LinkedInInstagramLooking for reliable call & lead generation from an agency that actually picks up the phone for you? Let's talk! Email us today: care@holyhillmedia.com

In this episode, Steven Speck, Managing Partner of Rustbelt Capital, shares his insights on key principles for sound investing. Steven's career path, from studying commodities to investment in multifamily real estate, highlights his emphasis on identifying the optimal investment "vehicle." The conversation breaks down the critical importance of due diligence, thorough underwriting, and property inspection, to accurately assess value and potential risks. Steven and Drake discuss the power of leverage, which extends beyond debt to include networking, skilled teams, and efficient systems, as a means to maximize returns. The discussion also contrasts the advantages of multifamily real estate—simplicity, cash flow, and leverage—with less desirable options like triple-net leases. A long-term investment perspective and avoiding emotional decisions swayed by short-term market volatility or political influences are essential. Ultimately, Steven discusses his focused approach, emphasizing the necessity of staying committed to core competencies and resisting distractions to achieve sustainable investment success.Find Rustbelt Capital & Steven Speck:LinkedIn (Steven Speck)LinkedIn (Rustbelt Capital)WebsiteBook: "An Infinite Game" on AmazonMore About Holy Hill Media:WebsiteLinkedInInstagramFind Drake:LinkedInInstagramSponsor:This episode is brought to you by Freedom Path Planning! Struggling to define your business endgame? FPP provides the clarity and expertise you need to sell your business and secure your legacy. Get $500 off their Strategic Business Valuation Package with code DoubleClickPodcast (during qualification). FPP helps business owners define their ideal exit, simplifying decision-making and maximizing business value.-Find Your Business Valuation Today

Episode 43: Steve Sinn, the man behind Tri-County Roofing and Home Improvement. If you're anywhere in Northwest Ohio, you've probably heard of them...Steve's been part of Tri-County for over a decade, and he's been steering the ship as the owner for the past three years of this local roofing and home improvement staple. In this podcast, Drake and Steve dive deep into Steve's journey in construction, from acquiring the business and taking over a 30-year-old company to navigating the ups and downs of running a business in today's market. We're getting into the details of how he managed the acquisition, what it's like to run such an established company, and how he and his wife juggle the whole "business and marriage" thing – something I know a lot of you can relate to.Plus, we're tackling the big topic of the workforce in the trades. Steve has some really interesting perspectives on that. And, of course, we'll be talking about what makes Tri-County stand out amongst the spectrum of local competitors.Steve's got a lot of wisdom to share, and he's not afraid to keep it real.Find Tri-County Roofing & Home Improvement:FacebookInstagramWebsitePhone Number: (419) 782-7663More About Holy Hill Media:WebsiteLinkedInInstagramEmail: care@holyhillmedia.comFind Drake:LinkedInInstagramEmail: drake@holyhillmedia.com

Episode #42 with Dan & Brooke Bostelman, Owners of Straight Line OutdoorIn this episode, Drake sits down with Dan and Brooke Bostelman, owners of Straight Line Outdoor, a landscaping, hardscaping, and lawn maintenance company serving Northwest Ohio. They discuss the journey of building their business together, and navigating the challenges and rewards of entrepreneurship as a couple. The conversation explores how their faith in God has been foundational to both their marriage and the success of Straight Line Outdoor. They share insights into their approach to reinvesting in the business for continued growth, the importance of seeking and utilizing outside counsel for guidance, and the balance they strive for between family life and the demands of a thriving business. Dan and Brooke also discuss their commitment to serving their community and their vision for the future of Straight Line Outdoor.___This episode is brought to you by Freedom Path Planning! Struggling to define your business endgame? FPP provides the clarity and expertise you need to sell your business and secure your legacy. Get $500 off their Strategic Business Valuation Package with code DoubleClickPodcast (during qualification). FPP helps business owners define their ideal exit, simplifying decision-making and maximizing business value.___Find Straight Line Outdoor:WebsiteFacebookLinkedIn___More About Holy Hill Media:⁠Website⁠⁠LinkedIn⁠⁠Instagram⁠

Episode #41 with Zach Freeman, Owner of Imperial Media In this episode, Drake sits down with Zach Freeman, CEO of Imperial, a U.S.-based strategy and political consulting firm. They break down the ins and outs of running a consulting business, touching on everything from the day-to-day of running a consulting firm to navigating inflation challenges in business. Zach shares his honest perspective on the pros and cons of in-house teams versus outsourcing, and how small businesses can leverage their networks for greater impact and growth. Zach brings a wealth of experience in political consulting and offers practical advice for anyone looking to better understand the strategies behind running a firm, managing clients, and staying competitive in a fast-moving industry. About Zach Freeman: Zach Freeman is the CEO of Imperial, a strategic government relations and consulting firm with a global footprint. Imperial helps clients tackle everything from campaign strategy to crisis management, providing tailored solutions that help businesses succeed in complex environments. ___ This episode is brought to you by Freedom Path Planning! Are you a business owner struggling to figure out the endgame of your business? FPP provides the clarity, guidance, and expertise you need to achieve your goals of selling your business and securing your legacy. Maximize the value of your business with FPP’s Strategic Business Valuation Package, and get $500 off presenting the code: DoubleClickPodcast during qualification! Through proprietary software and a team of certified coaches, FPP is the premier partner to take business owners from working in their business to having a destination so clear in their mind that every decision they make naturally aligns with their personal endgame. This becomes a guiding star for their business, simplifying decision making and taking a huge burden off their shoulders. Maximize the value of your business with FPP’s Strategic Business Valuation Package. I believe in this program so much that Holy Hill is covering of $500 of the cost! ____ Find Zach: ⁠LinkedIn⁠: https://www.linkedin.com/in/freemanzachary/ More About His Businesses: ⁠Imperial Media: https://imperial-media.com/ More About Holy Hill Media: ⁠Website⁠: https://holyhillmedia.com/ ⁠LinkedIn⁠: https://www.linkedin.com/company/holy... ⁠Instagram⁠: https://www.instagram.com/holyhill.media/ Find Drake: ⁠LinkedIn⁠: https://www.linkedin.com/in/drake-jimenez/ ⁠Instagram: https://www.linkedin.com/in/drake-jimenez/

Episode #40 with Dustin Shclachter, Owner of OBIC, ART, and S&S Directional Boring: Dustin Schlachter, a Trenchless Technology expert with over 25 years of experience, began his career in 1999 as co-owner of S&S Directional Boring, mastering horizontal directional drilling and expanding the business. In 2007, he founded Advanced Rehabilitation Technology, specializing in innovative coatings and buried asset rehabilitation in wastewater and potable water systems. Dustin later became involved with OBIC Products, driving innovative coating and lining solutions to improve underground structure durability. His dedication to cost-effective, eco-friendly solutions has solidified his reputation as a trusted expert and innovator in Trenchless Technology. In this episode, Drake & Dustin cover a range of entrepreneurial experiences. They discuss his path in scaling multiple businesses, operational leadership in a multi-million dollar company, his trials & comeback story, and spiritual journey as a husband, father, and entrepreneur. Find Dustin: LinkedIn More About His Businesses: OBIC ART S&S Directional Boring More About Holy Hill Media: Website LinkedIn Facebook Instagram Find Drake: LinkedIn Instagram

Season 3 is off to a hot start with the CEO and Co-Founder of HeyOrca, Joe Teo! Joe launched HeyOrca over a decade ago with just a small team of 3. Today, they have won multiple awards, serving clients all over the world, with a user list of over 40,000! In this episode Drake and Joe unpack the process and behind-the-scenes of a successful start-up, the major differences between a founder who stays small and a founder who scales, and key elements to growing a team & digital community! __________ Find Joe:⁠⁠⁠ ⁠LinkedIn⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠Instagram⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠TikTok⁠⁠ __________ More info About HeyOrca:⁠⁠⁠ ⁠Website⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠HeyOrca Academy⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠LinkedIn⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠Instagram⁠⁠⁠ ⁠Facebook Group⁠⁠ __________ More Info About Holy Hill Media:⁠⁠⁠ ⁠Website⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠Podcast⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠LinkedIn⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠Facebook⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠Instagram⁠⁠ Holy Hill Media is a digital marketing agency for service-based businesses on a mission to help SMBs become the backbone of their local economy. Through a multi-channel approach, Holy Hill Media has been helping businesses grow for 5 years, having served over 100 clients! __________ Find Drake:⁠⁠Linked⁠⁠In⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠Instagram⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠TikTok⁠

Dace Kime went to Defiance High School and graduated in 2010 as a baseball all-star. He was drafted by the Pittsburgh Pirates right out of high school. He decided to turn the offer down to play at the University of Louisville. There, he played for 3 years before being redrafted in 2013 by the Cleveland Indians. He played minor league baseball until 2018 before medically retiring. While waiting to hear back from PA schools, he got into a part-time laborer role with a general contractor. He picked up on things quickly and the owner offered me his business. After thinking about it, Dace decided he wanted to start something of my own so I started Kime Contractors in September of 2021.

Chef and nutritionist, Anthony Aquino, is here to DISH out some wisdom! Anthony went from having no idea what he wanted to do to owning his own meal prep, nutrition consulting, and catering business, Bold Plates, LLC. Instagram Facebook

Brent is the owner of Splash Construction, RF2 Acquisitions, and a financial consultant at Postema Insurance. In this episode, he brings knowledge of what it's like being an entrepreneur OUTSIDE of being an entrepreneur, some retirement planning advice, and the cost of doing business! Splash Construction Facebook Freedom Path Planning

Ben Adams is the definition of a serial entrepreneur. He owns several businesses across the Ohio area, like Cove: Interiors + Salon, The Den: Coworking Club, Storyteller Adams, Ben + Lace, and The Artwork Collective. As a result, we had to get him on the podcast to talk about his inspiring stories and business insights! Tap into his wisdom! Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/iambenadams Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/iambenadams/

Darrell Lerner is a serial entrepreneur, digital strategist, startup advisor, and now podcast guest! He launched and sold AllPaws, an online dating-style pet adoption platform, co-founded Snap Interactive, a publicly traded company in the online dating/social media space, co-founded 'Saturday' an app to find your people and meet new best friends, and advises businesses and startups on how to optimize their digital strategy.  Website: darrelllerner.com LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/darrelllerner/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dlerner2112/ Twitter: https://x.com/darrelllerner?s=21&t=tv7Lo9mEfEbcifJNZmAELw

Joe Carr is not your typical corporate brand co-founder and president.Carr is autistic, but faced a misdiagnosis of ADHD during his early years, leading to challenges in interacting with both classmates and educators unaccustomed to managing his big energy. Due to the difficulties he experienced during his formative years, he chose to channel his efforts into improving the world for the well-being of children. As half of the leading force behind Serenity Kids, the fastest-growing baby food brand on the market, Carr is committed to creating the most premium, low-sugar, high-fat, organic, and ethically sourced products he can in order to make a positive difference.

Get to know our Project Manager! Lexi Kruse is BACK on The Double Click Podcast to share some of her life stories, reveal valuable leadership insights, and drop some game-changing small business marketing tips. Connect with Lexi on LinkedIn

A writer, a speaker, a follower of God, a track and field All-American, Mrs. Universe, a foster youth and foster advocate, an inspiration... Tori Hope Petersen has accomplished so much (and is far from done). Using her past, her experience, and her faith, she has created a platform that inspires audiences to overcome, hope, and love just as they are with what they have in front of them. In this episode, Tori shares her inspiring story, valuable life lessons, and the power of faith. Get ready to be uplifted, encouraged, and motivated to embrace your true self. Loved Already Conference: https://www.torihopepetersen.com/lovedalready Code: "holyhill" for 10% off! Follow Tori: Tori's Instagram Tori's Facebook Tori's Book: 'Fostered' Tori's Website

Joining us all the way from Texas is Ali Pamplin! Episode 30 brings some sales knowledge to the table, tips from the industry, and talks a little more about our THIRD location in Austin, Texas. 🙌

Matt Konow is the Chief Advancement Officer at Concordia Lutheran High School. In his position, Matt is a leader and has many people looking to him for guidance at all times. As a result, he has some valuable inside on how to set an example and create a culture of accountability, and of course, we're talking about it! LinkedIn

Darren McKee, co-founder of SaaSBros & VP of Sales at Skye, joins us from North Carolina to talk about launching a business, building a brand community, and leveraging LinkedIn in your marketing. Darren never went to college, yet, crafted an idea to help others break into the tech sales industry with little or no experience. Darren McKee LinkedIn SaaSBros Website