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\ud83c\udf99\ufe0f The Relentless Podcast<\/h1>\n\n\n\n

Real builders talking real business. Hosted by Sam DeMaio, The Relentless Podcast features unfiltered conversations with entrepreneurs, tradesmen, and community leaders about scaling businesses, overcoming adversity, and staying relentless.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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About The Show<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

The Relentless Podcast is where real builders talk real business. Sam DeMaio created this show to share the raw, unpolished truth about building a business from nothing \u2014 the failures, the wins, the sleepless nights, and the breakthroughs that nobody talks about on highlight reels.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Each episode features a deep conversation with a guest who has built something meaningful through hard work and determination. From fellow remodelers and contractors to digital marketers, real estate investors, HVAC entrepreneurs, and craft spirits founders \u2014 every guest brings unique lessons and battle-tested wisdom.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Featured Episodes<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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\ud83d\udd25 W-2 to 8 Figures: The Sam DeMaio Story<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Sam’s own origin story \u2014 from working $7\/hour jobs and sleeping on a couch to building a multimillion-dollar remodeling empire. This episode covers the mindset shifts, the pivotal moments, and the systems that made it all possible. (57 min)<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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\ud83c\udfaf The Story of Jeff Pilla \u2014 Door Knocking, Sales & Transfer of Energy<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Jeff Pilla joins Sam for a conversation about the art of door-to-door sales, the power of energy transfer in business, and what it takes to keep pushing when everyone says no. (26 min)<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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\ud83c\udfe0 How George Merryfield Builds Homes That Outlive Trends<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

George Merryfield talks about timeless home building, quality over trends, and creating structures that stand the test of time. A masterclass for anyone in the building trades. (58 min)<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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\u2744\ufe0f Heating, Cooling & Hustle (Ft. PJ D’Auria)<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

PJ D’Auria of D’Auria & Son Heating and Air shares the realities of running an HVAC business \u2014 from 2 AM emergency calls to building a team that delivers 24\/7. (27 min)<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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\ud83d\udcc8 Strategy To Scaling (Ft. Steve Rozenberg)<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Real estate strategist Steve Rozenberg breaks down the frameworks for scaling a service business from six to seven figures and beyond. (35 min)<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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\ud83c\udf78 The Story of Mr. Fingers \u2014 Alibi Gin<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

The man behind Alibi Gin shares how he went from concept to craft spirit brand \u2014 a story of creativity, hustle, and building something unique in a crowded market. (29 min)<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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\ud83d\udee3\ufe0f The Story Of 42 Freeway (Ft. Mark Matthews)<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Mark Matthews of 42 Freeway \u2014 one of South Jersey’s most recognized community media brands \u2014 talks about building a local media empire and serving the community. (42 min)<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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\ud83d\udd28 The Story of Jerson Cobena \u2014 From Maryland to Millions<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Jerson Cobena traveled from Maryland to share his journey starting a remodeling business from scratch \u2014 the challenges, the breakthroughs, and what keeps him going. (25 min)<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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\ud83d\udca1 The ULTIMATE Masterclass for Small Businesses<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

An extended deep-dive session covering everything from marketing and operations to hiring and scaling \u2014 packed with actionable advice for small business owners. (1 hr 27 min)<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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Watch The Relentless Podcast<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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“The first $1M is the hardest. The next $4M is systems.” \u2014 Sam DeMaio<\/p>\n<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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