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Details: Written by NY News York Reporter; Published: 11 March 2023

Business Owners Shift Their Thinking By Tapping Into The REAL Secret To Success: It Starts In Their Mind!!!

New Jersey-based Business FuDog Group Is Running A Special Event at the Bell Works Holmdel Complex For Business Owners On March 18-19 To Share The Secrets To Think Bigger And Create More Personal Growth

(New Jersey, March 6, 2023) There’s a saying that goes, “The thinking that got you here won’t get you where you want to go.” That’s a mindset limitation that almost everyone faces at some point in their life. And one New Jersey company is holding an in-person event to help people break out of this programming and limiting beliefs to create massive growth in every area of life.

Change The Channel

FuDog Group, a New Jersey-based company, is bringing together a powerful group of speakers who will teach business owners that professional success starts with personal growth.

Change The Channel gives business owners a proprietary set of tools to look inward, create massive shifts, and “change the channel” to create more personal growth.

This event solves a serious problem that holds many business owners back…

The Big Problem That Entrepreneurs Face

HOLMDEL, NJ--Mike Agugliaro is the co-founder of FuDog Group, along with his wife Jennifer and their business partner Aaron Hoos. Mike started and grew a well-known New Jersey-based home services company, Gold Medal Service, which he grew and exited in 2017. Later, he did the built and exited another New Jersey company, CEO Warrior, a training company for the home service industry.

Through the growth and successful exits of both these companies, Mike discovered that business owners were often focused on business growth but not on person growth, yet all growth starts from within. So, he and his wife partnered with another growth-minded business expert to start FuDog Group, which helps business owners and entrepreneurs look inward and create massive personal growth.

Mike, Jennifer, and Aaron have found that when someone shifts their personal growth, they create massive success in health, personal wealth, and relationships, and there’s a trickle-down effect to create massive professional success as well.

The Starting Point Of Success And Struggle

FuDog Group teaches that the starting point of all personal and professional success (or struggle) begins with something called “programming”. Everyone has programming from as far back as childhood, on every aspect of life, from health to personal wealth to relationships and so much more.

This programming shapes the beliefs, actions, and results that everyone experiences. Programming creates limiting beliefs that someone will grow to a certain point and then simply stop growing… because “the thinking that got them this far won’t let them get any farther”.

FuDog Group helps business owners shatter those personal limiting beliefs and discover new tools and strategies to shift their personal growth. They offer trainings, events, and a membership to help people.

The Event That “Changes The Channel” To Change Lives

Change The Channel brings together a number of powerful speakers who will share their journey of success and growth, and give business owners the tools to do the same.

Kevin Harrington, the star of the hit TV show Shark Tank, is the keynote speaker who will share his own journey of personal growth and how he grew up as the child of a business owner and became a TV star, business expert, and a pioneer in the “As Seen On TV” brand.

Mike Michalowicz is the author of Profit First, and other books, and he will be sharing his own journey – including the ups and downs that come with success, struggle, and more success. He’s an engaging and inspiring speaker with powerful personal growth insight.

Mark Evans, a real estate investor from Ohio, will share how he went from living in trailer park to creating multiple 7- and 8-figure businesses, and the mental shifts in his personal growth that he had to make in order to grow.

Mike Agugliaro will explain the mindset shifts that he made in his life to go from struggle to success – in his own personal life, and the result it had in his businesses.

Jennifer Agugliaro, co-founder of FuDog Group, will share her powerful perspective of personal growth as a wife, mother, entrepreneur, and more.

Aaron Hoos, co-founder of FuDog Group and author of numerous books, reveals the steps required to rapidly executed on a personal vision — the same process that helped to skyrocket his own personal and professional growth.

Michael Agugliaro, son of Mike and Jennifer, has an inspiring story of becoming a martial artist black belt and martial arts business owner as well as his own personal growth, especially in the areas of mindset and accountability.

The Steps To Growth

Change The Channel is a 2-day event that FuDog Group has run a number of times. This popular event draws a crowd of business owners who know that any growth starts inside.

When asked about what attendees will do during these two days, the FuDog Group explains their 6-step system:

Magnifying Glass Method: Pull back the curtain to reveal the hidden stories, beliefs, and habits that hold you back from achieving the greatness you desire.

Resistance Eliminator System: Illuminate the challenges and obstacles that prevent you from moving forward, and then quickly and swiftly eliminate them with a step-by-step proven process.

Vision Creation Process: Discover a bigger and more abundant future that inspires and energizes you daily to create an impact and legacy on generations to come.

Identity Makeover Accelerator: Design a new, more powerful identity that helps you grow to the next level in life quickly by taking control of every area and intentionally crafting the unstoppable person you can become.

Transformation Blueprint: Architect the exact steps of your transformation by removing the anchors that hold you back while fueling growth in the opportunities that move you forward to a life of your dreams.

Mind Power Super Fuel: Your friends and family will be SHOCKED at your transformation. You'll have confidence in a bold vision and you’ll move faster than ever to achieve it!

Get The Last Seats Now

Change The Channel is on March 18-19, at the Bell Works center in Holmdel New Jersey.

Seats are almost sold out to this event, so business owners who want to invest in their own personal growth should go to PersonalGrowth2023.com to learn more and get their seat now.

Details: Written by NY News York Reporter; Published: 11 March 2023

HILLSDALE, NJ--Jim Hodges, the owner of JD HODGES Plumbing & Mechanical, participated in a logo and design company’s “naming contest” to rename and rebrand his business. For over 24 years, Jim worked with his father in the family business but eventually chose to go at it on his own. During the contest, after hearing Jim’s story about actually working with his father from the time he was five years old, through middle and high school, weekends and summers, colleagues told Jim he was like a "Gladiator", in the arena for the first time by himself. At first, Jim thought it was kind of cool but then he realized the new logo and brand was actually spot on!

The name "JD HODGES Plumbing & Mechanical" involved not just plumbing and heating, drain cleaning, and air conditioning, but "Mechanical" was for the specialty projects Jim did working in commercial and industrial environments.

The more Jim understood how much more his business encompassed, he became more excited to change the business’ name to Gladiator Services! Jim is delighted with the rebranding of his business’ name as he is receiving a great response from family, friends and patrons.

Jim’s background is unique. Aside from spending time as a young child alongside his dad in the family’s business, Jim studied architecture at Roger Williams University. Jim’s academic work and his strong appreciation for architecture has proven to be invaluable when it comes to aesthetics, planning, renovation and rerouting.

Jim’s family has been in the small community of Westwood, New Jersey for over 100 years. His great grandfather and other family members were electricians and masons. Jim’s father’s plumbing and heating business is one that is highly respected in the tight knit community. Jim and his brother are of course licensed plumbers and his brother still working alongside their father. Jim acquired his licensing (Plumbing, HVAC, Backflow, and Fire Sprinkler) by taking trade school course work and long hours training in the field.

Gladiator Services has evolved into so much more than HVAC having to do with the rapid technological advances in the field. Today the business covers indoor air quality systems, water filtration systems, reverse osmosis water systems, duct cleaning, fire safety systems and much more. Still, plumbing, heating and air conditioning stem from this place.

There’s more to Jim’s story as well. Jim just recently retired as a New York firefighter after 20 years of service. Jim started his training in early 2001 and finished on September 10, 2001. Next day, 9/11 and Jim was immediately called to task. Once again, Jim’s family history plays a part in his commitment to community as well as business. His grandfather and his father were both volunteer firefighters in Westwood. Jim became a volunteer firefighter while still in high school. He is still very much involved in not only his own community, but throughout other areas of the country doing training and teaching for new recruits.

Spring is around the corner and Gladiator Services will be extremely busy with assisting new and returning client projects, home maintenance, efficient system management, upgrades and more. Jim’s younger children have taken an interest in the family business assisting in the office and helping on calls. Jim takes great pride in his family and friends who are all part of the business in one way or another. His goal is to provide comfortable and safe experiences in the HVAC and expanded field for everyone in the community.

With Jim’s architectural background, his plan is to expand to kitchen and bathroom design and remodels. Gladiator Services is well connected with affiliate trustworthy businesses such as contractors, painters, masons, etc..

Be sure to check out Gladiator Services' comprehensive website which lists and details all of their offers. You can also call at 201-419-6090 and they are located at 157B Patterson Street, Hillsdale, NJ 07642.

Gladiator Services proudly has received an A+ Rating from the BBB and serves surrounding areas of Bergen County, NJ.

Written by Leah Brown Klein
Reported Story by Dave Brown

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Details: Written by NY News York Reporter; Published: 05 January 2023

Evanston, WY—Dwayne Willard owner of Champion Services left behind Louisiana oil rigs for the big skies of Wyoming. Dwayne is proud to call Wyoming his home. Dwayne’s roughneck life was traded to start a successful company with a number one priority in keeping his customers safe and comfortable! Champion Services, a family-owned business, is more than just an HVAC company. With two locations in Evanston, Wyoming and Ogden, Utah, Champion Services offers a complete line of electrical, plumbing, water treatment, and drain cleaning services as well. Owner and operator, Dwayne Willard and his staff, is ready to serve all your residential needs.

Willard's personal story begins at an early age while helping at his father's electrical business in Louisiana when he was 10 years old. In time, his dad took a position at Chevron Oil Company and was transferred to Wyoming while Willard, upon graduating high school, started working on an offshore oil rig in Louisiana. With much dedication, Willard worked his way up to being a derrickman and then was trained as a driller. “It was hard, challenging and dangerous work,” Willard mentioned in our exclusive interview with NYnewsyork.com, "but it taught me the importance of commitment to a job well-done." With time off from the oil rig, Willard drove to Wyoming to visit his father. He immediately fell in love with this spectacular part of the country while hiking and camping in the area. Not long after, he packed up his things and moved to Wyoming for good.

Despite never really expecting to go into the electrical business, Willard decided this would be the best direction to take to build his new life out west. After a four-year apprenticeship, Willard passed his journeyman test. He continued his studies to acquire his Master Electrical License for Wyoming, Utah, Idaho and Colorado. He has since earned his general contractor’s license and HVAC Masters as well as a Plumber Masters license as well.

In 1999, Willard began working at his father-in-law’s plumbing business, Champion Services, a company founded in 1982. In 2009, Willard purchased the business from his father-in-law and has since expanded the services to include HVAC and electrical.

Champion Services, is currently serving the southwest areas of Wyoming, including Evanston, Kemmerer, Mountain View and Lyman as well as the Wasatch Front of Utah, encompassing Ogden, Logan and Salt Lake City areas. The company handles all electrical, plumbing, heating, cooling, water systems, and more.

Champion Services is 100% residential, concentrating on its mantra “One Call to Fix it All." Champion Services provides…the vital things that make you comfortable!

Champion Services also has satellite offices and shops in Mountain View and Kemmerer.

You can find out more about the business Champion Services on their comprehensive website:

www.ChampionServicesToday.com

Wyoming Call: (307) 875-6455

Utah Call: (385) 758-4130

Details: Written by NY News York Reporter; Published: 26 November 2022

STOCKTON, CA-- California homeowners are surprised to learn the former NASCAR driver Jason Kerby has become a winner in a different race. Jason has become a successful business owner helping homeowners with their heating, air conditioning, electrical and plumbing. Homeowners are enjoying the benefits of Jason’s business J&J Services as well his commitment to give back to the community.

Jason Kerby’s grandfather was the reason he chose to become a business owner and entrepreneur, striving to be the best in his field…When Jason was a youngster, visiting his grandfather during summer vacations, he would enjoy following his grandfather around and watch him run his landscaping business. As a teen, Jason already knew he wanted to become a successful business owner like his grandfather and began his journey in order to make his dream a reality.

Jason tried his hand at various professions, including his own small landscaping business, an equipment operator. Jason’s grandfather’s business was downsizing at that point and offered to open a shop for himself and Jason to work on race cars! The actual shop was too large for their small company and so they rented half the space to an HVAC company.

Jason, someone with a strong work ethic and keeping that vision of entrepreneurship in his mind, ended up working for that HVAC company and was mentored there to become a team leader. Jason knew he was on the right track, tasting what it was like to be “the boss”, having the freedom to run your own business and what it was like to learn by even making mistakes. All this experience was setting the stage for J&J Services in getting back to the winners circle.

Still, Jason needed to get his licenses in order to truly know and understand what being a successful contractor is all about. He studied, took classes and over time became licensed as a California Contractor in Heating and Air, Electrical, Plumbing, and General B License. Jason also opened himself up to coaching and mentoring by Mike Agugliaro. Mike is a recognized business expert, author and speaker.

Jason, along with his wife Jennifer, his son Ryan and family, still lives in the Stockton, California area and are active in their community of Galt! Jason is a member of the Executive Board of the local Chamber of Commerce there, which supports a number of organizations such as the local food banks.

J&J Services proudly has served the San Joaquin Valley, Sacramento, Galt, Stockton and all surrounding areas of California for over 20 years. J&J Services all your home and or business needs including heating and air conditioning to plumbing and electrical. Every client is treated like family and every home and or business place as if it were their own.

See J&J Services on YouTube with Kevin Harrington from Shark Tank

J&J Services

www.jjheat.com