Position yourself as a thought leader in the luxury home services space. Share your journey, insights, and lessons learned to inspire others and strengthen your reputation as an expert in your field.
Our audience includes business owners, executives, and partners across the custom home building and remodeling industry. Appearing on The Flywheel Effect introduces you to a community of forward-thinking leaders.
Every guest receives an asset package, including social graphics and video clips to help you promote your appearance. Use them on social channels, your website, or in client presentations to grow your influence.
Guests: Gary Rabishaw
In this episode of The Flywheel Effect, host Brent Sonnek-Schmelz and co-host Matt Bernath sit down with Gary Rabishaw, Head of Commercial & Consumer Technology at Intrepid Investment Bankers and one of the most active dealmakers in the CEDIA and Pro AV space. Gary has spent over two decades quarterbacking transactions for companies like SpeakerCraft, Polk Audio, Ultimate Ears, and Blue Microphones, and he brings a rare blend of financial rigor and industry passion to a conversation that most integrators and manufacturers only get to have once in their business lives.
Guests: Jason Griffing
In this episode of The Flywheel Effect, host Brent Sonnek-Schmelz and co-host Matt Bernath sit down with Jason Griffing, Director of Product at OneVision Resources, for a wide-ranging conversation that connects two of the most consequential forces reshaping the custom integration business: artificial intelligence and the economics of service. Jason opens with an inside look at how OneVision has woven AI through every layer of its product, engineering, sales, and support operations — and shares practical playbooks any integrator can adopt, starting tomorrow.
Guests: Alyssa Gelbard
In this episode of The Flywheel Effect, hosts Brent Sonnek-Schmelz and Matt Bernath sit down with Alyssa Gelbard, Founder and CEO at Point Road Group. They explore why personal branding is not something leaders create from scratch. It already exists. The real work is making it clear, current, and intentional.
Guests: Matt Bernath
In this wide-ranging episode of The Flywheel Effect, host Brent Sonnek-Schmelz and VITAL President Matt Bernath step away from tactical business advice to explore a bigger question: what does America’s 250th anniversary have to teach today’s business owners? What begins as a Memorial Day reflection quickly becomes a conversation about perspective, the merging of work and life, the realities of consumerism, and the mindset shifts that separate owners who endure from those who burn out.
Guests: Kade Thomas
In this episode of The Flywheel Effect, hosts Brent Sonnek-Schmelz and Matt Bernath sit down with Kade Thomas, Founder & CEO at Cerv Property Solutions. They explore why owners need contact with customers and teams, not just dashboards, to lead and spot what the numbers mean. Kade explains how trust, recurring revenue, and a clear brand create a stronger service business than price alone. He walks through the value of small course corrections, pattern spotting, and a business model that serves customers without wrecking margins. Listening helped shape a unified model across multiple services.
Hosted by Brent Sonnek-Schmelz and Matt Bernath, the show explores the foundations and nuances of what makes great companies thrive.
Each episode breaks down real-world challenges and actionable strategies for integrators, home service entrepreneurs, and executives who want to grow intentionally, profitably, and sustainably.
Focus topics include:
Choose a clean, professional background and dress as you would for an important client meeting. Position your camera at eye level and ensure your space is well-lit so you appear clear and confident on screen.
A reliable, high-speed connection helps prevent interruptions and keeps both audio and video crisp throughout the recording.
Before we start, you’ll have time to test your microphone, camera, and connection. Our team will guide you through final adjustments to make sure everything looks and sounds great.
An external microphone provides the best sound, but a built-in computer mic works too. Speak clearly and minimize background noise for the best results.
We explore growth, leadership, and innovation within the luxury home services — everything from scaling profitably to building a winning culture.
Bring your expertise to The Flywheel Effect Podcast and inspire others to build smarter, stronger businesses.
Let’s see if it’s a fit.
