The Ingaged Podcast Hosted by Dean Curtis, CEO of Ingage, The Ingaged Podcast explores what it really takes to adopt technology inside modern home improvement and home services organizations. Each episode features conversations with industry leaders, sales experts, manufacturers and technology innovators who are shaping the future of in-home selling. From AI and automation to sales process, coaching and content strategy, the focus is always the same: practical tech adoption that drives measurable results. This podcast is designed for sales managers, business owners, franchise leaders and marketing professionals who want to build scalable systems, improve rep performance and stay competitive in a rapidly evolving industry. If you are responsible for revenue, growth or sales leadership, The Ingaged Podcast will give you the insight and clarity to adopt smarter and sell better.
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November 16, 2023Episode 1424 min
Sales Success Unveiled with Ryan Groth: A Deep Dive into Sales Transformation
Today, we’re chatting with Ryan Groth, Founder of Sales Transformation Group, the leader in sales and service coaching for residential and commercial contractors. He’ll be sharing his expertise in all things sales and how you can achieve success in any sales environment.
May 19, 2023Episode 118 min
Why Every Salesperson Needs Ingage for Their Presentations ft. Dean Curtis
Sit down with Ingage’s CEO, Dean Curtis, to learn more about who Ingage is and how they help salespeople close more deals and wow customers with dynamic and interactive digital presentations.
April 14, 2026Episode 514 min
Technology Is Not the Strategy
Buying new software can feel like progress. But without the right process, alignment and expectations behind it, even the best technology will fall flat. In this episode of the Ingaged Podcast, Dean Curtis sits down with Justin Hatcher of 1&Fund to talk about what really drives successful tech adoption in home improvement. From leadership buy-in and frontline resistance to customer journey friction and process gaps, this conversation explores why technology alone is never the answer. They also dig into what makes a rollout succeed, how to know when a tool no longer fits the business and why the strongest operators think beyond the platform before making their next tech decision. If you are evaluating new tools, trying to improve adoption or wondering why a piece of software is not delivering the results you expected, this episode will give you a smarter way to think about technology and growth.
January 11, 2024Episode 122 min
Empowering Innovation and Safety: Insights from Rachel MacLeod of Status Solutions
Welcome to a compelling episode of the 'Ingaged' podcast, hosted by Pam Torrey from Ingage. In this enlightening conversation, Pam engages with Rachel MacLeod, Director of Franchise Solutions at Status Solutions, a trailblazer in enterprise situational awareness for risk management. Together, they delve into how technology, data, and Status Solutions' industry-agnostic approach are shaping the safety and security landscape. Gain insights into innovative strategies, the use of the Ingage platform for franchise content delivery, and discover how Status Solutions' philanthropic mindset influences their mission. Explore the dynamic world of risk management and situational awareness with thought leader Rachel MacLeod and stay ahead of the curve in this ever-evolving field.
May 25, 2023Episode 216 min
Sales and Leadership with Mark Richardson
On today's episode of Ingaged, we're sitting down with Mark Richardson, a leader in the sales industry who has worked with hundreds of sales teams to help them find success to learn more about his methodology and how he's helping teams continue to grow throughout shifts in the industry.
October 24, 2024Episode 1122 min
Building a Collaborative Culture: Madison Farrell on Embracing Change at Great Day Improvements
In this episode, we sit down with Madison Farrell, Great Day Improvements Culture and Internal Communication Manager, who’s here to give us a fresh take on scaling your business from the people's perspective and share her expertise on keeping your team connected both on the road and in the office. Learn more about Ingage at Ingage.io
April 28, 2026Episode 717 min
The Leadership Test Behind Every Tech Rollout
New technology does not fail because the tool is bad. It fails when leadership underestimates what adoption actually takes. In this episode of the Ingaged Podcast, Dean Curtis sits down with Jeff Gunhus of Home Genius to talk about what it really means to roll out technology inside a fast-growing home improvement business. From building buy-in across the organization to creating champions at every level, this conversation explores the leadership decisions that determine whether a new tool creates momentum or confusion. Jeff shares how his team thinks about being tech enabled, not tech driven, why rollout timelines almost always take longer than expected and what leaders need to own when adoption falls short. They also dig into pilot programs, feedback loops, training, accountability and the importance of choosing partners who can grow with the business. If you are scaling quickly, evaluating new tools or trying to get more value from your tech stack, this episode will give you a smarter framework for leading change.
April 7, 2026Episode 416 min
The Hardest Part of Tech Adoption Isn’t the Tech
Buying software is easy. Getting people to change is the real challenge. In this episode of the Ingaged Podcast, Dean Curtis sits down with Tim Lengel of Feldco to talk about what it really takes to adopt new technology in a growing home improvement business. From sales team buy-in and manager accountability to training, measurement and culture fit, this conversation gets into the people side of implementation that often determines whether a tool succeeds or fails. They also dig into how leaders should evaluate new technology, why too much change creates chaos and how to think about AI as part of a smarter, more intentional rollout strategy. If you are trying to improve efficiency, increase revenue and make better technology decisions without overwhelming your team, this episode is worth a listen.
March 24, 2026Episode 322 min
Buying the Tool Is the Easy Part
Buying new software is easy. Getting your team to actually use it is where the real work starts. In this episode of the Ingaged Podcast, Dean Curtis, CEO of Ingage, sits down with Caelahn Bullen from Siro to talk about what separates successful tech adoption from failed rollouts in the home improvement industry. They dig into the challenges of introducing new tools to sales teams, why buy-in from managers and frontline reps matters so much, and how the best companies create accountability, structure and clarity around implementation. The conversation also explores how AI is helping businesses unlock more value from customer conversations, not just for sales coaching, but across marketing, leadership and the broader organization. If you’ve ever invested in technology and struggled to get real adoption, this episode will give you a practical look at what it takes to make new tools stick and turn software into business results.
November 18, 2025Episode 1544 min
Ingaged | Nailing the Roofing Tech Stack: Lessons From Owens Corning’s Jon Gardner
Great products need great systems to succeed. In this episode of the Ingaged Podcast, host Pam Torrey sits down with Jon Gardner from Owens Corning to unpack how the company built a modern roofing tech stack. From choosing the right partners to supporting a national contractor network, Jon shares lessons on how manufacturers can turn tools into real business growth. Whether you're evaluating your current stack or exploring new ways to support the field, this 20-minute conversation offers clear, practical takeaways for sales and marketing leaders in home improvement.
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