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Kraft Your Life is the ultimate podcast for home service operators, blue-collar founders, and modern tradesmen who refuse to build a mediocre business. Hosted by Matt Kuehlhorn—owner of Kooler Garage Doors—this show is designed for the relentless leaders ready to transition from stressed-out operators to true masters of their craft.

Each episode delivers raw, unfiltered conversations with industry visionaries and game-changers who are actively scaling businesses, leading elite teams, and redefining excellence in the trades. If you are ready to reclaim your time, dominate your market, and build a legacy of true Kraftsmanship, this is your blueprint.

Tune in, get inspired, and start building with intention. Take the next step in your journey and subscribe to the Kraftsmanship Journal for actionable growth strategies at www.KraftsmanshipJournal.com.

Episodes

Apr 23, 2026

41 min

What if the biggest problem in your business… is your pricing?
In this episode of the Kraft Your Life Radio Show, Matt sits down with entrepreneur and pricing strategist Erin B. Haag, creator of Pricing Overhaul, to uncover the hidden math behind profitable businesses. She breaks down her Pricing Overhaul method, a system that aligns math, mindset, and strategy to create real profit.
🔔 Subscribe for more insights on smart business decisions, strategies, and more ways to Kraft Your Life!
 
🔗 Connect With Erin:
https://pricingoverhaul.com/
https://www.linkedin.com/in/erin-b-haag-25a8406/
https://www.facebook.com/erinb.haag.1/
https://www.instagram.com/pricingoverhaul/
 
Sommar Garage Door Opener: https://www.sommer-usa.com/
Kooler Garage Doors: https://koolergaragedoors.com/

Apr 23, 2026

41 min

Apr 13, 2026

49 min

In this episode of The Kraft Your Life Radio Show, host Matt Kuehlhorn sits down with Brandon Smith, CEO and co-founder of New Vision Projects, to unpack the real journey behind building an 8-figure construction business from the ground up. Brandon shares how he turned adversity into opportunity and how he went from sweeping job sites to leading a company, all while developing a powerful mindset rooted in gratitude, discipline, and long-term vision. If you’re an entrepreneur, trades professional, or someone looking to level up in life and business, this episode is packed with actionable insights and inspiration.
🔔 Subscribe for more insights on leadership, mindset, and business growth!
 
🔗 Listen to The Open Concept Podcast with Brandon Smith
https://open.spotify.com/show/6lPo3hHrreDSuz6v4MhikA?si=dbb1e86b838c4ad4
https://www.youtube.com/@TheOpenConcept
 
Connect With Brandon:
https://newvisionprojects.com/
https://ca.linkedin.com/in/brandon-smith-nvp
https://www.instagram.com/buildwithbsmith
 
Sommar Garage Door Opener: https://www.sommer-usa.com/
Kooler Garage Doors: https://koolergaragedoors.com/

Apr 13, 2026

49 min

Mar 23, 2026

50 min

In this episode of The Kraft Your Life Radio Show, host Matt Kuehlhorn sits down with Dave Carroll, founder and CEO of Dope Marketing, to explore what it really takes to build a business from the ground up. Dave’s journey is anything but typical, from launching multiple successful companies and becoming a leader in marketing for home service businesses. He shares powerful lessons on curiosity, ownership, and why “figuring it out” beats being right.
🔔 Subscribe for more insights on leadership, mindset, and business growth!
 
🔗 Visit Dope Marketing’s Website:
🌐 https://www.dopemarketing.com/
🌐 https://shop.dopemarketing.com/
 
🔗 Find Dope Marketing on Social Media:
https://www.instagram.com/dopemktg/
https://www.facebook.com/DopeMktg
https://www.tiktok.com/@dopemarketing
 
Sommar Garage Door Opener: https://www.sommer-usa.com/
Kooler Garage Doors: https://koolergaragedoors.com/

Mar 23, 2026

50 min

Mar 16, 2026

49 min

In this episode of the Kraft Your Life Radio Show, host Matt Kuehlhorn sits down with Think Like an Owner Podcast host, Alex Bridgeman. Alex breaks down the common patterns of leaders who build durable companies versus those who simply build a job for themselves. We dive into the "Bridgeman Way" of navigating massive life shifts, why being customer obsessed is a multi-billion dollar strategy, and the psychological hurdle of delegating your way out of your own business. Whether you are a tradesperson looking to step out of the truck or an aspiring entrepreneur, this episode provides a roadmap for building a legacy that lasts.
🔔 Subscribe for more insights on leadership, mindset, and business growth!
 
🔗 Listen to the Think Like an Owner Podcast:
https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/think-like-an-owner/id1445929750
https://open.spotify.com/show/3Fbv9d4HpDwuO4MOPvgdvO?si=72ca55e42774476b
🌐 https://airframegroup.com/
📧 alex@airframegroup.com
Sommar Garage Door Opener: https://www.sommer-usa.com/
Kooler Garage Doors: https://koolergaragedoors.com/

Mar 16, 2026

49 min

Feb 24, 2026

44 min

In today’s episode of The Kraft Your Life Radio Show, Matt Kuehlhorn interviews Jonathan Hummel, owner of Hummel’s Automotive in St. George, Utah. From running a business during the recession to explosive growth through leadership and systems, Jonathan shares the exact mindset shift that changed everything for him. Whether you're an entrepreneur, trades professional, or business owner looking to scale, this episode is packed with real-world lessons from someone who’s lived it.
🔔 Subscribe for more conversations about leadership, discipline, entrepreneurship, and optimizing your life!
 
🔗 Links Mentioned in the Episode:
📞 435-627-0241
🌐 https://hummelsautorepair.com
📧 jonathan@hummelsauto.com
 
Sommar Garage Door Opener: https://www.sommer-usa.com/
Kooler Garage Doors: https://koolergaragedoors.com/

Feb 24, 2026

44 min

Feb 16, 2026

51 min

What if the reason you’re tired, foggy, unmotivated, or struggling in the gym isn’t discipline… but biology?
In this episode of The Kraft Your Life Radio Show, Matt Kuehlhorn sits down with Ray Costello, owner of Game Day Men’s Health in Grand Junction. Today they dive deep to unpack the truth about testosterone optimization, men’s health, and reclaiming your energy. Ray shares how therapy led him to check his testosterone levels, what changed after starting TRT, and how that experience inspired him to launch a clinic dedicated to helping men feel like themselves again.
🔔 Subscribe for more conversations about leadership, discipline, entrepreneurship, and optimizing your life!
 
🔗 Links Mentioned in the Episode:
🌐 https://gamedaymenshealth.com/grand-junction-co
📞 970-829-5798
https://www.instagram.com/gameday_menshealth
https://www.facebook.com/gamedaygrandjunctionco/
 
Sommar Garage Door Opener: https://www.sommer-usa.com/
Kooler Garage Doors: https://koolergaragedoors.com/

Feb 16, 2026

51 min

Feb 9, 2026

44 min

In this episode of The Kraft Your Life Radio Show, host Matt Kuehlhorn sits down with Michelle Myers, founder and CEO of Pink Callers, a customer service and call center company serving the skilled trades. Michelle shares her unconventional journey from commercial interior design to building one of the most respected service-based call centers in home services. The conversation dives deep into the art of customer service as storytelling, explaining why the first phone call sets the tone for trust, safety, and long-term customer relationships. If you’re a service business owner, leader, or operator looking to scale without losing the human touch, this episode is packed with practical insights and real-world wisdom.
🔔 Subscribe for more insightful discussions and ways to craft YOUR life!
 
🔗 Links Mentioned in the Episode:
🌐 https://www.pinkcallers.com/
📧 michelle@pinkcallers.com
Sommar Garage Door Opener: https://www.sommer-usa.com/
Kooler Garage Doors: https://koolergaragedoors.com/

Feb 9, 2026

44 min

Feb 2, 2026

45 min

In this episode of The Kraft Your Life Radio Show, host Matt Kuehlhorn welcomes Luke Clayton, founder of Evergreen Administration Services, to explore what it really takes to build a strong business culture. 
Luke shares his path from athletics and corporate HR to launching a values-driven PEO that helps small and mid-sized businesses handle payroll, HR, compliance, and employee development.
Together, they unpack the hidden costs of employee turnover, the importance of intentional onboarding, and why leadership means having hard conversations with care and clarity.
Whether you’re a founder, manager, or entrepreneur trying to scale without losing your soul, this episode is packed with practical insight and real-world wisdom.
🔔 Subscribe for more insightful discussions and ways to craft YOUR life!
 
🔗 Links Mentioned in the Episode:
🌐 https://evergreenpeo.com/ 
Sommar Garage Door Opener: https://www.sommer-usa.com/
Kooler Garage Doors: https://koolergaragedoors.com/
 
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Feb 2, 2026

45 min

Jan 25, 2026

49 min

In this episode of The Kraft Your Life Radio Show, host Matt Kuehlhorn sits down with Trapper Searles; perspective coach, author, entrepreneur, and former garage door business owner, for a deep, and honest conversation about mindset, energy, and personal transformation.
Trapper shares his journey from starting in the garage door industry at age 15 to founding The Garage Doctor in Denver, and ultimately selling the business after profound personal challenges. Central to the discussion is Trapper’s work around the Seven Levels of Energy, a practical framework that helps entrepreneurs recognize emotional states like victimhood, reactionary thinking, collaboration, leadership, peace, and conscious creation.
 
🔔 Subscribe for more insightful discussions and ways to craft YOUR life!
 
🔗 Links Mentioned in the Episode:
🌐 https://trappersearles.com/
https://www.instagram.com/trappersearles/
https://www.facebook.com/trapper.searles/
Book: https://a.co/d/6lo4Qzf
 
Sommar Garage Door Opener: https://www.sommer-usa.com/
Kooler Garage Doors: https://koolergaragedoors.com/

Jan 25, 2026

49 min

Jan 19, 2026

47 min

In this episode of The Kraft Your Life Radio Show, host Matt Kuehlhorn welcomes Alisa Imperial Lindsey, hospitality veteran, industry connector, and one of the driving forces behind Garage Door Freedom. With over 20 years of experience in luxury hospitality and years spent transforming training and culture at A1 Garage Door Service, Alisa brings a fresh perspective on what it truly means to serve customers and build sustainable businesses. Together, Matt and Alisa explore the difference between teaching skills and coaching people, why fun matters in training, and how communication and trust create real value in service-based industries.
 
🔔 Subscribe for more insightful discussions and ways to craft YOUR life!
 
🔗 Links Mentioned in the Episode:
🌐https://garagedoorfreedom.com/
https://www.facebook.com/GarageDoorFreedom/
 
Sommar Garage Door Opener: https://www.sommer-usa.com/
Kooler Garage Doors: https://koolergaragedoors.com/

Jan 19, 2026

47 min

The Kooler Garage Door's Lifestyle Podcast - A Garage Door Podcast Focused on Building Community Connections

We're a garage door repair company based in Gunnison and Grand Junction Colorado. So Why do we Podcast?



It's beacuase of our mission. We're on a mission to build stronger community where we live, work and play. And the Kooler Lifestyle Podcast is about getting to know the 'who' behind our community businesses and leadership. This way we develop and facilitate relationships that ultimately build the communities strength.



Join us as we get to know people who are influencing our communities. And reach out anytime you need garage door assistance. We're here to offer garage door repair, service and installation. And as a garage door podcast -- we're here to get to know the people who run businesses and who lead our communities.

Who do we need to bring onto the show?

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