THE TOPPING OFF PODCAST
Real Conversations With Contractors Who Are Building It Right
Hosted by Kevin Sterling, Director of General Contractor Growth at GC Sherpa, The Topping Off Podcast features honest conversations with contractors, builders, and trade owners about what actually drives growth.
This is a free podcast created to share real-world experience, not polished marketing talk. Every episode is designed to give contractors practical insight they can actually use.
CATCH UP ON OUR RECENT PODCAST EPISODES
The episode below features honest discussions around construction, marketing, operations, and what it really takes to build a successful contracting business today. Explore recent episodes below, then dive deeper into the full show.
Episode 1 - Building Dreams: The Chiusano Design Build Journey
Guests: Jesse and Arthur Chiusano
Company: Chiusano Design Build
Episode Overview
In the debut episode of The Topping Off Podcast, Kevin Sterling sits down with Jesse and Arthur Chiusano to unpack what it really takes to grow a modern design-build firm. They share how a clear vision, the right clients, and strong systems helped them build momentum in under 4 years. The conversation dives into reviews, mentorship, standout projects, and how technology is changing the way contractors communicate and operate.
Episode 2: Building a Kitchen Empire: Insights
Guests: Dennis Sarlo
Company: Sarlo Kitchen & Bath
Episode Overview
We’re officially live with Episode 2 of The Topping Off Podcast!🎙️ I sat down with Dennis Sarlo of Sarlo Kitchen & Bath to talk about building a kitchen and bath business that scales. Dennis shares how he transitioned industries, hit $1.5M in year 1, tackled staffing challenges, leveraged design tech, and built strong contractor relationships while keeping customer satisfaction first.
APPLY TO BE ON THE PODCAST
If you’ve built something worth talking about, we want to hear the story behind it.
The Topping Off Podcast features honest conversations with general contractors about real growth, hard lessons, and what it takes to build a successful contracting business. We’re looking for guests who bring practical insight, unique experiences, and a perspective others can learn from.
Applications are reviewed individually. If it’s a fit, we’ll reach out with next steps!