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Featured on WGN Radio's Home Sweet Home Chicago on 09/27/25: Green Attic Insulation's Andrei Turea joins the program to talk about flat roof and attic insulation, crawl space encapsulation, and mold remediation. To learn more about Green Attic Insulation's services, go to greenattic.com or call 847-777-4777.
Featured on WGN Radio's Home Sweet Home Chicago on 09/27/25: Sara Andreas of Robert R. Andreas & Sons, Inc., General Contractors Specializing in Concrete, joins the show to answer several WGN Radio listener concrete questions and talk about how they can improve commercial and industrial facilities this winter. To learn more about Robert R. Andreas & Sons, […]
Featured on WGN Radio's Home Sweet Home Chicago on 09/27/25: Mr. Floor himself, Igor Murokh, joins the program to talk about what’s really scratching up your floors. To learn more about what Igor and Mr. Floor can do for you, go to mrfloor.com or call 847-674-7500.
Featured on WGN Radio's Home Sweet Home Chicago on 09/27/25: Ald. Brendan Reilly, 42nd Ward, joins David Hochberg to discuss his bid for Cook County Board President and the changes that need to be made in the position.
We started this week's show by chatting with Sara Andreas of Robert R. Andreas & Sons, Inc. General Contractors, discussing bollard installation and loading face lifts. Next, Green Attic Insulation’s Andrei Turea shares why proper insulation and air sealing matter. Then, Mr. Floor himself, Igor Murokh, discusses how dirt encapsulation is damaging your floors. Throughout the show, listeners call and […]
Featured on WGN Radio's Home Sweet Home Chicago on 09/20/2025: BluSky Restoration Contractors' Business Development Manager Pete Marrero joins the program to discuss how to prevent pipes from bursting during the winter. For more information, call 877.623.8583.
Featured on WGN Radio's Home Sweet Home Chicago on 09/20/25: Rose Pest Solutions' Marketing Director Janelle Iaccino, A.K.A. ‘The Bug Girl,' joins the program to talk about Stink bugs, Boxelder bugs, and Asian lady beetles. Janelle shares why they keep popping up on sunny days and how to minimize their population. To learn more about […]
Featured on WGN Radio's Home Sweet Home Chicago on 09/20/25: Lindemann Chimney, Fireplace, Heating, and Cooling's CEO Rob Lindemann as well as Founder Gary Lindemann join the program to discuss the history of the company.To learn more about what Lindemann Chimney, Fireplace, Heating, and Cooling can do for you, go to lindemann.com or give them a call […]
We started off this week's show by chatting with Janelle Iaccino of Rose Pest Solutions to discuss Stink Bugs, Boxelder bugs, and Asian Lady Beetles. Next, Lindemann Chimney, Fireplace, Heating, and Cooling's CEO, Rob Lindemann, joined the show to talk about the history of the company. Then, BluSky Restoration Contractors' Business Development Manager Pete Marrero discusses how […]
Featured on WGN Radio's Home Sweet Home Chicago on 09/13/2025: Aimee Ferrarell joins the show to discuss home assessments using Dwell Safe software, allowing Access to work with licensed therapists to help determine the areas of concern in the home! She also talks about tactics other accessibility contractors might use to get more money out […]
Jon Hansen sits in for David Hochberg this week and starts the show with Michael Huston of Lindholm Roofing, who joins the show to discuss preparing your home exterior for the colder seasons. Then, IRS Tax Attorney Steven A. Leahy of the Law Office of Steven A. Leahy, PC, with Opem Tax Advocates, talks about the Illinois Tax Amnesty […]
Featured on WGN Radio's Home Sweet Home Chicago on 09/13/25: IRS Tax Attorney Steven A. Leahy of the Law Office of Steven A. Leahy, PC with Opem Tax Advocates, joins the program to discuss the Illinois Tax Amnesty Program, how the IRS will stop accepting paper checks, and the looming deadlines for tax returns.. To […]
Featured on WGN Radio's Home Sweet Home Chicago on 09/13/25: Lindholm Roofing's Assistant Manager Mike Huston to the rescue! Listen in as Mike discusses preparing your home exterior for the changing seasons. Also hear about a new Illinois benefit for World War II veterans and a local veteran fundraiser! To learn more about what Lindholm […]
Featured on WGN Radio's Home Sweet Home Chicago on 09/06/2025: Mark Olsen of Redo Cabinets joins the show to talk about how they can make your remodel easy in 3-5 days! To learn more about Redo Cabinets and how they can assist you, visit redocabinets.com or call 630-381-5583.
Featured on WGN Radio's Home Sweet Home Chicago on 09/06/25: NEXT Door & Window's Gary Armstrong joins the program to talk about this being the busiest and best time of year to install your windows. To learn more about what NEXT Door & Window can do for your home, go to nextdoorandwindow.com or call 844-600-6398.
Featured on WGN Radio's Home Sweet Home Chicago on 09/06/25: Green Attic Insulation's Andrei Turea joins the program to talk about the common mistakes homeowners make with insulation. To learn more about Green Attic Insulation’s services, go to greenattic.com or call 847-777-4777.
This week's show begins with Mark Olsen of Redo Cabinets, who joins the show to discuss how to refresh cabinets in just 5 days. Gary Armstrong from NEXT Door & Window addresses the busiest season for making window changes. And, newcomer Green Attic Insulation's Andrei Turea joins the show to talk about the common mistakes made […]
Mortgage and real estate expert David Hochberg joins John Williams to talk about what’s causing business to pick up, his thoughts on the Fed possibly cutting rates later this month, why he pays off his credit card every Friday, how the Chicago area real estate market is doing right now, and why an ARM could be […]
Mortgage and real estate expert David Hochberg joins John Williams to talk about what’s causing business to pick up, his thoughts on the Fed possibly cutting rates later this month, why he pays off his credit card every Friday, how the Chicago area real estate market is doing right now, and why an ARM could be […]
Mortgage and real estate expert David Hochberg joins John Williams to talk about what’s causing business to pick up, his thoughts on the Fed possibly cutting rates later this month, why he pays off his credit card every Friday, how the Chicago area real estate market is doing right now, and why an ARM could be […]
We started off this week's show by chatting with BluSky Restoration Contractors' Business Development Manager, Pete Marrero, who joins the show to discuss water damage restoration. Dave Schlueter of the Law Offices of David R. Schlueter discusses transfer on death instruments and quick claim deeds. And, Access Elevator's VP of Sales, Frank Wasilewski, joins the show to […]
Featured on WGN Radio's Home Sweet Home Chicago on 08/30/2025: BluSky Restoration Contractors' Business Development Manager Pete Marrero joins the program to discuss mold, their new continuing education class on flooding, and more! To learn more about what BluSky Restoration can do for you, go to goblusky.com or call them at 1-800-266-5677.
Featured on WGN Radio's Home Sweet Home Chicago on 08/30/25: Dave Schlueter of the Law Offices of David R. Schlueter joins Wendy Snyder, in for David Hochberg, to discuss Transfer on Death Instrument and quick claim deeds. To learn more about what Dave Schlueter can help you with, go to schlueterlawoffice.com or call 1-630-285-5300.
Featured on WGN Radio's Home Sweet Home Chicago on 08/30/25: Access Elevator's VP of Sales Frank Wasilewski joins the show to talk about their new fall prevention program. To learn more about what Access Elevator can do for you, go to allaboutaccess.com or call them at 1-630-616-6249.
David Hochberg starts Home Sweet Home Chicago with Sarah Leonard of Legacy Properties, A Sarah Leonard Company, to talk about what not to do when selling your home and downsizing. Next, Bob Schmitt of The Junkluggers joins the show to talk about hoarding and helping people move. Then, Home Remodeling Specialist at MegaPros Home Improvement, Jeremy […]
Featured on WGN Radio's Home Sweet Home Chicago on 08/23/25: Bob Schmitt of The Junkluggers joins the show to talk about leaving furniture behind when selling a home and helping people move. To learn more about what The Junkluggers can do for you, go to www.junkluggers.com or give them a call at 1-800-LUG-JUNK (1.800.584.5865).
Featured on WGN Radio's Home Sweet Home Chicago on 08/23/25: Sarah Leonard of Legacy Properties, A Sarah Leonard Company, joins the show to talk about the current market, what not to do when selling your home, and downsizing. To learn more about what Sarah and her team can do for you, go to sarahleonardsells.com or […]
Featured on WGN Radio's Home Sweet Home Chicago on 08/16/25: Center Guard Plumbing's Mike Epping joins the show to discuss draining water heaters and private equity companies that are buying up family-owned businesses. To learn more about what Center Guard Plumbing can do for you, go to wgnplumber.com or call 847-406-8883.
Featured on WGN Radio's Home Sweet Home Chicago on 08/16/25: Lindemann Chimney, Fireplace, Heating, and Cooling's CEO Rob Lindemann joins the program to discuss gas fireplaces vs electric fireplaces. To learn more about what Lindemann Chimney, Fireplace, Heating, and Cooling can do for you, go to lindemann.com or give them a call at 847-918-7994.
Featured on WGN Radio's Home Sweet Home Chicago on 08/16/25: Founder and President of Perma-Seal Basement Systems Roy Spencer joins the show to discuss free evaluations, energy loss in homes, and more! Roy also answers listeners' questions about their homes. To learn more about the services Perma-Seal provides, visit permaseal.net or call 1-800-421-SEAL (7325).
This week, we kick off with Perma-Seal Basement Systems' Chief Operating Officer, Joel Spencer, to discuss avoiding energy loss in homes. Next, Center Guard Plumbing's Mike Epping talks about draining electric water heaters. Then, Lindemann Chimney, Fireplace, Heating, and Cooling's CEO, Rob Lindemann, joined the show to talk about switching between gas fireplaces and electric fireplaces.
Ethan Hochberg and his partner have built three AI-powered X personas that rack up 200 million views annually—all while running a lean creative agency for AI and tech brands. These aren't just vanity accounts; they're distribution engines that feed into their core business.In this episode, Ethan walks us through:- How they blend AI content generation with a human touch to keep posts authentic and engaging.- The Grok Deep Search workflow they use to find and validate influencers in minutes (a task that used to take days).- A multi-step outreach strategy that personalizes every message for higher response rates.- How to brainstorm and produce short-form video content with V GPT for TikTok, Reels, and Shorts—without a production studio.- This is a masterclass in using AI tools not just to save time, but to elevate the quality of your marketing while running a “tiny team.”Timestamps02:45 – From AI Marketing Directory to running a creative agency04:48 – Tiny teams, big results with AI workflows06:25 – Demo 1: Grok Deep Search for influencer discovery08:15 – Why influencer marketing is more relevant than ever12:29 – Grok's validation process: avoiding fake engagement15:25 – Applying the workflow beyond influencers (newsletters, blogs, PR)17:51 – Using AI to think strategically, not just automate22:09 – The output: influencer tables in minutes24:01 – Demo 2: Personalized outreach angle generator28:01 – Applying this to PR and content partnerships32:00 – Demo 3: V GPT for short-form AI video creation37:40 – How much of your feed is already AI-generated?40:00 – Matching viral templates to your niche for higher watch time41:50 – Using AI video tools mainly for brainstorming content ideas42:56 – How to connect with EthanTools & Technologies MentionedGrok – AI chatbot from X with live access to the Twitter feed; ideal for influencer discovery and current-event research.Grok Deep Search – Paid Grok feature ($8/mo with X Premium) that crawls hundreds of live sources for validated results.ChatGPT + GPT Store – OpenAI's platform for custom GPTs, used here to integrate with video creation tools.V GPT – AI video generator with realistic avatars, captions, and voiceover.CapCut (mentioned) – Popular editing tool; V GPT is positioned as a more advanced alternative for avatar-driven content.Subscribe at thisnewway.com to get the step-by-step playbooks, tools, and workflows.Ethan's website: https://marketingguys.co/
We started off this week's show by chatting with Janelle Iaccino of Rose Pest Solutions to discuss removing wasps and how extreme heat invites bugs in. Bob Schmitt of The Junkluggers shares how much plastic ends up in landfills and talks about how to repurpose it around your home. Then, Dave Schlueter of the Law Offices of David R. […]
Featured on WGN Radio's Home Sweet Home Chicago on 08/09/24: Rose Pest Solutions' Marketing Director Janelle Iaccino, A.K.A. ‘The Bug Girl', joins the program to discuss extreme heat, rats, and yellow jacket removal. To learn more about Rose Pest Solutions and what they can do for you, go to rosepestcontrol.com or call 1-800-GOT-PESTS.
Featured on WGN Radio's Home Sweet Home Chicago on 08/09/25: Bob Schmitt of The Junkluggers joins the show to inform WGN Radio listeners about how much plastic ends up in landfills and how to repurpose yours around your home. To learn more about what The Junkluggers can do for you, go to www.junkluggers.com or give them a […]
Featured on WGN Radio's Home Sweet Home Chicago on 08/09/25: Dave Schlueter of the Law Offices of David R. Schlueter discusses transfer taxes when selling a home. To learn more about what Dave Schlueter can help you with, go to schlueterlawoffice.com or call 1-630-285-5300.
WGN Radio's host of Home Sweet Home Chicago David Hochberg, joins Lisa Dent to explain why top U.S. stocks now dominate the market like never before and why rising prices and falling jobs in the services sector could signal stagflation.
Mortgage and real estate expert David Hochberg joins Jon Hansen to talk about mortgage rates easing up, the impact of President Trump firing the head of the Bureau of Labor Statistics, and the overall health of the economy right now. David hosts “Home Sweet Home Chicago” on Saturdays from 10am to 1pm on WGN Radio. […]
Mortgage and real estate expert David Hochberg joins Jon Hansen to talk about mortgage rates easing up, the impact of President Trump firing the head of the Bureau of Labor Statistics, and the overall health of the economy right now. David hosts “Home Sweet Home Chicago” on Saturdays from 10am to 1pm on WGN Radio. […]
Mortgage and real estate expert David Hochberg joins Jon Hansen to talk about mortgage rates easing up, the impact of President Trump firing the head of the Bureau of Labor Statistics, and the overall health of the economy right now. David hosts “Home Sweet Home Chicago” on Saturdays from 10am to 1pm on WGN Radio. […]
As featured on Home Sweet Home Chicago on 08-02-2025: Attorney Rae Kaplan of Kaplan Law Firm joins David Hochberg to talk about the latest trending news on student loans. Rae talks about lower repayment plans on parents-plus loans and how the recent changes have impacted borrowers. For more information, call (312) 564-4267.
Featured on WGN Radio's Home Sweet Home Chicago on 08/02/25: Sara Andreas of Robert R. Andreas & Sons, Inc. General Contractors Specializing in Concrete joins the show to answer several WGN Radio listener concrete questions and talk about how bollards can be an essential safety addition to your business. To learn more about Robert R. Andreas & […]
Featured on Home Sweet Home Chicago 08-02-2025: Jake Stotter of Fenceworks, Inc., joins David Hochberg to discuss building playgrounds and how the business began. For more information, call 847-432-0900.
We started off this week's show by chatting with Student Loan Attorney Rae Kaplan of the Kaplan Law Firm about the latest changes to student loans. Next, Sara Andreas of Robert R. Andreas & Sons, Inc., General Contractors Specializing in Concrete, talks about making pickleball courts and installing bollards. Then, Jake Stotter of Fenceworks, Inc. joins to discuss the history of the […]
We started off this week's show by chatting with Integrity Concrete Coatings' Teagan Overhaug about how they can assist with summertime projects. Next, Dumitru Nicolaescu of Green Attic joins David to talk about how to know if you have enough insulation in your home. Then, Julie Ratowitz of Chefs for Seniors joins the show to discuss how […]
Featured on WGN Radio's Home Sweet Home Chicago on 07/26/25: Integrity Concrete Coatings' Teagan Overhaug joins the show to discuss the services their company offers, quotes, and temperatures that are best for getting services. To learn more, you can call 815-220-5015 or visit integrityconcretecoatings.com.
Featured on WGN Radio's Home Sweet Home Chicago on 07/26/25: Dumitru Nicolaescu of Green Attic joins David on Home Sweet Home Chicago to talk about how to know if you have enough insulation in your home. Dumitru also answers listener questions about insulating their attics and garages.
Featured on WGN Radio's Home Sweet Home Chicago on 07/26/25: Julie Ratowitz of Chefs for Seniors joins the show to discuss how their services work, the freshness of the meals, and the menu options for special diets. For more information, call 224-529-3326.
Featured on WGN Radio's Home Sweet Home Chicago on 07/19/25: Bob Schmitt of The Junkluggers joins the show to inform WGN Radio listeners about their pricing, how they can help out commercial businesses, and home closings. To learn more about what The Junkluggers can do for you, go to www.junkluggers.com or give them a call at 1-800-LUG-JUNK.
Featured on WGN Radio's Home Sweet Home Chicago on 07/19/25: IRS Tax Attorney Steven A. Leahy of the Law Office of Steven A. Leahy, PC with Opem Tax Advocates joins the program to discuss 1099 income, tax write-offs, and he also answers listener questions. To learn more about Steven A. Leahy, go to fightbacknow.com or call 1-312-664-6649.