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Tell Your Story with Heather Ripley
Episode 270
Monday, 12 January, 2026
And we're back, Happy New Year from The Empowering Industry Podcast team! Charli is kicking off the new year with some exciting life updates for anyone who hasn't heard yet. And she is joined by Heather Ripley and they have a truly impactful conversation about telling your story. Heather Ripley is passionate about helping business owners in the skilled trades embrace the power of public relations to grow. Over her career, she’s helped hundreds of contractors boost their visibility and reputation.Heather cares deeply about the people in the home service industry who keep our great nation running. She believes that these men and women are heroes who make sure that their customers’ homes are safe, comfortable, and healthy every day.She has worked with hundreds of contractors during her career. Previously managing PR and marketing for Clockwork Home Services’ three brands, she earned the company top-tier media exposure, including an appearance on “The Celebrity Apprentice” in 2009.It was through her work with Clockwork and her work with various public relations agencies that inspired her to open Ripley PR in her hometown of Maryville, Tennessee, in May of 2013. Ripley PR is a global public relations agency specializing in skilled trades, B2B, manufacturing and franchising.The company helps these businesses with their internal and external communications by garnering them earned media in various news outlets and in national trade publications. In addition, Ripley PR has helped businesses with crisis management, award and speaking submissions, and has ghostwritten communications from CEOs to other company thought leaders.Since opening Ripley PR, she has represented dozens of B2B tech and manufacturers, including BDR, CEO Warrior, Bradford White, Modine, ServiceTitan and XOi Technologies.Ripley PR has been listed by Entrepreneur Magazine as a Top Franchise PR Agency for seven consecutive years and was recently named as one of Newsweek’s America’s Best Public Relations Agencies for 2024. Heather Ripley was recently named a 2024 PRNews Top Women honoree in the business entrepreneur category.She is also the author of “NEXT LEVEL NOW: PR Secrets to Drive Explosive Growth for your Home Service Business,” which is now available on all audiobook platforms. For additional information, visit www.ripleypr.com.Find us @EmpoweringPumps on Facebook, LinkedIn, Instagram and Twitter and using the hashtag #EmpoweringIndustryPodcast or via email podcast@empoweringpumps.com
