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Hydro-Vac, Inc.

HVI has been a family-owned and operated company since 2001. In 2020, Caleb stepped in on a truck and worked part-time at night and on the weekends to learn what it took to run the company from an operational and business standpoint. Caleb has started and sold his small businesses, so his experience as a young entrepreneur transfers over to his role at HVI.

- Caleb oversees ongoing business operations within the company. 
- Jobsite crews and office staff report directly to Caleb. 
- Caleb is reporting directly to the CEO.

Currently, Caleb oversees close to 20 employees and 7 service crews.

Chief Operating Officer

- Directing the day to day operations. 
- Directing 6-7 crews, fleet vehicles, and managing 12-14 people.
- Online job bidding and estimating. Proficient in several construction softwares.
- Fielding all company / customer calls and emails.
- Assisting in recruiting new employees, fielding resumes to the CEO
- Running advertising ads across platforms. 
Google, Facebook, LinkedIn, and web platforms.
- Overseeing the Hydro Excavation division; invoicing, billing, vendors, and health & safety program.
- Daily, weekly, and quarterly reports for various organizations. Such as DOT, FMSCA, and various Unions.

—— ACHIEVEMENTS ——
- In 4 months, I have assisted in hiring, onboarding, and training 2 full-time crews. 
- Bringing in an additional 50-100k gross per month. 

- In 6 months, I completely took over bidding/estimating. 
- Largely contributing to the 400% increase in net income for the company.

Head Operations Manager and Coordinator

Framework - Construction Recruiting

Helping framework connect more people to more opportunities through online and social media initiatives.

Consultant / Contractor Role

- Creating videos
- Online campaigns 
- Assisting in the recruitment process

Marketing Outreach Consultant

Fouss Vending

Self Started a Vending Machine Company from my Dorm Room.

* Providing Vending Machines AND Micro-Markets to businesses sized Small to Medium 
* Scaling the business consistently 
* Donating a Percentage of Profits to various charities designed to help people out of crisis

—— ACHIEVEMENTS ——
Sold the company. Bought by a vending machine startup company. 
* Exited at 21 years old.

Ambassadors for Business

* Consistently served as a volunteer at AFB events
* Assisted in setting up and takedown of the event
* Assisted in maintaining the community and socializing of the events
* Engaged with numerous local professionals in their field
* Built long-term friendships with local business executives
* Spoke on the "Do Something Initiative" at an event

Ambassador

5 Things About ME ⬇️

- I’m a Christ Follower
- I’m a Husband
- I’m a Father 
- I’m a Business Owner
- I’m a Coach & Consultant 


CALEB Fouss 👷🏼‍♂️👨🏼‍💻

“If you want every generation to work together, stop telling them to think the same. Define the results, and let them get there their way.”

This is what I believe, and it works.

As a coach, speaker, and founder of Vision Forward Business Solutions, I support blue-collar business leaders and owners, lead differently, scale, and exit stronger, with teams that are built to last, not just follow.

I’ve worked with manufacturers, construction companies, and skilled trades teams to solve real-world challenges:
-Multigenerational workforce friction
-Unclear leadership expectations
-Departments running in silos
-Owners stuck in the business instead of living life
-Family transitions that feel more like a tug-of-war than family pride

I don’t teach leadership from a podium. I get my hands dirty with the owners and teams to create clarity through data, communication, and aligned expectations.

We show Gen Z their growth path.  We support Gen X to step up as thought leaders, Boomers to mentor instead of micromanaging, and owners to stop being the bottleneck.

FUN FACTS ABOUT ME:

🍻I co-host the award-winning Blue-Collar BS Podcast, where we talk straight about the people issues that kill performance
🧀 I’m a Wisconsin (not a Packer fan) guy who spends as much time on the golf course, following the Brewers, or taking care of the yard and DIY projects.
🍋‍🟩 A good margarita is a great way to start the weekend

I don’t believe in busywork. I believe in results. And I believe that when people know how to win on their terms, in their roles, they’ll give you more than you thought possible.

Let’s connect when:
-You’re looking to get out of the daily grind without watching everything fall apart
-You’re leading a multigenerational team and can’t get everyone rowing in the same direction
-You’re ready to build a company where ownership is optional, and leadership is trusted at every level

👉 Give me a call 414-852-4224
👉 Check out services and calendar link at: vfbsoulutions.com
👉 Learn more about me with the podcast at: bluecollarbs.com

Brad Herda

𝐎𝐰𝐧𝐞𝐫𝐬𝐡𝐢𝐩 𝐒𝐭𝐚𝐫𝐭𝐬 𝐖𝐡𝐞𝐧 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐂𝐫𝐞𝐰 𝐒𝐞𝐞𝐬 𝐘𝐨𝐮 𝐌𝐞𝐚𝐧 𝐈𝐭

You want buy-in?
Then stop dropping top-down mandates without context.

𝐓𝐡𝐞 𝐛𝐞𝐬𝐭 𝐟𝐥𝐨𝐨𝐫 𝐭𝐞𝐚𝐦𝐬 𝐝𝐨𝐧’𝐭 𝐟𝐨𝐥𝐥𝐨𝐰 𝐨𝐫𝐝𝐞𝐫𝐬; 𝐭𝐡𝐞𝐲 𝐟𝐨𝐥𝐥𝐨𝐰 𝐥𝐞𝐚𝐝𝐞𝐫𝐬 𝐰𝐡𝐨 𝐚𝐫𝐞 𝐯𝐢𝐬𝐢𝐛𝐥𝐞, 𝐜𝐨𝐧𝐬𝐢𝐬𝐭𝐞𝐧𝐭, 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐫𝐞𝐚𝐥.

That means:
✔ Walking the floor/job site
✔ Asking real questions
✔ Showing follow-through

#BradInfluence: “𝐓𝐡𝐞 𝐟𝐥𝐨𝐨𝐫 𝐝𝐨𝐞𝐬𝐧’𝐭 𝐧𝐞𝐞𝐝 𝐚𝐧𝐨𝐭𝐡𝐞𝐫 𝐩𝐨𝐥𝐢𝐜𝐲, 𝐭𝐡𝐞𝐲 𝐧𝐞𝐞𝐝 𝐩𝐫𝐨𝐨𝐟 𝐲𝐨𝐮 𝐠𝐢𝐯𝐞 𝐚 𝐝𝐚𝐦𝐧.”

Brad supports leaders in rebuilding trust from the ground up by closing the gap between expectation and action.

𝐖𝐡𝐞𝐧’𝐬 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐥𝐚𝐬𝐭 𝐭𝐢𝐦𝐞 𝐲𝐨𝐮 𝐰𝐚𝐥𝐤𝐞𝐝 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐟𝐥𝐨𝐨𝐫 𝐨𝐫 𝐣𝐨𝐛 𝐬𝐢𝐭𝐞 𝐰𝐢𝐭𝐡𝐨𝐮𝐭 𝐚𝐧 𝐚𝐠𝐞𝐧𝐝𝐚?

#LeadFromTheFloor #NoBSLeadership #EarnBuyIn #BlueCollarTrust #MondayMindset

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