Clinton Calderwood - Vermont Dryer Duct

Our newest guest, Clinton Calderwood, is the entrepreneurial force behind Vermont Dryer Duct, a specialized service business that’s growing fast and filling an important niche in home safety and maintenance. With a background in mechanical engineering, Clinton never expected to find himself in this line of work—but what started as a side job quickly turned into a full-time passion.After years in the engineering world, Clinton discovered a surprising gap in the market for dryer vent cleaning and safety services. What began as a small project on the side rapidly gained momentum, eventually leading him to leave his career and dedicate himself fully to Vermont Dryer Duct. Now, he's applying his technical knowledge and problem-solving mindset to help homeowners across Vermont stay safe and energy-efficient.In this episode, Clinton shares how an unexpected opportunity turned into a thriving business, what he's learned from building a service-based company from the ground up, and why taking a leap of faith can sometimes lead you exactly where you’re meant to be. Tune in for a conversation about risk, reinvention, and the unexpected paths to success.