The Boost
Our guests include HVAC contractors, Roofing contractors, Garage Door contractors, Plumbing contractors, any many more...we explore growth, marketing, buying, and selling in home services. Lokal provides digital marketing for home service contractors that won’t leave you lost at sea.
Episodes
In this week’s episode, we chat with Cody McLeod, President and Founder of Utility Plumbing Services.
In our conversation, we explore his journey from working in his family's plumbing business to starting his own company. Cody also opens up about the personal adversities he faced during the COVID-19 pandemic, which significantly impacted his professional life and led to his departure from the family business. Cody also talks about ...
In this week’s episode, we chat with Patrick Lange, Managing Partner at Business Modification Group.
We talk about the complexities of purchasing and selling a company in the heating, air, and plumbing industry. Patrick emphasizes the importance of clean financial records, the advantages of maintenance agreements, and the value of proper business documentation. We also touch on the emotional aspects of s...
In this week’s episode, we chat with Gil Cavey, General Manager of Beltway Air Conditioning & Heating. Gil is also the very popular host of one of the industry’s biggest podcasts, HVAC Uncensored.
In our conversation we talk about Gil’s journey as an apprentice working with his dad to becoming General Manager at Beltway. He emphasizes building a company culture that values employees a...
In this week’s episode, we chat with Ben Hummel, Vice President of Business Development at Legacy Service Partners.
Ben shares insights into Legacy Service Partners, a home services platform investing in HVAC, plumbing, and electrical contractors. Legacy Service Partners offers a unique approach to partnering with owner-operators in the home services sector.
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In this week’s episode, we chat with Texas Medley, President & CEO of Medley Heating, Air Conditioning & Plumbing.
During our conversation, we discussed his journey from working in a grocery store to successfully establishing and running his own business. Texas emphasizes the value of hard work, learning from every job, and continuously striving to improve business operations while maintaining a ...
In this week’s episode, we chat with Mike Prencavage Jr., owner of The Family Plumber. In our conversation, we explore the challenges and complexities of executing a successful succession plan, especially when it involves family members. Mike Jr. provides a candid look at the ties that bind family and business, as well as the unique challenges that they bring.
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In this week’s episode, we chat with Ryan Kletz, President of Classic Air Care, Inc. Classic Air Care owns and operates in 3 cities and 5 different offices for One Hour Heating and Air Conditioning.
In our conversation, we discuss the intricacies of acquiring and growing an HVAC business through franchising.
Key Takeaways:
- The story behind Classic Air Care joining the 1-Hour Heating & Air Conditioning franchise system in ...
In this week’s episode, we chat with Tom Lucas, Service Manager and Part Owner of Dayco Systems, live at CAAG in Savannah.
In our conversation, we explore Tom's journey to becoming a part owner of Dayco Systems and the ongoing negotiations to acquire full ownership from the company's founder, Dean.
Key Takeaways:
- Listen how Tom's decision to get the right type of license and speaking Portuguese with his wife in a buffet cha...
In this week’s episode, we chat with Jacob Krauss, Content Creator, Koolin’ with Kraus, HVAC Knights Co-Host, and Co-Owner, Bizzy Air.
Jacob discusses the unconventional path to business ownership, the challenges of rebranding and revitalizing a longstanding company, strategies for growth, and ways to engage with the community.
In our conversation, we uncover the ins and outs of acquiring and transforming a longstanding HVAC busin...
In this week’s episode, we chat with Adrian Garcia, HVAC content creator, podcaster, owner and partner at Reliable Kitchen Services.
Adrian discusses the challenges and rewards of running a family business and how his father, a skilled electrician, inspired him to enter the world of commercial HVAC and refrigeration in the food service industry. Adrian offers a unique perspective on various subjects like branding, strategies for ...
This week, we dive into a conversation with Loren Garder from Bergen Plumbing, Heating, & Cooling, exploring his journey as an educator in the trades.
Loren's early collaboration with his brother at Bergen led him to discover his passion for training aspiring tradesmen.
Under his guidance, Bergen's apprenticeship program evolved into the cornerstone of their culture, eventually expanding into the independent Blackhawk School ...
This week on our podcast, we recorded live at ACCA 2024 in Orlando. Our captivating conversation with Tersh Blissett, a vanguard in service innovation and co-host of the Service Business Mastery Podcast.
Tersh discusses his early curiosity that led him from tinkering to studying engineering at Georgia Tech, eventually finding his true calling in the trades.
He became co-owner at Tri-Star Heating, Air, and Plumbing before launching...
Join us this week as we talk to Nicholas Matos, owner of Reliable Heating and Cooling in Indian Trail, NC. Nick's path led him from Miami and the Marines to the world of HVAC business ownership. After learning finance at J.P. Morgan, he used his valuation skills to transform a struggling HVAC shop into a seven-figure success within his first year.
Nick closed his first small business deal quickly – and right in the middle of peak s...
Ever wondered how a small HVAC company can scale up for big success? This week's guest, Mike Mueller, Head of Product Development, Integrator, and Coach at RocketX, shares the inside secrets.
Mike and Zach discuss lessons learned during COVID, Mike's journey from Absolute Airflow to Delightful Duck, and his comprehensive plan to take the company to the next level.
The Delightful Duck team is revamping their brand, boosting call cen...
In this episode, Kevin Lesage and Zach explore Channel Attribution and how to solve it in your digital marketing channels for home service contractors.
Searchlight Digital connects digital marketing channels to existing customer revenue, allowing easier channel measurement and aiming to improve marketing through successful campaigns.
Kevin and Zach go into details about the relationship between Agencies and Contractors. They discus...
In this episode, JG Van Graan and Zach explore Smart Dispatching, Inventory Management, and marketing for HVAC contractors.
ThermoGrid’s a field management software helps contractors with smart dispatching and inventory management.
We discuss how Smart Dispatching can help contractors by analyzing technician’s schedules, skills, locations, and performance to make the best suggestion and automatically send the right technician to ...
In this episode, we talk with Jordan Winar, Owner of Zion Outdoors. Jordan started Zion Outdoors after 10 years as Chief Growth Officer at Allied Outdoor Solutions.
Zach and Jordan drift into the days of yore, both former endurance athletes. Jordan was an Xterra guy and Zach an Ironman triathlete, both who ascended to their respective World Championship races and are now business owners.
Jordan talks about his victories and failure...
Dan sits down to discuss Native Tree Care’s ideal customer profile (ICP) and how he and Native Tree Care targets new customers and continues to grow.
In this episode, we kick off our podcast with Dan Maldonado, President and founder of Native Tree Care.
Dan tells us it’s important to think about our customers daily.
Key Takeaways:
- Navigating your ideal customer profile (ICP)
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