In this episode, Chad sits down with Alec Stefanovski, Editor of Homepros, to discuss key shifts in the home services industry. From navigating HVAC regulations to the latest in tech and AI, Alec shares insights on private equity's influence and strategies for staying adaptable. Perfect for leaders looking to stay informed on trends and smart growth in a rapidly evolving industry.

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Key Takeaways

• Adaptation and Technology: The HVAC and home services sectors are ripe for innovation, especially around tech and AI for improving operations, yet careful selection and management of these tools are crucial.
• Tech Integration Over Adoption: New tech tools like AI for call centers can enhance efficiency, but successful integration depends on using them purposefully and ensuring real ROI.
• Economic Uncertainty’s Impact: Despite economic ups and downs, essential services like HVAC retain demand resilience, making them a solid investment and career choice.

Join Josh and Andy for part two of an insightful conversation with Landon Brewer, diving deep into the entrepreneurial journey, specifically focusing on scaling businesses in the home services industry.

Landon shares hard-earned lessons about leadership, overcoming imposter syndrome, and navigating the complex transition from startup to a thriving enterprise.

In case you missed it, listen to part one here.

Josh Teekell and Andy Fuselier from SmartAC.com are revolutionizing the way we think about HVAC and plumbing through technology.

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Key Takeaways:

• Imposter Syndrome: Even at the peak of success, many leaders feel unsure of their worthiness, especially when others look to them for leadership.
• Scaling Requires Specialized Skills: The skills needed to grow a company from zero to $50 million are not the same ones required to scale to $300 million or beyond.
• Adaptability: Entrepreneurs must be willing to pivot, evolve, and recognize when it’s time to hand over responsibilities to more specialized leaders.

In this popular re-release, Ron Kitchens joins Chad to discuss the transformative power of recognition and mentorship.

He shares how acknowledging team contributions in meaningful ways can uplift the entire organization.

Tune in for an insightful conversation on workplace communication, mentorship, and the impact of recognizing others' contributions.

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Key Takeaways

• Mentorship Matters: Having a mentor can change lives by opening up resources and giving the confidence to succeed.
• Communication as Culture: Great companies aren't just about profit; they build their success on a foundation of culture and caring, recognizing that validating and engaging employees is central to thriving, especially during tough times.
• Purposeful Leadership: It takes clear purpose, vulnerability, and balance between personal self-care and commitment to organizational goals.

What’s the secret to scaling multiple home service businesses across four states? Hint: It’s not just about the bottom line.

Chad chats with Lee Downing, who grew from running a single HVAC business to owning 12 home service franchises. Lee reveals his secret: it's all about putting people first. He breaks down how focusing on culture, not just profits, helped him scale quickly while building a lasting business.

If you're ready to rethink how you lead and grow, this episode is a must-listen.

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Key Takeaways

• Franchise Success: Lee’s journey from a single HVAC franchise to owning 12 franchises, focusing on cross-trade expansion.
• Culture as a Core Value: Building a successful business starts with a strong, people-centered culture. Invest in your people and hold them accountable.
• Leadership & Accountability: Leadership isn't just about giving directions—it's about servant leadership and providing support for your team to succeed.

Are your leads slipping through the cracks?

In this episode Around the CAMPfire, Megan Bedford chats with Ryan Fenn, CEO of Chiirp, an automation platform that’s helping home service businesses stay on top of their leads.

Ryan shares how his own entrepreneurial journey led him to discover the power of follow-up automation—especially when it comes to texting.

They dive into why being quick to respond (Speed to Lead, anyone?) and using multiple touchpoints can make all the difference in customer engagement.

If you're a home services pro and curious about smart ways to boost leads, this conversation offers simple, actionable ideas to try today.

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Key Takeaways:

• Speed to Lead is Critical – Responding to customer inquiries within one minute can significantly improve conversion rates.
• Multi-Touch Strategy for Maximum Engagement – Use text, email, and voicemail to reach customers at different stages of their journey and re-engage lost leads.
• Automation for Efficiency – Chirp automates follow-ups so your team can focus on high-value tasks.

This re-release is not only one of our most popular episodes, but also one of Chad’s favorites.

Join Chad as he shares timeless principles he learned from his dad—lessons rooted in integrity, empowerment, and, yes, even the kind of compassion you wouldn't expect from a guy who runs a tight ship.

From the grit of waking up early to the art of leading with humility, Chad breaks down what it means to lead by example and believe in the people around you.

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Key Takeaways:

• Integrity is foundational: “Do what you say and lead by example.” It's more than just words; it’s about action.
• Compassion in leadership: Leadership is not only about guiding but also showing genuine care for the people you lead.
• Empowerment and trust: Giving people room to explore, make mistakes, and grow is critical to building a strong, motivated team.

In this special two part episode, hosts Andy Fusellier and Josh Teekell sit down with entrepreneur extraordinaire Landon Brewer.

He’s the kind of guy who’s not just surviving the roller coaster of running a business—he’s thriving on it. We’re talking about turning risk into reward, surrounding yourself with the right people, and evolving your home services business like it’s a living, breathing thing.

Josh Teekell and Andy Fuselier from SmartAC.com are revolutionizing the way we think about HVAC and plumbing through technology.

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Key Takeaways:

• Entrepreneurship is about risk, but control matters – Whether working for a company or starting your own, being able to control your own fate is key to long-term success.
• Stages of business growth – From survival to thriving, successful businesses continually adapt, learn, and evolve.
• Leadership and vision are critical – Strong leadership combined with an openness to new ideas can push a business to scale.
• Understanding customer psychology – Whether in contracting or tech, knowing your customer’s needs and behavior is essential for success.

In this episode, Chad talks about something we all secretly (or not-so-secretly) try to avoid: discomfort. But here's the twist—he's all about embracing it. Why? Because discomfort is the key to growth.

Chad shares a powerful story from a Future Leader Series meeting, exploring how our choices—big and small—can either push us toward our goals or leave us stuck where we are.

And yes, this is all about learning to love the uncomfortable stuff.

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Key Takeaways

• Embrace Discomfort: Growth often requires getting comfortable with discomfort—it's a natural part of progress.
• Focus on Small, Daily Choices: Breaking big goals into small, manageable actions helps overcome overwhelm and stay focused.
• Develop the Right Mindset: Believe in yourself and your goal, and recognize that discomfort is a stepping stone to achievement.
• Higher Purpose: Tie your goals to a higher purpose to stay motivated during tough times.