Profiles in Prosperity
Profiles in Prosperity
Service Roundtable
Do you like stories about business? I do! I’m endlessly fascinated by the creative and innovative strategies business people employ to build their businesses. I love the stories of how businesses were started, bought, sold, grown, failed, and the stories of pitfalls and advances. They’re all interesting. As someone who runs a business and advises others who run businesses, I find the stories useful and informative as well as cautionary and inspirational.
124 - Renee Lucas - Woman of the Year
Renee and Travis Lucas are the owners of LCS Heating and Cooling in Indianapolis, Indiana. Renee was recently named Woman of the Year. Renee is not just a great owner with an incredible track record, she is also a Service Nation Premier Coach, a person who cheerfully helps others, and works to make our industry stronger and better. Her award is clearly very well-deserved!
Dec 27, 2023
20 min
123 - Doug Wyatt - Synergy Learning Systems
Doug Wyatt brings an impressive level of energy and commitment to everything he does. That is demonstrated in his entrepreneurial endeavors, his personal and professional growth, and most recently in the development of Synergy Learning Systems.
Dec 12, 2023
34 min
122 - Tom Piscitelli - T.R.U.S.T. Training and Consulting
Tom Piscitelli is a thought leader and top trainer in our industry, providing training for technicians, salespeople, dispatchers, CSRs, and business owners who provide HVAC, Plumbing, and Electrical Service. Tom’s training is thoughtful, thorough, ethical, and extremely effective. In addition to training, Tom is an accomplished and respected author, speaker, and consultant.
Nov 21, 2023
19 min
121 - Kim and Buford Martin - Contractor to Coach
Kim and Buford Martin had been in the HVAC industry, not as contractors, before they started Martin's Heating and Cooling in Fort Smith, Arkansas. They went through the struggles of starting and growing a Home Service Business before joining Service Nation Alliance and then building tremendous growth and profitability. Eventually they sold the business and are now Service Nation Premier coaches where they share their accumulated experience and wisdom.  In this episode, Kim and Buford tell the story of their formative years, what they learned, how they grew, the process of selling their business, and they provide powerful advice for contractors. You need to listen to this: there's so much great information!
Nov 7, 2023
35 min
120 - Lisa McCarthy - Out of the Box Technology
Lisa McCarthy is the brilliant Founding Partner and Chief Strategy Officer of Out of the Box Technology. She has built a company with incredibly valuable services for contractors. Her expertise and experiences with residential service companies (and many other industries) gives her insight shared by very few.
Oct 24, 2023
33 min
119 - Ed O'Connell Goes To Service World Expo
He's back! The inimitable Ed O'Connell returns to Profiles In Prosperity to give a report on Service World Expo, the leading residential service expo.
Oct 10, 2023
16 min
118 - Jim Hinshaw - Sales and Management Guru
Jim Hinshaw has vast and impressive experience in Residential Service. In this episode of Profiles in Prosperity, Jim focuses on what we need to be doing differently in sales right now.
Sep 26, 2023
28 min
117 - Rory Krueger - Krueger Heating, Air Conditioning, Geothermal
Krueger Heating, Air Conditioning, Geothermal is a great example of a successful family-owned company with organic, controlled growth. Rory Krueger, president, founder, and owner is a Service Nation Mentor with tremendous and experience in this industry.  Krueger has a substantial Geothermal division. Rory discusses his company history and growth, gives advice for advisory board members, and provides insight into Geothermal.
Sep 12, 2023
29 min
116 - George Blitch Goes All Out
Need some inspiration and motivation? George Blitch is building a rapidly-growing HVAC company, rebranding, and creating a great future for his team and his young (and also growing!) family. In this episode you’ll hear: • The rebranding process • How George started his business • Why he rebranded • How he accessed mentors that made a difference • Advice for growth and integrity If you are in residential service (HVAC, plumbing, electrical, etc) and want to stay on top of your game and grow, you don't want to miss this.
Aug 29, 2023
19 min
115 - Roy White - From Technician to Purpose-Driven Leader
Roy White is the owner and leader of Fixed Right and Guaranteed. Roy shares his journey to success, provides sage advice, describes their unique recruiting, and talks about how his business purpose has changed.
Aug 18, 2023
28 min
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