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#133 - Managing HVAC Growth and Infrastructure in the Summer Heat

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July heat got you down? Then you must not work in the HVAC business, because things are hotter than ever for Jack and John, as they talk about trying to keep up with the massive summertime HVAC rush, the stretch of record-breaking home service sales records, and growth all around. But that begs the question: When you’re making summer hay what are the best moves to make in regards to expansion, future plans, and increasing your place in the market? Join Owned and Operated this week as the show breaks down the operational and real estate strategies around growth and how you can prepare to get big, even when the temperatures make you feel like shrinking.
Learn more about John’s exclusive Facebook group over at www.ownedandoperated.com.
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Jack Carr: @TheHVACJack on Twitter

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1. Introduction to Owned and Operated (00:00:00)

2. Service Scalers Promo (00:00:22)

3. Catching Up and HVAC Summer Rush (00:00:43)

4. Record-Breaking Sales and Growth (00:03:00)

5. Challenges of Rapid Expansion (00:06:54)

6. Future Plans and Market Expansion (00:12:42)

7. Centralizing Call Center Operations (00:14:25)

8. Challenges of Multi-Location Management (00:14:50)

9. Importance of Training and Development (00:15:03)

10. Scaling Infrastructure and Teams (00:15:52)

11. Financial Considerations for Expansion (00:17:14)

12. Operational Challenges of Moving (00:17:58)

13. Real Estate Strategies for Growth (00:19:22)

14. Impact of Facility on Recruitment and Operations (00:21:38)

15. Reflecting on Past Decisions (00:24:30)

16. Conclusion and Upcoming Events (00:27:32)

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Sisällön tarjoaa John Wilson. John Wilson tai sen podcast-alustan kumppani lataa ja toimittaa kaiken podcast-sisällön, mukaan lukien jaksot, grafiikat ja podcast-kuvaukset. Jos uskot jonkun käyttävän tekijänoikeudella suojattua teostasi ilman lupaasi, voit seurata tässä https://fi.player.fm/legal kuvattua prosessia.

July heat got you down? Then you must not work in the HVAC business, because things are hotter than ever for Jack and John, as they talk about trying to keep up with the massive summertime HVAC rush, the stretch of record-breaking home service sales records, and growth all around. But that begs the question: When you’re making summer hay what are the best moves to make in regards to expansion, future plans, and increasing your place in the market? Join Owned and Operated this week as the show breaks down the operational and real estate strategies around growth and how you can prepare to get big, even when the temperatures make you feel like shrinking.
Learn more about John’s exclusive Facebook group over at www.ownedandoperated.com.
Episode Hosts: 🎤
John Wilson: @WilsonCompanies on Twitter
Jack Carr: @TheHVACJack on Twitter

Contact Owned and Operated:

More Ways To Connect with O&O

Leave a Review

John Wilson, CEO of Wilson Companies
Jack Carr, CEO of Rapid HVAC

  continue reading

Luvut

1. Introduction to Owned and Operated (00:00:00)

2. Service Scalers Promo (00:00:22)

3. Catching Up and HVAC Summer Rush (00:00:43)

4. Record-Breaking Sales and Growth (00:03:00)

5. Challenges of Rapid Expansion (00:06:54)

6. Future Plans and Market Expansion (00:12:42)

7. Centralizing Call Center Operations (00:14:25)

8. Challenges of Multi-Location Management (00:14:50)

9. Importance of Training and Development (00:15:03)

10. Scaling Infrastructure and Teams (00:15:52)

11. Financial Considerations for Expansion (00:17:14)

12. Operational Challenges of Moving (00:17:58)

13. Real Estate Strategies for Growth (00:19:22)

14. Impact of Facility on Recruitment and Operations (00:21:38)

15. Reflecting on Past Decisions (00:24:30)

16. Conclusion and Upcoming Events (00:27:32)

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