In this episode of Owned and Operated, John and Jack return to the studio to tackle the real-world challenges of running a successful HVAC business during peak summer heat. They dive into how weather-related service demand, infrastructure upgrades, and a mature home service team contribute to record-breaking weekly revenues and improved operational efficiency.

Discover how HVAC businesses can scale profitably by investing in technician retention, labor-saving automations, and strategic overseas staffing. John and Jack break down the processes that drive high performance—from sales training to data-driven decisions—all on the path to hitting their first $1 million in EBITDA and a $10 million annual revenue goal.

🔹 In This Episode, We Cover:
How scorching weather exposes weak HVAC infrastructure
Building mature teams and repeatable procedures for scale
Tracking metrics weekly to hit revenue and EBITDA milestones
Streamlining sales processes & technician training for efficiency
Leveraging data, automations, and overseas staff to cut costs
Creating an environment that keeps top technicians around
The roadmap to $10 million in revenue—next-year outlook

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Jack Carr

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