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After a career in the Marine Corps, Dominick exited the service and joined Corporate America. A few years in, he came across Buy Then Build and set out to acquire a business. Fast forward a few years, and he's acquired two HVAC businesses in Southern California and has launched an AI consultancy focused on helping Main Street service businesses leverage Artificial Intelligence.

In this interview, we cover:

* Acquiring a business while holding down a W-2

* HVAC talent challenges, from general managers to generational differences

* The parallels between military service and SMB ownerships

* How SMB owners can leverage AI to improve their businesses

* The future of Main Street service businesses

Where to find Dominick & his companies:

* LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/dominickblue/

* Nostra Group: https://www.nostragroup.com/

* Reekon AI: https://www.reekon.ai/

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