How to Kill Your HVAC Company in 16 Weeks (and How to Save It) | Tim Cotten
What are the fastest ways to destroy your home service business—and how do you avoid them? In this eye-opening episode, Tim Brown talks with Tim Cotten, business coach and former HVAC owner, about the three most common mistakes that crush companies and how to flip them into growth strategies.

You’ll learn:

• The real numbers you should track (and what “healthy profit” actually means)
• Why owners pull out of marketing too soon
• The danger of squeezing too much profit too fast
• How to balance customer service, growth, and margins
• Smart marketing budget benchmarks for contractors

Whether you’re running HVAC, plumbing, or another home service business, these lessons will help you stay profitable, grow sustainably, and avoid business-killing traps.

 
 📌 Connect with Tim Cotten: https://timcotten.com

Can’t Find Plumbers or Techs? Here’s How to Fix It | Go Green Plumbing, Heating, Air & Electrical
Struggling to find skilled plumbers or HVAC techs? You’re not alone. In this episode, Tim Brown sits down with Alicia and Peter Green, owners of Go Green Plumbing, Heating, Air & Electrical, to talk about the skilled labor shortage—and the creative strategies that are actually working.

You’ll learn:

• Why the “talent shortage” is worse than most admit
• How to grow your own techs with in-house training
• The apprenticeship model that works in today’s market
• How company culture can make or break recruiting
• Why retention starts long before the first paycheck

Whether you’re in plumbing, HVAC, or another home service, these tips can help you build a steady pipeline of skilled, loyal employees.

📌 Learn more at: https://hookagency.com
 📌 Connect with Go Green: https://gogreenplumb.com

Why Scaling DOWN Made This Plumbing Company More Profitable | Robbie Abruscati
Everyone talks about scaling up—but what if the real money is in scaling down? In this episode, Tim Brown sits down with Robbie Abruscati, owner of Paramount Plumbing Solutions, to talk about why he intentionally made his company smaller… and way more profitable.

You’ll learn:

Why chasing size can destroy margins

How to identify your most profitable work (and drop the rest)

The dangers of growing too fast in plumbing & HVAC

How Robbie doubled profits by simplifying operations

Tips for building a lean, efficient home service business

If you’ve ever felt trapped in “bigger is better” thinking, this episode will change how you see growth.

7 Costly Mistakes Adding HVAC to a Plumbing Company | Go Green’s Hard Lessons
Thinking about adding HVAC to your plumbing business? Stop and watch this first. In this episode, Tim Brown sits down with Alicia and Peter Green, owners of Go Green Plumbing, Heating, Air & Electrical, to reveal the biggest mistakes they made expanding into HVAC—and what you need to do differently.

What you’ll learn:

• Why HVAC and plumbing are NOT the same business model
• The mistake of underestimating support staff needs
• The vendor relationships that make or break profitability
• Why quick decision-making is critical when scaling
• How to avoid leadership missteps when adding a new trade

Plus, we cover ideal hiring strategies, operating capital needs, and the roadmap for a smooth expansion.

📌 Learn more at: https://hookagency.com
 📌 Connect with Go Green: https://gogreenplumb.com

$8M Plumber Shares His Exact Plumbing Sales Process (No Fluff)
How does one plumber sell $8 MILLION in plumbing services in a single year? In this episode, Tim Brown sits down with Jeff Cronin, founder of Prime Time Consulting, to break down the mindset, process, and tactics behind his record-breaking success.

You’ll learn:

The plumbing sales process that generated $8M

Why financing is the real hack (and how to sell it)

How to handle objections without sounding “salesy”

Why homeowners pay for peace of mind, not parts

The truth about mindset, margins, and avoiding “cheap work”

🔥 If you want to double your plumbing or HVAC sales, watch this NOW.

Tim Brown sits down with Landon Brewer, CEO of Platform Partners, a national home services company doing hundreds of millions in revenue, to unpack:

✅ The difference between influencers and real industry leaders
✅ How to spot scams and bad actors in the HVAC and plumbing space
✅ What KPIs and margins actually matter when scaling
✅ How to build a business with real enterprise value — whether or not you ever sell
✅ Why most companies don’t get to $20M in 40 years — and what to do differently

Landon also gives insight into platform companies, private equity deals, and the hidden costs of flashy success online.

🔗 Connect with Landon:
 LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/landonbrewer/

In this episode of the HVAC Growth Engine Podcast, we sit down with Mary Beldon-McGrath, co-founder of Driven Leadership, to unpack how executive presence, authentic leadership, and employee engagement can radically shift your HVAC business culture and bottom line.

Mary shares:

• Her powerful origin story in leadership development
• How to unlock high engagement through emotional intelligence
• The hidden impact of imposter syndrome on owners
• Why presence isn’t about ego—but about purpose
• Tactics to stop self-sabotage and build true accountability

🔥 Whether you’re a home service business owner, team leader, or HVAC entrepreneur—this is a must-listen for creating real, sustainable growth from the inside out.

👉 Learn more at: https://drivenleadership.com

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Struggling to grow your HVAC company? Jason Walker of HVAC Masters of the Hustle reveals how pushing your team outside their comfort zones can create a culture of consistency, leadership, and white-glove service that sets you apart. In this episode, we talk hiring, culture, customer experience, video marketing, and how doing the uncomfortable things is the key to massive HVAC growth.

Learn the power of showcasing your team, getting on camera, and creating world-class customer service that drives referrals and reviews. Plus, hear Jason’s strategy behind building a brand technicians want to work for.

In this no-fluff HVAC growth masterclass, legendary sales trainer and entrepreneur Weldon Long drops 🔥 truth bombs for HVAC business owners addicted to leads — and stuck in the cycle of low margins and high chaos.

You’ll learn:

• Why hitting $5M+ revenue won’t save your business if you’re not profitable at $2M
• The 3 signs of lead addiction (and how to fix them)
• Weldon’s incredible journey from prison to $42M HVAC exits
• How to rewire your team’s mindset for sales success
• And what it really takes to scale your contracting business with consistency and clarity

Whether you’re stuck at $1M or sprinting toward $10M+, this is the mindset and operational reset your HVAC company needs.

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