In this episode of the Heat Pump Podcast, co-hosts Ed Smith and Eric Fitz are joined by Mike Missimer, an HVAC industry veteran and principal owner of MGI Mechanical Services. The conversation dives into how Mike leveraged decades of experience to build a thriving heat pump-focused business during the pandemic. They explore the nuances of starting a business, designing efficient heat pump systems, and managing rapid growth—all while navigating the challenges of running a company at higher altitudes and in a rapidly changing energy landscape.

Mike Missimer is the principal owner of MGI Mechanical Services, an HVAC company specializing in heat pumps and energy-efficient systems. With a career spanning nearly three decades, Mike has been instrumental in advancing building science principles, writing green building codes, and educating the next generation of HVAC professionals. Based in Colorado, he has expanded MGI to a multi-division company with a strong focus on innovation, customer relationships, and industry leadership.

📚 Expect to Learn

⚫ The unique challenges and opportunities of launching an HVAC business during a crisis like the pandemic.

⚫ Insights into Mike’s differentiated, analytical, high-performance in-home sales and design process

⚫ Insights into heat pump design at high altitudes and how environmental factors affect system performance.

⚫ Strategies for educating and training teams to embrace building science principles.

⚫ Lessons on scaling a business sustainably while managing rapid growth and internal restructuring.

⚫ The importance of customer-centric design and communication in differentiating from competitors.

⏳ Episode Breakdown with Timestamps ⏳

[00:00:00] Introduction: Philosophy of HVAC Design

[00:01:52] Meet Mike Missimer

[00:05:15] Launching MGI During COVID-19

[00:10:12] From HVAC Technician to Business Leader

[00:18:11] Economic Realities of Differentiated Design

[00:27:01] Understanding Homeowners’ Needs

[00:38:29] Designing Heat Pumps for High Altitudes

[00:49:34] Overcoming Business Hurdles

[00:56:01] Future Goals for MGI

[01:01:43] Recommended Resources

Connect with our Guest Mike Missimer on

👉 LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/mike-missimer-22214158/

👉 MGI Mechanical Services Website: https://www.mgimechanicalservices.com/

👉 Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/MGIMechanicalServices/

Follow the Hosts

👉 Ed Smith: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ed-smith-5aa8716/

👉 Eric Fitz: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ehfitz/

👉 Amply Energy Website: https://www.amply.energy/

👉 Amply Energy YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@amplyenergy

👉 Amply Energy Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/amplyenergy

👉 Amply Energy Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/amply_energy/

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