The Formula with Peter Roth

The 1% sales rule


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In this episode, we dive into an incredible entrepreneurial story that started with a cigar lounge, a lawsuit, and a $65,000 HVAC lesson. What seemed like a major setback turned into the unexpected start of a brand-new business.

From knowing almost nothing about HVAC to building and eventually selling a successful company, this conversation breaks down sales, marketing, lead generation, and the realities of industries like solar and home services.

If you're interested in entrepreneurship, sales strategies, business growth, or lead generation, this episode is packed with insights you can apply right away.

Timestamps

00:00 – Getting Sued Into Business
 02:10 – The Cigar Lounge Lawsuit Story
 05:10 – The $65,000 HVAC Installation Lesson
 07:30 – Meeting the “MacGyver” HVAC Technician
 10:00 – Starting an HVAC Company From Scratch
 13:00 – Learning Sales & Marketing in a New Industry
 16:00 – Why Solar Sales Is Different
 19:00 – The Reality of Door Knocking
 22:00 – Learning Lead Generation Through Trial and Error
 25:00 – Building a Call Center Piece by Piece
 29:00 – Why Call Centers Scale So Well
 32:00 – The 1% Conversion Rule Explained
 35:00 – Turning Cold Calls Into Real Appointments
 38:00 – Building a Massive Customer Pipeline
 41:00 – Quick Wins for New Clients
 44:00 – Sales Ethics: Don’t Lie, Cheat, or Steal


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