The Greg McAfee Show

In this special Best Of episode, Greg brings together some of the most powerful lessons from past shows—timeless truths that continue to inspire, challenge, and motivate. From Life Means Something, Greg reminds us to live with purpose and gratitude. In Climb or Quit, he challenges us to push through adversity and never give up. SOLD! Part 1 offers wisdom on building a business worth buying, while Slow Growth, Strong Roots shows the value of patience and precision in leadership. Greg revisits Chasing Happiness Can Cause Bankruptcy, reminding listeners that discipline and purpose outweigh temporary pleasure, and closes with The Eagle Mindset, where he encourages us to rise above challenges and soar toward success. These are the lessons that last—principles that shape strong leaders, grounded faith, and lasting impact. 🦅💼🔥

00:00:00 The Best Of The Greg McAfee Show - Lessons That Last

00:00:20 Life Means Something

00:02:07 Climb or Quit

00:05:11 Sold Part 1

00:07:54 Slow Growth. Strong Roots

00:12:15 Chasing Happiness Can Cause Bankruptcy

00:14:54 The Eagle Mindset

00:20:08 outro

In this rerun episode, we’re excited to have two well-known business leaders, Ken Goodrich and Tommy Mello, joining us for a conversation on health and fitness. We'll be discussing the importance of staying fit while running a business, how personal health impacts professional success, and the habits that help them maintain balance. It's an inspiring talk you won't want to miss! 00:00:00 Intro 00:00:55 Peak Performance Entrepreneurs 00:01:18 Intro to Tommy Mello 00:11:14 Intro to Ken Goodrich 00:23:10 About The First Step With Ken Goodrich 00:31:10 How Has Maintaining Health Affected Your leadership? 00:40:22 Sleep 00:48:18 What Advice Would You Give Someone That Wants to Lose Weight? 01:00:39 Outro #HealthAndBusiness #KenGoodrich #TommyMello #EntrepreneurLife #FitnessJourney #BusinessSuccess #HealthyHabits #FitLeaders #SuccessAndWellness #BalancedLife An award-winning entrepreneur, Greg McAfee has a passion for helping business owners take their businesses to new heights. In 1990, Greg started McAfee Heating and Air Conditioning Co., his only capital was a meager $274 and a well-used truck. Today, Greg runs one of the most successful HVAC companies in the Midwest and is called upon to share his expertise with other business owners all over the nation. In his new book, “Build and Grow Your HVAC Business”, Greg shares nine elements that will guide you in growing your business. He loves to inspire others to chase their dreams at full force, just as he has in his own life and business. Greg is still the working President of his company and puts the same systems and ideas in to place at his own laboratory, McAfee Heating and Air Conditioning Company, in Dayton, Ohio. Greg resides in Beavercreek, Ohio. Several years ago, Greg sent articles to national trade magazines and many were published, which led to coaching, which led to business boot camps/revivals, and now The Greg McAfee Show. All these services help HVAC business owners think different and help grow their companies. One of the most fun things I’ve done is disrupt the HVAC industry in our market. Are you a disruptor or a disruptee in your market? You have to change some of the ways you do business, you can’t do the same old things and expect different results. I talk about how you can still generate business in the slow seasons. One of the biggest ways I set my HVAC corporate office feel, started 8 to 8 at the same great rate, and same day installation or it was FREE! (We never had to give anything away)

In this deeply reflective episode of The Greg McAfee Show, Greg reminds us that life is fragile, valuable, and filled with purpose. Drawing from James 4:14 and John 10:10, he challenges listeners to wake up to what truly matters—because every moment counts. Greg encourages taking inventory of your health, treating your body like it matters, and finding balance in your finances. He warns how debt can enslave us, while joy and peace—when rooted in God’s plan—bring real freedom. “Success without joy,” he says, “is failure in disguise.” If you’re ready to live intentionally, find peace beyond possessions, and walk in the fullness of God’s purpose for your life, this episode will inspire you to remember: Life means something. 🌅✝️💫 00:00:00 Intro 00:01:36 Life Means Something 00:01:50 Wake Up 00:03:27 James 4:14b 00:05:23 We Can't Buy Peace 00:07:53 Take Inventory Of Your Health 00:10:49 We Need To Treat Our Body Like It Matters 00:12:04 Finances 00:14:14 Debt Makes You A Slave 00:15:01 Schedule Some Joy 00:16:27 Success Without Joy Is Failure In Disguise 00:17:37 It's God's Plan Not Our 00:19:03 People Who Walk With God Don't Need Fake Peace 00:19:14 John 10:10b 00:34:27 Outro

In this episode of The Greg McAfee Show, Greg challenges us with a simple but powerful truth: you’re either going to climb, or you’re going to quit. Greg unpacks the journey of every climb—facing the incline, pushing through pain, and using it as fuel to keep going. He emphasizes the importance of traveling lightly, leaning on your spotters, and keeping your eyes fixed on the summit instead of staring at the ground. With wisdom from Galatians 6:9, Greg reminds us that comfort never wrote a comeback story, but motivation and perseverance can. From identifying today’s hill, to ditching weights one at a time, to celebrating micro summits along the way, this episode will inspire you to keep climbing, no matter how steep the path. Because at the end of the day, the choice is clear: climb or quit. 🏔️🔥💪 00:00:00 Intro 00:03:46 Climb or Quit 00:06:00 We Must Face The Climb and We Must Face The Incline 00:07:35 Use Pain as Fuel 00:09:53 Travel Lightly 00:11:01 Lean on Your Spotters 00:14:06 Keep Your Eyes On The Summit 00:15:46 Quitters Stare at The Ground 00:17:04 Comfort Never Wrote A Comeback Story But My Motivation Did. 00:17:33 Galatians 6:9 00:18:04 Identify Today's Hill 00:19:36 Ditch One Weight At A Time 00:21:07 Find A Climbing Partner 00:22:09 Celebrate Micro Summits 00:23:01 You're Either Going To Climb Or You're Going To Quit 00:23:41 Outro

In this episode of The Greg McAfee Show, Greg unpacks the powerful truth that who you surround yourself with determines where you’ll go. You’ll discover how success—and failure—are both contagious, and why accountability only lives inside strong, faith-filled relationships. Greg reminds us that even Jesus had His inner circle, and that greatness never happens by accident—you run with the right pack to get there. With wisdom from Proverbs 13:20, Greg challenges you to examine your circle: Are you with people who push you higher, or hold you back? The people you walk with shape your future—so shift your circle, build your faith, and rise with those who want to see you win. 🦅🔥✝️

00:00:00 Intro

00:04:56 Birds Of The Same Feather Flock Together

00:05:14 We Rise Or Fall Within Our Circle

00:05:57 Success Is Contagious

00:07:53 Accountability Lives In Strong Relationships

00:10:30 Faith and Character Are Non-Negotiables

00:12:29 Jesus Had His Inner Circle

00:15:51 Are You Pushing Yourself To Be Better?

00:15:52 Do You Hang Around People Who Are Pushing You To Be Better?

00:19:27 Who Influences You The Most?

00:20:03 Shift Your Circle.

00:21:09 Proverbs 13:20

00:21:38 You don't drift into greatness. You run with the right pack to get to greatness.

00:21:47 Outro

In this special episode of The Greg McAfee Show, Greg is joined by business sale expert Fred Silverstein to unpack what it really takes to sell your company for top dollar. Fred shares when owners should start preparing for a sale, the top 3–5 most important steps for success, and the biggest mistakes contractors often make. He also dives into what separates sellers who maximize their exit from those who settle, along with the critical role business owners play during the sales process. You’ll hear insider strategies—from how to work with brokers to the best-kept secrets for achieving the highest possible multiple. Whether you’re selling in the next two years or planning five years down the road, this episode is packed with expert insights to help you prepare and profit. 💼 If you want to know how the pros make their exits count, you don’t want to miss this conversation. 00:00:00 Intro 00:03:04 Top Dollar Exit - How The Pros Sell Their Companies 00:06:01 When Should An Owner Really Start Preparing to Sell Their Business? 00:07:30 If you could narrow it down to the top 3–5 most important steps a business owner should take to prepare for a successful sale, what would they be? 00:13:33 What do you think are the most common mistakes you see contractors like us making when it comes to selling? 00:18:21 What's typically the average sized company you work with? 00:23:46 What do you think separates the sellers who get top dollar, from the ones who settle or struggle? 00:27:36 What's their role, playing this during the sales process and what should they be doing or not doing. 00:30:50 What's the best kept secret, you've seen that helps sellers get the highest multiple possible? 00:34:06 What should sellers look for in a broker? 00:36:14 If someone's not thinking about selling for 2 to 5 years, what's the best thing they can do today? 00:40:15 Outro

In Part 1 of SOLD!, Greg shared the story of what made McAfee Heating and Air so valuable and what it took to sell the company. In Part 2, he goes deeper—highlighting the principles and disciplines that keep a business strong long before an exit. From clean bookkeeping and smart mentors to culture, systems, and community reputation, Greg shows how the right foundation makes a company worth buying. Rooted in the wisdom of Proverbs 16:3, he also reminds us that you don’t need permission to build something great, approval to exit when it’s right, or validation from critics. Your exit isn’t the end—it’s the beginning of what’s next. Builders build, and critics never will. 00:00:00 Intro 00:01:06 Clean Bookkeeping 00:02:03 Smart Mentors 00:05:03 Culture 00:06:42 Process and Systems 00:08:33 Community Reputation 00:10:50 Proverbs 16:3 00:11:01 What's Next For Me? 00:15:01 You Don't Need Permission To Build Something Great 00:15:15 You Don't Need Approval To Exit When It's Right 00:16:35 You Don't Owe Your Critics Anything 00:17:17 Build A Business That's Worth Buying 00:17:45 Your Exit Is Not The End 00:21:37 Keep Building - Keep Grinding - Never Forget Who You're Building It For 00:23:24 The Critics Don't Build Empires. Builders Do. 00:23:30 Outro

In this hard-hitting episode of The Greg McAfee Show, Greg unpacks a timeless truth: real honor only comes through hard work and discipline. Honor isn’t handed out—it’s earned by doing what most people won’t. Greg reminds us that hard work is a gift, a path to excellence, and a way to set yourself apart from the crowd. Backed by biblical wisdom from Proverbs 14:23 and Colossians 3:23, he shows how working with integrity and doing it as unto the Lord brings lasting reward. From going the extra mile to finishing the jobs others avoid, Greg challenges listeners to resist laziness, embrace the grind, and remember that sweat is the price of true honor. 💪🔥🙏 00:11:18 Intro 00:01:56 No Honor Without Sweat 00:02:11 Honor Comes From Doing What Most Won't Do 00:03:07 Hard Work Is A Gift 00:03:52 Proverbs 14:23 00:04:41 Honor Means Doing It Right 00:05:38 Working Hard Will Set You Apart 00:06:32 Honor Comes When You Work For God 00:06:47 Colossians 3:23 00:07:36 Don't Let The World Drag You Down 00:08:55 Go The Extra Mile 00:10:27 Finished The Job That Others Avoid 00:11:51 Hard Work Won't Kill You, But Laziness Will Bury Your Dreams 00:12:06 Outro

In this episode of The Greg McAfee Show, Greg shares the behind-the-scenes story of selling McAfee Heating and Air. With transparency and grit, he explains not only what made the company so valuable, but also the lessons learned along the way.

Greg dives into the reality of opinions and jealousy from others, and how fear-based thinking can lead to poor decisions. He unpacks the true drivers of value—brand power, strong leadership, and a clear mission—and why staying focused on “why” matters more than ever.

If you’ve ever wondered what it takes to build a company others want to buy—or how to handle the noise when you do—this episode offers wisdom, perspective, and encouragement from someone who’s been there. 💼🔥

00:00:00 Intro

00:07:23 SOLD!

00:08:25 People Love To Give Their Opinions

00:12:27 Jealousy Is Powerful And It Will Ruin You

00:21:01 Fear Makes Small Thinkers Even Smaller

00:21:28 Fear Based Thinking Leads To Poor Decisions

00:21:57 What Made McAfee Heating Air and Plumbing So Valuable

00:22:44 Brand Power

00:24:15 Why?

00:24:54 Outro

In this hard-hitting episode of The Greg McAfee Show, Greg unpacks a timeless truth: real honor only comes through hard work and discipline. Honor isn’t handed out—it’s earned by doing what most people won’t. Greg reminds us that hard work is a gift, a path to excellence, and a way to set yourself apart from the crowd. Backed by biblical wisdom from Proverbs 14:23 and Colossians 3:23, he shows how working with integrity and doing it as unto the Lord brings lasting reward. From going the extra mile to finishing the jobs others avoid, Greg challenges listeners to resist laziness, embrace the grind, and remember that sweat is the price of true honor. 💪🔥🙏

00:01:18 Intro

00:01:56 No Honor Without Sweat

00:02:11 Honor Comes From Doing What Most Won't Do

00:03:07 Hard Work Is A Gift

00:03:52 Proverbs 14:23

00:04:41 Honor Means Doing It Right

00:05:38 Working Hard Will Set You Apart

00:06:32 Honor Comes When You Work For God

00:06:47 Colossians 3:23

00:07:36 Don't Let The World Drag You Down

00:08:55 Go The Extra Mile

00:10:27 Finished The Job That Others Avoid

00:11:51 Hard Work Won't Kill You, But Laziness Will Bury Your Dreams

00:12:06 Outro