Master the Million-Kickstart Your Business Empire Right Now - Ken Goodrich and Harry Sardinas
Meet Ken Goodrich—unstoppable entrepreneur and founder of Kenerator—who turned a busted service van into a multi-million-dollar air conditioning empire with pure grit, sharp strategy, and unshakable vision! In this high-voltage episode, Ken unpacks the real keys to explosive business growth: from scooping up phone numbers of defunct competitors to mastering premium pricing and building a brand that sticks. He dives deep into the power of planning, financial literacy, and mentorship, sharing real-world tactics that fueled his rise. But Ken doesn’t stop at old-school hustle—he’s big on leveraging AI, bold networking, and staying laser-focused on creating real value over chasing flashy status. If you’re ready to build, scale, and lead with purpose, Ken brings the blueprint and the fire.
About The Guest
Ken Goodrich is a lifelong entrepreneur and industry leader in home services, recently launching Kenerator—a whole-home generator company aimed at solving key industry gaps. His journey began at age ten, holding a flashlight for his father during AC repairs, and evolved into a 30-year legacy of acquiring and scaling companies like Goettl, YES! Air Conditioning & Plumbing, and ARS, each generating hundreds of millions in annual sales. A recipient of numerous accolades, including placement on the Inc. 500 list, Ken is equally passionate about workforce development. He founded the J Duncan Goodrich Air Conditioning Technology Institute, supports students through an endowed program at the College of Southern Nevada, and serves on the Nevada Workforce Development Board.
Learn more at kengoodrich.com and kenerator.com.
Timestamp
00:00 Introduction to Making a Million
00:07 Guest Introduction: Ken Goodrich
00:13 Ken's Entrepreneurial Journey
01:06 Five Steps to Success
01:13 Unstoppable Podcast Introduction
01:44 Importance of Planning
04:20 Education and Business Knowledge
07:34 Finding a Mentor
08:50 Building Business Systems
11:58 Understanding Business Math
20:54 Ken's Family Background
26:22 Ken's Acquisition and Growth of Gettle
29:05 Conclusion: Journey Recap
30:40 First Business Acquisition
31:57 Handling Financial Challenges
33:49 Growth Through Acquisitions
41:32 The Importance of Pricing
51:47 Mentorship and Industry Expertise
01:00:59 Introduction to Customer Service in Premium Business
01:01:24 The Role of AI in Business Communication
01:01:58 The Importance of Lifelong Learning
01:02:57 Inspiring the Next Generation of Entrepreneurs
01:03:59 Building a Successful Business Community
01:05:10 Recruiting High-Caliber Talent
01:06:22 Mentoring Future Business Leaders
01:07:13 Conclusion and FarewellAbout The Host
Harry Sardinas is a Business Growth Strategist, Empowerment, Public Speaking and Leadership coach living in London, Influencer with 288,000+ followers, Events Organizer-connecting investors and entrepreneurs with opportunities. Harry helps companies to turn their products into global brands from the stage and He mentors businesses to get pitch ready and investor ready.
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