Today, we talk about building a $120 million HVAC company while overcoming major life challenges with our guest, Kathryn Howard.

In this episode:

• From personal setbacks to building lasting success in the trades;

• Building systems and culture that create high-performing teams;

• Why trades offer second chances — for immigrants, women, and people with criminal records;

• The power of leadership, training, and community;

• How to create real opportunities and financial freedom for anyone willing to work hard.

Guest: Kathryn Elizabeth Howard

Today we’ll discuss how to grow from working in the field to owning multiple trades with our guest Roland Ligtenberg, co-founder of Housecall Pro.

In this episode:

• Building and managing a strong team across HVAC, plumbing, and electrical;
• How partnerships and strategic acquisitions accelerate growth;
• Balancing profit, reinvestment, and long-term stability;
• The role of systems, training, and leadership in scaling;
• Lessons learned from expanding into new markets.

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Discussing business growth and profits in HVAC and Home Service companies across the USA. Featuring industry expert, CEO, and co-founder Victor Rancour.

In this episode:

• Why profit matters, not just revenue;
• How to set prices correctly for growth;
• Managing credit, banks, and lines of credit;
• Startup strategies: expenses, write-offs, buying equipment;
• How to build a business for long-term value and potential sale.

Join the Fuse Club community of USA home service business owners and entrepreneurs here: https://fuse.club/en