In this second part, Cassie and Heather continue their conversation with entrepreneur Ismael Valdez. Valdez, who previously sold his company, shares his journey of launching his new smart thermostat company, Nuve. He discusses the initial challenges he faced and his commitment to listening to customer feedback to perfect his product. The discussion highlights Nuve’s core mission: empowering home service contractors. Valdez explains how the custom-branded thermostat and its app give contractors a direct line to customers, reducing their reliance on expensive marketing platforms. He also reveals upcoming features, including a ServiceTitan integration. The episode concludes with a passionate call for integrity within the industry, emphasizing the importance of genuine support and sharing knowledge to help fellow contractors succeed.

Don't miss out on this insightful conversation. Tune in now to hear the rest of Ismael’s story and learn how you can empower your own business.