In this episode of the Big Hitters podcast, Andrew Hathaway speaks with Keith Flores who shares his journey in the HVAC industry, emphasizing the importance of surrounding oneself with the right people and the power of networking. He discusses his innovative technology aimed at improving home services and the challenges of scaling a business. Keith highlights the significance of overcoming fear and comfort zones to achieve growth and success in the industry. In this conversation, Keith discusses the intricacies of managing business growth in the trades, the challenges posed by private equity firms, and the transformative potential of AI in home services. He emphasizes the importance of continuous learning and adapting to new technologies to stay relevant in the industry. Keith shares insights on client management, the significance of company culture, and the need for blue-collar workers to embrace change and innovation.

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In this episode of the Big Hitters podcast, Andrew Hathaway speaks with Tom Reber, a successful business coach and entrepreneur, who shares his journey from a tradesman to a business coach. Tom discusses the importance of identity in achieving business success, the challenges faced in the trades, and the significance of understanding profit margins and sales strategies. He emphasizes the need for contractors to embrace technology and AI to stay competitive in the evolving blue-collar landscape. Tom also reflects on the current trends and challenges in his own businesses, highlighting the importance of adapting to change and maintaining a strong focus on financial health. In this conversation, Tom Reber and Andrew Hathaway discuss the intersection of AI and business, emphasizing the importance of creating a business that enhances life rather than detracts from it. They explore the significance of community support, health, and energy in achieving business success, and the necessity of building a saleable business. The discussion also highlights the potential of small changes to yield significant financial impacts and the role of virtual assistants in the blue-collar space.

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🤝 Thank you to Michael J. Fox of Corberry Digital Marketing. Corberry Digital Marketing helps home service businesses dominate their local markets by providing high-quality leads, smart follow-up systems, and strategic positioning.

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🤝 Thank you to Paul Maskill of Blue Collar Business Advisors. Blue Collar Business Advisors helps home service business owners create consistent, positive cash flow through fractional CFO services.

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🤝 Thank you to Silas Lagoy of Forgemark LLC. Forgemark LLC is a fractional family office financial planning company that specializes in merging real estate, business, and finance to create holistic wealth management plans for its clients.

Website: https://forgemarkprivatewealth.com/

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🤝 Thank you to Michael Rutkowski of Rutkowski Law Firm. Rutkowski Law Firm helps Michigan business owners protect their personal and business assets by designing and implementing comprehensive estate and asset protection plans.

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🤝 Thank you to Joe Work of 10xnerds. 10xnerds saves business owners cash by analyzing their outgoing expenses, trimming the expense fat, and optimizing the cash flow.

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🤝 Thank you to Brian Dukes of Exitwise. Exitwise is a full-service M&A advisory firm that helps business owners sell their companies for more money.

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In this episode of the Big Hitters podcast, Andrew Hathaway speaks with Patrick Somers who shares his journey from working in the trades to becoming the president of General Air Conditioning and Plumbing. He discusses the growth of his business, the challenges faced in the industry, and the integration of AI to enhance operations. Patrick also talks about his podcast, the Tradepreneur Show, aimed at inspiring others in the trades, and reflects on personal insights gained from a recent vision quest.

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🤝 Thank you to Michael J. Fox of Corberry Digital Marketing. Corberry Digital Marketing helps home service businesses dominate their local markets by providing high-quality leads, smart follow-up systems, and strategic positioning.

Website: https://corberry.com/

Follow on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/corberrydigital/

Connect on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/corberry-digital-marketing

🤝 Thank you to Paul Maskill of Blue Collar Business Advisors. Blue Collar Business Advisors helps home service business owners create consistent, positive cash flow through fractional CFO services.

Website: https://thebluecollaradvisors.com/

Follow on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/paul_maskill/

Connect on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/paulmaskill/

🤝 Thank you to Silas Lagoy of Forgemark LLC. Forgemark LLC is a fractional family office financial planning company that specializes in merging real estate, business, and finance to create holistic wealth management plans for its clients.

Website: https://forgemarkprivatewealth.com/

Follow on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/silaslagoy/

Connect on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/silas-lagoy-senior-marketing-director-421b9b1bb/

🤝 Thank you to Michael Rutkowski of Rutkowski Law Firm. Rutkowski Law Firm helps Michigan business owners protect their personal and business assets by designing and implementing comprehensive estate and asset protection plans.

Website: https://rutkowskilawfirm.com/

Follow on Instagram: N/A

Connect on LinkedIn: https://www.facebook.com/rutkowskilawfirm/

🤝 Thank you to Joe Work of 10xnerds. 10xnerds saves business owners cash by analyzing their outgoing expenses, trimming the expense fat, and optimizing the cash flow.

Website: https://10xnerds.com/

Follow on Instagram: N/A

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🤝 Thank you to Brian Dukes of Exitwise. Exitwise is a full-service M&A advisory firm that helps business owners sell their companies for more money.

Website: https://www.exitwise.com

Follow on Instagram: N/A

Connect on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/brdukes/

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📺 Big Hitters on Youtube

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Connect with Andrew:

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Hathaway Companies Website

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