Bonus - How Sibling Rivalry Built an Empire

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Bonus – How Sibling Rivalry Built an Empire

February 2, 2017

A quick story about how two brothers fueled and industry and an empire with raw sibling rivalry.

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Live from AHR Expo 2025, we get to hear from one of the founders of an exciting new company that is offering expert office management that small HVAC business owners can afford.

Bryan also talks with Furman about a survey that HVAC School and WorkHero recently conducted that received over 1,300 responses and yielded fascinating data about the day-to-day challenges of running HVAC businesses.

Key topics covered:

The challenges small HVAC business owners face with administrative work
How the average small business owner spends 15.4 hours per week on non-revenue generating tasks
The impact of private equity consolidation on local HVAC businesses
How AI and human expertise can work together to support small contractors
The importance of preserving craftsmanship and technical excellence in local HVAC businesses
Ways to help small business owners focus on growth while reducing administrative burden

Whether you’re a small business owner looking to optimize your operations or simply interested in the future of local HVAC, this conversation offers valuable insights into maintaining the soul of our industry while embracing new technologies and solutions. Learn about Helping Small Owners Succeed with WorkHero!

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