
We Built an HVAC Business Together After 8 Years of Struggle, Hiring, and Systems with Cody & Emily
About this episode
In this episode of the HVAC Know It All Business Edition Podcast, co-hosts Gary McCreadie and Furman Haynes from WorkHero sit down with Cody Brasseal, President of Acadiana Comfort Systems, and Emily Brasseal from Acadiana Comfort System. They discuss how they balance running a successful HVAC business while maintaining a strong family dynamic. They share lessons learned from their journey, including the importance of leadership, implementing AI to boost productivity, and maintaining clear communication between the office and the field. If you're looking to grow your own business or enhance your leadership skills, this episode is packed with valuable insights. They discuss their entrepreneurial journey, how they've scaled their business, and the importance of teamwork and family in the process.
Expect to Learn:
- How transformational leadership can improve communication and results in an HVAC business.
- The impact of AI and digital tools in boosting employee performance and engagement.
- The importance of having clean financials and tracking key performance indicators (KPIs) to scale successfully.
- How building a positive, supportive company culture can lead to long-term success.
Timestamps:
[00:00:00] - Introduction.
[00:00:46] - Transformational Leadership in Business
[00:02:18] - AI Implementation and Success Meetings
[00:04:58] - Learning from Failures
[00:06:06] - Scaling the Business
[00:09:30] - Understanding the Technicians' Perspective
[00:12:25] - Cody's Perspective on Office-Field Communication
[00:18:02] - Overcoming Fear in Hiring
[00:21:32] - The Importance of Bookkeeping and KPIs
[00:22:03] - Conclusion
This Episode is Kindly Sponsored by:
PartsTown: https://www.partstown.com/hvac-parts
Podium: https://podium.com/knowitall
Follow our Guests Cody Brasseal & Emily Brasseal and their Company:
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LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/cody-brasseal-0355421ba
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Company Website: https://acadianacomfort.com/
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Company Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/AcadianaComfort/
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Company Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/acadiana_comfort/
Follow Gary McCreadie:
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LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/gary-mccreadie-38217a77/
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Website: https://www.hvacknowitall.com
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Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/people/HVAC-Know-It-All-2/61569643061429/
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Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/hvacknowitall1/
Follow Furman Haynes:
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Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/workhero__/
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