The Successful Contractor Podcast

Jan 24 2025 177 ep. 58 mins 20
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Welcome to The Successful Contractor Podcast, Powered by CertainPath. A show for residential contractors about residential contractors… We chronicle business journeys, share insights, and celebrate successes in this wonderful industry.

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Breakdowns to Breakthroughs: How Robert Mafes Has Grown Global Cooling by 67% While Also Living Across the Globe

Jan 24 2025 54 mins  
In this episode of The Successful Contractor, host Bob Houchin sits down with Rob Mafes, owner of Global Cooling in Clermont, FL, to uncover the inspiring story behind his business transformation. Rob shares how he grew his HVAC company by a stunning 67% in just a year, all while working remotely from Italy. Learn how he tackled the challenges of pricing, hiring, and processes to c

Siblings Turn Family Legacy into a Success – How Dean’s Plumbing Quickly Grew from $1MM to $4.5MM at 25% Net Profit

Jan 09 2025 67 mins  
What does it take to transform a modest family plumbing business into a multi-million dollar powerhouse? In this episode of The Successful Contractor, Bob Houchin sits down with siblings Grace, Noah, and Levi Dean of Dean’s Plumbing in Beaverton, OH, to unpack their incredible journey. From growing up in a household of ten siblings and homeschooling to taking over their parents'

From Shoebox Accounting & Basement Office to $2MM Success: The Brigham Heating & Cooling Story

Dec 20 2024 82 mins  
In this episode of The Successful Contractor, host Bob Houchin sits down with Brian and Britt Simcox of Brigham Heating and Cooling, Inc., a family-run business in Utah with over 40 years of history. The Simcox’s share how they turned a legacy business into a thriving $2M operation through perseverance, process implementation, and a commitment to continuous improvement. From navi

R-410A to R-454B: Preparing for the HVAC Refrigerant Change with Devoe Ward of Trane Technologies

Dec 13 2024 24 mins  
In this episode of The Successful Contractor, host Bob Houchin interviews Devoe Ward, Strategic Account Executive at Trane Technologies, to discuss the upcoming refrigerant changes impacting the HVAC industry. They delve into the phase-out of R-410A and the introduction of R-454B, the challenges contractors face, and the tools and training needed to adapt. Devoe shares valuable ins

$0 to $27MM+: How OnTime Service Scaled to Multi-Location Success

Nov 22 2024 89 mins  
On this episode of The Successful Contractor, host Bob Houchin speaks with Carol and Kerry Adkins, the dynamic couple behind OnTime Service. Learn how they transformed their company from a company doing new construction electrical work into a multi-trade, residential services $27 million powerhouse with multiple locations and service offerings across Alabama. With guidance from Cer

The Start of Julian Burrell’s HVAC Success Story: How He Transformed His Business with CertainPath (Recorded from the Halls of CertainPath's Expo)

Nov 15 2024 30 mins  
In this episode of The Successful Contractor, host Bob Houchin sits down with Julian Burrell, owner of You and Us Mechanical in the Bronx, New York. Julian shares his inspiring journey from growing up in Jamaica to building a growing HVAC business in one of the toughest markets in the world. They dive into his early career struggles, including being laid off during the 2008 recessi

From Small-Town Shop to Multi-Million-Dollar Business: The Evolution of Linn’s Plumbing in Chandler, OK

Nov 01 2024 74 mins  
In this episode, we sit down with Ginny Fowble and David Ford from Linn’s Plumbing to explore how they leveraged CertainPath’s strategies to turn their small-town family business into a thriving $2 million operation. Ginny, who transitioned from a career in banking to take over the family business, shares her journey of navigating the complexities of running a trades company an

Crushing Goals & Giving Back: How Brian & Janal Reid Grew a Thriving HVAC Business & Launched a Foundation Empowering Future Tradespeople

Oct 18 2024 82 mins  
In this insightful episode, we sit down with Brian and Janal Reid, owners of Serveway Heating and Air Conditioning, to explore their journey of building a thriving HVAC business. Learn how this dynamic husband-and-wife team went from working out of a pickup truck to running a successful company that’s smashing growth goals year after year. They reveal their secret to success, inc

Lead Generation Secrets: Marketing Masterclass for HVAC, Plumbing, Electrical, and Roofing Pros with CertainPath’s Chris Vance

Sep 27 2024 69 mins  
In this value-packed episode, Bob Houchin sits down with Chris Vance, a marketing expert and coach at CertainPath, to discuss the key strategies every home service contractor needs to scale their business. Chris dives deep into actionable marketing insights for the HVAC, plumbing, electrical, and roofing trades, covering everything from branding basics to advanced digital marketing

From Start-Up to $1.6 Million in One Year: Kline Electrical Services’ Blueprint for Immediate Success

Sep 20 2024 83 mins  
Listen as we uncover the secrets behind Kline Electrical Services' astonishing growth. 18 months ago, Matt Kline started Kline Electrical Services in Hagerstown, MD, with nothing more than a dream. Fast forward to 2024, and Kline Electrical Services is on track to hit $1.6MM in sales with impressive profit margins. Discover how Matt transformed his start-up into a thriving business