#155 - Merging Cultures: Challenges In Home Service Acquisitions
#155 - Merging Cultures: Challenges In Home Service Acquisitions  
Podcast: Owned and Operated - A Plumbing, Electrical, and HVAC Business Growth Podcast
Published On: Tue Dec 10 2024
Description: In this episode of "Owned and Operated," hosts John Wilson and Jack Carr are joined by guest Nathan Lenahan, co-owner of Bart's Heating and Air. Nathan shares his journey of rapidly scaling his HVAC business through strategic home service acquisitions, growing from a $1 million revenue company to over $10 million. He discusses the challenges and considerations involved in merging companies, including integrating cultures, compensation structures, and deciding whether to rebrand under a larger, more recognized name. They’ll also get into the importance of people management, maintaining company values, and the shift from acquisition-led growth to focusing more on organic expansion.Thanks to Our Sponsor Supply HouseNeed parts fast? Supply House Dot Com is fast, reliable, offers easy returns, and has a huge inventory of parts and supplies so that you're waiting less.Take a look at their TradeMaster program and start getting perks now!(https://www.supplyhouse.com/)Learn More About Service ScalersGet your own home services business website, and dominate the SEO and Google Ads game, then check out Service Scalers today.(https://www.servicescalers.com)Episode Hosts: 🎤John Wilson: @WilsonCompanies on XJack Carr: @TheHVACJack on XEpisode Guest:Nathan Lenahan: (https://x.com/n8lenahan)Bart's Heating and Cooling: (https://x.com/Bartsheatingair)Contact Owned and Operated: info@ownedandoperated.com Visit the website for more information More Ways To Connect with O&O John's YouTube Channel Weekly Newsletter Leave a Review John Wilson, CEO of Wilson CompaniesJack Carr, CEO of Rapid HVAC