The Site Shed
The Site Shed is a global podcast for tradies and trade-based business owners, designed to educate and inform around the topics that matter most in running a business.
Hosted by former plumber and digital agency owner Matt Jones, the podcast covers real-world conversations on apprenticeships, marketing, systems, technology, hiring, leadership, and more — all tailored to the trades.
Each episode features practical insights, honest lessons, and expert guests from across the industry. Whether you're a plumber, builder, electrician, landscaper, or any hands-on business owner, you'll find ideas and experiences you can apply straight away.
If you're ready to work smarter, not harder, The Site Shed offers tools, ideas, and perspectives to help your business move forward.
The Site Shed
How to Scale a Business Rapidly with Organic Growth and Acquisitions | ft. Kathryn Howard | Ep.437
🚀 From 30M to 100M – The Blueprint for Trade Business Success! 🚀
Want to know how to grow your trade business fast? In this episode, we dive deep into HVAC business success, the home service industry, and the key business scaling strategies that led to incredible growth.
Kathryn Howard shares her inspiring journey from challenges to massive success, the power of leadership in trades, and how to build a culture that attracts top talent. Whether you're in HVAC, plumbing, or any trade, this video is packed with gold!
Watch the video version of this podcast at https://youtu.be/F99W7WSfM1U
Discussion Points:
00:00 Episode Highlight
03:45 "Unique Path to Business Success"
07:26 "Incredible Team's Remarkable Growth"
10:18 Promoting Employee Education Upgrades
15:08 Pathway to Prosperity for All
19:26 Executive Leadership Program at Stanford
21:22 Innovative Business Program Impact
29:08 Scaling Skilled Labor Training
32:39 Installation Efficiency Doubled
35:49 Morning Leadership Tech Talk Session
38:42 Customer Retention and Lifetime Value
41:43 Modern HVAC Challenges & Technician Training
44:10 Technician-Driven Sales Success
48:28 Preparing Company for Strategic Exit
Resources:
- Website: https://linktr.ee/kathrynpollock
- FB: @kathryn.pollock.111
- IG: @kathryn_elizabeth28
- LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/kathryn-howard-33260b32b/
- Email: kathrynhoward@leesair.com
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