We sit down with Tom Howard, a lifelong tradesman who became a multi-company HVAC operator and investor.

In this episode, we discuss:

• Growing from technician to owner and operator;
• Scaling HVAC companies across multiple markets;
• Buying companies for growth vs. organic expansion;
• Leadership, discipline, and long-term thinking;
• Building wealth and finding purpose beyond money.

Join the Fuse Club community of U.S. home service owners and professionals here: ⁠⁠https://fuse.club/en

In this episode, we sit down with an HVAC entrepreneur who came to the United States as a refugee and built a fast-growing residential HVAC company from the ground up.

• Starting a HVAC business without technical experience;

• Licensing, sponsorships, and early-stage risk;

• Marketing-first growth (Google LSA, Facebook, TikTok leads);

• Building a team, culture, and management structure;

• The realities of work-life balance in year one;

• Scaling from $5M to $10M+ and beyond

Join the Fuse Club community of U.S. home service owners and professionals here: ⁠https://fuse.club/en

Exploring SEO, marketing, and business growth in the Home Services industry with our special guest Daniel, founder of Netrocket — a home services marketing agency working with U.S. businesses since 2016.

In this episode:

• How we first connected — and why Netrocket became Fuse Service’s long-term SEO partner
• The main reasons most contractors lose money on SEO
• How to spot real SEO work vs. meaningless “reports”
• Why legit SEO agencies don’t offer guarantees
• When a home service company should actually invest in SEO
• Where startups with zero budget should begin
• Why focusing on one niche (like HVAC) leads to stronger marketing results
• How SEO, local visibility, Google Business Profiles, and branding all work together

Join the Fuse Club community of U.S. home service owners and professionals here: https://fuse.club/en

In this episode, we sit down with Frank, one of our long-time sales reps who joined the team back in 2021.Here are some of the topics we dive into:
• How the company has changed over the past four years
 • What keeps Frank motivated in sales — and why relationship-building still beats AI
 • HVAC, self-driving cars, and the early “sales hustle”
 • Career twists from programming to contracting
 • Navigating industry ups and downs — from the 2008 crash to COVID

Join our community of HVAC professionals

I am interviewing Сuinn, who built a large HVAC company but eventually faced bankruptcy. He shares his journey from learning the trade to growing a team.

In this episode:

• How Cuinn got into the HVAC industry and developed his skills from the ground up;
• Running a small company and scaling a team from 2 to 25 employees;
• How customer reviews, referrals, and local connections fueled growth;
• Challenges of operating in a competitive and high-cost market like the Bay Area;
• Key mistakes that led to bankruptcy.

Join the Fuse Club community of USA home service business owners and entrepreneurs here: ⁠https://fuse.club/en

Today, we talk about building a $120 million HVAC company while overcoming major life challenges with our guest, Kathryn Howard.

In this episode:

• From personal setbacks to building lasting success in the trades;

• Building systems and culture that create high-performing teams;

• Why trades offer second chances — for immigrants, women, and people with criminal records;

• The power of leadership, training, and community;

• How to create real opportunities and financial freedom for anyone willing to work hard.

Guest: Kathryn Elizabeth Howard

Today we’ll discuss how to grow from working in the field to owning multiple trades with our guest Roland Ligtenberg, co-founder of Housecall Pro.

In this episode:

• Building and managing a strong team across HVAC, plumbing, and electrical;
• How partnerships and strategic acquisitions accelerate growth;
• Balancing profit, reinvestment, and long-term stability;
• The role of systems, training, and leadership in scaling;
• Lessons learned from expanding into new markets.

Join the Fuse Club community of USA home service business owners and entrepreneurs here: ⁠https://fuse.club/en

Discussing business growth and profits in HVAC and Home Service companies across the USA. Featuring industry expert, CEO, and co-founder Victor Rancour.

In this episode:

• Why profit matters, not just revenue;
• How to set prices correctly for growth;
• Managing credit, banks, and lines of credit;
• Startup strategies: expenses, write-offs, buying equipment;
• How to build a business for long-term value and potential sale.

Join the Fuse Club community of USA home service business owners and entrepreneurs here: https://fuse.club/en