Ep22: Michael Katz: From Startup to Multi-Million Dollar HVAC Success

Your Business – Your Next Level

In this episode of “Your Business Your Next Level,” host Eunicia Perrette is joined by Michael Katz, co-founder of Trio Heating and Air, to discuss his incredible journey from moving to the U.S. with no experience in the HVAC industry to building a multi-million-dollar business in just a few years. Michael shares how he and his brother started their company from scratch, focusing on exceptional customer service, environmental responsibility, and career growth for their employees. He talks about the importance of embracing challenges, learning from industry leaders, and creating scalable processes that allow for sustainable growth. This episode is packed with insights on how to navigate entrepreneurship, manage a fast-growing company, and build a lasting impact in a competitive industry.

Key Takeaways:

Embracing Challenges: Michael emphasizes the importance of taking calculated risks and facing challenges head-on in order to grow both personally and professionally.

Customer Service and Environmental Responsibility: Trio’s success is rooted in a strong focus on customer experience and a commitment to giving back, including their initiative to plant a tree for every job completed.

Learning from Industry Leaders: By seeking out mentorship and learning from the best in the HVAC industry, Michael and his brother rapidly scaled their business by implementing proven strategies.

Scalable Processes for Growth: Michael discusses the importance of building processes that can adapt as the business grows, allowing them to scale from a startup to a multi-million-dollar company in a few short years.

Work-Life Balance: Michael also highlights the challenges and rewards of working with family, particularly the importance of maintaining open communication and aligning visions to achieve common goals.

Timeline Summary:

[00:00] - Introduction to Michael Katz and the founding of Trio Heating and Air.

[01:00] - Michael shares how they got into the HVAC industry with no prior experience.

[03:00] - The decision to focus on customer service and environmental responsibility.

[05:00] - How learning from industry leaders helped them rapidly scale their business.

[08:00] - Importance of creating scalable processes for long-term success.

[12:00] - Challenges and rewards of working with family in the business.

[16:00] - Final thoughts on sustainable growth and building a lasting impact.

Links & Resources:

linkedin.com/in/michael-katz-20b751109

www.trioheatingandair.com