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April 25, 2024 49 mins

In this week’s episode, we chat with Ryan Kletz, President of Classic Air Care, Inc. Classic Air Care owns and operates in 3 cities and 5 different offices for One Hour Heating and Air Conditioning.

In our conversation, we discuss the intricacies of acquiring and growing an HVAC business through franchising.

 

Key Takeaways:

  • The story behind Classic Air Care joining the 1-Hour Heating & Air Conditioning franchise system in 2004
  • Hear firsthand how the art of selecting the right locations goes beyond geography
  • How Classic Air Care evaluates potential acquisition targets and the challenges of replicating their culture across locations
  • The importance of having a defined leadership structure and streamlined processes when expanding to new markets
  • Valuable lessons learned from successful and derailed acquisition attempts

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Additional Resources

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👉 Connect with Ryan Kletz

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ryan-kletz-33775329/

Website: https://www.onehourcomfort.com

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