TGMS Ep: 217 Comparison Kills Culture - Stay you!

In this eye-opening episode of The Greg McAfee Show, Greg tackles the dangerous trap of comparison—especially for small business owners trying to keep up with the big players. Greg explains how comparison can quietly rob you of your vision, drain your confidence, and pull you away from your unique calling. While there are things to learn from large companies, trying to copy them can cost you your culture. Instead, Greg shows how staying small and smart can actually become your greatest superpower. If you’re ready to lead boldly, protect your culture, and build your business your way, this episode is a must-listen. 🚫📉💡

00:00:00 Intro

00:02:02 Comparison Kills Culture - Stay you!

00:03:17 Don't Get Caught in a Trap of Comparison

00:06:26 Comparison Robs us of Our Vision

00:07:01 Pros of Observing a Large Company

00:09:19 Cons of Observing a Large Company

00:13:50 Learn How Small Can Make You a Superpower

00:14:54 You Control Your Culture

00:16:08 Your Way, Your Culture, Your Calling

00:18:47 Stop Watching Them

00:20:34 Let Them Be Big, You Be Smart

00:22:01 Overview

00:22:31 Outro

An award-winning entrepreneur, Greg McAfee has a passion for helping business owners take their businesses to new heights. In 1990, Greg started McAfee Heating and Air Conditioning Co., his only capital was a meager $274 and a well-used truck. Today, Greg runs one of the most successful HVAC companies in the Midwest and is called upon to share his expertise with other business owners all over the nation. In his new book, “Build and Grow Your HVAC Business”, Greg shares nine elements that will guide you in growing your business. He loves to inspire others to chase their dreams at full force, just as he has in his own life and business. Greg is still the working President of his company and puts the same systems and ideas in to place at his own laboratory, McAfee Heating and Air Conditioning Company, in Dayton, Ohio. Greg resides in Beavercreek, Ohio. Several years ago, Greg sent articles to national trade magazines and many were published, which led to coaching, which led to business boot camps/revivals, and now The Greg McAfee Show. All these services help HVAC business owners think different and help grow their companies. One of the most fun things I’ve done is disrupt the HVAC industry in our market. Are you a disruptor or a disruptee in your market? You have to change some of the ways you do business, you can’t do the same old things and expect different results. I talk about how you can still generate business in the slow seasons. One of the biggest ways I set my HVAC corporate office feel, started 8 to 8 at the same great rate, and same day installation or it was FREE! (We never had to give anything away)