Travis Smith was practically born into the trades. He started working for his father full-time out of high school before taking over the family business - Sky Heating, AC, Plumbing, and Electrical - in 2015.

A few years later, he partnered with a private equity firm to help bolster his company with extra resources and training. Today, he believes they were a perfect fit for each other.

In this episode, Travis shares his thoughts on private equity and why he believes selling his business is one of the best decisions he ever made.

Join us as we discuss:

(5:44) Travis’ early ownership struggles and change-ups
(23:33) The decision to partner with a private equity group
(41:34) Advice for owners considering private equity

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