To The Point - Home Services Podcast How Acosta HVAC & Electrical Scaled to a 10 Million Dollar Success
Imagine leaving everything behind in Cuba with the dream of a new start in America. That was the brave choice made by the father of our guest in this episode, Lauren Acosta-Huckleberry, who founded what would become a thriving family business, Acosta Heating, Cooling & Electrical in Charlotte, North Carolina.
Their family-owned business has achieved sustained growth, hitting over $10 million in annual revenue.
Lauren, now President of Acosta, took over the company with a vision to honor her father’s legacy while steering the business toward expansive growth.
Under her leadership, Acosta not only continued to excel in HVAC but also strategically expanded into electrical services, multiplying their reach and doubling their impact.
Lauren's story and the continued growth of Acosta are largely due to embracing change and continuous growth. There are numerous lessons for any home services entrepreneur looking to scale.
Tune in to learn more!
Key Takeaways
Intro (00:00)
The growth of Acosta Heating to a large company (03:44)
Immigration, business, and family (08:14)
Business succession and leadership experience (13:33)
Leadership style, growth, and challenges faced in 2023 (18:17)
Using KPIs to coach field professionals (23:58)
Using KPIs and bottom-up budgeting to drive business success (29:15)
Continuous learning for business growth and success (36:45)
Scaling a business through strategic planning and organizational growth (41:46)
Networking and learning from others (47:11)
Additional Resources
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Connect with Lauren Acosta-Huckleberry
Website: https://www.acostainc.com/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/acostaheatingcoolingclt/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/acostaheatingcoolingandelectrical/
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/acosta-heating-cooling/
TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@acostaheatcoolelectric
Twitter: https://twitter.com/acostainc
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@AcostaHeatingCoolingElectrical
To The Point Home Services Podcast is a home services podcast that gets to the point! Focused on helping HVAC, plumbing, electrical, roofing, and many other HS companies grow exponentially.