44 | How Tersh Blissett Built Two Competing HVAC Companies in One Market: Secrets to Success, Innovation, and Leadership in the HVAC Industry

Episode Number: 44 

Date: July 23, 2024

Duration: 1:32:04

Host: Justin Deese 

Website: JustinDeese.com 

Contact: Justin@JustinDeese.com 

Guest: Tersh Blissett 

Website: Service Emperor https://www.servicebusinessmastery.com/

Summary

In this episode, Justin Deese converses with Tersh Blissett, an accomplished entrepreneur in the HVAC industry. Tersh shares his journey from joining the Air Force and working in engineering to founding two successful HVAC companies, TriStar HVAC and Service Emperor. He discusses the challenges and strategies of running competing businesses, the importance of remote operations, going paperless, and leveraging automation in business. Additionally, Tersh delves into the importance of maintaining a healthy work-life balance, particularly when working with a spouse.

Takeaways

1. Entrepreneurial Journey: Tersh’s transition from engineering to HVAC and how he successfully built two competing HVAC businesses in the same market.
2. Innovative Operations: The benefits of running a remote and paperless business.
3. Automation: The pivotal role of automation in streamlining operations and increasing efficiency.
4. Leadership and Family Balance: Insights on maintaining a work-life balance, especially when working alongside a spouse.
5. Business Growth Strategies: How Tersh navigated through the housing market crash and grew his business.
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Chapters

1. Introduction and Mission Statement - 00:01
2. Tersh Blissett’s Background and Journey - 01:16
3. Starting TriStar HVAC - 01:40
4. Building Service Emperor - 03:04
5. Innovative Business Strategies - 05:49
6. Leadership and Management Styles - 11:03
7. Work-Life Balance and Working with Spouse - 24:12
8. Challenges and Overcoming Economic Downturns - 26:03
9. Role of Automation in HVAC Business - 46:02
10. Future Trends in the Industry - 50:11
11. Closing Remarks and Outro - 01:23:34
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Keywords

Plumbing, HVAC, Air Conditioning, Electrical, Contractor, Freedom Blueprint Podcast, Justin Deese, Kristen Deese, When Your Business Partner is Your Spouse, Tersh Blissett, Service Emperor, TriStar HVAC, Entrepreneur, Automation, Business Growth, Remote Operations, Work-Life Balance, Leadership, Innovation in HVAC, Paperless Business, Business Strategies, Economic, Service Business Mastery