The Resilient Entrepreneur: Scaling a Contracting Business

Samuel Petrie began his career in the trades by working in his father’s business. He then went on to start his own company that focused on delivering technology and solutions that benefit the rural communities that he serves.

It was through his business that he identified an underserved market needing urgent help - homeowners looking for someone to complete multiple simple tasks.

As the General Manager at Red Barn Service LLC, Samuel leverages his experience and know-how to deliver HVAC and electrical services to homeowners in rural Wisconsin. He stops by to share his entrepreneurial journey with us, shares his thoughts about the trades, and reveals how he continues to educate himself to stay at the top of his game.

Join us as we discuss:

- [02:15] Getting started in the trades

- [14:41] Filling the gaps in a business education

- [16:40] How Samuel disrupted and improved his business

- [27:40] The importance of networking and building connections

Check out these resources we mentioned during the podcast:

- Red Barn Service LLC
- Profit First by Mike Michalowicz  
- The E Myth HVAC Contractor by Michael E. Gerber and Ken Goodrich
- Elevate: Build a Business Where Everybody Wins by Tommy Mello
- Small Business Leaders Community Group
- ServiceTitan Masterminds Facebook Group

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