#183 The $250M HVAC Collapse: Inside Air Pros' Bankruptcy
#183 The $250M HVAC Collapse: Inside Air Pros' Bankruptcy  
Podcast: Owned and Operated - A Plumbing, Electrical, and HVAC Business Growth Podcast
Published On: Fri Apr 04 2025
Description: In this episode we discuss Air Pro Solutions, a once-thriving HVAC company, crumbled under $250 million in debt, exposing the dangers of aggressive acquisitions, reckless spending, and poor financial planning. From sponsoring the Miami Dolphins to underestimating inflation, rising interest rates, and integration challenges, this deep dive breaks down how their strategy led to one of the biggest HVAC business failures in history.🚀 In This Episode, We Cover:🔹 The power of Google My Business (GMB) & Local Service Ads (LSAs) for lead generation🔹 How strategic hiring & project management drive success🔹 Overcoming seasonality challenges in the roofing industry🔹 The role of Klaus Roofing Systems & key partnerships in scaling a business🔹 The importance of financial oversight & long-term client relationships💼 Special Thanks to Service ScalersWe’ve partnered with Service Scalers to optimize our Local Service Ads (LSAs) and Google My Business (GMB) strategy—bringing in thousands of leads and driving major business growth. Want to do the same for your roofing business?🔗 Check them out here💡 Shoutout to Avoca AI!Looking to train your call center team and improve service efficiency? Avoca AI helps businesses boost customer interactions and performance.🔗 Schedule a demo🎙️ Episode Hosts:🗣️ John Wilson – Follow on X🗣️ Jack Carr – Follow on X📢 Contact Owned and Operated:info@ownedandoperated.comVisit the website for more informationMore Ways To Connect with O&OJohn's YouTube ChannelWeekly NewsletterLeave a ReviewJohn Wilson, CEO of Wilson CompaniesJack Carr, CEO of Rapid HVACDisclaimer: This podcast reflects personal opinions and is for informational purposes only. No statements are intended as financial, legal, or business advice, nor are they meant to be defamatory or harmful. Listeners should conduct their own research. The host and producers are not responsible for any actions taken based on this content.Send Us Mail!More Ways To Connect with O&O John's YouTube Channel Weekly Newsletter Owned and Operated Leave a Review John Wilson, CEO of Wilson CompaniesJack Carr, CEO of Rapid HVAC📌 Disclaimer: Some links may include UTM parameters or affiliate relationships, meaning we may earn a commission if you make a purchase. Episodes may feature sponsors, but all opinions expressed are our own.