7 Tips For Starting A Successful Hvac Equipment Shop (2024)

Updated: January 19th, 2023
Start A Hvac Equipment Shop

Want to start your own HVAC equipment shop? Here are some tips you should know:

Learn more about starting a HVAC equipment shop:

Where to start?

-> How much does it cost to start a HVAC equipment shop?
-> Pros and cons of a HVAC equipment shop

Need inspiration?

-> Other HVAC equipment shop success stories
-> Examples of established HVAC equipment shop
-> Marketing ideas for a HVAC equipment shop

Other resources

We've interviewed thousands of successful founders at Starter Story and asked what advice they would give to entrepreneurs who are just getting started.

Here's the best advice we discovered for starting a HVAC equipment shop:

#1: Bill Spohn, founder of TruTech Tools, LTD:

We chatted with with Bill, founder of TruTech Tools, LTD ($1.88M/month). In our interview, Bill says:

We have learned the importance of listening closely to customers, as they have the answers for success in our business. They don't; always know exactly what they want, it is up to us to synthesize what we hear into a business proposition that works for all involved.

Additionally:

If you are just getting started, please be sure you understand the market you are getting into or you have a business partner that understands the market.

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#2: Mike Luongo, founder of Total Home Supply:

We chatted with with Mike, founder of Total Home Supply ($375K/month). In our interview, Mike says:

If you can find a way to add value and make yourself different, that can be the secret to success.

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#3: Mike Luongo, founder of Total Home Supply:

We chatted with with Mike, founder of Total Home Supply ($375K/month). In our interview, Mike says:

Staying focused was the most important lesson I learned. We wasted time and money trying to be in too many categories in the beginning.

Additionally:

We learned to focus on the areas of the business where we excelled and bring in help for the rest. Once we brought in a digital marketing agency, it allowed us to focus on the higher-level issues.

Further:

When creating your company culture, make sure that you include a way to make a profit by finding something that gives you an advantage over the competition.

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#4: Mike Luongo, founder of Total Home Supply:

We chatted with with Mike, founder of Total Home Supply ($375K/month). In our interview, Mike says:

You always have to look for ways to help your customer base. Pay attention to the trends. When you see an angle, go for it.

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