Fuse Club: Home Services Business in the USA

In this episode, Fuse Service Club founder Adam Fuseman sits down with Terry Nicholson, Chief Success Officer at Praxis S10. They dive into what success really means in the home services industry and what it actually takes to achieve it. In this episode: • What success means and why it’s different for everyone • Why most business owners stay stuck and how to break through  • The difference between...

In this episode, Adam sits down with Kelly, Vice President of Agency Partnerships at Yelp, to talk about what home service business owners must do today to stay competitive. In this episode: The most common mistakes contractors make on Yelp Why photos, credentials, and complete profiles build instant trust How review responses, especially negative ones, can win you more jobs What consumers actuall...

Adam and Stan, founders of Fuse Service, join Jackie from Service Titan. They discuss overcoming immigration challenges, expanding into HVAC, plumbing, and electrical, and scaling through delegation and franchising. In this episode: Using YouTube as a recruiting tool; Lessons from expanding service lines; Franchising to grow fast without losing quality; Mentors, communities, and tools that fuel gr...

We sit down with Tom Howard, a lifelong tradesman who became a multi-company HVAC operator and investor. In this episode, we discuss: Growing from technician to owner and operator; Scaling HVAC companies across multiple markets; Buying companies for growth vs. organic expansion; Leadership, discipline, and long-term thinking ; Building wealth and finding purpose beyond money. Join the Fuse Club co...

In this episode, we sit down with an HVAC entrepreneur who came to the United States as a refugee and built a fast-growing residential HVAC company from the ground up. Starting a HVAC business without technical experience; Licensing, sponsorships, and early-stage risk ; Marketing-first growth (Google LSA, Facebook, TikTok leads); Building a team, culture, and management structure; The realities of...

Exploring SEO, marketing, and business growth in the Home Services industry with our special guest Daniel, founder of Netrocket — a home services marketing agency working with U.S. businesses since 2016. In this episode: How we first connected — and why Netrocket became Fuse Service’s long-term SEO partner The main reasons most contractors lose money on SEO How to spot real SEO work vs. meaningles...

In this episode, we sit down with  Frank, one of our long-time sales reps who joined the team back in 2021. Here are some of the topics we dive into: •  How the company has changed  over the past four years  •  What keeps Frank motivated in sales  — and why relationship-building still beats AI  •  HVAC, self-driving cars , and the early “sales hustle”  •  Career twists  from programming to contrac...

I am interviewing Сuinn, who built a large HVAC company but eventually faced bankruptcy . He shares his journey from learning the trade to growing a team. In this episode: How Cuinn got into the HVAC industry and developed his skills from the ground up; Running a small company and scaling a team from 2 to 25 employees; How customer reviews, referrals, and local connections fueled growth; Challenge...

Today, we talk about building a $120 million HVAC company while overcoming major life challenges with our guest, Kathryn Howard. In this episode: From personal setbacks to building lasting success in the trades; Building systems and culture that create high-performing teams; Why trades offer second chances — for immigrants, women, and people with criminal records; The power of leadership, training...

Today we’ll discuss how to grow from working in the field to owning multiple trades with our guest Roland Ligtenberg , co-founder of Housecall Pro. In this episode: Building and managing a strong team across HVAC, plumbing, and electrical; How partnerships and strategic acquisitions accelerate growth; Balancing profit, reinvestment, and long-term stability; The role of systems, training, and leade...

Discussing business growth and profits in HVAC and Home Service companies across the USA. Featuring industry expert, CEO, and co-founder Victor Rancour. In this episode: Why profit matters, not just revenue; How to set prices correctly for growth; Managing credit, banks, and lines of credit; Startup strategies: expenses, write-offs, buying equipment; How to build a business for long-term value and...