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Louiisac25
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6 days ago

How did you scale your contracting business over the years?

Hello, I’m a small hvac business owner based out of Houston interested in hearing about other local contractors and how they scaled over the years

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  • Thanks, Julie. I'm happy to explain my journey. Over the past 14 years, I’ve scaled JR’s Electric by building a strong reputation and letting the quality of our work speak for itself, much of our business is referral-based from satisfied customers and repeat clients. While I’ve begun implementing advertising to expand our reach, the core growth has come from trust and relationships. I’ve also made it a priority to network with reputable builders and contractors, many of whom have relied on us exclusively for their projects over the years. That combination of referrals, strategic partnerships, and gradual marketing efforts has created steady, sustainable growth.

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    julie
    Jobber Community Team

    Although not in the HVAC industry, jrselectric​ might be able to chime in on how entrepreneurial journey! 

  • Hi! Quick thought most Houston HVAC businesses leave money on the table by missing leads and repeat clients. From a CRM and digital marketing view, scaling happens when you track every lead, automate follow-ups, and run smart local campaigns. Curious what systems other local contractors use to grow consistently? Kindly let me know if you’d be interested in discussing further