exploreHVAC and Home Services with Pam Mashburn

exploreHVAC and Home Services

Hosted by marketing expert Pam Mashburn, the exploreHVAC & Home Services Podcast delivers proven strategies to help HVAC and home service businesses grow. With over a decade of experience as founder of exploreMedia, Pam brings actionable tips on branding, SEO, paid ads, content creation, and more. Each episode is packed with insights designed to help you attract leads, convert customers, and boost revenue. If you’re ready to take your business to the next level, tune in and learn from the best!

  1. 15 ABR

    The Future of HVAC sales: AI, Financing, and Transparent Pricing

    Contact Set Sale here: sales@setsale.ai Find more information about Set Sale here: https://www.setsale.ai/ Can your business survive without you in the driver’s seat? In this episode of exploreHVAC & Home Services, Pam Mashburn sits down with Seth Ure, founder of SetSale, to deconstruct the "ecosystem" of the modern HVAC business. Seth shares his unique journey from international law in China to the heart of HVAC manufacturing and finance, offering a rare "bird’s-eye view" of how manufacturers, distributors, and contractors can actually work together instead of against each other. Key takeaways from this episode include: The $5M Ceiling: Why owners must transition from "doing the job" to "building the system" to scale past the mid-market plateau.The Death of the Paper Quote: Why manual, "handwritten" estimates destroy homeowner trust and how digital transparency closes more deals.The "Amazonification" of HVAC: Why today’s customers want to research, customize, and even finance their systems online before you ever knock on their door.Process Mapping 101: How to identify the "shortcuts" your team is taking and turn them into your standard operating procedures. Seth also dives into the "2-hour rule" for lead response and why financing is no longer an option, it’s a requirement for survival in a world where an HVAC system is priced like a used car. Stop being the bottleneck in your own business. Tune in to learn how to build a sales process that runs on rails. Even when you’re not there.

    54 min
  2. 18 MAR

    Financing Growth in HVAC & Home Services

    Thinking about buying another HVAC company, expanding into a new service line, or finally purchasing your own building? Understanding financing options can make or break your growth strategy. In this episode of exploreHVAC & Home Services, host Pam Mashburn sits down with Dillon Caraway, Senior Loan Officer at Live Oak Bank, to break down how contractors can use smart financing to scale their businesses. Dillon works directly with HVAC, plumbing, and electrical contractors across the country to help them evaluate growth opportunities, plan business transitions, and secure funding through SBA lending programs. From succession planning to acquisitions and working capital, he shares practical insights on how financing actually works in the home services industry. In this conversation, you’ll learn: • How SBA loans work and when they make sense for contractors • The right way to finance buying or selling an HVAC business • Why clean financials are critical when applying for funding • The growing trend of contractors buying their buildings instead of leasing • The dangers of short-term, high-interest business loans • How strategic acquisitions can help HVAC companies grow faster Whether you're planning to scale to $10M+, acquire another company, or simply want to understand your financing options, this episode is packed with practical advice for HVAC and home service business owners. Subscribe for more conversations with the leaders, operators, and experts shaping the future of HVAC and home services. Learn more about financing for HVAC & home services with Live Oak Bank, contact Dillon Caraway: dillon.caraway@liveoak.bank

    33 min
  3. Five-Mile Famous: Building an HVAC Brand That Actually Books Jobs

    4 MAR

    Five-Mile Famous: Building an HVAC Brand That Actually Books Jobs

    In this conversation, Pam Mashburn sits down with Patrick Carr, founder of Blue Collar Media Group, to break down what actually builds a brand in the HVAC and home services industry (and why most contractors are focusing on the wrong metrics.) From starting with an iPhone and zero video experience to building a 16-person media team, Patrick shares how powerful storytelling, consistent branding, and emotional connection outperform vanity views every time. This isn’t about going viral. It’s about becoming “five mile famous” and building a brand homeowners recognize, trust, and choose. They dive into: The difference between content that gets views and content that books HVAC jobs Why brand emotion matters more than saying “we have integrity” How video lowers customer acquisition costs over time Recruitment videos that actually attract experienced technicians Why hiring one in-house videographer rarely solves the problem The truth about AI video, voice cloning, and what’s coming next If you’re investing in Google Ads but haven’t built a recognizable HVAC brand, you may be driving up your cost per lead without even realizing it. This episode breaks down how strategic HVAC marketing, professional video production, and consistent content creation work together to build authority and long-term growth. Whether you’re focused on lead generation, technician recruiting, or strengthening your HVAC company’s branding, this is a conversation you don’t want to miss. Follow the exploreHVAC & Home Services Podcast for more real conversations with the people shaping the future of HVAC marketing and contractor growth. You can find more information about Blue Collar Media Group here: https://bluecollarmediagroup.com/

    55 min

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Hosted by marketing expert Pam Mashburn, the exploreHVAC & Home Services Podcast delivers proven strategies to help HVAC and home service businesses grow. With over a decade of experience as founder of exploreMedia, Pam brings actionable tips on branding, SEO, paid ads, content creation, and more. Each episode is packed with insights designed to help you attract leads, convert customers, and boost revenue. If you’re ready to take your business to the next level, tune in and learn from the best!