Lasting Business Solutions Podcast

LCS Heating and Cooling in Partnership with Imprint Branding

The Lasting Business Solutions Podcast — Indy’s Launchpad for Sustained Business Success, Growth & Leadership! I’m Renee, your host and co-owner of LCS Heating & Cooling in Indianapolis, IN. Each week, we have real conversations with business leaders, industry experts, and entrepreneurs who are making an impact in Indianapolis. Whether you’re navigating challenges, growing your business, or building a lasting legacy, you’re in the right place.

  1. 4d ago

    The Leadership Shift: Mindsets, Habits, & Lessons for Growing into Leadership

    What does it take to go from technician to leader? In this episode of the Lasting Business Solutions Podcast, host Renee Lucas sits down with Travis Ross, Field Manager at LCS Heating & Cooling, to discuss his journey from working in HVAC installations to leading a team of technicians. Travis shares the mindset shifts, daily habits, and leadership lessons that helped him grow into a successful management role. From overcoming procrastination and embracing the power of small daily improvements to learning how to delegate and support a team during high-pressure seasons, this conversation is packed with practical advice for anyone stepping into leadership. Whether you're a business owner, manager, team leader, or aspiring supervisor, you'll gain valuable insights on building better habits, improving communication, and leading people effectively. How Travis transitioned from technician to field manager The impact of the Atomic Habits "1% better" mindset Simple strategies to overcome procrastination Why daily schedule management matters Supporting employees through stress and challenges The importance of delegation in leadership Practical advice for managing people and growing a team Leadership isn't about having all the answers—it's about continually learning, improving, and helping others succeed. If you enjoyed this episode, please like, subscribe, and leave a review. Your support helps us reach more business owners, leaders, and professionals looking to build lasting success. 💬 We'd love to hear from you! What habit has made the biggest impact on your leadership journey? Leave a comment below. Follow for more conversations about leadership, business growth, company culture, hiring, team development, and operational excellence. Connect with us: https://linktr.ee/LastingBusinessSolutions #Leadership #LeadershipDevelopment #ManagementSkills #BusinessLeadership #HVACBusiness #TeamManagement #BusinessGrowth #SmallBusinessOwner #Entrepreneurship #LCSHeatingAndCooling #LastingBusinessSolutions #ProfessionalDevelopment #LeadershipPodcast

    24 min
  2. Jun 3

    Hiring for Growth, Part 2: When A "Perfect Hire" Quits After One Week

    In Part 2, Renee Lucas sits down with her behind-the-scenes podcast producer Heather Sherrill, to unpack a real-life hiring failure that caught their team completely off guard and the hard lessons that came with it. After a structured hiring process and high confidence in their candidate, everything changed just one week into the role when the new hire unexpectedly resigned. In this episode, Renee and Heather break down exactly what happened, why it happened, and what could be done differently moving forward. Inside this episode: Why rushing your hiring timeline can backfire The critical mistakes made during onboarding The difference between corporate experience vs. small business reality How communication styles (like DISC profiles) impact success Why “depth vs. width” of experience matters more than you think The emotional toll of leadership failures—and how to move forward Renee also shares how they are refining their hiring process with clearer expectations, stronger onboarding, and better alignment from day one. If you’re a business owner, leader, or hiring manager, this episode will help you avoid costly hiring mistakes and build a stronger team with confidence. 👉 Don’t forget to like, subscribe, and share if you’ve ever had a hiring experience that didn’t go as planned. Connect with us: https://linktr.ee/LastingBusinessSolutions #Leadership #HiringMistakes #SmallBusiness #Entrepreneurship #BusinessGrowth #TeamBuilding #Operations #Podcast #BusinessLessons #HiringTips

    33 min

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The Lasting Business Solutions Podcast — Indy’s Launchpad for Sustained Business Success, Growth & Leadership! I’m Renee, your host and co-owner of LCS Heating & Cooling in Indianapolis, IN. Each week, we have real conversations with business leaders, industry experts, and entrepreneurs who are making an impact in Indianapolis. Whether you’re navigating challenges, growing your business, or building a lasting legacy, you’re in the right place.