Ep 197 Scott Levene - LevCo.io

What does it take to grow a third-generation family business while staying ahead of industry disruption, technology, and customer expectations?In this episode of The Trades Podcast, hosts Jeff Mudd and Danny Torres sit down with Scott Levene, Vice President of LevCo, to explore how a family-owned HVAC, heating oil, propane, and home comfort company has successfully evolved across generations.Scott shares the LevCo story, from its roots as a local fuel company to becoming one of Connecticut’s trusted names in HVAC, propane delivery, heating oil, equipment installation, and 24/7 emergency service. He also breaks down how AI, automation, dispatch systems, and customer communication tools are helping legacy trades businesses stay modern without losing their family-first culture.If you are building a family-run trades business, planning succession, or leading the next generation inside a legacy company, this is an episode you need to watch and share.🔗 Learn More About LevCo🌐 Website: LevCo Official Website🔥 HVAC, Propane, Heating Oil & Equipment Installation: LevCo Services📍 Service Areas: Fairfield County + New Haven County📞 Contact LevCo📍 Address55 Merritt BlvdTrumbull, CT 06611📞 Phone(203) 533-8249🕒 Emergency Service24/7 HVAC, Fuel Oil, and Propane Support🎙 Episode HighlightsLeading a third-generation family businessScaling without losing company cultureHow LevCo uses AI and automationThe future of HVAC and fuel deliveryTraining and developing next-generation leadersWhy family businesses still win on trust and servicePreserving legacy while embracing innovationChapters00:00 Introduction to Lefco and Scott's Background02:59 Navigating Challenges During COVID-1906:33 Company Culture and Employee Retention Strategies09:36 Recruitment and Training Practices at Lefco12:22 The Importance of Customer Service in Business15:04 Family Legacy and Multi-Generational Business17:54 Scott's Transition from Soccer to Business Leadership26:04 The Influence of Sports on Work Ethic29:57 Business Development and Continuous Improvement33:28 Leveraging AI in the HVAC Industry36:54 Advice for Aspiring HVAC Professionals40:43 The Importance of Self-Motivation in Trades44:31 Future Growth and Diversification Strategies💡 Family Business Owner Call-To-ActionIf your company is built on family values, legacy leadership, and long-term trust, this episode is for you.👉 Share this episode with your leadership team, your children, your business partners, or anyone preparing to take over the family business.The future of the trades belongs to companies that can preserve their roots while adapting to change.🎧 About The Trades PodcastHosted by Jeff Mudd and Danny TorresReal conversations with contractors, founders, coaches, and innovators shaping the future of the trades.🌐 https://www.thetradespodcast.com