Episode #10 - Hurricane Readiness for Generator Dealers: Storm Prep, Techs, Inventory & Sales Strategy

Is your standby generator business ready for hurricane season—or any natural disaster? In this essential episode of The Standby Generator Podcast, host Jim Swetman delivers a comprehensive, boots-on-the-ground strategy for generator dealers and business owners across the U.S.—from the Gulf Coast to the Northeast—on how to prepare for hurricanes, snowstorms, wind events, and more. We cover: Operational planning and disaster readiness for generator companies Geo-specific tips for storm season prep (especially in Florida, Texas, Louisiana, North Carolina, New Jersey & New York) How to manage inventory of Generac, Kohler, Briggs & Stratton, and other key parts before the storm hits Technician scheduling, field dispatch zones, and avoiding burnout Prioritizing prepaid maintenance customers and emergency service calls How to convert power outages into new sales and long-term service contracts Why the first 7 days after a storm are make or break for sales teams Whether you’re a generator dealer, technician, ops manager, or owner—this episode is your survival and growth guide for natural disasters. Learn how to lead, respond, and scale when the grid goes down.