From 3 Vans to $50M in 5 Years – How to Hit the Ground Running and Grow Fast

Welcome back to To The Point Home Services! In this powerhouse episode, Chris and Chad sit down with Sammy Ayoub, the founder of Apex Pros in Columbus, Ohio. Sammy went from running the nation’s largest Boost Mobile retail chain to launching a home services juggernaut—growing from 3 vans to 135 and pushing $50M in under 4 years. You’ll hear the full story—from humble beginnings and an unexpected pandemic pivot to building a people-first culture, bold branding, and aggressive marketing that turned Apex into a household name in record time. 🚨 First-time podcast guest. First-class growth story. Don't miss this one. ⏱ Timestamps00:00 – Intro & Birthday Banter 🎉02:24 – Meet Sammy Ayoub of Apex Pros03:40 – Launching Apex Pros in 202104:44 – From 3 Vans to 135 🚐06:00 – Building Culture + A Giant Koi Pond 🐟08:08 – From Boost Mobile to HVAC/Plumbing/Electrical11:00 – Exiting Wireless After 28 Years14:00 – Transitioning Into Trades During the Pandemic17:00 – Recruiting First 110 Employees Himself20:00 – Culture & Weekly Tech Meetings22:10 – No Signing Bonuses. Just Real Culture.26:15 – Rapid Education: Podcasts, Facebook Groups & DMs28:05 – Why Marketing % Rules Are BS30:00 – TV, Radio, and the Columbus Blue Jackets Partnership35:00 – Alex the Mascot & Alex Cares Program ❤️38:46 – Growth Trajectory: 4M → 16M → 33M → 50M41:00 – Market Competition & Scaling Against Giants44:00 – Advice: $5M is Great. $50M Ain’t for Everyone46:30 – Wrapping Up & Growth Mindset Takeaways 🔗 Resources & MentionsApex Pros Website - https://apexpros.com/Dan Antonelli / KickCharge Branding - https://www.kickcharge.com/ServiceTitan - https://www.servicetitan.com/Nexstar Network - https://www.nexstarnetwork.com/Clover Marketing - https://www.growwithclover.com/ 💬 Liked this episode? Here's how to support us:✅ Subscribe for more unfiltered insights from top operators👍 Like the video if you learned something new💬 Drop your thoughts or questions for Sammy in the comments📢 Share this episode with a friend or your team!