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EPISODE · Nov 14, 2025 · 1H 38M

How Leadership, Training, & Systems Took Ongaro & Sons to $40M | with CGO Nick Hartman

from The Successful Contractor Podcast · host CertainPath

Book a free Discovery Call to see how we can help you hit your goals and beyond: https://bit.ly/3TvGiNW or call us at: (214)-453-1591   🔗 Grab our FREE resource: The Foundation Series, Real strategies to build a business that runs (and grows) without chaos: https://bit.ly/3Yqzow5   -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------  What does it take to grow a home service business to $40 million—without chasing headcount or cutting corners?  In this episode, Nick Hartman, CGO at Ongaro & Sons, shares how a relentless focus on leadership, training, and accountability helped the company scale across HVAC, plumbing, and electrical. From record-breaking margins to life-changing employee outcomes, this is a playbook for contractors who want to grow the right way.  Whether you're leading a $2M shop or managing multiple trades, you’ll walk away with clear, proven strategies to elevate your team, improve operations, and build a people-powered company that lasts.  🚀 What You’ll Learn in This Episode: • How Ongaro & Sons grew to $40M by developing leaders at every level • The systems behind 25% net profit and $1.7M+ months in HVAC • Why growing your people can unlock exponential company growth • The impact of growth plans—from new homes to reunited families • How to lead managers so they lead their teams • What it looks like to scale HVAC success into plumbing & electrical • The role of trust, training, and communication in high-performing teams • How culture drives results—and breaks sales records  💡 This is how you scale with intention. This is how you build something that lasts. 💡 Want insider strategies from operators like Nick Hartman?  CertainPath members get access to leaders like Nick at our twice-annual Expos—where contractors come to learn, level up, and lead.  Chapters TBD  Show Notes The Successful Contractor Podcast is a part of the CertainPath family.  CertainPath builds successful home service businesses—and has for 25 years.  We do it by providing contractors with a proven path to success, professional coaching, software solutions, and a member community of 1,200+ strong. Doubling your sales, with a 20% net profit, and an inspiring company culture is ALL possible.  Let us show you the way. With CertainPath, Success is Made Certain. Visit www.mycertainpath.com for more information.   FOLLOW CERTAINPATH: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/CertainPath Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/company/certainpath Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/certainpath/ 

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