How to Grow Without Experienced Technicians - Austin Blanchard

Building a multi-trade company is difficult enough when experienced technicians are available. Austin Blanchard and his business partner took a different route by building much of their talent from the ground up.In this episode of Profit & Grit, Tyler Martin talks with Austin Blanchard, co-owner of Dynamech, about growing an HVAC, plumbing, and electrical company toward $5 million in revenue through organic growth without outside investors, loans, or acquisitions.Austin shares why Dynamech hires for character before technical experience, how they train employees across multiple trades, and why clear roles between service and project execution have become increasingly important as the company grows.For trades owners and home service company owners, this conversation offers a practical look at hiring, technician development, business partnerships, performance tracking, margins, systems, and building a company around the strengths of the people already inside it.What You Will Learn in This EpisodeHow Dynamech grew toward $5 million through organic growthWhat Austin looks for when interviewing potential techniciansWhy ownership accountability and positivity matter in their hiring processHow experienced employees eventually became trainers for newer techniciansHow multi-trade training helps Dynamech manage changing workloadsHow extensive photo documentation helps maintain quality during trainingWhy Dynamech separated service from project executionHow service technicians diagnose problems and present options while project teams complete larger workWhy Austin believes being busy does not always mean an employee is creating enough valueHow Dynamech is experimenting with merit-based pay tied to revenue generation and executionWhy the company targets roughly 50 percent gross profitHow owner compensation and overhead can distort reported profitabilityWhy Austin believes financial benchmarks need context before owners compare themselves to other shopsWhy Austin believes a flexible software setup can support Dynamech toward $10 million and beyondHow complementary technical and business skill sets became one of Dynamech’s biggest competitive advantagesMore From Profit & GritBook your complimentary Financial Insight Session with Tyler Martin, fractional CFO for home services and the trades, here:http://cfointrocall.comLearn more at http://cfomadeeasy.comFollow the show for weekly interviews with HVAC, plumbing, and home service owners and experts who share what it really takes to grow, scale, and profit in the trades.If you listen to any of the following shows, we’re sure you’ll love ours too! To The Point Home Services Podcast, Toolbox for the Trades, Masters of Home Service, Home Service Business Coach With David Moerman, BlueCollar.CEO, The Home Service Expert Podcast, Next Level Pros, Blue Collar Business Podcast, Home Service Millionaire with Mike Andes, The Contractor Fight with Tom Reber, and Blue Collar Success Group.🎙️ Profit & Grit by Tyler Martin Real stories. Real strategy. Real results for service-based business owners.🔗 Website: ProfitAndGrit.com 📍 LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/thinktyler 📸 Instagram & TikTok: @profitandgritTyler Martin, a fractional CFO for home services and the trades 📅 Want to grow your business with smarter financial strategy? Book a free intro meeting