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EPISODE · Feb 19, 2026 · 9 MIN

Sued into Millions

from The Formula with Peter Roth

Podcast Description What if getting sued actually launched your biggest business success? In this episode, Peter Roth shares the unbelievable story of how a lawsuit pushed him into the HVAC industry and how that journey eventually led to building scalable lead generation systems and outbound call centers. From running a cigar kiosk at 24… to being overcharged by HVAC companies… to accidentally building a high-performing call center — this conversation breaks down the real lessons behind lead generation, follow-up failures, and what most businesses get wrong when trying to scale. If you're in home services, sales, or marketing, this episode is packed with practical insights you can apply immediately. In this episode, we cover: ✅ How Peter got “sued into” the HVAC business ✅ The biggest lead generation mistake most companies make ✅ Why follow-up is where most revenue is lost ✅ How outbound call centers actually drive growth ✅ Lessons from HVAC, solar, and home services scaling Video Timestamps 00:00 — How the HVAC Journey Started 01:05 — Getting “Sued Into” a Business 02:10 — The Cigar Kiosk to Cigar Bar Story 03:30 — Landlord Dispute & Costly HVAC Fix 05:00 — Meeting the Future HVAC Partner 06:20 — Launching the HVAC Company 07:15 — Selling the HVAC Business 08:05 — Transition Into Solar (and Why It’s Hard) 09:30 — Struggles With Lead Generation 11:00 — The BIGGEST Mistake Businesses Make 12:10 — Hiring the First Lead Follow-Up VA 13:25 — Discovering Cold Calling Works 15:00 — Building the Call Center Step by Step 17:10 — Birth of the Scaleify Model 18:20 — How Outbound Telemarketing Drives Growth 🔗 Connect with Scalify: Ready to take control of your lead gen? Visit Scalifyco.com to learn more. Enjoyed the episode? Hit the Subscribe button and turn on notifications so you never miss a deep dive into scaling your business! Connect with today’s Guest 👤 Peter Roth 📘 Facebook → / officialpeterroth 📸 Instagram → / official_peter_roth 📸 Instagram → / scalifyco 👤 Tanner Chidester 📸 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/infiniteincomepodcast/?next=%2Fbunyiph%2F Hashtags #Podcast #BusinessPodcast #EntrepreneurPodcast #StartupStories #BusinessGrowth #ScaleYourBusiness #LeadGeneration #SalesAndMarketing #CallCenter #Scaleify

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