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EPISODE · Jun 4, 2026 · 47 MIN

The First Unregulated 'Utility' | Granite Comfort

from Trade Secrets: From the Ground Up | Stories of Operators Who've Seen it All · host Avoca AI

What if you could take HVAC off your customers' minds forever? Alex Black, Chairman and CEO of Granite Comfort, did exactly that, by replacing one-time installs with a simple monthly subscription covering equipment, service, and maintenance. In this episode, Alex breaks down how he built the world's first unregulated 'utility,' why most PE firms couldn't see the vision, and what it takes to flip the traditional contractor model on its head.

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