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Beyond the Wrench: Cody Dampf on Marketing, Operations, and the Basics

With host Chris Lollini

By The ACHR NEWS Editorial Staff, Chris Lollini
Beyond the Wrench Podcast
The ACHR NEWS
April 28, 2026

On this debut episode of Beyond the Wrench, Chris Lollini speaks with Cody Dampf, owner and president of American Home Pros, a Tulsa-based HVAC and plumbing company with 17 trucks on the road. Dampf breaks down the company’s approach to marketing, including a major push to dedicate 40% of marketing spend to brand recognition.

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Cody Dampf
Cody Dampf is the President and Owner of American Home Pros, a premier family and veteran-owned HVAC and plumbing company serving the Greater Tulsa area. An Oklahoma native and Marine Corps veteran who served two tours in Iraq, Cody built his career from the ground up, starting as a solo installation technician before eventually purchasing the company from his stepfather. Under his leadership, the business has experienced explosive growth by operating on the philosophy that "speed is the new currency," paired with a relentless commitment to treating every customer's home with military-level precision and respect. Recently named to the ACHR News "Top 40 Under 40" list, Cody is deeply passionate about cultivating a positive workplace culture where his team can achieve true financial independence. When he isn't managing daily operations or mentoring his technicians, Cody can be found fishing or enjoying quality time at the lake with his wife and business partner, Jayme, their two children, and their dogs.
https://americanhomepros.com/

KEYWORDS: Beyond the Wrench Podcast Leadership and HVACR Marketing and HVACR Podcasts in HVACR

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Chris Lollini is the owner of Reputation Igniter, an agency built to do one thing exceptionally well: engineer consistent Google Business Profile visibility for HVAC and plumbing companies. With over a decade serving the trades, Chris focuses on what actually matters—visibility that turns into service calls and installs, not marketing theater.
Before founding Reputation Igniter, Chris served in the U.S. Navy as a nuclear engineer, leading reactor mechanical systems in combat-zone deployments, overseeing large-scale HVAC, plumbing, and fluid systems. That background shaped his respect for the trades and his systems-driven approach to local SEO.
Chris is a devoted husband and father of three. When work and family allow, you’ll find him surfing or snowboarding.
https://reputationigniter.com     chris@reputationigniter.com

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