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Beyond the Wrench: Building Enterprise Value in Home Services

Branden Dickey shares how Conejo Services grew by investing in structure, leadership, and a multi-trade service model.

By Chris Lollini
Beyond the Wrench Podcast
The ACHR NEWS
June 3, 2026

In this episode of Beyond the Wrench, Branden Dickey of Conejo Services shares how the company moved from instinct-driven operations to a more disciplined, structured business model. Dickey discusses the role of financial planning, leadership talent, data, and automation in building a stronger organization. He also explains how Conejo’s diversified home service model helps smooth demand, lower customer acquisition costs, and keep teams busy year-round.

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Branden Dickey

Branden Dickey is the owner and CEO of Conejo Services, where he’s built a legacy of excellence in home services across Ventura County, Los Angeles, and surrounding communities.

Branden’s entrepreneurial journey began as a child, fixing microwaves and refrigerators alongside his father, Wally Dickey, developing both technical skills and a deep understanding of customer service that would shape his future business philosophy.

At just 25 years old, Branden took over the family business, Conejo Valley Heating and Air, Inc., and transformed through his commitment to white-glove customer service. Under his leadership, the company evolved from a two-truck operation into a fleet of 100+ vehicles with expanded service divisions, including plumbing and rooter, electrical, generators, insulation, and roofing services in addition to heating and air conditioning.

Driven by his vision to service the whole home, Branden folded roofing into the Conejo Services family in 2025, exemplifying his ability to identify growth opportunities while maintaining the personal touch and quality service that have been hallmarks of his business approach since childhood.

As a lifelong Ventura County resident, Branden continues to demonstrate how local roots, combined with innovative business strategies and unwavering commitment to customer satisfaction, can build thriving companies that serve and enhance our amazing communities.

 

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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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