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Home » Authors » Chris Lollini

Articles by Chris Lollini

Beyond the Wrench Podcast

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.
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Chris Lollini
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.


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Beyond the Wrench Podcast

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

With host Chris Lollini
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Chris Lollini
April 28, 2026
On this debut episode of Beyond the Wrench, Chris Lollini speaks with Cody Damp, owner and president of American Home Pros, a Tulsa-based HVAC and plumbing company with 17 trucks on the road. Damp 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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Guest Column

Before You Chase AI Leads, Fix Your Google Business Profile

Chasing AI leads could cost your HVAC business real customers
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Chris Lollini
March 18, 2026

Despite the hype around AI search, Google Business Profiles still drive 67% of total contractor revenue 


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From $700K to $7 Million: How Roy White Built a Servant-Led HVAC Company That Scales Without Breaking Culture

Humility, personal growth, and people-first leadership became the real growth engine at Fixed Right and Guaranteed
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Chris Lollini
March 14, 2026

Roy White’s leadership approach helped guide Fixed Right and Guaranteed from a fragile $700,000 business to $7.3 million in revenue.


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How to Turn One Service Call Into Two Revenue Streams

The fastest growth often comes from expanding what you can solve once you’re already in the home
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Chris Lollini
March 8, 2026

“More leads” isn’t always the real bottleneck. 


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How Atticman Raised the Bar, Not Their Headcount, to Build an Elite HVAC Team

Why disciplining talent, monitoring install quality, and shifting from ‘revenue first’ to ‘profit first’ unlocked sustainable growth
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Mario Lopez
February 8, 2026

Atticman shows how a focus on people, processes, and financial clarity transforms an HVAC company into a standard-bearer. 


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Beyond the Toolbox: How True HVAC Pros Build Reputation Both On the Job and Online

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Chris Lollini
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Greg Crumpton
January 31, 2026

The same discipline that builds great technicians also builds strong reputations online.


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Leading with Authenticity: How Alyssa Rogers Builds a People-First HVAC Company

Why staying true to your identity—and your community—creates healthier, more resilient growth
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Alyssa Rogers
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Chris Lollini
January 9, 2026

Running a business doesn't solely need to be about growth. 


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Guest Column

The High-Stakes HVAC Sale: Why a Tech-Enabled In-Home Presentation Matters More Than Ever

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Seth Ure
December 21, 2025

The kitchen table is no longer the first sales conversation. Google is.


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The Mission Continues: Why America’s Veterans Belong in the Trades

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Chris Lollini
November 11, 2025

The trades are starving for skilled hands while thousands of veterans are quietly wondering what comes next.


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