From Startup to Sale: Achieving Rapid Trades Growth in 3 Years
Live from Pantheon, Chris Gist, Regional VP of the Gulf atLeap Service Partners, shares his incredible journey of rapid trades growth. Starting his plumbing company, Paradise Plumbing, in 2019, Chris quickly partnered with a mentor and executed an ambitious plan, selling the business in just three years to LEAP. He discusses the critical role of a distinctive brand and culture (including tiki hut vans and Hawaiian shirts) in attracting customers and private equity interest, the intense commitment required for doubling revenue annually, and how he uses ServiceTitan reports daily to manage gross profit margin in real time.
Join us as we discuss:
[6:11] Why private equity cares about your company’s culture and branding
[11:48] Why higher marketing spend is the key to rapid growth
[17:54] Chris’s go-to ServiceTitan reports for gauging a company’s fiscal health
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