In this episode of the HVAC Know It All Business Edition Podcast, co-hosts Gary McCreadie and Furman Haynes from WorkHero sit down with Cody Brasseal, President of Acadiana Comfort Systems and Emily Brasseal from Acadiana Comfort Systems. As a husband-and-wife team, they share their experiences of building a successful HVAC business while navigating the challenges of balancing work and family life. The conversation dives into their journey, offering valuable insights into overcoming obstacles such as office and field friction, understanding the importance of family support, and creating a positive company culture.

Cody has extensive experience in the field, while Emily joined the business after working as an occupational therapist. Together, they've built a thriving business and share their personal and professional journey of working together as a married couple, raising a family, and managing the challenges of owning a small business.

Expect to Learn

- How to balance family life and running a business together.

- The importance of empathy and clear communication in a family-owned business.

- Strategies for overcoming friction between office and field teams.

- Tips for ensuring the success of a family-run HVAC business.

Timestamps:

[00:00:00] – Introduction

[00:01:35] – Early Business Challenges

[00:03:11] – The Fluid Nature of Business and Family Life

[00:05:18] – The Importance of Family Support

[00:07:06] – Leadership and the Decision to Bring Emily into the Business

[00:10:23] – Transitioning from a Job to Full-Time Business Owner

[00:13:58] – Overcoming Field vs. Office Tension

[00:16:24] – Managing Tension Between Office and Field Staff

This Episode is Kindly Sponsored by: PartsTown: https://www.partstown.com/hvac-parts

Follow our Guests Cody Brasseal & Emily Brasseal and their Company:

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/cody-brasseal-0355421ba
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/cody.j.brasseal/
Company Website: https://acadianacomfort.com/
Company Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/AcadianaComfort/
Company Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/acadiana_comfort/

Follow Gary McCreadie:

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/gary-mccreadie-38217a77/
Website: https://www.hvacknowitall.com
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/people/HVAC-Know-It-All-2/61569643061429/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/hvacknowitall1/

Follow Furman Haynes:

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/furmanhaynes/
WorkHero: https://www.linkedin.com/company/workherohvac/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/workhero__/