Startup founder Matthew Hunt talks entrepreneurship and expansion goals

Welcome to another edition of the ASBN roadmap. Here’s how small business owners can leverage their entrepreneurial spirit and leadership abilities to grow, scale, and exit successful startups. In this episode, host Lee Heisman is joined by Matthew Hunt, president and co-owner of C2H Air & Electric, who shares insight into the preparation required to build a strong brand .

1. Mr. Hunt’s entrepreneurial journey began long before he founded C2H Air and Electric. He emphasizes the importance of nurturing his entrepreneurial spirit and gaining experience in his field before founding his first venture.

2. Mr. Hunt’s decision to start his own business was driven by a desire to improve existing standards and practices in the HVAC and electrical services industry, emphasizing the role of innovation and vision in entrepreneurship.

3. C2H Air and Electric’s growth from a three-person startup to a 60-employee organization highlights the critical importance of building a strong team. Mr. Hunt emphasizes the importance of selecting team members who share the company’s vision and have the skills and personalities needed to drive growth and expansion.

Four. Mr. Hunt’s strategy to expand his business into new markets, including other states, illustrates the complexity and challenges of expanding a business. He advises entrepreneurs to make sure their company is self-sustaining and ready to launch new divisions before aggressively expanding their brand.

Five. Hunt said he brought on a partner two years after founding the company. He understands his own strengths and weaknesses, as well as the value of collaboration and the strategic importance of partnerships in closing expertise gaps, expanding customer relationships, and driving overall business growth. argue that it is important to do so.

“If you feel like the company can survive, you can step away and branch out and start another branch or another area.” — Matthew Hunt