Howdy, Ags! Today, we are joined by George Voneiff and Michael Gatens of MGV Energy Inc. MGV was the very first Aggie 100 winner from 2005! We have an exciting 2 part conversation with George and Michael about their time operating out of Calgary, Alberta in Canada. They drop some knowledge on how the work ethic in Canada helped them adapt and how they built a tight culture over the past 20 years inside of MGV Energy.

If you enjoyed today’s episode, stay tuned for part 2 next week! Also please take a moment to leave us a 5-star review and connect with Chris and Greg on LinkedIn!

About MGV Energy Inc.:

Michael Gatens serves as the Chairman & CEO and George Voneiff serves as the President of MGV Energy. They are located in Calgary, Alberta in Canada.

Timestamps:

[00:00] Intro

[02:20] How MGV Energy Inc started

[07:59] Early days with Michael & George

[10:23] The Aggie Code in Business

[11:35] Why Operate and Move to Canada?

[19:41] The Make or Break Deal for MGV

[24:25] The Difference of Work Culture in Canada

[26:20] Skillsets for growing a business fast

[33:28] Contact / Outro

Resources: Website: https://aggie100.com/honoree/mgv-energy-inc/

AGH Website: https://www.aggiegrowthhacks.com/

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Howdy, Ags! Today, we are joined by Dustin Neff, the general manager of Triple A Air Conditioning and Heating! In this episode, Dustin shares how self-awareness helped him take the business to the next level and how he plans to move Triple A even further. We are excited to hear more about Dustin in the show, so make sure to tune in with us!

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About Dustin Neff:

Dustin is a sales and service expert and Triple A’s General Manager. He has been working at Triple A AC, Heating, & Plumbing since he was 15. Dustin graduated from Texas A&M in 2013 (Whoop!). He has a lovely wife who he met at Texas A&M. They had a little girl join the family in April and they are so in love with her. They also have 3 big labs and one dachshund who thinks he’s a lab. Dustin is passionate about the needs and goals of his clients, and he specializes in giving our customers peace of mind that work will be completed professionally and ethically. A consummate professional, Dustin was recently recognized by a national industry magazine as one of the Top 40 Under 40!

https://dfwairconditioning.com/

Timestamps:

[00:00] Intro

[03:04] Working in Triple A since the age of 14

[06:53] The goal of becoming a value home service business

[09:49] What propelled Triple A?

[16:11] Dustin’s favorite hack

[18:51] Dustin Neff on the passion for helping

[22:35] Tech has allowed equipment to self-diagnose issues

[24:01] The goal of the system is to prevent breakdowns…

[29:27] Contact / Outro

Resources:

Website: https://dfwairconditioning.com/

AGH Website: https://www.aggiegrowthhacks.com/

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How do you avoid the unforeseen problems in your business? Today we are joined by the owner of Madden’s Restaurant Consulting, Peter Madden! Peter talks about getting into the food industry by accident, doubling down on his trade, and why business owners must keep hiring at ALL TIMES. Peter is now a restaurant consultant and sells his Mad Rita Mix online from his past restaurant, Mad Taco. Get in touch with Peter at pmaddens.com! If you enjoyed today’s episode, please take a moment to leave us a 5-star review and connect with Chris and Greg on LinkedIn!

About: Peter is a native Texan raised in McAllen and currently residing in Bryan College Station with four decades in the restaurant industry including twenty years as a restaurant owner. Culinary school set his path in the early 1990's, shaping the next 30 years of developing a distinct culinary and leadership style.

https://www.pmaddens.com/aboutv

Timestamps:

• 00:00 - Intro
• 02:00 - Peter Madden’s Entrepreneurial Journey
• 05:41 - Starting in the Industry
• 08:55 - From Chef to Entrepreneur
• 13:28 - The Shift Peter had to make
• 14:57 - Biggest Challenge
• 22:21 - BHAG
• 26:40 - Lightning Round
• 31:17 - Chris & Greg Takeaways
• 34:09 - Outro

Resources:

Website: https://www.pmaddens.com/contact

AGH Website: https://www.aggiegrowthhacks.com/

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