In this episode of To The Point Home Services, hosts Chris and Chad welcome Michael Brewner, co-owner of Iceberg Home Services, for a powerhouse conversation packed with wisdom on leadership, scaling, and staying grounded while building an HVAC and plumbing empire in Florida.Mike shares his journey from professional poker player at 22 to HVAC sales, and ultimately to co-founding a thriving home services company that reached $47M in revenue last year — and is on track for $65M this year. He dives deep into the mindset shifts, team-building strategies, and personal growth required to scale without private equity, while maintaining a strong family and team culture. Whether you're an aspiring business owner or seasoned entrepreneur, this candid conversation is full of golden insights, hard-earned lessons, and a few epic dad jokes. 🔗 Links & Resources:Iceberg Home Services: https://icebergcooling.com/Rocket Fuel (book discussed): https://www.amazon.com/Rocket-Fuel-Essential-Combination-Business/dp/1941631150RYNO Strategic Solutions: https://www.rynoss.com 🕒 Timecodes:00:00 – Intro & Stagecoach Recap02:00 – Celebrating RYNO’s 17-Year Anniversary06:45 – Dad Jokes & Laughs09:00 – Meet Michael Brewner & His Business Journey14:00 – From Poker Pro to HVAC Business Owner20:00 – Growing Iceberg Home Services from $5M to $65M22:30 – Building a Winning Team & Getting Out of the Way26:00 – Rocket Fuel & Visionary/Integrator Roles30:00 – Outgrowing Team Members and Having Hard Conversations34:00 – Letting Go of Family in the Business38:30 – Partnership Dynamics with Chad and His Brother41:30 – Mike’s Personal Growth & Health Journey44:00 – Mentorship, Learning, and Staying Humble47:00 – Final Thoughts and Advice for Scaling Up 💥 Enjoying the Podcast? Help Us Grow! 👍 Like this video💬 Drop your favorite takeaway in the comments🔔 Subscribe for more leadership and business growth stories📢 Share this with someone who needs to hear it! #ToThePointPodcast #HomeServices #HVACBusiness #Leadership #Entrepreneurship #MichaelBrewner #BusinessGrowth #RocketFuel #HVAC #Plumbing #ScaleUp #Mentorship

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