{"podcast":{"title":"Before You Buy or Sell a Business","slug":"before-you-buy-or-sell-a-business-5819525","podcast_index_feed_id":5819525,"rss_url":"https://feeds.captivate.fm/before-you-buy-or-sell/","website_url":"https://jaredwjohnson.com","image_url":"https://artwork.captivate.fm/7ad7b883-57f4-40ca-89a1-31c6f0b05f6e/tjT5gAbth3Kmx8GzDayPgcL8.png","author":"Jared W. Johnson","episode_count":68,"summary":"Learn everything you need to know about buying and selling a business from High-Performing SBA Lender, Jared Johnson, who specializes in business acquisitions. Jared interviews industry experts on both the buying and selling side to provide insights into the buying and selling process. Experts include brokers, attorneys, escrow officers, and seekers. You'll also hear from actual buyers and sellers about their experiences before and after the process. If you're a buyer or a seller or thinking about becoming one at some point in the future, this is the podcast that will provide you with the information you need for a successful transaction.","last_synced_at":"2026-07-28T22:20:19.103669+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/before-you-buy-or-sell-a-business-5819525"},"episode":{"title":"Leveraging Your Skills: How an Engineer Found Double Success in the HVAC Industry | Ep. 46","slug":"leveraging-your-skills-how-an-engineer-found-double-success-in-the-hvac-industry-ep-46","published_at":"2025-02-25T11:00:00+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/before-you-buy-or-sell-a-business-5819525/leveraging-your-skills-how-an-engineer-found-double-success-in-the-hvac-industry-ep-46","show_page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/before-you-buy-or-sell-a-business-5819525","url":"https://jaredwjohnson.com","audio_url":"https://podcasts.captivate.fm/media/a884dfb3-e701-4140-82a1-16ee461e1bf4/Episode-46.mp3","summary":"In this episode of the \"Before You Buy or Sell a Business Podcast,\" host Jared Johnson welcomes Jason Boehning, an HVAC industry professional who has successfully acquired two businesses over a short period. The discussion delves into the intricacies of acquiring businesses, highlighting Jason's strategic mindset and the unique competitive advantage he enjoys due to his engineering background. This episode offers listeners invaluable insights into the pragmatic approach Jason adopted, which not only involved leveraging his skills but also focusing on relationship-building and effective transition management. Jason's journey started from a small Texas town and led him to Texas A&M University, where he studied mechanical engineering. His diverse career path in the HVAC industry served as a solid foundation when he made the decisive move to business ownership. Through engaging dialogue, this episode presents a comprehensive look at his process of acquiring and managing HVAC businesses. Key themes explored include the importance of having a solid plan, the advantages of maintaining good relationships with employees during acquisitions, and the strategic insights driving successful business growth in a competitive market. Key Takeaways: Jason leveraged his HVAC design and engineering knowledge to strategically acquire two businesses, positioning himself effectively in a competitive market. Key factors in successful acquisitions include having a solid operational and financial plan and maintaining focus on long-term goals amidst a dynamic business environment. The importance of maintaining key employees during a business transition, as these employees often hold valuable customer relationships and operational knowledge. Acquiring existing customer bases through business…","meta_description":"In this episode of the \"Before You Buy or Sell a Business Podcast,\" host Jared Johnson welcomes Jason Boehning, an HVAC industry professional who has succ…","key_points":[],"chapters":[],"topics":[],"duration_seconds":2599,"processing_state":"not_requested","actions":[{"name":"request_transcript","method":"POST","url":"https://stenobird.com/v1/public/podcasts/before-you-buy-or-sell-a-business-5819525/episodes/leveraging-your-skills-how-an-engineer-found-double-success-in-the-hvac-industry-ep-46/transcription-requests","description":"Idempotently request low-priority transcript generation for this episode."},{"name":"read_markdown","method":"GET","url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/before-you-buy-or-sell-a-business-5819525/leveraging-your-skills-how-an-engineer-found-double-success-in-the-hvac-industry-ep-46.md","description":"Read the agent-friendly Markdown representation of this episode resource."}]}}