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Contractor University’s Cracking the Code Weekly Show Contractor Interview with Corey Hickman of Comfort Matters

Hickman went from working in the truck to working on the business, with great results.
June 3, 2022
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For many HVAC owners who started companies from the ground up, going from working in the truck to working out of the truck is a huge milestone. 

This week, Scott Deming (left) interviews Corey Hickmann of Comfort Matters.
This week, Scott Deming (left) interviews Corey Hickmann of Comfort Matters.
This week, Scott Deming interviews Corey Hickmann of Comfort Matters, who recalls his journey of starting his HVAC business from his home to doing over $4 million in sales annually, and how his life changed becoming a leader of people.

Corey shares how networking helped his company grow, what to look for in a new hire, and how continuing education and training keeps his team thriving. 

All that and more on this week's episode of Cracking the Code, free for all until June 10 at MyContractorUniversity.com/CBS-Show.

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