Infrared Asphalt Repair and Business Growth with Chris Miller

In this episode, Lisa McGrath chats with Chris Miller about infrared asphalt repair and its growth potential in Calgary. Chris outlines the repair process, highlighting planning, education, and new equipment. They discuss condo asphalt repair challenges, tariffs, costs, and client retention. The conversation covers safety culture, regulations, and financial impacts of violations, stressing the importance of managerial safety attitudes. Chris shares strategies for employee retention and hiring, exploring challenges and opportunities in Canadian business expansion. The episode wraps up with insights on property managers' roles in business growth.

(0:20) Introduction to guest Chris Miller and overview of infrared asphalt repair
(1:45) Expansion plans and challenges in Calgary
(3:12) In-depth look at the infrared repair process
(6:02) Personal and common issues with condo asphalt repairs
(10:52) Planning, education, and new equipment in infrared repair
(18:28) Tariffs, costs, and the importance of client retention
(22:04) Safety culture, regulations, and traffic hazards in trades
(27:29) Managerial safety attitudes and financial implications of violations
(34:12) Employee retention strategies and hiring practices
(38:41) Expansion and the role of property managers in business growth
(45:01) Challenges and opportunities in Canadian business expansion
(47:04) Conclusion with Chris Miller and final thoughts