#27 - Mike Botkin on Dominating Central Florida's Home Service Sector
from Owned and Operated - A Plumbing, Electrical, and HVAC Business Growth Podcast
by John Wilson and Brandon Niro
Published: Wed Dec 22 2021
Show Notes
Today we have Mike Botkin of the Central Florida Home Service space. Mike is the founder and CEO of the Benchmark Group, a buyer of SMB service businesses. The Benchmark Group is a group that acquires home service businesses. They are the largest provider of residential maintenance in central Florida but are transitioning the company to more commercial maintenance and traditional landscaping as well.
He discusses the challenges faced with acquiring an absentee business and talent recruitment tactics that he uses when needing to fill a position. You’ll learn about his opinions on industry experience and why that isn’t always the primary indicator of potential.
On today’s pod, he and John will discuss where the Benchmark Group is at now and what direction he envisions it going in the future. Enjoy!
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