Joel Bertsch Success Story
Joel Bertsch started his business in new construction with a little residential replacement—but no service work. In 2014, even though revenues always increased each year, his profit margins were up and down. He was looking for a change and made a huge one. Today, JA Bertsch Heating & Cooling, in Coeur d'Alene, Id, is a residential service and replacement company first and foremost, and they’ve more than TRIPLED their revenues, at a healthy profit margin. Best of all, Joel is modest and down-to-earth regarding his success. There’s no doubt what he, his wife Kim, and their team have done in a short period of time is astounding.
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