The Successful Contractor Podcast

Vredevoogd Plumbing, Heating, & A/C doubled from $20MM to $40+MM highly profitably in just three years. The company has multiple branches across central and western Michigan. This this interview, we interviewed Operations Manager Scott Van Druen & Branch Managers Andy Martinus, Derek Trier, & Tim Floate. The four gentlemen detail the “Vredevoogd Model.” They explain how the company succeeds from the ground up, including how they hire, onboard, train, and lead their field teams. We pay special attention to the roles of Team Leader and Branch Managers later in the interview. At the heart of the “Vredevoogd Model” is the concept of hiring A+ people to follow strong process, and consistently reevaluating those processes to get better.

Show Notes

The Successful Contractor Podcast is a part of the CertainPath family. CertainPath builds successful home service businesses—and has for 25 years. We do it by providing contractors with a proven path to success, professional coaching, software solutions, and a member community of 1,100+ strong. Doubling your sales, with a 20% net profit, and an inspiring company culture is ALL possible. Let us show you the way. With CertainPath, Success is Made Certain. 

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