Interested in starting your own entrepreneurial journey in home care but unsure what to expect? Then read up on our interview with Paul Mercier, Founder of Boilers On Demand, located in Antrim, NH, USA.
What's your business, and who are your customers?
Manufacture & Market America's First Hydronic Heating Appliance (US & Canada Patents) and entitled the "Neo-Gravity Hydronic Heating Appliance" (TM). We are completing our Product Qualification Process with multiple Beta Sites, currently accruing over 55 installed years and 200,000 hours of operation with no appliance field incidents ..... none! Currently, we regionally market to consumers, tradesmen, property managers & realtors. Our advisors are exploring future Franchising and/or Licensing Options.
Tell us about yourself
Began working in the Heating Trade as a teen in my Father's Plumbing, Heating & Electrical Jobber Business. Pursued a post-University career as a very successful High-Tech Manufacturing Process Development Engineer. Concurrently maintained a presence and interest in particularly Hydronic Heating. Post-Retirement(?) reverted by applying my engineering skill set to heating and ultimately developing the "Neo-Gravity Hydronic Heating Appliance" (TM).
What's your biggest accomplishment as a business owner?
D-b-a "Mercier Engineering" I provided Manufacturing Process Development Services to a gamut of Computer Hardware & Software, Magnetics, Laser, Plasma, Lighting, and Ball Bearing Manufacturers. Now being able to re-apply my skills to a unique and forward-looking venture is particularly rewarding.
What's one of the hardest things that comes with being a business owner?
Developing the broad skill set required to operate a technical business as a single operator and access external resources as required.
What are the top tips you'd give to anyone looking to start, run and grow a business today?
- Foremost, be certain that you are providing a product or service that is in demand, regardless of your personal preferences.
- Focus on the product/service objectives, critiquing and re-qualifying them routinely.
- Be certain that you have, in particular, a supportive and understanding spouse/family required to tolerate an "entrepreneur," or your life will be tenuous.
Where can people find you and your business?
Website: https://www.boilersondemand.com/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/BoilersOnDemand
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/paul-mercier-bb7bb61/
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