Welcome to this week's episode of What's Happening Salem!

In this episode, Jacob Espinoza and Brandon Sommers are joined by Dan Sommers, owner of Advantage Heating and Air Conditioning, and his son Brandon Sommers to discuss:

• The journey of building a successful family business.
• The importance of investing in employee training.
• Building a strong company culture.
• And much more!

Timestamps:

00:37 - Introduction of Dan Sommers

01:59 - Discussion of workforce challenges in skilled trades

02:58 - Company culture and hiring philosophy

05:17 - Brandon's perspective on core company values

11:18 - Employee development and training programs

14:18 - Energy Trust of Oregon partnership and awards

17:19 - The importance of mentorship in trades

19:27 - Brandon's tribute to his father's entrepreneurial journey

21:32 - Reflections on building a business in Salem

25:50 - The evolution of the company's vision

29:21 - The importance of taking action in business

30:03 - Story of company culture impact

31:22 - Contact information and closing thoughts