From Tools to Empire: How Matt Murray Built and Sold Multi-Million Dollar HVAC Businesses

In this episode of The Contractor Compass, we sit down with Matt Murray — founder of Blue Collar King and a true heavyweight in the HVAC world. Matt went from working in the trenches as a tech to scaling and selling multiple HVAC companies for millions. He now coaches other contractors to do the same. We dive into the mindset shifts, scaling strategies, and leadership lessons that helped him build empires — and how you can apply them to your own business. Whether you’re just getting started or looking to exit strong, this episode is packed with practical gold.