Michael Mayes in the press — HVAC business buyer & operator.
Michael Mayes, founder of Homestead Service Partners, has been featured in Forbes, quoted by The Wall Street Journal, and recognized across major media for business leadership, acquisitions, operations, and the skilled trades.
The story behind the operator.
From Forbes contributor to HVAC acquisitions, Michael’s path from the trades to entrepreneurship has been covered by major media outlets and business publications.
As a Forbes Business Council member and contributor, Michael has written on business strategy, operational excellence, entrepreneurship, and leadership — drawing from decades of building, scaling, and selling companies.
Read on Forbes →What the media is saying.
Selected coverage of Michael Mayes on entrepreneurship, acquisitions, operations, business leadership, and regulated industries.
Michael shared M&A strategies with the Forbes Business Council expert panel, covering due diligence, structure, and cultural alignment in acquisitions.
Michael wrote for Forbes on how operators can navigate wage inflation while retaining top talent, a major issue in both service businesses and the skilled trades.
Michael was featured as an industry expert on WISN (ABC Milwaukee) discussing the real-world costs, regulatory challenges, and business implications of legalization in Wisconsin.
Michael has been quoted by The Wall Street Journal as an industry expert on business operations, entrepreneurship, and emerging market dynamics.
The Tribune covered Michael’s entrepreneurial background and his operator-led approach to acquiring and growing companies in the Chicagoland market.
Michael was featured in a CBS Chicago report as a business leader and subject matter expert on operations, entrepreneurship, and industry trends.
Michael provided expert commentary to Crain’s Chicago Business on navigating complex regulatory environments and building scalable businesses.
Michael was cited as a subject matter expert on emerging market opportunities, licensing strategy, and operator-led growth across multiple states.
Michael’s analysis of McKinsey’s home services report and what it means for HVAC owners, service companies, and acquisition activity.
Topics Michael Mayes speaks on most often.
From acquisitions to operations to the future of the trades — these are the areas where Michael contributes expert commentary and published insight.
Awards that speak for themselves.
National and international recognition for leadership, business excellence, and operational impact.
The press tells the story in headlines. This tells it in Michael’s own words: why he left a successful exit behind to start buying HVAC businesses, what he looks for in a company, and why the trades matter more than ever.
Common questions about Michael Mayes.
Quick answers about who Michael is, what Homestead does, and how to get in touch for media inquiries or business conversations.
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Michael is available for interviews, expert commentary, and speaking engagements on HVAC industry trends, business acquisitions, operational excellence, service business growth, and entrepreneurship.
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