SE1 E13 How to Scale a Startup Into a Multi-State Business | Mike Harvey

Business Unfiltered: Mike Harvey on Scaling SkyeVantage and Transforming Home Services What does it take to scale a business, build a trusted brand, and transform an entire industry? In this episode of Business Unfiltered, certified business and leadership coach Rick Plaskett sits down with Mike Harvey, Founder and CEO of SkyeVantage, to discuss entrepreneurship, business growth, leadership, and the future of the home services industry. Mike shares his journey from corporate America to building SkyeVantage, a home services network platform designed to bring greater transparency, trust, and simplicity to roofing and other home improvement services. From expanding operations across multiple states to securing private investment and developing strategic partnerships, Mike discusses the challenges of scaling a business, building a strong team, and preparing for national expansion. In this episode, you'll learn about: Mike Harvey's journey from corporate leadership to entrepreneurship How SkyeVantage aims to transform the roofing and home services industry Why transparency in roofing costs, materials, labor, and pricing matters How trusted networks help homeowners access reliable home services The role of private investment, strategic partnerships, and technology in business growth The challenges of scaling operations and preparing for national expansion Leadership lessons on humility, teamwork, patience, and recognizing your strengths Mike's vision for making home improvement services more accessible and transparent Whether you're an entrepreneur, business owner, executive, or aspiring leader, this conversation offers valuable insights into business strategy, leadership, and building a customer-focused company. Guest: Mike Harvey, Founder and CEO of SkyeVantage LinkedIn:   / mike-harvey-77193225   Host: Rick Plaskett, Certified Business and Leadership Coach LinkedIn:   / rick-plasket-4b6a157   ActionCOACH: https://rickplasket.actioncoach.com Listen to Ohio Business Unfiltered Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/033jtpI... Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast... Amazon Music: https://music.amazon.com/podcasts/700... About Ohio Business Unfiltered Ohio Business Unfiltered is a podcast for Ohio business owners who want straight talk about building profitable, sustainable companies. Each week, Rick Plaskett speaks with entrepreneurs, executives, and business leaders about the obstacles they've overcome, the decisions that shaped their success, and the lessons they've learned along the way. Rick Plaskett is a certified ActionCOACH, West Point graduate, and Army veteran with decades of experience in corporate leadership and business coaching. He helps business owners across Columbus and Ohio build effective systems, develop stronger teams, and create businesses that support their long-term goals and personal freedom. Subscribe to Ohio Business Unfiltered for more candid conversations with entrepreneurs, business leaders, and industry innovators. If you enjoyed this episode, please like, share, and subscribe so you don't miss new content each week. — Rick and the Ohio Business Unfiltered Podcast Team #OhioBusinessUnfiltered #BusinessUnfiltered #RickPlaskett #ActionCOACH #MikeHarvey #SkyeVantage #Entrepreneurship #BusinessGrowth #LeadershipDevelopment #ScaleYourBusiness #OhioBusiness #BusinessStrategy #SmallBusinessOwner #ExecutiveCoaching