Carl Steinmann

In this episode of The Best of LKN Podcast, Jeff sits down with Carl Steinmann, owner of Varsity Zone HVAC – Mooresville, to talk about entrepreneurship, innovation, and serving the Lake Norman community.

Carl shares how his 20+ years in corporate operations and real estate investing led him to take the leap into business ownership — trading boardrooms for attics and spreadsheets for service calls. After partnering with the national Horsepower Brands franchise group, he launched Varsity Zone HVAC in Mooresville and quickly built one of the top-performing locations in the country.

The conversation covers everything from the challenges of growing a service business to the importance of trust in home maintenance. Carl explains how he built a team centered on craftsmanship and integrity, and why educating customers matters just as much as fixing their systems.

Varsity Zone HVAC – Mooresville

About the Host:

Jeff Hamm is the creator and producer of The Best of LKN. He’s a licensed real estate broker and accomplished digital marketing professional.

Since 2020, Jeff has been sharing the stories of Lake Norman’s most inspiring small businesses and nonprofits.

When he isn’t working, you can usually find Jeff boating, playing pickleball, cycling local greenways, and taking walks with his dogs Sam and Maisy.

Photo credit: LKN Images by Kathleen Martin