The Determined Society with Shawn French | Adversity & Mindset

How Anthony Perera Built a $200M Company, Lost It and Bought It Back

September 21, 2026·1h 0m·5-min readinterviewbusiness
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Anthony Perera built an HVAC empire from a $10,000 loan meant for college, scaling it to $200 million in revenue and 1,000 employees—only to watch it unravel due to macroeconomic shifts and leverage issues. His story isn’t about winning big, but about resilience, loyalty, and rebuilding a

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Anthony Perera

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Anthony PereraDan AntonelliNick Basso

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Air Pros USAInspected.comExuma CapitalPeacrock CapitalBayhawk

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BrandingBusiness ModelsEntrepreneurshipLeadershipMergers AcquisitionsScalingStartupsVenture Capital

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