Episode #10 - Hurricane Readiness for Generator Dealers: Storm Prep, Techs, Inventory & Sales Strategy

Is your standby generator business ready for hurricane season—or any natural disaster? In this essential episode of The Standby Generator Podcast, host Jim Swetman delivers a comprehensive, boots-on-the-ground strategy for generator dealers and business owners across the U.S.—from the Gulf Coast to the Northeast—on how to prepare for hurricanes, snowstorms, wind events, and more.

We cover:

• Operational planning and disaster readiness for generator companies

• Geo-specific tips for storm season prep (especially in Florida, Texas, Louisiana, North Carolina, New Jersey & New York)

• How to manage inventory of Generac, Kohler, Briggs & Stratton, and other key parts before the storm hits

• Technician scheduling, field dispatch zones, and avoiding burnout

• Prioritizing prepaid maintenance customers and emergency service calls

• How to convert power outages into new sales and long-term service contracts

• Why the first 7 days after a storm are make or break for sales teams

Whether you’re a generator dealer, technician, ops manager, or owner—this episode is your survival and growth guide for natural disasters. Learn how to lead, respond, and scale when the grid goes down.