you are such a humble man. I wish youtube was around when i started. One thing you forgot to mention, never stop learning. Dont get stuck in the past technologies of HVAC systems. Keep reading on whats new, and also go to conventions of the trade not only to build friendships but to see physically what you are about to see in the future /
I fully agree, Im 28 I started my HVAC career when I was 22 and now run my own business. I didnt think of it as much at first and just wanted to do it for the money for the future but as years went by I grew a passion for it. Of course I kept my main motivation towards the money but theres nothing wrong with that as long as you love what you do as well. Nothing feels better than loving what you do, supporting your family and buying yourself and your girl nice things and food haha
3 year 22 year old tech in the making…. I aspire to be like you and carry myself with great pride in my day to day routine. I appreciate you for this information
Your exactly right, been in the BUISNESS since 1974,I'm 70 years old, stick to code, let the guys that cut corners have the job, more times than not you'll go back and repair what the wana be didn't do. I don't advertise I don't have to , my customers generate my base, stay up on technology, give a fair price(not cheap) fair.dont sell something the customer don't need, this works ,70 and going to retire soon. Ps don't carry the job home ,when your done for the day your done.
Although I do love the idea of the younger generation starting their own gig just a few years into the trade because we desperately need the younger folks to keep this trade alive and well, the 30 year HVAC veteran in me also knows how many years it takes to be a full well rounded and experienced tech. I couldnt imagine starting my business after three or four years in the field, I didnt know jack crap compared to when I actually started my own years and years later. It takes tens and tens of thousands of service calls on all kinds of different equipment and applications to really get to know this trade. There are no legitimate short cuts to get around that fact.
Just got my license in San Diego CA,, appreciate your video, feedback and tips brother. Your first video I run into, I been doing this 11 years. Thanks
Great advice brother ... love that other HVAC-R brother's are pushing out great videos with positive feedback and video's.on our trade to make it best for the younger upcoming generations and the future of HVAC-R.. 🙏
We’ve had a deluge of “Home improvement” contractors opening business in my area. They are at best minimally qualified. We also have a lot of plumbing and hvac contractors that have minimal technical skill, and no business experience. No licensing, regulation, and lack of enforcement.
Very well said. I went through all the mentioned points and steps you talked about and still working on correcting some which are still off line. Especially time management between business and family. And how to keep up with customers on time in the busy season.
My grandpa and dad have been doing hvac FOR YEARS a few decades, I’m 19 and recently graduated in June 2023, i currently signed up for hands on training for hvac, ik I’m gonna need to build up experience like you said in the video ,it’s extremely important ,the goal is to start a business with my dad, what other advice would you give me when it comes to be an hvac tech/business owner
Me and 2 other technicians have been thinking of going off and starting our own business. We all have 5-10 years experience, and are some of the most technically sound techs I know. Would you recommend starting slow and trying to build a customer base first before leaving our current employer are setting out on our own. Or do you think just going for it is the best option. We have looked into all state and local requirements for operating an HVAC business. Thanks for the video!
i have thought about opening up my own business here in sweden and only doing heat pump jobs but i feel like i should have a few more years of experience first i have currently worked around 3-4 years.
Never start one, join the local gas utility company and work OT, in the last 5 years i average around 155k make 47 an hr and a guarantee 3% raise every year, plus full benefits 11% match on the 401k, great dental and medical, double time on my days off, not worth all the headachs and stress and if i really want i can do installs on the side, since the gas comp dosent do any installs on service and gas work.
Jesus Christ said this: ”“Do not lay up for yourselves treasures on earth, where moth and rust destroy and where thieves break in and steal; but lay up for yourselves treasures in heaven, where neither moth nor rust destroys and where thieves do not break in and steal. For where your treasure is, there your heart will be also.” Matt 6:19-21 NKJV “Whoever desires to come after Me, let him deny himself, and take up his cross, and follow Me. For whoever desires to save his life will lose it, but whoever loses his life for My sake and the gospel’s will save it. For what will it profit a man if he gains the whole world, and loses his own soul? Or what will a man give in exchange for his soul?“ Mark 8:34-37 NKJV Put God first. A lot of people make money their god. You won’t take anything physical with you when you pass on to the afterlife.
Cliche tips not gonna lie and classic tips. What obstacles did you come across opening a business? how do you land gigs ? Do you have employees and how much do you charge them or do you have an account that deals with that and if so how much do you charge or they charge to run your numbers ?
Alllies in other video subscribe not every answer will be in one vid but you can follow the others and other RUclips vids no one ceiteria will fall in yours so the information won’t apply especially in different states ect . I talked to my pm’s in smaller companies I’ve worked for the bosses were closer most of those guys won’t hesitate to inform you cause if they work with the community they would contract you if they don’t have the manpower later and competition will turn into contracted business partners .
Good evening sir I am Mina from Egypt I have been working as hvac technician since 2009 my dream is starting business in usa I have two sisters in usa and I have two questions about the business how much this business is cost me and should I have specific education to start this business?
Honestly I am an Apprentice at the moment working residential. I'm very mechanically inclined and a visual learner. Been a self employed contractor doing property management for 10yrs in the past and now hvac. This is from my experience and for many out there. Just because you see $$$ does not mean you will live a QUALITY life. From my experience, know your worth. Honesty is the best policy even if you dont get the job, they will soon be calling you back. Its has to be a passion, whats not better a passion that comes with money. If you know in your heart you are doing right by the customer, its again your self worth and your making your bed so you lay in it. Your selling yourself not just what you are capable of doing. Also its quality in life, I can live, I know I can live just as comfortable with 75K a year than someone 300k a year. Its not just how you treat others but how you treat yourself and your motives in life. And if it takes you 7 to 10 yrs to start this on a residential residential level ,its not for you. I would say if you take the time to structure yourself to study, you should have it packed down in two yrs tops on a residential level. I was shocked to see how not so complicated of doing a new install was. Two steps above a hot water heater it is. You can do it, remain teachable.
Daniel I am 36 and have been a small time painting contractor for the past decade. i have some friends who have done quite well in HVAC, specifically comparing it to what we can bill for painting. do you think it’s crazy to begin at 36? my long term plan would be to start my own small business ASAP, but of course only after some proficiency with it. i would plan to do residential service work. Your thoughts?
👍 100% correct I went through all this over 30 years ago when I started my own business every point and piece of information he’s telling you here is right on the money. “ I still have a problem with getting emotionally charged and aggravated sometimes “ I still have to kill that bad ttrait
Yes! Absolutely everybody should start an HVAC business. It's the only industry I know that can take a $15 part and 5 minutes of work and charge people $300. It's such a scam. Glad I've learned to do all my own ac work.
Most times, there’s a reason why that part failed and it’s our job to find out not just swap the part in. That’s why they don’t sell them at Home Depot.😅
@@jerrylockhart3069 understood but it’s pretty obvious when it’s the capacitor. Nothing made me laugh more than the ac guy years ago that came to my house said let me take a look and literally 5 minutes later was like “all fixed” $300 please. haha!
Can fail many reasons low refrigerant charge. Starting on a hard heat load. Starting on a problematic TXV It can also fail just because it’s a Chinese piece of crap. Storm power surge Windings on the motor in a compressor can be dragging a capacitor down. Excessive float switch Tripping is no time delay. Somebody playing with the thermostat too much no time delay. Wire burning up or loose connections
It cost 300 because of overhead. You think a tech showing up in an insured van with the right part stocked on the van akd diagnosing the call, explaining it to you as the homeowner and replacing the part should be free?
when you realize your boss is not doing anything but collect the checks😀/it's true though''''that's how I started 20 years ago/.....ac is a funny business though,not easy to find good employees if you're a one man show/initially/the upside is you can make over 100k /with a lot of physical work/
Try 17 hour days as the owner. When you techs are out having a beer i was in the office promoting the company, doing all the paperwork, and following up on all that needs to get done. You have no idea what you are talking about!
omg you're telling new business owners to go golfing... you haven't been in business long enough to know what you're doing... if you have any free time.. you should never have any free time if you're a new business owner.. first off paperwork, inventory, searching for new suppliers not only of parts but of things like insurance and other business needs.. and that doesn't even consider finding new business which you should always be doing. I said to myself I am going to click this video and see if I still want to be subscribed to you.. my advice to you rethink everything .. I have 25 years in three different fields with 2 business licenses.. you never have time to golf or take time off.. when you get to be 50-60 and your retirement is completely planned and all of your finances have been taken care of .. your kids are through college.. your house is paid off.. everything you have has long been paid off and you don't have to work but you do anyway.. then you get to take a day for yourself.. i bet right now you are in debt.. I have never been in long term debt.. and I am no one special.. I just worked my ass off 18hrs a day 7 days a week... yeah you need to have a personal life.. but you need to have money to have a personal life.. how are you going to survive 20-30 years after you retire.. and at what age are you going to retire... you think owning your own business means you are not accountable to anyone? about 50% of businesses fail in the first year.. of the ones that survive within the next 3 years 50% more fail... drinking with your buddies at the golf course isn't going to get it done... and here is the incentive that you already should have but you seem to have never thought of this.............. is it better to play a round of golf and drink with your buddies a few days a week or a few days a month or year... or is it better to make some money which you can save for retirement which you can use to feed yourself and keep a roof over your head.. and whoever else decides to spend their life with you... because once you retire there isn't any looking back... dude you know the tech but you don't know anything about the rest.. i wish you good luck.. theres no reason you shouldn't make it if you keep your head in the game.
True, only if you actually live to 50 or 60. No guarantee for that. Funny how everyone just assumes they gonna live to retirement age. Yes plan for it some but no go overboard. Also if HVAC is just a job to you that pays the bills then don't start your own business. I have been a service tech for 16 years. Pretty good career but I don't have enough passion for it to start a business. That would have to be something in motor sports, then I would enjoy every minute of it and if I don't make it to 50 or 60 is still enjoyed every minute of it. Already work long hours, would be miserable spending more time on HVAC running my own business, getting home and working on quotes and paperwork, accounting and all that till 1 in the morning. Not for me. Motorsports now, different story and will figure something out
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Get these inline and you'll do great
Thank you so much for this video! Right on time.
you are such a humble man. I wish youtube was around when i started. One thing you forgot to mention, never stop learning. Dont get stuck in the past technologies of HVAC systems. Keep reading on whats new, and also go to conventions of the trade not only to build friendships but to see physically what you are about to see in the future /
I fully agree, Im 28 I started my HVAC career when I was 22 and now run my own business. I didnt think of it as much at first and just wanted to do it for the money for the future but as years went by I grew a passion for it. Of course I kept my main motivation towards the money but theres nothing wrong with that as long as you love what you do as well. Nothing feels better than loving what you do, supporting your family and buying yourself and your girl nice things and food haha
There's nothing wrong with making money as long as it's done respectfully
I’m 25 with my own business second year in
@@HVACKnowItAll 100% agree. And congrats Jason 👏
I’m 28 and reading this, motivates me big time 🙏🏾
Goals! In school rn
3 year 22 year old tech in the making…. I aspire to be like you and carry myself with great pride in my day to day routine. I appreciate you for this information
I appreciate the message
“ You might see I have my 4 foot gravity bong hanging out of the bag here I keep that here to remind myself that I am my own boss”
😆
Either this or a dog
Your exactly right, been in the BUISNESS since 1974,I'm 70 years old, stick to code, let the guys that cut corners have the job, more times than not you'll go back and repair what the wana be didn't do. I don't advertise I don't have to , my customers generate my base, stay up on technology, give a fair price(not cheap) fair.dont sell something the customer don't need, this works ,70 and going to retire soon. Ps don't carry the job home ,when your done for the day your done.
Just staring my own business now at 35. Thanks for this advice.
The unastrut sticking through the middle of the van is very relatable
thank you brotha I'm gonna save his video and review from time to time to keep me grounded when I start my own business
Glad to help!
Although I do love the idea of the younger generation starting their own gig just a few years into the trade because we desperately need the younger folks to keep this trade alive and well, the 30 year HVAC veteran in me also knows how many years it takes to be a full well rounded and experienced tech. I couldnt imagine starting my business after three or four years in the field, I didnt know jack crap compared to when I actually started my own years and years later. It takes tens and tens of thousands of service calls on all kinds of different equipment and applications to really get to know this trade. There are no legitimate short cuts to get around that fact.
Just got my license in San Diego CA,, appreciate your video, feedback and tips brother. Your first video I run into, I been doing this 11 years. Thanks
Great advice brother ... love that other HVAC-R brother's are pushing out great videos with positive feedback and video's.on our trade to make it best for the younger upcoming generations and the future of HVAC-R.. 🙏
I appreciate it man!
We’ve had a deluge of “Home improvement” contractors opening business in my area. They are at best minimally qualified. We also have a lot of plumbing and hvac contractors that have minimal technical skill, and no business experience. No licensing, regulation, and lack of enforcement.
16 years with the same company, just dropped my service van off and starting my own business
Good luck sir!
Badass. How's it going?
Started recently as a Fiber Optics subcontractor and the tips in this video still holds true for me.
Cheers bud!!
Cheers man!
Great advice Gary!
I appreciate your videos, keep up the good work, and to hell with the haters.
Thanks Dan
Very well said. I went through all the mentioned points and steps you talked about and still working on correcting some which are still off line. Especially time management between business and family. And how to keep up with customers on time in the busy season.
None of us a perfect individuals but we are all doing our best. I appreciate the watch on the vid!
struting your stuff! "yes, that is my driver" nice.
mind breaking tip. Thanks
My grandpa and dad have been doing hvac FOR YEARS a few decades, I’m 19 and recently graduated in June 2023, i currently signed up for hands on training for hvac, ik I’m gonna need to build up experience like you said in the video ,it’s extremely important ,the goal is to start a business with my dad, what other advice would you give me when it comes to be an hvac tech/business owner
Me and 2 other technicians have been thinking of going off and starting our own business. We all have 5-10 years experience, and are some of the most technically sound techs I know. Would you recommend starting slow and trying to build a customer base first before leaving our current employer are setting out on our own. Or do you think just going for it is the best option. We have looked into all state and local requirements for operating an HVAC business. Thanks for the video!
I would recommend having a customer base or funds saved until you can create one. Good luck!
All the tips make sense!
i have thought about opening up my own business here in sweden and only doing heat pump jobs but i feel like i should have a few more years of experience first i have currently worked around 3-4 years.
I hit the golf course in the company van all the time 😂😂
Smart man
Never start one, join the local gas utility company and work OT, in the last 5 years i average around 155k make 47 an hr and a guarantee 3% raise every year, plus full benefits 11% match on the 401k, great dental and medical, double time on my days off, not worth all the headachs and stress and if i really want i can do installs on the side, since the gas comp dosent do any installs on service and gas work.
What gas company you work for? I work for a gas utility company also in Pennsylvania
Jesus Christ said this:
”“Do not lay up for yourselves treasures on earth, where moth and rust destroy and where thieves break in and steal; but lay up for yourselves treasures in heaven, where neither moth nor rust destroys and where thieves do not break in and steal. For where your treasure is, there your heart will be also.” Matt 6:19-21 NKJV
“Whoever desires to come after Me, let him deny himself, and take up his cross, and follow Me. For whoever desires to save his life will lose it, but whoever loses his life for My sake and the gospel’s will save it. For what will it profit a man if he gains the whole world, and loses his own soul? Or what will a man give in exchange for his soul?“ Mark 8:34-37 NKJV
Put God first. A lot of people make money their god. You won’t take anything physical with you when you pass on to the afterlife.
why are there golf clubs in the back?
Great video, Thanks
You're welcome and thank you!
Cliche tips not gonna lie and classic tips. What obstacles did you come across opening a business? how do you land gigs ? Do you have employees and how much do you charge them or do you have an account that deals with that and if so how much do you charge or they charge to run your numbers ?
Alllies in other video subscribe not every answer will be in one vid but you can follow the others and other RUclips vids no one ceiteria will fall in yours so the information won’t apply especially in different states ect . I talked to my pm’s in smaller companies I’ve worked for the bosses were closer most of those guys won’t hesitate to inform you cause if they work with the community they would contract you if they don’t have the manpower later and competition will turn into contracted business partners .
Well said. Nice video 👍🏻
I appreciate that!
What software/app do you use to manage everything?
Jobber at the moment. getjobber.com/hvacknowitall
It takes 9 years to go from apprentice to journeyman to master to being able to apply for a contractor's license in NV. So...
I couldn't set it better myself
Cheers
👍
Good evening sir I am Mina from Egypt I have been working as hvac technician since 2009 my dream is starting business in usa I have two sisters in usa and I have two questions about the business how much this business is cost me and should I have specific education to start this business?
Great information
Thank you sir!
U Can Also Start The Business & Hire The Tech For It
You need clients first befor hiring
Do you also train car HVAC Technician as well?
No unfortunately
Honestly I am an Apprentice at the moment working residential. I'm very mechanically inclined and a visual learner. Been a self employed contractor doing property management for 10yrs in the past and now hvac. This is from my experience and for many out there. Just because you see $$$ does not mean you will live a QUALITY life. From my experience, know your worth. Honesty is the best policy even if you dont get the job, they will soon be calling you back. Its has to be a passion, whats not better a passion that comes with money. If you know in your heart you are doing right by the customer, its again your self worth and your making your bed so you lay in it. Your selling yourself not just what you are capable of doing. Also its quality in life, I can live, I know I can live just as comfortable with 75K a year than someone 300k a year. Its not just how you treat others but how you treat yourself and your motives in life. And if it takes you 7 to 10 yrs to start this on a residential residential level ,its not for you. I would say if you take the time to structure yourself to study, you should have it packed down in two yrs tops on a residential level. I was shocked to see how not so complicated of doing a new install was. Two steps above a hot water heater it is. You can do it, remain teachable.
Daniel I am 36 and have been a small time painting contractor for the past decade. i have some friends who have done quite well in HVAC, specifically comparing it to what we can bill for painting. do you think it’s crazy to begin at 36? my long term plan would be to start my own small business ASAP, but of course only after some proficiency with it. i would plan to do residential service work. Your thoughts?
Good video
Thanks Jacob!
Right on
how much is enough experience to open a business?
I would say 7-10 years at minimum
A friend of mine has 100 trucks as a transportation company. He doesn't have a CDL, he never drove a truck.
❤ good video.
Is that a putter ?
It's a full set haha, yah nevr know
I just hate leak searching...
With the right electronic leak detector it doesn't take long at all
👍 100% correct I went through all this over 30 years ago when I started my own business every point and piece of information he’s telling you here is right on the money.
“ I still have a problem with getting emotionally charged and aggravated sometimes “ I still have to kill that bad ttrait
I appreciate the view and your feedback. You'll get it, we all struggle with that.
Is 40 to old enroll in Hvac trade school ?
Nope!
Yes! Absolutely everybody should start an HVAC business. It's the only industry I know that can take a $15 part and 5 minutes of work and charge people $300. It's such a scam. Glad I've learned to do all my own ac work.
Most times, there’s a reason why that part failed and it’s our job to find out not just swap the part in. That’s why they don’t sell them at Home Depot.😅
@@jerrylockhart3069 understood but it’s pretty obvious when it’s the capacitor. Nothing made me laugh more than the ac guy years ago that came to my house said let me take a look and literally 5 minutes later was like “all fixed” $300 please. haha!
Can fail many reasons low refrigerant charge.
Starting on a hard heat load.
Starting on a problematic TXV
It can also fail just because it’s a Chinese piece of crap.
Storm power surge
Windings on the motor in a compressor can be dragging a capacitor down.
Excessive float switch Tripping is no time delay.
Somebody playing with the thermostat too much no time delay.
Wire burning up or loose connections
@@calledout4437 see reply
It cost 300 because of overhead. You think a tech showing up in an insured van with the right part stocked on the van akd diagnosing the call, explaining it to you as the homeowner and replacing the part should be free?
when you realize your boss is not doing anything but collect the checks😀/it's true though''''that's how I started 20 years ago/.....ac is a funny business though,not easy to find good employees if you're a one man show/initially/the upside is you can make over 100k /with a lot of physical work/
Try 17 hour days as the owner. When you techs are out having a beer i was in the office promoting the company, doing all the paperwork, and following up on all that needs to get done. You have no idea what you are talking about!
👍
Taxes. Overhead. Stress. You left a whole lot out of the breakdown.
Do you want 5 hour video?
Don’t wait to your bodies is beat up to do it . While working for someone else😮😢🥵
You. Should only start your business when you are disciplined with money guys r you will go bankrupt fast ok
Golf clubs? Lame.
The fact you took tike to leave a negative comment is lame lol. Here's a hug pal.
Hvacing fudge packing
omg you're telling new business owners to go golfing... you haven't been in business long enough to know what you're doing... if you have any free time.. you should never have any free time if you're a new business owner.. first off paperwork, inventory, searching for new suppliers not only of parts but of things like insurance and other business needs.. and that doesn't even consider finding new business which you should always be doing. I said to myself I am going to click this video and see if I still want to be subscribed to you.. my advice to you rethink everything .. I have 25 years in three different fields with 2 business licenses.. you never have time to golf or take time off.. when you get to be 50-60 and your retirement is completely planned and all of your finances have been taken care of .. your kids are through college.. your house is paid off.. everything you have has long been paid off and you don't have to work but you do anyway.. then you get to take a day for yourself.. i bet right now you are in debt.. I have never been in long term debt.. and I am no one special.. I just worked my ass off 18hrs a day 7 days a week... yeah you need to have a personal life.. but you need to have money to have a personal life.. how are you going to survive 20-30 years after you retire.. and at what age are you going to retire... you think owning your own business means you are not accountable to anyone? about 50% of businesses fail in the first year.. of the ones that survive within the next 3 years 50% more fail... drinking with your buddies at the golf course isn't going to get it done... and here is the incentive that you already should have but you seem to have never thought of this.............. is it better to play a round of golf and drink with your buddies a few days a week or a few days a month or year... or is it better to make some money which you can save for retirement which you can use to feed yourself and keep a roof over your head.. and whoever else decides to spend their life with you... because once you retire there isn't any looking back... dude you know the tech but you don't know anything about the rest.. i wish you good luck.. theres no reason you shouldn't make it if you keep your head in the game.
I definitely know what I'm doing. I got into this to be able to golf when I want. That was part of my whole plan and it's working.
Bla bla bla
Slave mind chicken.
Life is short.
If you enjoy work slave, go for it zippy.
True, only if you actually live to 50 or 60. No guarantee for that. Funny how everyone just assumes they gonna live to retirement age. Yes plan for it some but no go overboard. Also if HVAC is just a job to you that pays the bills then don't start your own business. I have been a service tech for 16 years. Pretty good career but I don't have enough passion for it to start a business. That would have to be something in motor sports, then I would enjoy every minute of it and if I don't make it to 50 or 60 is still enjoyed every minute of it. Already work long hours, would be miserable spending more time on HVAC running my own business, getting home and working on quotes and paperwork, accounting and all that till 1 in the morning. Not for me. Motorsports now, different story and will figure something out
Go to college and get a career.
Or forgo the debt and be paid to learn and one day build your own business