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HVAC Financial Freedom

From Technician to Owner: Launching Your HVAC Business with Chris Rounds

  • S2E21
  • 54:29
  • February 6th 2025

In this special episode of the HVAC Financial Freedom Podcast, host John Victoria welcomes Chris Rounds, owner of HVAC Precision Experts, to discuss the journey of transitioning from working for someone else to starting your own business.

Chris shares his background, experiences, and challenges faced during the initial stages of his venture.

Key topics include the importance of having a solid business plan, the significance of customer relationships, handling fear and regret, financial preparation, and the reality of balancing personal life with business demands.

Chris's insights provide valuable guidance for anyone considering making the leap into entrepreneurship.

00:00 Introduction to the HVAC Financial Freedom Podcast

00:44 Meet Chris Rounds: HVAC Expert and Sharpshooter

01:22 Making the Leap: From Employee to Business Owner

02:19 Chris's Journey: From Technician to Top Performer

04:02 Overcoming Fear and Embracing Entrepreneurship

09:01 Starting Your Own HVAC Business: Essential Tips

09:19 The Importance of Business Planning and Marketing

17:48 Pricing Strategies and Customer Service Excellence

27:01 Overcoming Sales Challenges

29:02 The Importance of Continuous Learning

30:53 Starting a Business: The Initial Struggles

34:19 The Value of Customer Relationships

35:51 Taking the Leap: Personal Reflections

37:33 Balancing Business and Personal Life

40:13 Future Vision and Goals

45:51 Final Advice for Aspiring Entrepreneurs

HVAC Financial Freedom

The HVAC Financial Freedom Podcast is a podcast for residential HVAC contractors, where you’ll hear from successful contractors and industry experts on how you can start, grow, scale, and market an HVAC business.

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