What does it really take to succeed in the trades? In this episode of The Tradepreneur Show, Patrick Somers and Tanya Priest sit down with Francisco Rodriguez, co-owner of General Air Conditioning and Plumbing, for a raw, behind-the-scenes look at building a business from the ground up.

Francisco shares the lessons he wishes he knew starting out, the mindset shift from technician to owner, and how he hit $5 million in sales, even while battling COVID. This is the honest truth about leadership, follow-up, and the real cost of growth. Whether you're just starting or scaling fast, this one’s for you.

Tune in to this episode as we explore:

(06:02) Supportive decision-making in hospitals

(09:31) Empathy in service decisions

(13:03) Office to field: an eye-opener

(14:33) Success through self-education and process

(19:05) Reflecting on career timing

(20:47) Reflecting on life's opportunities

(23:51) Father-son trucking dreams

(27:02) Taking initiative during COVID

Links mentioned in this episode:

EP06 – From $4.25 an Hour to $5M in Sales | Francisco Rodriguez’s HVAC Come-Up

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