In 2019, Ismael Valdez">Ismael Valdez, CEO at Nexgen Air Conditioning Heating and Plumbing">Nexgen Air Conditioning Heating and Plumbing, was ready to give it all up.

After several years of quietly fighting alone to keep his business afloat, Ismael accepted a colleague’s helping hand. And now, three years later, Ismael is living his best life in the trades.

In this episode, Ismael opens up about his ownership struggles, a personal battle with addiction, and the day he almost quit the trades.

Join us as we discuss:

- What led to the infamous moment when Ismael wanted to give up (2:58)

- Why struggling contractors need to open up and ask for help (12:26)

- Avoiding burnout during the year-long business grind (17:42)

Check out these resources we mentioned during the podcast:

- Ismael Valdez">Ismael Valdez

- Nexgen Air Conditioning Heating and Plumbing">Nexgen Air Conditioning Heating and Plumbing

- Wrench Group">Wrench Group

You can find this interview and many more by subscribing to Toolbox of the Trades on Apple Podcasts">Apple Podcasts, on Spotify">Spotify, or here">here.

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