In this episode I am joined by one of the top contributors in the HVAC Apprentice Podcast FB group. Nathaniel Allen and I worked together when we first got started in the trade and since he has made leaps and bounds in terms of his success. We discuss his transition from residential to commercial and the reasons behind why a tech may want to enter that space. Enjoy!! 

In this episode I am joined by one of the top contributors in the HVAC Apprentice Podcast FB group. Nathaniel Allen and I worked together when we first got started in the trade and since he has made leaps and bounds in terms of his success. We discuss his transition from residential to commercial and the reasons behind why a tech may want to enter that space. Enjoy!!

21. Residential to Commercial

In this episode I go over the desperate measure one customer took to get me to get to her home for service. Enjoy!!

In this episode I go over the desperate measure one customer took to get me to get to her home for service. Enjoy!!

20. Desperate Measure

In this episode I talk about how my interactions with my customers has changed since the events that took place during the election. With most people on edge due to what’s happening globally with the pandemic and politically it’s easy for customers to be skeptical of technicians at a time like this. Enjoy‼️

19. Becoming A Trusted Advisor

In this episode I talk about an incident that happened to me this week which could have cost me my life. I am grateful to still be here. Scary moment!! 

In this episode I talk about an incident that happened to me this week which could have cost me my life. I am grateful to still be here. Scary moment!!

18. Safety Meeting

In order for you to become the best technician you can possibly be, you have to be willing to invest in yourself. 

In order for you to become the best technician you can possibly be, you have to be willing to invest in yourself.

17. Invest In Yourself

Thank you so much for the support I have received thus far. This podcast is showing me how valuable the stories and experiences of other techs are to new technicians. In this episode I share my appreciation for the messages of encouragement you all have been sending my way. Many thanks!!

Thank you so much for the support I have received thus far. This podcast is showing me how valuable the stories and experiences of other techs are to new technicians. In this episode I share my appreciation for the messages of encouragement you all have been sending my way. Many thanks!!

16. Most Valuable Employee

It is my first day back from a COVID-19 Quarantine. It feels good to be back. In this episode I just go over a few aspects of my day. I apologize in advance for the cough at the very end, lol. Enjoy!! Don't forget to follow the Podcast on IG: TheHVACApprenticePodcast and the FB Group: The HVAC Apprentice

It is my first day back from a COVID-19 Quarantine. It feels good to be back. In this episode I just go over a few aspects of my day. I apologize in advance for the cough at the very end, lol. Enjoy!! Don't forget to follow the Podcast on IG: TheHVACApprenticePodcast and the FB Group: The HVAC Apprentice

15. Quarantine Woes

As technicians we all have wins and sometimes those wins multiply in ways that causes us to look at ourselves more highly than we ought to. One callback can then turn into many which can cause a momentary setback, I address these setbacks and how I have been able to overcome these setbacks over the years. 

As technicians we all have wins and sometimes those wins multiply in ways that causes us to look at ourselves more highly than we ought to. One callback can then turn into many which can cause a momentary setback, I address these setbacks and how I have been able to overcome these setbacks over the years.

14. Setbacks

The one thing it takes to be a great technician is the ability to use what you have now and make the most of it. The technical skills will always be in development, but using your talents wisely will separate you from the rest of the pack.

13. Using what you have now

In this episode I take you through a demand service call that turned into a $7k ticket without even touching my tools. Enjoy

12. Service to Sales call

This podcast is geared towards green HVAC technicians that are looking to make a career out of the trade. We will discuss best practices for success, best tools to use, share horror stories, and have guests from all walks of the trade to help you make the right decision in figuring out where you fit in this industry. Enjoy‼️

In this episode I talk about my drive to be the best technician I can be, and some of the best practices that will help me get there. Enjoy. 

In this episode I talk about my drive to be the best technician I can be, and some of the best practices that will help me get there. Enjoy.

11. My Goal To Be The Best

In this episode I discuss my process in preparing myself mentally to deal with the change in the seasons. This mental prep has been vital to my thinking process. It has helped me overcome certain mental barriers when being stuck on a call and is one of the main factors for my success in the field thus far. 

In this episode I discuss my process in preparing myself mentally to deal with the change in the seasons. This mental prep has been vital to my thinking process. It has helped me overcome certain mental barriers when being stuck on a call and is one of the main factors for my success in the field thus far.

10. Winter Is Coming

In order to know your value you have to prove your worth. Most technicians starting out are liabilities to a company, in this episode I discuss some of the ways you can focus on becoming a liability. Enjoy

In order to know your value you have to prove your worth. Most technicians starting out are liabilities to a company, in this episode I discuss some of the ways you can focus on becoming a liability. Enjoy

9. Asset

In this episode I am joined by a very good friend of mine who is an HVAC contractor in Boston, Ma. He talks about his recent transition from VA to MA and the difference 5 years can make in the field. Follow him on IG @terrapin_. Enjoy‼️

8. Five Year Plan 

In this episode Anthony Coore talks about his very first experience with commercial work and how he was able to overcome the feeling of intimidation a technician can feel when encountering a piece of equipment for the very first time. Also, how 5-15 extra minutes can separate you from other techs in the field.

7. 5 - 15 minutes extra

In this episode, I speak with the man responsible for helping me connect the dots of my journey as a technician. The knowledge Anthony Coore instilled in me; based off of his own personal experiences in the field, allowed me to reach the level of success that I've had in such a short period of time. If you have a technician near you of his caliber be sure to gravitate towards that individual. It is crucial to your success.  Enjoy‼️

6. Sensei

Lets face it...when we signed up for the trades, we signed up to be a fixer, a problem solver, not a salesman‼️🤷🏾‍♂️We discuss all that and more on this episode. Enjoy‼️😁

5. The Selling Tech

Today we discuss low voltage shorts and why they are so frustrating, lol. To save you time and money, make sure you purchase 3 things. 1. A good meter 2. 3mp popper 3. 5 amp popper. These three items could save your life. Enjoy‼️😁

4. Bridge of Power

🗣Dunce Cap “ON”‼️ In this episode. I share a story that almost lost me my job, luckily the company I was working for was super cool at the time. We discuss mental fortitude and that important to you as a technician. Enjoy‼️

3. My 1st Mistake

In this episode I discuss the reason why this second episode took so long to publish and what to expect going forward. This is all about my first few days in the field and the mindset I had when approaching the trade. Tech Tip of the week: Learn and study the sequence of operations. It’ll help you get faster at diagnostics. I hope you enjoy‼️Be sure to like and subscribe‼️Videos coming soon. 🙏🏾

2. My 1st day

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