In this episode of Houston Hustle, we sit down with Brian Gesner, owner of Prestige Air Conditioning Experts, to talk about what it really takes to build a business that lasts — especially in one of Houston’s most competitive industries.

Brian shares how he started working in air conditioning at just ten years old alongside his dad, why being a great technician doesn’t automatically make you a great business owner, and how early mistakes shaped the leader he is today. We dive into the importance of mentorship, networking, and learning the business side of entrepreneurship — lessons Brian learned the hard way.

He also opens up about navigating COVID as an essential business, creative marketing strategies that fueled massive growth through networking groups, and why integrity has always been th ...