From $4.25 an Hour to $5M in HVAC...
From $4.25 an Hour to $5M in HVAC Sales: Francisco Rodriguez’s Journey of Grit, Growth & Guts

The Tradepreneur Show: Trade Business & Home Services Succes... by Patrick Somers | Contractor Success & Entrepreneurship

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Looking to grow in the trades? This episode is for you.

Francisco Rodriguez started his career making $4.25 an hour, working his way up from warehouse worker to top-performing sales professional to co-owner of General Air Conditioning & Plumbing—all by doing what most wouldn’t.

He leveraged discipline, mentorship, and relentless drive to build a career that changed his life.

But his journey wasn’t without challenges. When a life-altering accident threatened to derail everything, Francisco had a choice: let it define him or rise above. In this episode, he shares:

  • ✅ How he started in the trades with no experience
  • ✅ The mindset shift that propelled his success
  • ✅ Overcoming a devastating setback and returning stronger
  • ✅ Advice for young professionals looking to build a career in HVAC, plum ... 
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