Danny on Attitude: March–April HVAC Workshop Completion

Staying Real About HVAC

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It’s definitely not easy being an HVAC technician. You’re going to face some difficult roads. You might not get your first job right away. Sometimes, it takes several interviews.

You know how many companies I called? That’s one thing I forgot to mention.

Calling 72 Companies

I called 72 companies.

This was during the slow season — around November — and that’s a time when big HVAC companies tend to lay people off. The good companies? They keep their employees even through the slow times. That says a lot.

So yeah — I called over 72 places. I’ll never forget that. Either they didn’t pick up, or they told me no. And having a record definitely played a role.

There was one company that looked promising, but here’s the thing — I was only calling companies that had three key traits:

1. They were professional.
2. They ran their business the right way — with integrity, not trying to scam clients.
3. They focused on growing and developing their technicians.

If a company didn’t meet those standards, I didn’t call them. I did thorough research — looking on Google, calling around — to find the right places. These 72 companies weren’t random — they were carefully chosen, and still, I got no response from most of them.

The Message: Be Persistent

So what’s the point? Be persistent.

Now, it’s summer season, and a lot of companies are hiring. But you still have to be mindful of who you work for.

If you want to cut corners and scam people — that’s your call. But if you want to do good work, grow in the trade, and become the best tech you can be, do your research. Choose your employer with the same level of scrutiny you’d want someone to use when choosing a tech to enter their home.

Perseverance and Attitude Matter

Perseverance is key — but so is attitude.

As G was saying earlier, it’s about treating the resident with respect, doing a thorough job, and doing the right job. When you do that, great things follow.

You’ll get trusted to go out on a van, handle service calls on your own — and that’s a big deal. That kind of trust? That’s kudos. That’s growth.

So congratulations — seriously. On a personal and professional level, you deserve it. I’m proud of you.

Confidence and Challenge Go Hand in Hand

No matter who you are, no matter your background — it’s always going to be a challenge. Always.

That said, I like to give each person a chance to come up and say a few words.

Some of you may know this — or maybe not — but we do videos in here. There are a couple of reasons for that:

One, it helps increase our visibility online. But more importantly, it builds your confidence. That’s something special — being able to show people, wherever they are, what you’re learning and doing.

And that’s pretty cool.

So with that, I’m going to take this down for just a second.