{"version":1,"type":"rich","provider_name":"Libsyn","provider_url":"https:\/\/www.libsyn.com","height":90,"width":600,"title":"How HVAC Technicians Use the Owner Mindset to Start a Successful Business with Jason Julian Part 1","description":"In this episode of the HVAC Know It All Business Edition Podcast, co-hosts Gary McCreadie and Furman Haynes from WorkHero talk with Jason Julian, Small Business Owner at Julian Heat &amp;amp; Air, President at J.G.Wholesale LLC and VP of Operations at Affordable Air McCallum LLC. Jason Julian shares his personal and professional journey from a difficult period of addiction recovery to becoming a successful HVAC business owner. His story highlights the power of perseverance, hard work, and the ability to turn adversity into opportunity. Jason Julian also offers practical advice for technicians looking to transition into business ownership and shares insights on building a positive work culture, navigating local competition, and the lessons learned from his experiences in the HVAC industry. Whether you\u2019re an aspiring business owner or just interested in the HVAC world, Jason\u2019s story is a must-listen. &amp;nbsp; Expect to Learn   Jason\u2019s journey into HVAC after a period of recovery from addiction   How he transitioned from a helper to a business owner   Why thinking like a business owner early on is key to success   The challenges of starting a business with limited resources   The importance of building a strong internal culture in your business   How Jason Julian navigated competition and created growth despite a tough local market   &amp;nbsp; Episode Breakdown with Timestamps&amp;nbsp; 00:00:00 - Introduction 00:01:02 - Jason\u2019s Journey Into HVAC 00:04:39 - Thinking Like an Owner Before You Are One 00:05:11 - First Steps into Business Ownership 00:06:10 - Overcoming Challenges and Finding Opportunity 00:14:35 - Building Internal Culture at Julian Heating 00:19:51 - Navigating Local Competition &amp;nbsp; Follow Jason Julian:&amp;nbsp; LinkedIn: https:\/\/www.linkedin.com\/in\/jason-julian-03530b160\/ Julian Heat &amp;amp; Air Website:&amp;nbsp;https:\/\/julianheatandair.com\/ Julian Heat &amp;amp; Air Facebook: https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/julianheatandair\/ Affordable Air McCallum LLC Website: https:\/\/www.hotorcoldair.com\/hvac\/heber-springs-ar\/ &amp;nbsp; Follow Gary McCreadie: LinkedIn: https:\/\/www.linkedin.com\/in\/gary-mccreadie-38217a77\/&amp;nbsp; Website: https:\/\/www.hvacknowitall.com&amp;nbsp; Facebook:  https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/people\/HVAC-Know-It-All-2\/61569643061429\/&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp; &amp;nbsp; Follow Furman Haynes:&amp;nbsp; LinkedIn: https:\/\/www.linkedin.com\/in\/furmanhaynes\/&amp;nbsp; WorkHero: https:\/\/www.linkedin.com\/company\/workherohvac\/&amp;nbsp; Instagram: https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/workhero__\/&amp;nbsp; &amp;nbsp; ","author_name":"HVAC Know It All Podcast","author_url":"https:\/\/sites.libsyn.com\/568690","html":"<iframe title=\"Libsyn Player\" style=\"border: none\" src=\"\/\/html5-player.libsyn.com\/embed\/episode\/id\/40225365\/height\/90\/theme\/custom\/thumbnail\/yes\/direction\/forward\/render-playlist\/no\/custom-color\/88AA3C\/\" height=\"90\" width=\"600\" scrolling=\"no\"  allowfullscreen webkitallowfullscreen mozallowfullscreen oallowfullscreen msallowfullscreen><\/iframe>","thumbnail_url":"https:\/\/assets.libsyn.com\/secure\/content\/198957150"}