How This HVAC Tech Earns $300,000 a Year (Without a 4-Year Degree)
Wisdom Of Wrench Podcast
Learning Technical Competence
David explains early training, making mistakes, calling senior techs, and hands-on learning that built his technical skillset.
A $300,000 income in HVAC is not a myth. This episode proves it's possible for any technician to achieve incredible success without a four-year degree.
In episode 50 of The Wisdom of Wrench Podcast, host Kevin Comerford sits down with Service Champion's very own, David Urrutia, a top-performing technician who went from having no HVAC experience to becoming the #1 tech in lead generation revenue. David shares the story of how his sales results skyrocketed once his technical competence grew, and he reveals the simple communication habits that build unbreakable client trust.
You will see the exact process he uses on every call, from asking the right questions to bridging the conversation to a replacement without ever feeling like a pushy salesperson. This is the real story of how genuine customer service and a commitment to your craft can lead to exceptional earnings and a better life for your family.
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Chapters:
0:00 - Can an HVAC Tech Really Make $300,000 a Year?
0:51 - Meet the #1 Technician in Lead Generation Revenue
2:40 - How a Shy Kid Became a Top-Performing Technician
5:59 - How to Get an HVAC Job With No Experience
8:09 - A Top Technician's Family Life & Motivation
10:16 - The Person Who Pushed Me to Succeed
11:50 - The Moment My Sales Results Skyrocketed
15:25 - How to Build Technical Competence From Scratch
17:26 - Is a Technician a Sales Role or a Technical Role?
18:36 - The #1 Mistake That Makes Customers Feel "Sold To"
21:07 - The 3 C's of a Successful Technician: Competence, Confidence, Control
23:32 - A Top Tech's Exact Process on a Maintenance Call
25:26 - The One Question to Ask Every Single Customer
28:31 - Why You Must Give More to Get More
30:18 - The World-Class Habit of a #1 Technician
33:05 - How to Build Unbreakable Trust with a Client's Family
35:23 - How to Bridge the Conversation to a System Replacement
38:54 - How to Prepare a Client for the Sales Coordinator Call
44:19 - Why You Must Personally Follow Up on Every Lead
47:48 - Is a $300k+ Income Possible Without a 4-Year Degree?
51:32 - The Power of a Supportive Team Culture
54:41 - Key Takeaways: David Urrutia's Success Formula
59:40 - How to Make Your Future Bigger Than Your Past
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