133 | Miss Mini Split: Grit, Motherhood, and Building an HVAC Business the Right Way

Show InformationEpisode Number: 133Date: February 18, 2026Duration: 14:42Recorded Live: PHCC Conference – San Diego, CAHost Contact InformationHost: Justin DeeseWebsite: JustinDeese.comContact: [email protected] Contact InformationGuest: Rachel EvansCompany: Evans HVACInstagram: @MissMiniSplitSummaryIn this live episode of the Freedom Blueprint Podcast, Justin Deese sits down with Rachel Evans, founder of Evans HVAC and the voice behind the Instagram brand Miss Mini Split, recorded on-site at the PHCC Conference in San Diego.Rachel shares her unconventional path into the HVAC industry—learning electrical theory hands-on, earning her California contractor’s license in record time, and launching her business while raising young children. She opens up about what it’s really like to be a female HVAC business owner in a male-dominated industry, including taking her baby to job sites and building credibility through technical excellence rather than sales tactics.This conversation dives into grit, motherhood, mentorship, and why Rachel is committed to building an HVAC company rooted in quality, integrity, and long-term customer relationships—not high-pressure sales models.TakeawaysWhy mastering electrical theory and fundamentals creates better technicians and ownersHow Rachel earned her California contractor’s license faster than mostWhat it’s like building an HVAC business while being a hands-on momThe reality of being a female leader in the tradesHow “Miss Mini Split” grew organically on InstagramWhy quality-focused contractors stand out in a PE-driven marketChapters00:00 – Recording live from PHCC San Diego01:15 – Rachel’s approach to quality over sales02:40 – What “new” really means in the trades03:45 – Why she chose HVAC04:30 – Early mentorship and learning electrical theory05:50 – Getting licensed in California07:15 – Starting the business as a mom08:25 – Being a female HVAC owner10:05 – The birth of “Miss Mini Split”11:40 – Vision for the future of Evans HVAC12:55 – Where to follow RachelKeywords#FreedomBlueprintPodcast #MissMiniSplit #WomenInTrades #HVACBusiness #HVACLife #FemaleEntrepreneur #TradesIndustry #PHCC #HomeServiceBusiness #HVACOwner #ContractorLife #SkilledTrades #BlueCollarSuccess #HVACCalifornia #TradeLeadershipMentioned in this episode:Homeservicehoorah.com