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EPISODE · Apr 16, 2026 · 22 MIN

From Marine to Million Dollar HVAC Empire How Jesse Keenan Built Semper Fi

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What does it take to turn military discipline into a thriving business and build a company from a garage into a 100 million operation?In this episode of Skilled Nation, we sit down with Jesse Keenan, Marine Corps veteran and founder of Semper Fi Heating and Cooling, to break down the real path from service to success in the skilled trades.Jesse, an RSI graduate, shares how the mindset of the Marines shaped his leadership, how he scaled a business to over 400 employees, and why HVAC is one of the most lucrative and in demand career paths today. From early struggles handing out flyers to building a company rooted in integrity, community, and opportunity, this episode reveals what most people never hear about trade careers.If you are exploring alternatives to college, looking for a high-income career without massive debt, or searching for purpose driven work, this conversation shows what is possible in the skilled trades.You will learn:How military experience translates into business successThe real earning potential in HVAC and skilled tradesWhy trades are one of the fastest growing career paths in AmericaHow companies like Semper Fi are creating life changing opportunitiesWhat it takes to build a business from the ground upSkilled trades are more than jobs. They are a way of life and a badge of honor.Stop scrolling and start building your future. Subscribe to Skilled Nation and learn how people are turning hands on skills into six figure careers without the debt. Your next move starts here.Watch more episodes and learn more at skillednation.com

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What does it take to turn military discipline into a thriving business and build a company from a garage into a 100 million operation? In this episode of Skilled Nation, we sit down with Jesse Keenan, Marine Corps veteran and founder of Semper Fi Heating and Cooling, to break down the real path from service to success in the skilled trades. Jesse, an RSI graduate, shares how the mindset of the Marines shaped his leadership, how he scaled a business to over 400 employees, and why HVAC is one o...

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