I Fired Another

What a day. The G-Wagon gets smashed by a flatbed truck, a ductless mini split install goes sideways, and then one long-time client tries to dodge a service bill after the work was already completed.This is another raw, unfiltered day in the life of Mikey Pipes Uncensored — real service business problems, real technician mistakes, real customer drama, and real lessons for anyone working in plumbing, HVAC, electrical, or any home service trade.In this episode, Mikey talks about:A customer-supplied ductless mini split install that went wrongWhy proper flare connections matter on mini split line setsThe reality of training service technicians in the fieldA G-Wagon accident involving a flatbed truckA client who approved service work and then didn’t want to payWhy Pipe Doctor Home Services is not a bankWhy some customers need to be firedHow service businesses protect themselves from bad accountsThe importance of getting paid at the time of serviceIf you are a service technician, HVAC contractor, plumber, apprentice, business owner, or someone trying to understand what really happens behind the scenes in a home service business — this video is for you.At Pipe Doctor Home Services, we’ve built our reputation on service excellence, accountability, and doing the right thing since 2008. But doing the right thing does not mean letting people steal your labor, materials, parts, or time.Need plumbing, heating, cooling, tankless water heater, ductless mini split, boiler, or HVAC service on Long Island?Pipe Doctor Home ServicesWoodmere, NYServing Nassau County, Queens, and surrounding Long Island areasCall: 516-348-6300Website: pipedoc.netWant to become an ACiQ dealer?Sign up here and make sure you mention Mikey Pipes for the bonus:https://aciq.com/mikeypipesProtect your inverter HVAC equipment.Variants of the SPD-01 are available at:https://mikeypipes.com/shopSupport Mikey Pipes Philanthropy.$42.50 posters are available now. 100% of proceeds go to charity.Payment options for posters/donations:Zelle: [email protected]: [email protected]: @PipeDoctorCashApp: $mikeypipesnySubscribe for raw, real, and uncensored HVAC business content from Mikey Pipes.This is the stuff most contractors will never show you.#MikeyPipes #HVACBusiness #ServiceTechnicianMusic from #InAudio: https://inaudio.org/Track Name *Fly AwayChapters00:00 What A Shitty Day00:35 G-Wagon Disaster Story Begins01:30 Ductless Mini Split Install Problem02:30 Technician Training Reality Check03:45 Back Home For Shiva05:00 Flatbed Truck Rips The G-Wagon Apart06:30 Auto Body Shop & Diminished Value Claim07:45 Service Call Payment Problem09:00 “Pipe Doctor Is Not A Bank”10:20 Client Questions The Bill After Work Is Done11:15 Zero Tolerance For Disputes12:00 YOU’RE FIRED!12:35 Why Bad Customers Cost You Money