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Episode Number: 133

Date: February 18, 2026

Duration: 14:42

Recorded Live: PHCC Conference – San Diego, CA

Host Contact Information

Host: Justin Deese

Website: JustinDeese.com

Contact: podcast@JustinDeese.com

Guest Contact Information

Guest: Rachel Evans

Company: Evans HVAC

Instagram: @MissMiniSplit

Summary

In 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.

Takeaways

Why mastering electrical theory and fundamentals creates better technicians and owners
How Rachel earned her California contractor’s license faster than most
What it’s like building an HVAC business while being a hands-on mom
The reality of being a female leader in the trades
How “Miss Mini Split” grew organically on Instagram
Why quality-focused contractors stand out in a PE-driven market

Chapters

00:00 – Recording live from PHCC San Diego

01:15 – Rachel’s approach to quality over sales

02:40 – What “new” really means in the trades

03:45 – Why she chose HVAC

04:30 – Early mentorship and learning electrical theory

05:50 – Getting licensed in California

07:15 – Starting the business as a mom

08:25 – Being a female HVAC owner

10:05 – The birth of “Miss Mini Split”

11:40 – Vision for the future of Evans HVAC

12:55 – Where to follow Rachel

Keywords

#FreedomBlueprintPodcast #MissMiniSplit #WomenInTrades #HVACBusiness #HVACLife #FemaleEntrepreneur #TradesIndustry #PHCC #HomeServiceBusiness #HVACOwner #ContractorLife #SkilledTrades #BlueCollarSuccess #HVACCalifornia #TradeLeadership

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