Show Information
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
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