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Greg Crumpton’s Entrepreneurial Journey in the HVAC Industry: From Tradesman to Skilled Trades Expert and Industry Leader

A four-decade career in HVAC reveals how the skilled trades offer surprising pathways to leadership and industry influence

By Greg Crumpton · January 19, 2024, 7:59 AM UTCGreg CrumptonHvacHvac CareersService Logic
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A 40-year HVAC career demonstrates that skilled trades offer clear pathways to entrepreneurship and leadership.

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Crumpton has become a prominent advocate for elevating the reputation and recognition of skilled trade professionals.

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His story challenges the perception that trades are a secondary career option compared to four-year college degrees.

Greg Crumpton, a Skilled Trades Expert with over four decades of experience, shares his comprehensive journey in the HVAC industry. This video is a narrative of Crumpton's personal growth and a guiding light for anyone aspiring to make a mark in the skilled trades, particularly in HVAC. Crumpton's story is a testament to the evolving nature of the industry and the endless opportunities it presents.

Crumpton's story is a testament to the evolving nature of the industry and the endless opportunities it presents.

Greg Crumpton delves into his extensive career in the HVAC sector, from his early days as a tradesman to becoming a successful business owner and a key player in one of the industry's largest firms. He discusses the critical milestones of his journey, including the challenges of starting and running a business, the importance of understanding the technical and business sides of the trade, and the evolution of the HVAC industry with technological advancements.

This video is an invaluable resource for individuals in the skilled trades, offering insights into the realities of entrepreneurship, the significance of continuous learning, and the rewards of an HVAC career. Viewers will gain a comprehensive understanding of Crumpton's path to success and the evolving landscape of the HVAC industry, making his passion a must-watch for those looking to navigate and excel in this field.

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Greg CrumptonVice President

<a style="color: white;font-weight: 600;" href="https://marketscale.com/shows/straight-outta-crumpton/">Straight Outta Crumpton</a><br/><br/> Greg's personal & professional goals are to serve the people that he am working with and/or for. He carries this mantra in his professional life and his home life. Having 40+ years as a full-service mechanical and mission critical environments contractor with a heavy emphasis on service, maintenance and repair. Greg specialize in mission critical cooling (Heat Rejection) and electrical infrastructures, as well as the comfort cooling surrounding them. As a continual entrepreneur, several markets strike him as interesting. As varied as you could imagine, they range from Coffee with my bud's at www.CommonPlaceCoffee.com, all the way to serving as an adviser for several start-ups in the emerging technology world via www.aGlobalVenture.com & www.AtomPower.com and others. Giving back to his community is of equal importance to him, www.apparo.org and Animal Welfare are just a couple ways of doing just that.

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Greg Crumpton

Host, Straight Outta Crumpton

Greg Crumpton is a skilled trades veteran with over four decades of experience in the HVAC industry, having risen from tradesman to recognized industry leader and podcast host. He is known for championing the value of the skilled trades and mentoring the next generation of trade professionals. Crumpton shares his expertise through media, speaking, and his podcast 'Straight Outta Crumpton,' which focuses on the trades and facility services sector.