In this video, Joshua Griffin goes through 15 things you would need to start an HVAC business. Some of these things range from licenses and certifications that the business will need, and other things are more meant for long-term success. Joshua built his business, Griffin Air, from scratch, and it grew every year for 11 years straight before he sold it in 2024. To get an EIN Number, click here: https://www.irs.gov/businesses/small-businesses-self-employed/apply-for-an-employer-identification-number-ein-online To get an SEC Number, click here: https://www.sec.gov/reportspubs/investor-publications/infosmallbusqasbsec#:~:text=Registration%20statements%20must%20be%20filed,up%20on%20the%20SEC%20website. For more information on New HVAC Guide, visit https://www.newhvacguide.com/overview *Need Financing for your HVAC? Visit https://www.newhvacguide.com/financing *Own a Service Biz and want to grow? Visit https://www.newhvacguide.com/mastermindgroup *Our favorite products? Favorite Thermostat click here: https://amzn.to/3wt3Vwh Favorite Air Cleaner here: https://www.daikinairpurifier.com/?affiliate_code=ThMSZHEks4&referring_service=link Favorite Air Filter here: https://amzn.to/3vpVbWl Air Tester/Monitor here: https://amzn.to/3oJ3LvD Dehumidifier here: https://amzn.to/3Q4woPp Humidifier here: https://amzn.to/3ilZ9vq Smart Vent here: https://amzn.to/3JDfGDX HVAC Soft Start: https://amzn.to/3kMXlwT HVAC Guide for Homeowners is a participant in the Amazon Services LLC Associates Program, an affiliate advertising program to provide a means for sites to earn advertising fees by advertising and linking to amazon.com. Amazon offers a small commission on products sold through their affiliate links. Each of your purchases via our Amazon affiliation links supports our cause at no additional cost to you. Griffin Air and Joshua Griffin have partnered with Daikin on multiple projects. FTC requires disclosure of these relationships due to the compensation received. -------------Chapters------------ 0:00 intro: What's needed to start HVAC Business 2:05 EPA Certifications 2:29 Business License 3:17 EIN Number 4:04 SEC Number 5:20 Trade License 5:50 Contractor License 6:42 Insurance 8:49 Tools and Equipment 9:47 Distributor or Wholesale Supplier 11:23 Hire People 15:44 Bank Account 16:54 Maybes 18:20 Attitude to go for it 20:18 End goal 21:59 CRM Tool 23:11 Outro #hvac #business #growingbusiness