#010 - The Hardest Part About Running a Small Trades Business - Jeremiah Evans
05/15/25 • 45 min
In this episode of The Hidden Hustle, we sit down with Jeremiah Evans, founder of Iowa All Pro Heating & Cooling, to dive into his journey from the Navy to becoming a successful business owner in the trades.
Jeremiah shares how his upbringing on Des Moines’ south side and military service shaped his work ethic and leadership. We explore his path through the HVAC industry—from apprentice to journeyman to finally taking the leap into business ownership. Jeremiah candidly discusses the challenges of wearing every hat in a growing company, the learning curve of pricing services correctly, and the importance of doing things "by the book."
He opens up about his faith, how prayer and persistence have helped him navigate slow seasons, and the pivotal moments where trusting the process paid off. Jeremiah also shares practical insights on growing through networking, lessons learned from working with home warranties, and his vision for All Pro’s future — including his dream of handing off the business and retiring to a beach.
If you’re an entrepreneur or trades professional looking for a raw and relatable business journey, this episode is packed with wisdom, humility, and practical advice.
How to contact Iowa All Pro:
- Website: https://www.iowaallprohvacteam.com/
- Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/iowaallprohvacteam/
- Phone: (515) 550-4822
- Email: [email protected]
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In this episode of The Hidden Hustle, we sit down with Jeremiah Evans, founder of Iowa All Pro Heating & Cooling, to dive into his journey from the Navy to becoming a successful business owner in the trades.
Jeremiah shares how his upbringing on Des Moines’ south side and military service shaped his work ethic and leadership. We explore his path through the HVAC industry—from apprentice to journeyman to finally taking the leap into business ownership. Jeremiah candidly discusses the challenges of wearing every hat in a growing company, the learning curve of pricing services correctly, and the importance of doing things "by the book."
He opens up about his faith, how prayer and persistence have helped him navigate slow seasons, and the pivotal moments where trusting the process paid off. Jeremiah also shares practical insights on growing through networking, lessons learned from working with home warranties, and his vision for All Pro’s future — including his dream of handing off the business and retiring to a beach.
If you’re an entrepreneur or trades professional looking for a raw and relatable business journey, this episode is packed with wisdom, humility, and practical advice.
How to contact Iowa All Pro:
- Website: https://www.iowaallprohvacteam.com/
- Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/iowaallprohvacteam/
- Phone: (515) 550-4822
- Email: [email protected]
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🚀 Want to be featured on the podcast or level up your business? Get In Touch 👇🏼
🌎 PR Marketing: https://prmarketing-us.com/
📘 Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61566839788273
📸 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/parkes.wilterdink/
🎙️ The Hidden Hustle Website: https://www.thehiddenhustle.com/
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#009 - How TEAM Builders Grew to an 8-Figure Construction Company with Culture at It’s Core - Austin Maginnis
In this powerhouse episode, The Hidden Hustle interviews Austin Maginnis, co-founder of TEAM Builders, a high-performance construction company with locations in Iowa and Florida. What started in basements and coffee shops is now a multi-state, multi-million dollar operation pushing toward a 2030 vision of vertical integration, neighborhood development, and industry-wide impact.
Austin shares his unfiltered story — from flipping Craigslist siding to fund his first trailer, to scaling a company culture that bleeds “black and green.” He opens up about the hard lessons learned during the derecho storm, the power of systems like the “Sticky Operating System,” and how faith, reflection, and servant leadership reshaped his mission as a business owner.
Whether you’re in construction or not, this episode is packed with gems on vision, execution, and what it really takes to grow a legacy.
"How you do one thing is how you do everything." Austin’s journey is proof that success in business starts with building yourself first — and pouring into your people every step of the way.
How to contact Austin Maginnis and TEAM Builders:
- Website: https://www.teambuilderslimited.com/
- Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/austin_maginnis/
- X: https://x.com/Austin_Maginnis
- Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100073145316331
- YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@teambuilderslimited
- Phone: 319-481-8326 or 941-650-6373
- Email: [email protected]
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🌎 PR Marketing: https://prmarketing-us.com/
📘 Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61566839788273
📸 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/parkes.wilterdink/
🎙️ The Hidden Hustle Website: https://www.thehiddenhustle.com/
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#011 - From Nurse to Holistic Health CEO - Nikki Barkhaus
From Nurse to Holistic Health Entrepreneur: Nikki Barkhaus’ Journey to Functional Wellness 🌱
In this episode of The Hidden Hustle, Nikki Barkhaus shares her powerful story of leaving a 20-year nursing career to start the Wholistic Health Center in Altoona, Iowa. We dive into the emotional turning point that led her to functional medicine, and the mission that drives her to help others heal at the root level.
Whether you're battling burnout, questioning traditional medicine, or thinking about starting your own wellness practice—this episode delivers inspiration and hard-earned wisdom.
How to contact Nikki with Wholistic Health Center:
- Website: https://www.wholistichealthctr.com/
- Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/WholisticHealthCenterIA
- Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/wholistichealthcenter/
- Phone: (515) 979-7800
- Email: [email protected]
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The Hidden Hustle - #010 - The Hardest Part About Running a Small Trades Business - Jeremiah Evans
Transcript
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Try not to stress too much because it all ends up working out,
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Keep moving forward. Just keep moving forward.
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if you're doing the right things,
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providing a great customer service.
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I really don't think you could go wrong in the service industry,
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