Joe Ortiz shares his journey from childhood to the army, and then to the front office. He shares how he scaled a service business by tightening operations, training the right way, and building a brand that customers trust. We dig into Joe's story and his experience with PuroClean & DCJet Services. We discuss his entrepreneurial mindset and lessons learned along the way.

Show Notes:

Websites:

dcjetservices.com

https://www.puroclean.com/san-juan-pr-puroclean-san-juan/

Facebook

https://www.facebook.com/dcjetservices/

https://www.linkedin.com/in/joe-ortiz-pr/

In this episode, we sit down with JJ Owen, the driving force behind the Skilled Careers Coalition, a movement uniting students, educators, and industry leaders to close America’s skills gap. With partnerships spanning SkillsUSA, John Deere, and even TikTok, JJ has helped rally thousands toward seeing the skilled trades as not just jobs, but meaningful, high-potential careers.

With over 25,000 engaged followers, JJ shares how collaboration, storytelling, and grassroots advocacy are changing the way the next generation sees work with their hands. From his own background as a woodworker to his current mission as a coalition leader, JJ brings a genuine, boots-on-the-ground perspective that’s both inspiring and actionable.

Website URL: skilledcareers.org

In this powerful episode of The Blueprint Boost for Contractors, we sit down with the inspiring owner of Giddy Up Heating & Air to talk about what it truly means to rebuild your life and your business from the ground up.

From those dark days came a story of redemption, resilience, and revival.

Tim shares how he discovered his calling in HVAC, earned his experience, and that turned Giddy Up Heating & Air into not just a thriving business, but a business that gives back to his community and helps those less fortunate.