{"id":788698,"date":"2026-02-04T12:17:01","date_gmt":"2026-02-04T12:17:01","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.abnewswire.com\/pressreleases\/?p=788698"},"modified":"2026-02-04T12:17:01","modified_gmt":"2026-02-04T12:17:01","slug":"from-air-force-to-hvac-ownership-jeff-rahns-journey-featured-on-episode-3-of-the-blue-collar-trades-show","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.abnewswire.com\/pressreleases\/from-air-force-to-hvac-ownership-jeff-rahns-journey-featured-on-episode-3-of-the-blue-collar-trades-show_788698.html","title":{"rendered":"From Air Force to HVAC Ownership: Jeff Rahn\u2019s Journey Featured on Episode 3 of The Blue Collar Trades Show"},"content":{"rendered":"<div style=\"float:right;  width:250px; padding:8px 10px 10px 10px;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.abnewswire.com\/upload\/2026\/01\/1769611736.jpg\" style=\"border:none !important;\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\" ><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-29\" title=\"From Air Force to HVAC Ownership: Jeff Rahn&rsquo;s Journey Featured on Episode 3 of The Blue Collar Trades Show\" src=\"https:\/\/www.abnewswire.com\/upload\/2026\/01\/1769611736.jpg\" alt=\"From Air Force to HVAC Ownership: Jeff Rahn&rsquo;s Journey Featured on Episode 3 of The Blue Collar Trades Show\" width=\"225\" height=\"225\" \/><\/a><\/div>\n<div style=\"font-style:italic; padding:8px 0px;\">From military service to HVAC ownership, Jeff Rahn shares lessons in mentorship, career growth, and building a successful trades business.<\/div>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><a rel=\"nofollow\" href=\"https:\/\/youtu.be\/4t3k3K5jUC0?si=o-okaNz_fDpueCSU\" target=\"_blank\">The Blue Collar Trades Show<\/a> releases Episode 3 featuring Jeff Rahn, owner of <a rel=\"nofollow\" href=\"https:\/\/ontimeservicepros.com\/\" target=\"_blank\">On Time Service Pros<\/a>, whose journey from Air Force aircraft mechanic to HVAC business owner highlights the power of mentorship, grit, and opportunity in the skilled trades.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">In this episode, Rahn sits down to share how four years in the U.S. Air Force working on fighter jets laid the foundation for his work ethic, discipline, and leadership style&mdash;traits that carried through a long career in aviation before ultimately accelerating his rise in the HVAC industry. After leaving the military, Rahn entered HVAC in 2008 as an installer, determined to build a stable future for his family and willing to start from the ground up.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">Within just three years, Rahn advanced from installer to running business operations, a rare trajectory he credits to relentless effort and strong mentorship. A central theme of the episode is Rahn&rsquo;s professional relationship with Troy Latuff, whose guidance and trust helped shape Rahn&rsquo;s leadership path. Rahn emphasizes that success in the trades isn&rsquo;t just about technical skill, but about having the right people willing to invest in your growth, and being ready to earn that opportunity.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">Episode 3 also explores Rahn&rsquo;s commitment to continuous learning, personal development, and paying mentorship forward, not only within his own company but through <a rel=\"nofollow\" href=\"https:\/\/ontimebusinesspartners.com\/jeff-rahn\/\" target=\"_blank\">On Time Business Partners<\/a>, the home-service business consulting firm where he helps other trades businesses grow and scale their operations. His story reinforces a core message of <strong>The Blue Collar Trades Show<\/strong>: there are powerful, fulfilling career paths outside of college, and the trades offer real opportunities for advancement, ownership, and long-term success.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><a rel=\"nofollow\" href=\"https:\/\/open.spotify.com\/episode\/7jBVdhR0tJfEeMKCtJcNvY?si=5iP6J5-LSEihw1nU-9w4FQ\" target=\"_blank\">Episode 3 of The Blue Collar Trades Show<\/a> is available now on all major podcast platforms and video streaming channels.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><strong>About The Blue Collar Trades Show<\/strong><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><strong>The Blue Collar Trades Show<\/strong> shares real conversations with everyday tradespeople, operators, leaders, and business owners from across the skilled trades. The show highlights honest stories, hard-earned lessons, and practical insights for those building careers and businesses that keep America running.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><iframe loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/4t3k3K5jUC0?si=1bEoPVOGHQVZ2NZW\" frameborder=\"0\" width=\"425\" height=\"350\"><\/iframe><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">Video Link: <a rel=\"nofollow\" href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/4t3k3K5jUC0?si=1bEoPVOGHQVZ2NZW\">https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/4t3k3K5jUC0?si=1bEoPVOGHQVZ2NZW<\/a><\/p>\n<p><span style='font-size:18px !important;'>Media Contact<\/span><br \/><strong>Company Name:<\/strong> <a href=\"https:\/\/www.abnewswire.com\/companyname\/thebluecollarrecruiter.com_174834.html\" rel=\"nofollow\">The Blue Collar Recruiter &#038; Virtual Trade School<\/a><br \/><strong>Contact Person:<\/strong> Troy Latuff<br \/><strong>Email:<\/strong> <a href=\"https:\/\/www.abnewswire.com\/email_contact_us.php?pr=from-air-force-to-hvac-ownership-jeff-rahns-journey-featured-on-episode-3-of-the-blue-collar-trades-show\" rel=\"nofollow\">Send Email<\/a><br \/><strong>Country:<\/strong> United States<br \/><strong>Website:<\/strong> <a href=\"https:\/\/thebluecollarrecruiter.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\">https:\/\/thebluecollarrecruiter.com<\/a><\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.abnewswire.com\/press_stat.php?pr=from-air-force-to-hvac-ownership-jeff-rahns-journey-featured-on-episode-3-of-the-blue-collar-trades-show\" alt=\"\" width=\"1px\" height=\"1px\" \/><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>From military service to HVAC ownership, Jeff Rahn shares lessons in mentorship, career growth, and building a successful trades business. 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