June 2022 Contractor Spotlight: SoCal Airflow Pros
National Comfort Institute, Inc., Columbus, Ohio, United States
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every contractor’s beginning story is the same, but history begins at a casino when it comes to this High-Performance HVAC company. First, some background: a young military veteran named Cody Novini worked as a field technician for a large HVAC company in Orange County, CA, when his wife gave birth to their third child.
He took a month off for paternity leave to help his family settle in with their latest addition. Paternity leave in California comes with a government stipend, and Novini received $3,500. That amount quickly translated into $4,000 through his efforts.
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every contractor’s beginning story is the same, but it’s noteworthy how Cody Novini’s journey started. He worked as a field technician for a large HVAC company in Orange County, CA, during a pivotal time in his life.
He took a month off for paternity leave to help his family with their new baby. During this time, he received a government stipend of $3,500, which he turned into $4,000 through his skills and efforts.
Cody Novini, Owner, SoCal Airflow Pros
“It was such a sweet feeling,” Novini explains. “We had so much fun. I was an air conditioning tech by day and a card-counting blackjack gambler by night. I’d go to the casinos a few times each week and made a lot of money.”
However, he grew unhappy with his job and decided to focus more on his family. With earnings from his work and casino winnings, he felt confident to leave his previous employment, seeking a lifestyle change.
The good news is that many of his friends, family, and neighbors still wanted him to service their air conditioning systems.
Novini states, “I began doing work here and there and enjoyed myself. Then my customers began sending referrals, and I had more work than I could handle. So I decided to get an HVAC contractor license and see how things went.”
Doing Things Right According to Novini, who served five years in the United States Marine Corps, his company focuses on residential HVAC work, though they handle some commercial projects. He emphasizes that doing things right for his customers is his top priority, and he believes this approach pays off.
“I live in a community that heavily supports veterans,” he explains. “As a veteran doing heating and air conditioning, I got a lot of work.”
Two years ago, Novini says the company grossed around $4.4 million in revenue, growing by 50% during the pandemic last year to $6.6 million.
“Currently,” he adds, “we’re on pace for $12 million. We operate in Orange County, which is an extremely hot market. Many experts have told me it’s one of the largest residential HVAC markets in the country.”
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Mike Weil is the Director of Communications for National Comfort Institute, Inc. He has been in this role since 2014. He also serves as editor-in-chief and associate publisher of High-Performance HVAC Today magazine. His focus is on a contractor-first approach to editorial, specifically targeting the High-Performance HVAC contracting community. He also emphasizes a customer-first approach to connecting contractors with vendors and suppliers that meet their needs. Weil spent 34 years at a Cleveland-based trade press publishing company, holding roles including Editorial Director for three HVACR industry publications, the industry's largest discussion forum, and an industry tradeshow/conference. He can be reached via NCI's contact page at ncilink.com/ContactMe.
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every contractor’s beginning story is the same, but history begins at a casino when it comes to this High-Performance HVAC company. First, some background: a young military veteran named Cody Novini worked as a field technician for a large HVAC company in Orange County, CA, when his wife gave birth to their third child.
He took a month off for paternity leave to help his family settle in with their latest addition. Paternity leave in California comes with a government stipend, and Novini received $3,500. That amount quickly translated into $4,000 through his efforts.
Take the Gamble Out of High Performance Not
every contractor’s beginning story is the same, but it’s noteworthy how Cody Novini’s journey started. He worked as a field technician for a large HVAC company in Orange County, CA, during a pivotal time in his life.
He took a month off for paternity leave to help his family with their new baby. During this time, he received a government stipend of $3,500, which he turned into $4,000 through his skills and efforts.
Cody Novini, Owner, SoCal Airflow Pros
“It was such a sweet feeling,” Novini explains. “We had so much fun. I was an air conditioning tech by day and a card-counting blackjack gambler by night. I’d go to the casinos a few times each week and made a lot of money.”
However, he grew unhappy with his job and decided to focus more on his family. With earnings from his work and casino winnings, he felt confident to leave his previous employment, seeking a lifestyle change.
The good news is that many of his friends, family, and neighbors still wanted him to service their air conditioning systems.
Novini states, “I began doing work here and there and enjoyed myself. Then my customers began sending referrals, and I had more work than I could handle. So I decided to get an HVAC contractor license and see how things went.”
Doing Things Right According to Novini, who served five years in the United States Marine Corps, his company focuses on residential HVAC work, though they handle some commercial projects. He emphasizes that doing things right for his customers is his top priority, and he believes this approach pays off.
“I live in a community that heavily supports veterans,” he explains. “As a veteran doing heating and air conditioning, I got a lot of work.”
Two years ago, Novini says the company grossed around $4.4 million in revenue, growing by 50% during the pandemic last year to $6.6 million.
“Currently,” he adds, “we’re on pace for $12 million. We operate in Orange County, which is an extremely hot market. Many experts have told me it’s one of the largest residential HVAC markets in the country.”
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Mike Weil is the Director of Communications for National Comfort Institute, Inc. He has been in this role since 2014. He also serves as editor-in-chief and associate publisher of High-Performance HVAC Today magazine. His focus is on a contractor-first approach to editorial, specifically targeting the High-Performance HVAC contracting community. He also emphasizes a customer-first approach to connecting contractors with vendors and suppliers that meet their needs. Weil spent 34 years at a Cleveland-based trade press publishing company, holding roles including Editorial Director for three HVACR industry publications, the industry's largest discussion forum, and an industry tradeshow/conference. He can be reached via NCI's contact page at ncilink.com/ContactMe.
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