I Was an HVAC Tech.
For years, I worked in the field as an HVAC service technician. I know what it's like to show up to a job in the middle of summer when someone's AC goes out. I know the satisfaction of fixing something and leaving a family comfortable in their own home.
But I also know the other side — the slow weeks where the phone doesn't ring, the frustration of watching your skills go underutilized because people just don't know you exist. The trade industry is full of talented, hardworking people who are terrible at marketing themselves. And that's not a failure — that's just not what they were trained to do.
Good tradespeople were struggling to find work while homeowners couldn't find anyone they could actually trust. I knew both sides of that problem personally — and I knew someone needed to fix it.
Two Problems.
One Solution.
On one side, homeowners are overwhelmed. They need someone reliable, someone verified, someone who will show up when they say they will and charge a fair price. Instead they get random Google results, outdated Yelp reviews, and neighbor recommendations that may or may not pan out. Finding a trustworthy trade pro felt like a gamble every single time.
On the other side, trade professionals of all sizes — from independent operators to established companies — were struggling to connect with the right customers. With so many options out there, it was hard for any pro to stand out and hard for homeowners to know who to trust. The connection between great tradespeople and the people who needed them just wasn't happening the way it should.
I watched this problem from both sides for years. So I built something to fix it.
A Platform That Actually Works.
Trade Connect is a smart matching platform that connects homeowners with verified, top-rated trade professionals in their area. Not a directory. Not a lead reseller. A real matching system that uses your ZIP code, your trade type, and your urgency to find you the right pro — fast.
For homeowners, it means no more guessing. Every pro on Trade Connect is verified, rated by real customers, and ready to work in your area. You describe your problem, we find your pro. Simple.
For trade professionals, it means a level playing field. Your skills and reputation speak for themselves. You get real leads from real homeowners who are actively looking for what you do — no cold calling, no wasted marketing budget, no competing with companies that outspend you 100 to 1.
From Day One to a Full Fleet.
Trade Connect was built to be a place where everyone has a seat at the table. Whether you're just starting out, running a family business, or managing a full fleet of trucks — you belong here. There's no minimum size requirement and no ceiling either.
A new plumber fresh out of trade school can stand right next to a 30-year established company on our platform. A one-location HVAC shop and a multi-location service company can both grow their business here. Everyone wins jobs based on their skill, their reviews, and the quality of their work — not anything else.
This platform doesn't care if you're just getting your first job or managing a team of 50. If you show up, do great work, and treat people right — Trade Connect will help you grow.
And for anyone thinking about getting into the trades — this platform is built for you too. The skilled trades are one of the most in-demand, recession-proof career paths in America. We want Trade Connect to be the platform that helps the next generation of trade professionals find their first customers, build their reputation, and turn their skills into a real business.
The trades built this country. This platform is our way of giving back to the people who keep it running.
This Is Just The Beginning.
We started with HVAC in North Carolina because that's where I came from. But the problem isn't unique to HVAC or to North Carolina. Every skilled trade — plumbing, electrical, roofing, painting, general contracting — faces the same disconnect between the people who do the work and the people who need it done.
Trade Connect is built to expand across every trade and every state. The vision is a platform where any homeowner in America can find a trusted, verified trade professional in minutes — and where any skilled tradesperson can build a thriving business without spending a dime on advertising.
We're not just building a business. We're building something that matters for the people who keep America's homes running.