If You're Not Ready to Sacrifice, Don't Start a Business | Rich Ortega Part 1

HVAC Know It All Podcast · Sep 1, 2026 · 21m

In this episode of the HVAC Know It All Podcast, host Gary McCreadie is joined by Rich Ortega, the C.O.O. and co-owner of On The Rock Services and podcast co-host of Commercial Kitchen Chronicles, to discuss the realities of starting and running a service business. Rich shares his experience working in the commercial kitchen industry for 20 years, including his time working for his father and grandfather before eventually moving into larger companies and starting his own business.

The conversation begins with the challenges of working with independent restaurants, including low budgets, price…