# Event Details - **Event Name**: From Toolbelt to Owner: Become Your Own Boss - **Event Start and End Date**: Sat, 13 Jun, 2026 at 09:00 am – Sat, 13 Jun, 2026 at 03:30 pm - **Event Description**: Calling all Trades (HVAC, plumbing, electrical, welding...)! Become the boss. FREE training and mentoring from SCORE to start a business.About this EventDo you have the skills to repair, build, or install and dream of running your own business? This one-day, in-person Trades Conference kicks off and is designed for HVAC technicians, electricians, plumbers, welders, construction professionals, landscapers, roofers, painters, auto, repair techs and other skilled tradespeople who are ready to move from working in the field to leading a thriving company. Led by seasoned entrepreneurs, industry experts, and SCORE mentors, the conference walks attendees through the real-world fundamentals of starting and growing a successful trades business. Enter AustinV for FREE tickets! Includes lunch and free parking. Venue is at JJ Pickle Research Center near The Domain in Austin.You’ll gain practical tools to:• Determine if business ownership is right for you• Build a solid startup foundation (business plan, capital, licensing)• Avoid common startup mistakes that derail trades businesses• Understand pricing, estimating, and job costing• Learn how to hire, market, and scale sustainably• Connect with experienced mentors and local business expertsThe 10-week virtual workshop series that follows is designed to do a deep dive into all aspects of starting a business and is free with registration for the conference. Recordings of the virtual workshops will be emailed to everyone who registers for the conference.Beyond the content, this event is about connection. You’ll meet SCORE mentors (experienced business owners and executives), vendors in your industry, and fellow trades professionals who understand both the opportunity — and the risk — of entrepreneurship and what you need to be successful.The Conference is Sat, June 13, 9:00 AM – 3:30 PM — Check-in from 8:00 – 9:00 AMThe Virtual Trades Workshops are from 6:00 – 7:30 PM on Tuesdays, starting June 16 and ending August 18. Enter AustinV for FREE tickets! Includes lunch and free parking. Venue is at JJ Pickle Research Center near The Domain in Austin. https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events10/banners/f6b34de0-63c1-11f1-9c86-c3d3270d49a7-rimg-w1108-h740-dcd8dad5-gmir.jpg https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events7/banners/f70bce20-63c1-11f1-9aee-bba5b52782fe-rimg-w1200-h626-dcf4f5f2-gmir.jpg https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events2/banners/f743f520-63c1-11f1-951c-c942b7b1ecc5-rimg-w1110-h740-dcc0c2c6-gmir.jpg Agenda?: 09:00 AM - 03:30 AMAgendaInfo: See our conference page for our line up at https://www.score.org/tx/austin/from-toolbelt-to-owner-turning-your-trade-into-a-thriving-business. - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/austin/from-toolbelt-to-owner-become-your-own-boss/100001991069909698 - **Event Categories**: business, workshops, conferences - **Interested Audience**: - total_interested_count: 0 ## Ticket Details - **Ticket Price Range**: min: 0, max: 0, currency: USD ## Event venue details - **city**: Austin - **state**: TX - **country**: United States - **location**: 2901 Read Granberry Trail - **lat**: 30.3872268 - **long**: -97.7266142 - **full address**: 2901 Read Granberry Trail, 2901 Read Granberry Trail, Austin, United States ## Event gallery - **Alt text**: From Toolbelt to Owner: Become Your Own Boss - **Image URL**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events6/banners/1adf819d6fd52703f01a574ba3c7042b33ccf55fa66ada9a2f3218909ccd9955-rimg-w1024-h1024-dcfefefe-gmir.jpg?v=1781063224 ## FAQs - **Q**: When and where is From Toolbelt to Owner: Become Your Own Boss being held? - **A:** From Toolbelt to Owner: Become Your Own Boss takes place on Sat, 13 Jun, 2026 at 09:00 am to Sat, 13 Jun, 2026 at 03:30 pm at 2901 Read Granberry Trail, 2901 Read Granberry Trail, Austin, United States. - **Q**: Who is organizing From Toolbelt to Owner: Become Your Own Boss? - **A:** From Toolbelt to Owner: Become Your Own Boss is organized by SCORE Austin. - **Q**: Who is this event for? Is it right for me? - **A:** From Toolbelt to Owner: Become Your Own Boss is ideal for curious learners, students, and skill-builders looking to gain hands-on knowledge and practical expertise in a focused, interactive setting. Whether you're a first-time attendee or a longtime enthusiast in Austin, this event is thoughtfully curated to deliver a standout experience worth every moment. 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