Meet Victor Aemmer

We were lucky to catch up with Victor Aemmer recently and have shared our conversation below.

Hi Victor, thanks for sharing your insights with our community today. Part of your success, no doubt, is due to your work ethic and so we’d love if you could open up about where you got your work ethic from?
Growing up I had great examples of what a good work ethic looked like. At 57 my Grandad had a stroke from which he recovered and went back to work, despite that fact that things did not come as easy for him as they had before. He overcame his obstacles by going in several hours early and working late, doing whatever it took to get the job done until his retirement. My father, who found he niche in historic architectural woodworking, had the opportunity to purchase Caldwell Sash Company, an established business in his area of specialty. For the first 10 years of owning his own company, he continued to work for his employer during the day and work his business in the evenings, doing whatever it took to get the job done. My father-in-law, who was not only a minister for a Missionary Baptist church, he has also worked at UPS for 39 years as a certified maintenance utility mechanic. Along with these two positions, which required long hours to get the jobs done, he also raised 5 children (4 of which were girls!) and was active in their lives. Last but not least, my mother has also been a great influence on me. As a VP for an investment firm, she worked long hours when I was younger and still had time to come home and help me with my school work.and inspired me to always try to do more than just enough to get by. When I entered the workforce, my parents encouraged me to show up to work and earn my pay. When I found my passion as a Certified Chimney Professional, I realized that the work ethic they all exhibited did not come from any other reason except that they loved what they did and wanted to give it their all to make sure that the job was done.

Appreciate the insights and wisdom. Before we dig deeper and ask you about the skills that matter and more, maybe you can tell our readers about yourself?
Victory Chimney Sweeps, LLC is owned by Victor Aemmer and his wife Kaylee. They serve Southern Indiana and the Metro Louisville area. The company is a member in good standing and Certified with the National Chimney Sweep Guild as well as a member of the Preservation Trades Network. With a clean sweep fo sale and services, designed to provide safety and peace of mind for their clientele, Victory Chimney Sweeps specializes in all aspects of wood-burning and gas log/fireplaces as well as other specialized services such as chimney repair and professional dryer vent cleanings. Victor and Kaylee are lifelong residents in their area of service. They both come from large extended families with deep faith in God. Their backgrounds and experiences make them the perfect team to serve their clientele as if they were family and their values ensure honesty, integrity, and professionalism in everything they do.

There is so much advice out there about all the different skills and qualities folks need to develop in order to succeed in today’s highly competitive environment and often it can feel overwhelming. So, if we had to break it down to just the three that matter most, which three skills or qualities would you focus on?
Early in my career, I went for a week of training at The Chimney Safety Institute of America that provided hands-on training as well as classroom instruction on International Residential Codes. Despite the fact that I had an awesome mentor, I learned so much that week and I would encourage everyone looking to start something new to take advantage of the training possibilities that are available. Active Listening is a must for business owners in the service industry. Every customer is looking for someone that is willing to hear their concerns and ask the right questions to get to the root of the problem that needs to be solved and follow through with quality service.
Honesty and Integrity are so intertwined that they are one quality rolled up into two words and a service business cannot survive without them. I approach every customer like family, an elderly lady is like my grandmother, an older individual is like and aunt or uncle and a new home owner close to my age is like my brother-in-law. I give them the same quality and care that I would give to my family. In my business, safety is at stake so I want to provide them peace of mind in knowing that their family is safe.

Before we go, maybe you can tell us a bit about your parents and what you feel was the most impactful thing they did for you?
By far, the most impactful thing my parents did for me was that they adopted me. At two-years old, my mom came to Bulgaria to take me home to the USA. I know that their act of generosity provided me with so many more opportunities than I would have had in Bulgaria and I have always felt the need to find my purpose and take advantage of all the benefits that comes with living in America.

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