Commercial Kitchen Chronicles

I was finally able to get Chris Stephens on the show. When i first got serious about bettering myself as a refrigeration technician, I stumbled across his YouTube channel. Ever since then, I rarely miss a video. He is a huge asset to this community, and I don't think he realizes the impact he truly has. Dusty and I just sit down and talk with Chris. No format and just talk bout our industry, c...

I had the pleasure to sit down and catch up with Maddie and Becky. They are a part of marketing and social media for Ridgid and Greenlee. We discuss AHR, WETT and more. Ridgid and Greenlee are hug advocates of the trades. Listen to see what all they have in store this year as they are celebrating 100 years of Ridgid tools!

Dusty joins us as he is finally getting settled in. It was nice to sit down and just have a good BS session with Dusty, Jason Latimer and Rich Ortega. We talk work, training, hobbies and more. Please rate and review the podcast. It really helps us grow.

I had the privilege to talk with Josh about how he got into this industry. I have talked with Josh several times in person and I knew I had to share his food-service repair journey. Besides owning a successful food-service repair company Windy City Equipment, author, podcast host of Blue is the new white, former stuntman, board member of CFESA, he is a father and husband. He makes sure his family...

I have been trying to get Jason Latimer on for years. I had the pleasure of meeting him back at NAFEM in Orlando and was absolutely blown away. We talk about how he started off in the hospitality industry, and how that has helped him in becoming the technician he is now. Jason is what every tech should strive for in their interactions with the customer. Give it a listen and let me know what you th...

Craig is a huge asset to the HVACR community. From his YouTube videos, books, training boards, and more, he is all about teaching others. When he reached out and said he wanted to be on the show, I couldn't say yes fast enough. We talk about his early days in the trade and cover everything all the way to his current ventures. If you are interested in learning anything HVACR related, make sure...

Rich is a 17 year veteran in this industry. His outlook is the reason I knew I had to have him on. The sense of pride he takes in his work reassures me that I am on the right path. We talk struggles, wins and more. This industry has truly been a blessing and he says the same thing. Take a listen and let me know what you think. Don't forget to leave a review and rate the show.

Chris is a hard-worker in the Fiber industry. He is a fiber splice and outside plant technician. He has been in the internet business for quite a while. It is always fun to learn some new things and he does a great job explaining it to me. He also runs a cnc shop in his barn. If you'd like to learn more about that, check out his website, http://gethouseofpower.com/ Take a listen and let us kno...

Joey is a small business owner and tech out of the Montgomery Alabama area. I wanted him on because he does an amazing job for his customers. He is very thorough and does a phenomenal job explaining what he found and how it was or will be corrected. PMs in this industry have gotten a bad wrap. between guys rushing through them, not following guidelines, or flat out doing a poor job. we need to ste...

If you haven't heard what Ben has started for the HVAC community, get ready. HVAC Tactical started as a clothing brand but has grown into so much more. It truly is a community. From gear to awards show is one hell of a journey. We talk all about the recent HVAC Tactical Awards show held in Atlanta. I was fortunate enough to have won for best social media content. This event dubbed "Blue collar goe...

We talk about all things HVACR with our brothers to the north. I had the pleasure of hanging out with these 2 gentleman in ATL for AHR Expo and the HVAC Tactical Awards where Matt and Myself both won awards. They both are a wealth of knowledge and are always willing to share it. Please do us a favor and rate and review the show. It helps us with what direction to go with interviews and more. If yo...

We have all been there. In a rush and need help from the factory, we get it. We go through what you can do to help yourself and the factory fix what you are working on. We discuss the good, the bad and the ugly. Give it a listen and let us know what you think. If you would, please leave us a rating and review on what ever streaming service you listen on. It really helps us grow the show. 

Its been a while since dusty and I have sat down and talked. We discuss my recent trips to NAFEm and AHR Expo. We also covered the HVAC Tactical awards where I won best social media content. Please leave us a rating and review. It helps us grow and helps us with future guests. 

We talk about how he got into the plumbing industry and eventually working for Viega as a technical trainer and more. Make sure you check out all of Viega's offerings for press connections. Dont forget to subscribe and rate the show. I am trying to grow and this is the best way to help. 

Replay of my time on the HVAC Know It All podcast along with Trade Therapy. I get into my work but also my struggles over the last 15 years. Take a listen and let me know what you think.

Dusty and I talk about our experience with training. We also discuss other opportunities to get training for the foodservice repair industry.

I talk with Brendan Daly from Garland commercial range. Brendan start  out as a tech and has worked himself in the role of Service Director for  Garland. He is a wealth of information and knows these grills better  than anyone I know. We talk tips, tricks, training and more. Make sure you are subscribed to stay up to date with all things Commercial Kitchen Chronicles related. Also l...

Dusty and I talk about our goals for 2023. We discuss personal, work and more. We also cover how to track them and keep ourselves held accountable. Give us a listen and let us know about your goals and how you keep yourself accountable. Make sure you subscribe on your favorite podcast app. Also, eave us a rating or review and help us grow!

Dusty and I hang out with Greg Smith from General Parts. Greg is a wealth of knowledge and has seen all kinds of transitions in this industry. Listen as we walk down memory lane and how things were. I appreciate Greg taking the time and joining us. Give it a listen and let us know what you think. Don't forget to leave us a review on whatever platform you listen on. 

Dusty and I talk about how we work through intermittent issues, and more. 

I finally got to sit down with Joel Block. He has a great story and not seeking this industry, but it seeking him out. With a positive attitude, and a never be beat mentality, he has gone far. I got a feeling we will be speaking with him again soon!

We break down some recent findings on combi ovens we encounter. From installation to service, we talk about it all. Don't forget to leave a rating and review. It really helps grow the channel. 

I talk about my journey into the foodservice repair industry, as well as explain the opportunities that are out there for others. This is one of the fastest growing sections of the skilled trades. If you have any interest, reach out and I can try to point you in the right direction. Don't forget to live us a review on your favorite podcast apps. 

I had the honor to talk with Amanda Widmeyer with General Parts in Fort  Wayne IN. We talked about changing roles in the company. Originally a  Service Support Specialist, but wanted more. She took an opportunity and  she is thriving. I look forward to working with Amanda in the future  and I hope to put her through some training opportunities soon. Hard  work, dedication...

It was a pleasure having Michael Brown on. His experience in the  restaurant industry has spanned a lot of roles and I am glad to call him  a co-worker and friend. We discuss 3rd party platforms and how we can  grow with them. Also cover customer interactions and what we as an  industry can do to improve relationships.