HVAC ADHD

Send us Fan Mail Manual J is evolving—and so is the future of HVAC. In this episode of the HVAC ADHD™ Vodcast, Jeremy Begley sits down with Wes Davis of the Air Conditioning Contractors of America (ACCA) to discuss one of the most significant updates to HVAC design standards in years. From Manual J revisions and field survey requirements to APIs, commissioning, and Quality Installation (QI), this...

Send us Fan Mail In this episode of the HVAC ADHD™ Vodcast, Jeremy Begley sits down with Brad Cooper—Advanced HVAC Instructor at Arkansas State University-Beebe, former HVAC contractor, industry educator, and contributor to HVAC School—to discuss one of the biggest challenges facing the HVAC industry today: Developing the next generation of technicians. Brad brings decades of experience from both...

Send us Fan Mail The HVAC industry has spent decades focusing on equipment. Chris Laumer-Giddens believes it's time to focus on the building. In this episode of HVAC ADHD™, Jeremy Begley sits down with Chris to discuss how building science principles are reshaping HVAC design, residential construction, and high-performance homes. As an architect, builder, HVAC designer, and educator, Chris br...

Send us Fan Mail The HVAC industry isn’t just changing in the field anymore—it’s changing online. In this episode of HVAC ADHD™, Jeremy Begley sits down with entrepreneur, marketer, and Content Credits founder Adam Koehler to break down how AI is completely reshaping SEO, digital marketing, search visibility, and customer acquisition for contractors.  From AI-powered search engines and authority-b...

Send us Fan Mail In this episode of the HVAC ADHD™ Vodcast, we sit down with Hal Smith of Halco Home Solutions and John Whitehead of Honest Home Performance to explore the evolution of HVAC contracting into true whole-home performance. Hal brings more than four decades of experience building one of the most respected home performance companies in the country, while John represents a newer generati...

Send us Fan Mail The HVAC industry talks about performance. The UK enforces it. In this episode of HVAC ADHD™, Jeremy Begley sits down with Barry Cope—CEO of the Cleaner Safer Group and a leader behind the UK’s airtightness testing infrastructure—to break down what happens when building performance becomes mandatory. Barry oversees certification programs responsible for 90% of blower door testing...

Send us Fan Mail Season 2, Episode 1 – Thermal Stoicism, LIDAR Design & the Future of HVAC Thinking with Cameron Ferguson The HVAC industry is changing—and the way you think about design, airflow, and performance has to change with it. Season 2 of the HVAC ADHD™ Vodcast starts with a deep dive into HVAC design, heat pump performance, building science, and the mindset required to stay ahead in...

Send us Fan Mail The HVAC industry is changing fast—and the Building Performance Association (BPA) is right in the middle of it. In this episode of HVAC ADHD™, Jeremy Begley sits down with Bethany Sowinski and Nate Natale from BPA to break down: The history of the National Home Performance Conference Why HVAC and home performance are finally overlapping What contractors are missing right now How e...

Send us Fan Mail Episode 15 – Indoor Air Quality, HVAC Strategy & the Power of Testing with John Ellis In this episode of the HVAC ADHD Vodcast, we sit down with John Ellis to explore one of the most important—and often misunderstood—topics in the HVAC industry: Indoor Air Quality (IAQ). Jeremy and John dig into the intersection of HVAC, building science, and healthy indoor environments, highl...

Send us Fan Mail Episode 14 – Building Science, Technology & The ADHD Advantage with Scott Suddreth In this episode of the HVAC ADHD Vodcast, we sit down with Scott Suddreth—founder of Blue Sky Training—to explore how building science, evolving technology, and intentional education are shaping the future of HVAC and home performance. Scott shares his decades-long journey through the HVAC and b...

Send us Fan Mail Episode 13 – MeasureQuick, Training Culture & Smarter Commissioning with Rob Larson In this episode of the HVAC ADHD Vodcast, we sit down with Rob Larson—technical support specialist and trainer at General Plumbing Supply—to explore how structured process, digital tools, and hands‑on education are reshaping HVAC training and commissioning practices. Rob brings more than four d...

Send us Fan Mail Episode 12 – HVAC, Home Comfort & the Self-Storage Mindset with Eric George In this episode of the HVAC ADHD Vodcast, we sit down with Eric George—a former insulation tech turned Home Comfort Advisor, real estate investor, and self-storage developer—to explore the intersection of building science, HVAC performance, and long-term strategy. Eric’s journey through weatherization,...

Send us Fan Mail Why are inverter heat pumps failing in real homes and what can HVAC pros do to fix it? In this episode of the HVAC ADHD Vodcast, host Jeremy Begley sits down with HVAC veteran, consultant, and Comfort Science Solutions founder Tim De Stasio to unpack the real-world challenges of inverter heat pumps, energy efficiency, commissioning, and system design. Tim brings 25+ years of hands...

Send us Fan Mail How does someone go from two decades in commercial construction to becoming one of the most trusted home-performance experts in the Midwest? In this episode of the HVAC ADHD Vodcast, host Jeremy Begley sits down with longtime friend and building-science powerhouse Julie Tolliver to unpack her career journey and the practical lessons she’s learned from improving hundreds of homes....

Send us Fan Mail What can HVAC pros learn from a tech entrepreneur who built a $2 trillion platform and is now reinventing how we access online content? In this episode of HVAC ADHD, host Jeremy Begley sits down with co-founder of Dotloop and creator of Content Credits, Adam Koehler, to talk about the intersection of entrepreneurship, technology, and community. Adam shares how he turned a challeng...

Send us Fan Mail What happens when an HVAC veteran embraces building science and technology to transform his business? In this episode of the HVAC ADHD Vodcast, host Jeremy Begley talks with Brynn Cooksey, owner of Air Doctors Heating and Cooling and one of ESCO’s Top 25 Most Influential HVACR Instructors of 2024. Brynn shares his journey from running a traditional HVAC shop to becoming a full-on...

Send us Fan Mail What happens when two outsiders step into the HVAC industry and completely rethink how contractors sell, design, and deliver comfort? In this episode of HVAC ADHD, host Jeremy Begley talks with Marisa Reddy and Shelby Breger, co-founders of Conduit Tech, a groundbreaking sales and design platform that’s transforming the residential HVAC industry. Marisa and Shelby share how Condui...

Send us Fan Mail How do solar, batteries, and heat pumps all work together to create smarter, more efficient homes, and more profitable HVAC businesses? In this episode of the HVAC ADHD Vodcast, host Jeremy Begley sits down with Brent Davidson, founder of the US Heat Pump Summit, to talk about the evolution of one of the fastest-growing events in the home energy space. Brent shares how the Summit...

Send us Fan Mail Why are today’s energy-efficient homes still battling humidity? In this episode of HVAC ADHD, host Jeremy Begley sits down with Nikki Krueger, Director of Marketing and Business Development at Santa Fe Dehumidifiers, to unpack the science and strategy behind ventilating dehumidifiers. Nikki explains how these systems maintain ideal indoor humidity by tempering outdoor air with ret...

Send us Fan Mail What happens when Silicon Valley meets the trades? In this episode of HVAC ADHD, host Jeremy Begley sits down with Winston Chi, founder of NOSO Labs and part of the latest Y Combinator batch, to explore how artificial intelligence is reshaping the HVAC industry. Winston shares his journey from crypto and AI startups to HVAC innovation, and how NOSO Labs is building tools to help t...

Send us Fan Mail What does it take to turn a family HVAC shop into a nationally recognized home performance leader? In this episode of the HVAC ADHD Vodcast, host Jeremy Begley reconnects with Rob Minnick, a long-time friend and industry veteran whose family business dates back to 1954. Rob shares his decades-long journey—from starting out in the sheet metal shop at 14 years old to leading Minnick...

Send us Fan Mail Curious about using historical energy data instead of traditional Manual J calculations for sizing HVAC systems? In this episode of HVAC ADHD, host Jeremy Begley sits down with Max Reichlin, Product Manager and Mechanical Engineer behind Thermentor, an innovative platform transforming how contractors approach load calculations. Max dives deep into the power of data-driven load ana...

Send us Fan Mail Ever wonder why some HVAC companies thrive with tight-knit teams, strong leadership, and lasting legacies, while others feel stuck in constant turnover? In this episode of HVAC ADHD, host Jeremy Begley welcomes Chris Morin—Marine Corps veteran, HVAC training expert, and author of Leadership in HVAC —to unpack the keys to great leadership and team-building in the trades. Jeremy and...

Send us Fan Mail Host Jeremy Begley introduces the HVAC ADHD Vodcast  the show where duct design meets dopamine and energy efficiency collides with executive dysfunction. As a designer, trainer, and commissioning expert, Jeremy lays out what listeners can expect: unfiltered conversations with innovators, disruptors, and educators across HVAC, building performance, and green design. With no fluff a...