ACHR News Podcast

On this episode of Beyond the Wrench with host Chris Lollini, the Just In Time co-founders share how smaller wins, a rigorous hiring process, and a culture-first mindset are helping strengthen the business.

Nexstar Network President and CEO Julian Scadden explains why workforce investments should promote entrepreneurship alongside technical careers.

Husband-and-wife owners Stephanie and David Postell discuss the decisions that helped Anchor Heating and Air grow exponentially in just three years.

Most AI talk in the trades stops at answering the phone. Podium Sales Manager McKay Rasmussen digs deeper: where contractors lose money behind the scenes (stale leads, unpaid invoices, wasted drive time) and how an AI business manager recovers it before heating season hits. Sponsored by Podium

Roy White shares the lessons, mistakes, and leadership changes that helped Fixed Right & Guaranteed grow from roughly $700,000 to $7 million.

Listen to real stories of contractors using AI to capture missed calls, automate busywork, grow revenue, and get their lives back. Sponsored by Podium

On this episode, host Chris Lollini and Atticman Heating and Air Conditioning & Insulation owner Mario Lopez discuss how strong people, quick decision-making, and a deliberate approach to customer service have helped drive the company’s growth.

From starting over to scaling up, hear how LCS overcame challenges, strengthened operations, evolved its brand, and built a profitable business. Sponsored by Lemon Seed Marketing

On this episode of the Newsmakers Podcast, True Pros Heating and Air owner Katy Higgins explains why identifying the customer’s real problem should come before discussing brands, models, or efficiency ratings.

Brynn Cooksey, industry veteran and HVAC educator, joins Brent Davidson, Founder of the U.S. Heat Pump Summit, to discuss the future of heat pumps, contractor opportunities, and what residential and commercial contractor attendees can expect from this year's Summit in Massachusetts. Sponsored by the US Heat Pump Summit.

Jim Christian leads product at Podium, building an AI Operating System for home services where AI employees replace the legacy FSM.Sponsored by Podium.

Matt Michel joins the Newsmakers Podcast to discuss The Business Exit Roller Coaster, the book he co-authored with Brandon Jacob about the emotional journey of selling a company.

In this episode of Beyond the Wrench with host Chris Lollini, guest Tim O'Brien explains the shift that happens when a contractor stops selling equipment and starts selling solutions. 

Welcome back to Chill Under Pressure! Zach from @HARDInews joins us today, where we talk about the upcoming future for the refrigerant world and the major culture shift that must happen for HVAC technicians. The impending disaster of little to no gas approaches and the lack of recovered and reclaimed gas today makes tomorrow all the more harsh. Thanks for joining us today, Zach! Sponsored by:

On this episode of Beyond the Wrench, Chris Lollini sits down with Trey McWilliams to discuss how artificial intelligence can help businesses automatically collect operational data, identify underperforming metrics, and provide leaders with potential solutions.

Another great episode for Chill! Doug Smiley, Manager of the Lennox Training Locations joins us today to share some awesome opportunities in the works for Lennox. Thanks for taking the time to hang out with us today, Doug! Learn more about the Lennox Friends and family programSponsored by:

In this episode of the Newsmakers Podcast, PHCC Indiana’s Dan Quinonez (left) and PHCC Foundation’s Chuck Gillespie (right) discuss a new re-entry training program at the Hamilton County Jail. The pilot program uses PHCC Academy’s HVAC pre-apprentice curriculum, along with hands-on press training, to help inmates build skills, earn certificates, and prepare for guaranteed job interviews after comp...

In this episode of Beyond the Wrench, Branden Dickey of Conejo Services shares how the company moved from instinct-driven operations to a more disciplined, structured business model. Dickey discusses the role of financial planning, leadership talent, data, and automation in building a stronger organization. He also explains how Conejo’s diversified home service model helps smooth demand, lower cus...

Danfoss Application Engineering Manager Chris Brown discusses the company’s recent whitepaper, “Danfoss Multi Ejector High Pressure (HP): Unlocking 21% Savings over Traditional CO₂ Booster Systems,” which details how Danfoss’ Multi Ejector HP, in conjunction with parallel compression, can result in significant energy savings, particularly in warm climates. Sponsored by Danfoss.

In this episode of the Newsmakers Podcast, Jeff Ponce, category director at Malco, stops by to talk about the changing role of condensate management in HVAC installations. Ponce discusses how mini pump technology is advancing, why biofilm and drain issues remain major contractor concerns, and how capacitive sensors are bringing smarter performance to condensate pumps.

On this debut episode of Beyond the Wrench, Chris Lollini speaks with Cody Damp, owner and president of American Home Pros, a Tulsa-based HVAC and plumbing company with 17 trucks on the road. Damp breaks down the company’s approach to marketing, including a major push to dedicate 40% of marketing spend to brand recognition.

Housecall Pro’s Roland Ligtenberg joined the Newsmakers Podcast to discuss a new report tracking HVAC repair economics from 2021 to 2025, and the message was clear: repair is taking a larger role in contractor revenue.

In this episode of The Newsmakers Podcast, Jacob Guest (left) and Ryan Kauffman (right) of Ferris State University discussed the gap between what the HVAC industry needs and what the talent pipeline is currently producing.

In this episode of the Newsmakers Podcast, Tracy Paul, founder and principal of Cornerstone Advertising, explains the difference between local and hyperlocal marketing for contractors. He argues that the most effective strategy often starts with focusing on the zip codes closest to the shop, where brand recognition, referrals, and operational efficiency are strongest. Paul also discusses how truck...

Jamie Adams, CRO at Scorpion, explains how homeowners are now frequently turning to AI tools, and prioritizing the online reputation of HVAC contractors before booking.