ACHR News Podcast

Ray Landry, owner and president of Landry Mechanical discusses joining the trades at 14, the mistakes he made as a young owner, growing the company during the pandemic, and more.

ACCA CEO Bart James stops by the podcast to talk about the refrigerant transition, workforce development, and decarbonization.

Nicole Bush from AHR gives us a preview of what to expect at this year’s AHR Expo in Atlanta.

Joel Ellingson, director of NexTech Academy, discusses why finding technical talent is so challenging, what contractors can do about it and how to take control of the most valuable piece of the contractor’s business model, the technician! Sponsored by NexTech Academy.

Kate Cinnamo, executive director at Explore the Trades, discusses development and recruitment of a skilled workforce, how its changed over the years, and more.

What is in store for the HVAC industry in 2023? We talk with Frank Windsor, president of Rinnai, to fill us in.

When and how should an HVAC contractor grow their business? Redwood Services COO John Conway answers those questions.

Hannah Belloli, business management editor for The ACHR NEWS chats with Josh Hembree, general manager of Hembree Heating & Air. Hembree discusses growing an HVAC business as the third generation, being the boss of industry veterans, getting the young talent to come to you, addressing industry changes and more.

Wrench Group CEO Ken Haines talks about the private equity mergers and acquisitions trend in the HVAC industry.

Rodney Koop from the New Flat Rate talks about workforce development, growing an HVAC business, and proper pricing in this NEWSmakers podcast.

Should HVAC contractors be selling products online? Paul Redman of Contractor Commerce things it is vitally important to do.

Finding workers is tough for HVAC contractors. The Pennsylvania Petroleum Association has a program that trains vets to become standout employees.

Matt DiBara, owner of the Undercover Contractor and co-founder of The Contractor Consultants, joins the podcast to discuss how he helps homeowners and HVAC contractors alike find, vet, hire, and retain workers.

New Department of Energy (DOE) minimum energy efficiency requirements go into effect January 1, 2023, leading contractors to fear the possibility of stranded equipment inventory. In this podcast, industry expert Chris Forth reveals the hard-hitting facts about the transition and the truth about inventory sell-through. Sponsored by Johnson Controls.

In part one of our podcast with Chris Forth, VP of regulatory, codes and environmental affairs for JCI, we tackle the new HVAC tax credits included in the Inflation Reduction Act.

Is the time right to sell your HVAC business? Dena Jalbert, founder & CEO of Align Business Advisory Services, is a trusted advisor in the HVAC industry, helping companies determine the value of their business and explore M&A opportunities.

Trapper Barnes, owner of Infinity Texas Air, joins the podcast to discuss his journey in the industry, mentorship, the training and recruiting opportunities Infinity Texas Air offers, and living and learning.

HVAC contractors are constantly trying to find quality employees. SMACNA executive director of communications Jeff Henriksen has been spearheading their workforce and apprenticeship campaigns and stops by to give us some tips.

Daikin Applied recently named Jeff Drees as CEO. Jeff stops by the podcast to talk about what the supply chain will look like over the next 12 months.

Feeling squeezed to hire and keep top talent in today’s tight labor market? Steffan Busch, Nexstar Network recruiting and retention coach, offers insights to ensure your compensation is competitive so you can retain the best and the brightest. Sponsored by Nexstar.

Phil Mutz, featured in ACHR NEWS' 2019 Top 40 Under 40 list, and a technical advisor and management consultant to twelve trade businesses through Unique Indoor Comfort (UIC), joins the podcast to discuss recruiting, marketing, the ways he partners with companies through UIC, and more.

Bill Northrup, CEO of iConnect Training, talks about a new program that combines HVAC training and destination vacations.

Ben Merrifield, featured in ACHR NEWS' Top 40 Under 40 list, joins the podcast to discuss his journey in the industry, lessons learned along the way, how technological advances have made the trade easier to learn, and why the first task of anyone who is interested in working at Meade’s (including sales and customer service representatives) is to install an HVAC unit.

Chemours’ NA HVAC Project Lead Chris Pyles provides insights on regulations, flammable refrigerants’ characteristics, best practices, and changes with refrigerant transition, advising HVAC professionals to learn more through reliable industry sources. Sponsored by Opteon.

Service Nation president Matt Michel stops by the podcast to discuss supply chain issues, private equity in HVAC, and the upcoming Service World Expo.