Chill Under Pressure

Another great episode for @ChillUnderPressure ! This week, Doug Smiley joins us from Lennox @HVAClearning , sharing how he got where he is, and the importance of evaluating why you do what you do everyday. Whether you're one of our heroes who's climbing in an attic to help a family cool down after their AC has died, or recognizing the tough challenges people around us are enduring quietly...

Welcome back to Chill! Today Gayle from FTL joins us to discuss innovative financing solutions for contractors, the importance of relationship-building in the trades, and the growing role of women in HVAC. This episode offers insights into how financing can transform customer service and business growth, and that you can't solely offer 'cash, check, or card' to your customers anymore....

Welcome back to Chill Under Pressure! We have Leia from RMS joining us again, this time to dive deeper into regulatory and compliance details, and giving us the full scope on how they help other customers reach EPA compliance in their documentation. This episode is jam-packed with great information on what you and your business should be looking for refrigerant regulations, you don't want to m...

Welcome to the show, All Trades Paige! Starting at a young age, Paige was inspired to run a different path than the typical high school student, diving deep into the worlds of Plumbing, HVAC, Construction and more. And instead of letting Covid hold her back, she went after further education and even starting writing her own books! Find out how Paige is inspiring the next generation to consider the...

Louise Kellar from  @ueitestinstruments  is here today with the Chill Under Pressure crew! Louise educates the guys about Carbon Monoxide poisoning and how UEI's latest detector is a game-changer in health and safety for any wearer - regardless of whether you're in the HVAC industry. Louise has also created a goal to highlight the REAL 'cool people' in her social media presence, an...

Rich is back for another session packed with information, this time about the importance of refrigerant recovery and the science behind reclamation and separation. The guys dive into how dependent the HVACR market is going to be on recovered refrigerant, the technical details about how separation worked back at Rapid Recovery, and the groundbreaking changes Rich used on the towers to impact how re...

The whole  @FMHero-FMH  and LZR Marketing team are here today to say goodbye to our leader, Rodney. Rodney passed from cancer, and we took the time to share memories, laughs, and friendship. We miss you, Rod.

Welcome back to Chill! In this episode we get the full stories of how both brothers Zane and Jesse get their start in the HVAC/R industry, and what led them to become top trainers for techs across the country! These guys are so fun to hang out with, and we can't wait to get them back on the pod again soon for more laughs and interesting stories.

Welcome back to Chill Under Pressure! In this episode, Amrit from  @axiomcloud388  discusses how AI and data analytics are transforming refrigeration management and combating climate change. Les creates a new term to describe Amrit's high-tech sensors, while Adam reminds all of us if we just addressed the leaks we would be so much better off. This episode is jam-packed with lots of important i...

This week, Les and Adam get the full scoop on Don's origin story, and how he became the trainer we all know today! Everyone has to start somewhere, and Don shows us how - with dedication to learning, and a whole lot of hard work - you can find your passion in your industry and succeed. Thanks for joining us today Don, we appreciate what you and the HARDI group are trying to achieve!

Thanks for joining us this week for another awesome episode of Chill! We get the man, the myth, the legend - THE Rich Dykstra to join us for a jam-packed episode, full of great stories of how he got his start, and the impact his knowledge made in the world of refrigerants we know today. This episode was so packed we had to break it up into two, so keep an eye out for the part two episode coming so...

Welcome back to Chill Under Pressure! The guys have Ty from the  @GritFoundation  to tell us how he got his start in HVAC/R, and how his passion for learning helps him reach and teach as many people as he can. Ty's ready to bring back respect for the blue-collar trades while encouraging the tradesmen to 'Keep teaching!'. Thanks for joining us today, Ty!#hvactechnician #tradesmanlife #h...

Happy New Year, everyone, and welcome back to another episode of Chill Under Pressure! This episode is packed with EXTREMELY important information for anyone who works with and depends on refrigerant (think you're not part of that group? We bet you are!) The guys deep dive into regulatory changes for the HVAC/R industry, and what that means for you. Buckle up, this episode is a great way to st...

Our final episode for 2025... is about Cannabis?!?! The guys sit down with Ann Torrez, Executive Director for Arizona Dispensaries Association to ask some important CBD-related questions. Whether you're an employer faced with the situation of respecting your employee's decisions while protecting your company, or you're an employee wondering if CBD-products can even be something you use...

In this episode Adam & Les speak with John Clemmer, founder of  @TheChillerGuysHub  - all the way from Norway! John shares his journey in the oil and gas industry and how the Chiller Guys came to be. We also highlight the significance of training and sharing knowledge to help the next generation of technicians, whether you get that call for help at 2PM or 2AM. We can't wait to continue to...

In this episode, Les, John and Adam welcome guests Keilly Witman and Leia Waln to discuss their journeys into the refrigeration industry, the challenges of compliance with refrigerant regulations, and the financial implications of refrigerant leaks. Their depth of knowledge about all things refrigerants is what gives their clients confidence in face of stringent regulations and the potential costs...

Welcome back to Chill Under Pressure! In this episode, John shares his unique journey from stumbling into the refrigeration industry to becoming a key player at RSD, (Refrigeration Supplies Distributor). He shares with us the evolution of RSD, how they also "stumbled into the refrigeration industry", and still maintained that small-business feel even after their exponential growth. We al...

In this episode of Chill Under Pressure, Trevor Matthews shares his journey from a greenie in refrigeration to a leading educator in the field. Trevor discusses with the guys his experiences in various roles within the industry, highlighting the challenges and successes he faced along the way. Every hurdle he had to climb was just another piece of the foundation that created his amazing program to...

The Chill Under Pressure crew is back from the FMI Conference hosted in San Diego, CA and are here to give us a recap on the success of the week! we focus on energy management, refrigerant regulations, and the importance of knowledge in the food retail industry. We also talk about the challenges of compliance, the significance of tracking leak rates, and the innovative solutions offered by FMHero...

In this episode, Les and Rodney get to hang out with Liz and Ryelee from LZR Marketing! They explore common pitfalls in marketing expectations, the importance of understanding target audiences, and the balance between starting fresh with a brand versus reviving an existing one. With laughs and marketing-wisdom, this is an episode you don't want to miss!

Chill Under Pressure, EP 8:  @FMHero-FMH  team member Kirsten Freeman joins the guys on Chill for a full, fun recording. We work hard through the week, so it was a great way to handle Friday and show the fun side of the Chill Under Pressure crew. Grab the popcorn and get ready for the laughs! #hvac #podcast #refrigerant

Welcome back to Chill under Pressure! John Carlson joins us today to share his excitement for the FMHero platform and all of the solutions it provides. John just recently joined the FMHero team, and the guys are stoked he's on board. John has a background not only in refrigerants, but also specifically in the world of refrigerant management for grocery stores and supermarkets, understanding th...

In this episode, we welcome Renee Tomlinson to the Chill Under Pressure Pod! Renee shares her inspiring journey from receptionist at RSES in 1994 to her current leadership role at ESCO. She discusses the evolution of HVAC training, the critical need for hands-on learning, and the importance of equipping future technicians through early education and industry partnerships. Renee reflects on the gen...

The guys are joined by Kate Houghton, Senior Vice President of Sales and Marketing at Hudson. Kate talks through the basics - What is "Recovery" and "Reclamation" of refrigerants, and the role of technicians in ensuring effective recovery. Welcome, Kate, to Chill Under Pressure!

Chill Under Pressure, EP 4: Welcome, Jennifer from HVA Chicks, to Chill Under Pressure! On this episode we find out how Jennifer got started in HVAC/R, what she's doing to train up the next generation of techs, and how she and her team are impacting the trades for the better.