Commercial Kitchen Chronicles

I have been friends with Bill for a while. I was excited to get him on the show. We talk about all the cool things he does. We talk about HVAC Overtime show, his social media and his YouTube channel. Bill puts out some cool content and I like how he brings the viewer along. Check him out. Don't forget you rate and review the podcast. https://www.youtube.com/@curioushvacguy6876 https://commerci...

This episode we invited guests from the live stream to join the show. We have Jesus, Brian, and Quentin step up and we had a blast. Give it a listen and let us know what you think. If you would like to be a guest on The Commercial Kitchen Chronicles, let us know. Show topics or ideas are always appreciated as well. https://commercialkitchenchronicles.com/ https://jasonlatimer.tech/

Jason, Rich, and myself talk about this heat wave gripping the country right now. We discuss tips and tricks to staying cool, what to do if you are not feeling well and more.

It was awesome to catch up with my friend Colton aka Viking Pipefitter. We talk all things training from Viega llc. Viega does a lot of great thing s for training. From VTEN, to local to Skills Canada and more. I am about to sign up for some training, the tooling alone is worth more than the cost!!! This episode is brought to you by Viega. As an industry leading manufacturer, Viega not only provid...

Andrew is a really good dude. He started off selling liquor for a major beverage distributor. Then began working on refrigeration trucks and fell in love with it. Did a stint as a residential HVAC tech before ending up at Whaley's Foodservice. He enjoys a challenge and always working on something different. Take a listen and let us know what you think. As always, please review and leave us a r...

Dusty, Jason, and I talk about what to do when your customer calls in the day before an inspection. We all have been there. They give you a list of items and they all need to be fixed by tomorrow. We do our best to triage what we can and order parts for the rest. Why does the customer do this, and how can we prevent it. Take a listen and let us know what your thoughts are on this topic!

Man I was surprised at the path this episode took. I thought it was just going to be complaining about bosses, dispatchers, co-workers and more. I feel better personally just getting somethings out there, and realizing I am not alone in my feelings. It is always great when we all get together and this episode proves it. Give it a listen and let us know what you think! Please consider leaving a rev...

It was great to talk with Patrick Duffy. He has been a part of the foodservice repair his entire life. From carrying his uncle's tool box at 13, PM's at 16 years old, he's done it all. I have talked with Patrick several times in person and over the phone, and I consider him a friend. For more information about Duffy's AIS, click the following link. https://www.duffyais.com/ Please...

Paul is the the President of Rapid Locking System. RLS is the premiere manufacturer in HVAC and Refrigeration press fittings. We discuss RLS, the facility, training and more. Give this show a listen and let me know what you think. Check the link for big discounts on tooling for RLS press. RLS Summer Tool Promo https://www.rapidlockingsystem.com/news/summer-tool-promos

Jake is one of the apprentices at my branch. He has a great attitude and always wanting to learn. Jason and I talk to him about his transition into the Commercial Foodservice Industry and more. It is always nice to see someone come into this industry and enjoy it. Take a lsten and if you think you would like to become a Commercial Foodservice Tech, reach out to me.

Michael is a really good person. He started off in the Navy as a nuclear tech, came out and did HVAC, the restaurants, managed branches and now is the parts Sales Manager for General Parts. This is a great example of what this industry can do for you. Listen to his story and experiences in the foodservice repair industry.

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.