Commercial Kitchen Chronicles

Replay of my time on the HVAC Know It All podcast along with Trade Therapy. I get into my work but also my struggles over the last 15 years. Take a listen and let me know what you think.

Dusty and I talk about our experience with training. We also discuss other opportunities to get training for the foodservice repair industry.

I talk with Brendan Daly from Garland commercial range. Brendan start  out as a tech and has worked himself in the role of Service Director for  Garland. He is a wealth of information and knows these grills better  than anyone I know. We talk tips, tricks, training and more. Make sure you are subscribed to stay up to date with all things Commercial Kitchen Chronicles related. Also l...

Dusty and I talk about our goals for 2023. We discuss personal, work and more. We also cover how to track them and keep ourselves held accountable. Give us a listen and let us know about your goals and how you keep yourself accountable. Make sure you subscribe on your favorite podcast app. Also, eave us a rating or review and help us grow!

Dusty and I hang out with Greg Smith from General Parts. Greg is a wealth of knowledge and has seen all kinds of transitions in this industry. Listen as we walk down memory lane and how things were. I appreciate Greg taking the time and joining us. Give it a listen and let us know what you think. Don't forget to leave us a review on whatever platform you listen on. 

Dusty and I talk about how we work through intermittent issues, and more. 

I finally got to sit down with Joel Block. He has a great story and not seeking this industry, but it seeking him out. With a positive attitude, and a never be beat mentality, he has gone far. I got a feeling we will be speaking with him again soon!

We break down some recent findings on combi ovens we encounter. From installation to service, we talk about it all. Don't forget to leave a rating and review. It really helps grow the channel. 

I talk about my journey into the foodservice repair industry, as well as explain the opportunities that are out there for others. This is one of the fastest growing sections of the skilled trades. If you have any interest, reach out and I can try to point you in the right direction. Don't forget to live us a review on your favorite podcast apps. 

I had the honor to talk with Amanda Widmeyer with General Parts in Fort  Wayne IN. We talked about changing roles in the company. Originally a  Service Support Specialist, but wanted more. She took an opportunity and  she is thriving. I look forward to working with Amanda in the future  and I hope to put her through some training opportunities soon. Hard  work, dedication...

It was a pleasure having Michael Brown on. His experience in the  restaurant industry has spanned a lot of roles and I am glad to call him  a co-worker and friend. We discuss 3rd party platforms and how we can  grow with them. Also cover customer interactions and what we as an  industry can do to improve relationships.

I talk with Jermiah Saylor-Hoover about what it is to be an install tech at FESCO in Nashville TN. 

We discuss his journey into the trades. After being pushed to college he made a choice to do HVAC work and never looked back. Brent hosts several great podcasts, Tool Pros, Plumbing School and his wife even lets him co-host on Tool Wife. Brent does a lot to give back to his community with Miracle Mechanical projects. Make sure you check him out where ever you listen to your favorite podcast!

We sit down and talk about his route into the foodservice repair industry. We also touch on his recent training he took at CFESA in Fort Mill SC. Dusty is a young tech that will be making waves in the near future.

Rwoodens Elisdor discussses how he got into the trade and more!

We discussed how he got into the trades and how he has transitioned over the years. We also discuss some podcast and YouTube stuff as he hosts the wildly popular HVAC Uncensored podcast. 

We discuss how Dave got into the trades, and what he has learned along the way. Dave is a wealth of knowledge and always there to lend an ear and give some advice. 

In this episode I discuss touring Partstown, CFESA mixer, Partstown event and the NRA show. Also have a tech-tip and it is over calibration of ovens. 

In this episode I discuss common issues regarding installation of  commercial cooking equipment. For proper operation and longevity of your  equipment, it needs to be properly installed. Improper installations  can cost you big in the future from repairs, to down time. Get ahead of  these by having your equipment installed by a trained professional.

In this episode I talk about a few different types of gas fryers I deal  with, If you would like more detailed information, please leave a  comment or email me commercialkitchenchronicles@gmail.com

First off I want to thank you for taking the time to check this out. This is just an introduction to who I am, what i do, and what direction I want this to go.