HVAC Know It All Podcast

In this episode of the HVAC Know It All Podcast, host Gary McCreadie wraps up his chat with Tyler Nelson, Master HVACR , Business Development Manager, Sales Manager - Americas, Global Trainer, at Sauermann Group , about Combustion Analysis and why proper testing is critical for safe and efficient equipment operation. Tyler explains how to correctly use a Combustion Analyzer, the importance of test...

In this episode of the HVAC Know It All Business Edition Podcast, co-hosts Gary McCreadie and Furman Haynes from WorkHero talk with Jason Julian , Small Business Owner at Julian Heat & Air, President at J.G.Wholesale LLC and VP of Operations at Affordable Air McCallum LLC. Jason Julian shares his personal and professional journey from a difficult period of addiction recovery to becoming a successf...

In this episode of the HVAC Know It All Podcast, host Gary McCreadie talks with Tyler Nelson, Master HVACR , Business Development Manager, Sales Manager - Americas, Global Trainer, at Sauermann Group , about his new book, Combustion Analysis: The Essentials, and the Fundamentals of Combustion Testing. Tyler explains how technicians can better understand oxygen, carbon monoxide, carbon dioxide, exc...

In this episode of the HVAC Know It All Podcast, Host Gary McCreadie talks with Josh Zolin , CEO of Windy City Equipment (WCE, Inc) , Founder of Blue Is The New White , and Director Board of Directors in CFESA , about leadership, accountability, and building a strong culture in the trades. They discuss the difference between being nice and being kind, and how leaders can have hard conversations wh...

In this episode of the HVAC Know It All Business Edition Podcast, co-hosts Gary McCreadie and Furman Haynes of WorkHero talk with Robyn Hass , Founder and Fractional CFO of Mainstreet MEP™ by HVAC Office Solutions and Trade Finance in Ten Podcast, and Fractional MEP CFO/CHRO, FP&A and Change Management Consultant of Robyn Hass Consulting. Robyn shares her insights on managing overhead, scaling eff...

In this episode of the HVAC Know It All Podcast, host Gary McCreadie is joined by Josh Zolin , CEO of Windy City Equipment (WCE, Inc) , Founder of Blue Is The New White , and Director Board of Directors in CFESA , to talk about the power of soft skills in the trades. Josh explains why communication, body language, and first impressions matter more than appearance alone. The conversation explores h...

In this episode of the HVAC Know It All Podcast, host Gary McCreadie talks with Jason Walker , National Trainer at HVAC Masters of the Hustle . They discuss entrepreneurship, content creation, and the mindset behind building a brand in the trades. Jason shares how he earned his nickname through sales success and explains the lessons he learned from outsourcing installs and taking on too many podca...

In this episode of the HVAC Know It All Business Edition Podcast, co-hosts Gary McCreadie and Furman Haynes of WorkHero talk with Robyn Hass, Founder and Fractional CFO of Mainstreet MEP™ by HVAC Office Solutions and Trade Finance in Ten Podcast, and Fractional MEP CFO/CHRO, FP&A and Change Management Consultant of Robyn Hass Consulting. Robyn shares her journey of building Core Mechanical, a comp...

In this episode of the HVAC Know It All Podcast, host Gary McCreadie is joined by Jason Walker , National Trainer at HVAC Masters of the Hustle . Jason shares his approach to sales in the HVAC industry, focusing on building trust, using data to present solutions, and creating strong relationships with customers. The conversation covers the importance of culture within a company, supporting technic...

In this episode of the HVAC Know It All Podcast, host Gary McCreadie talks with John Anderson , Senior Regional HVAC Technical Trainer at Sila Services and former Service Manager and Technician at Burns & McBride Home Comfort . They discuss the shift away from using manifold gauge sets in favor of digital probes and low loss fittings. John explains how modern tools can reduce system contamination,...

In this episode of the HVAC Know It All Business Edition Podcast, co-hosts Gary McCreadie and Furman Haynes of WorkHero discuss the essential but often overlooked side of running an HVAC business's financials with  April Sackfield , Director of Operations at NumberConstruct and Fiscal Management Group , who brings a wealth of knowledge on business finance and systems tailored for service-based com...

In this episode of the HVAC Know It All Podcast, host Gary McCreadie is joined by John Anderson , Senior Regional HVAC Technical Trainer at Sila Services , Formerly Service Manager and Technician at Burns & McBride Home Comfort . John shares his insights on using analog and digital manifold gauges, discussing their pros, cons, and practical use in the field. The conversation covers the shift from...

In this episode of the HVAC Know It All Business Edition Podcast, co-hosts Gary McCreadie and Furman Haynes of WorkHero discuss one of the most essential components of running an HVAC business: the financials. April Sackfield, Director of Operations at NumberConstruct and Fiscal Management Group, dig into the fundamentals of accounting, job costing, margins, and profitability. This episode is espe...

In part 2 of this episode of the HVAC Know It All Podcast, host Gary McCreadie continues his discussion with John Davidson , Regional Trainer at Fujitsu General America, Inc . They discuss inverter-driven heat pump systems, emphasizing the benefits of maintaining consistent temperatures and proper system sizing. John shares best practices for installation, including flaring techniques, pressure te...

In this episode of the HVAC Know It All Podcast, host Gary McCreadie talks with John Davidson , Regional Trainer at Fujitsu General America, Inc . John explains how heat pumps work in cold climates by using refrigerant technology to move heat from outside to inside. He discusses the role of coil temperature, pressure, and energy transfer in the heating process. The episode also covers inverter tec...

In this episode of the HVAC Know It All Business Edition Podcast, co-hosts Gary McCreadie and Furman Haynes of WorkHero discuss the business side of HVAC with veteran technician and entrepreneur Greg Crumpton , the Vice President of Service Logic . Greg is an expert in mission-critical environments like data centers and hospitals. Greg shares his vast knowledge of the HVAC business, covering every...

In part 2 of this episode of the HVAC Know It All Podcast, host Gary McCreadie continues his conversation with Chris Howells , Senior Training and Development Manager at AprilAire . They discuss briefly about humidification, comparing steam and evaporative humidifiers, and explaining how to properly size and install them. Chris shares tips on using absorption distance to avoid condensation and hig...

In this episode of the HVAC Know It All Business Edition Podcast, co-hosts  Gary McCreadie and Furman Haynes discuss the business side of HVAC with veteran technician and entrepreneur Greg Crumpton , the Vice President of Service Logic . Having built and sold his own HVAC business, Greg shares invaluable advice for technicians considering the leap into business ownership. Starting as a technician,...

In this episode of the HVAC Know It All Podcast, host Gary McCreadie talks with Chris Howells , Senior Training and Development Manager at AprilAire . Chris shares insights on new humidification technology from AprilAire, including fan-powered and bypass humidifiers that reduce water waste. He explains how the HydroCore assembly improves efficiency and maintenance while addressing common concerns...

In part 2 of this episode of the HVAC Know It All Podcast, host Gary McCreadie continues his conversation with Sal Randisi , Vice President of Business Development at Kano Labs - Makers of Kroil and Super Lube . They discuss the role of lubricants in HVAC maintenance, from penetrating oils like Kroil to dielectric greases and anti-seize solutions. Sal explains the importance of using the correct v...

In this episode of the HVAC Know It All Business Edition Podcast, co-hosts Gary McCreadie and Furman Haynes of WorkHero discuss with guests Kimberly Sevilla , Founder of Shelter Air and Peter Troast , Founder & CEO of Energy Circle LLC, how to break down the most important and often overlooked steps to building an HVAC company's online presence. From setting up a high-impact Google Business Profil...

In this episode of the HVAC Know It All Podcast, host Gary McCreadie talks with Sal Randisi , Vice President of Business Development at Kano Labs - Makers of Kroil and Super Lube . Sal shares his expertise on lubrication, focusing on the importance of using the right grease for HVAC and industrial equipment. He explains how different greases work, the role of additives, and why over-greasing can c...

In this episode of the HVAC Know It All Business Edition Podcast, co-hosts Gary McCreadie and Furman Haynes of WorkHero discuss with guests Kimberly Sevilla , Founder of Shelter Air and Peter Troast , Founder & CEO of Energy Circle LLC, how to craft a compelling brand identity, build a high-impact website, and leverage AI for content creation. Whether you're launching a new HVAC business or revamp...

In part 2 of this episode of the HVAC Know It All Podcast, host Gary McCreadie continues his conversation with Jason Esteves, General Manager Americas at Seitron Americas Inc . They explore advanced concepts in combustion analysis, focusing on detecting cracked heat exchangers using oxygen changes and carbon monoxide levels. Jason explains why even a half percent shift in oxygen can signal serious...

In this episode of the HVAC Know It All Business Edition Podcast, co-hosts  Gary McCreadie and Furman Haynes along with guests Robin Henry , Owner of Pinnacle Building Performance and Ian Schotanus, The HR Guy and Co-owner of The Big Picture Consulting , cover essential topics for those thinking of starting or growing their own HVAC business, including subcontracting vs. employees, payroll setup,...