HVAC R&D Podcast

Rhydon and Dennis catch up in the midst of what was a week of lots of training, lots of outpourings of knowledge and a little bit of getting educated themselves. Getting in front of a combined group of over 100 technicians and installers over four days, the fellow purveyors of HVAC sales and technical knowledge put in a shift continuing to set the standard for hands on training in the Carolina's w...

Rhydon and Dennis sit down for their third Thanksgiving episode since the beginning of the show and discuss the latter's most recent golfing escapades, freezing pipes for service repairs and their upcoming trainings together. Also, they bring on a special holiday guest and announce a Black Friday Deal that is on the way. #HVAC #HVACCREW #HVACR #HVACRND #TRADECREW #AC #AIRCONDITIONING #AIRHANDLER #...

Rhydon and Dennis catch up after two busy and hectic weeks and talk everything from traveling and training to being the extra body in a delivery truck to make sure things get done. They also discuss customers hooking them up with fresh varieties of meat and the latest on Pink Warrior Youth Athlete Ricki Lee and her success on the water.   #HVAC #HVACCREW #HVACR #HVACRND #TRADECREW #AC #AIRCONDITIO...

Rhydon and Dennis catch up post their trip to Chicago and have an inspired discussion on many things in the Wholesale process of HVAC. From the Manufacturer to the Manufacturer Representatives and down to the distribution channel that provides everything to the contractor, the R&D duo break down some myths and misconceptions about what life is like on the other side of the field. #HVAC #HVACCR...

Rhydon and Dennis catch up after a busy two weeks that included Dennis training all over and Rhydon heading to FHP training with Bosch in Florida. The two discuss everything from A2L changes coming for Bosch Water Source to High Efficiency Furnace news and the true difference between competition and collaboration. #HVAC #HVACCREW #HVACR #HVACRND #TRADECREW #AC #AIRCONDITIONING #AIRHANDLER #ATTIC #...

Rhydon and Dennis welcome Kyle Beo of Beo AC and Refrigeration from Baton Rouge, LA. Beo made some bad choices at a young age and his decisions saw him have to face some tough consequences and difficult challenges. However, thankfully he is willing to talk about his past and how it gave him the opportunity to start over in a place where many think their future is hopeless. Through his challenges h...

Rhydon and Dennis welcome YouTube and social media sensation Jacob Krauss to the show. One of the five Episode 100 Giveaway Winners, Jacob and the guys had previously met briefly at the 2023 AHR Expo in Atlanta. The trio discuss the Koolin with Krauss HVAC story of how he got into and remained in the trades. Additionally they talk about doing HVAC for the love of the challenge and the satisfaction...

Rhydon and Dennis enjoy a great episode filled with good times and technical difficulties from the beginning to the end. All the headaches worked to highlight what became the main focus of the show, which morphed into a discussion about the rapid pace of technological advancement hampering the development of person to person communication in the trades and in everyday life. The two conversed about...

Rhydon and Dennis welcome another member of the #TradeCrew faithful to the show in Massachusetts Sheet Metal Legend, Caio Torres, known to the HVAC world as SheetMetalHVAC. The guys talk about life in the trades from an immigrant family perspective and how Caio has been forging his own path as a Blue Collar worker proving that Dirty Hands truly does equal Clean Money. We also would like to dedicat...

Rhydon and Dennis have a good old fashioned beer with a buddy discussion as they talk about everything going on in their worlds of HVAC Distribution and personal reality. Looks like it's time for another move for Dennis and another one for Rhydon as well as everyone just seems to be getting all grown up around here. Come crack a cold one with the guys and enjoy some HVAC Family conversation.   #HV...

Rhydon and Dennis are excited to welcome Rachelle Martins, known in the social world as HVAC_Install_Her on Instagram and TikTok. She and her husband are an install team for Raleigh North Carolina based Air Experts: Raleigh Heating and Air. She is also a proud daughter of the trades as she grew up in a family HVAC business in Massachusetts before coming to the Carolinas. It was a pleasure to spend...

Rhydon and Dennis discuss the growth of the show and their excitement about what all is in process for the future. The duo recount their trip to the Red Oak Brewery and Lager Haus from last Friday evening, as well as catch up on the next round of EP103's Bosch homeowner discussion with another follow up. Then they wrap it up with some High SEER talking points for contractors, customers and homeown...

Rhydon and Dennis get back in the saddle with a great catch up show discussing all that has been going on in their world of Manufacturers Representation and Distribution. After some much needed time to get stuff done both personally and professionally the two return to the mic recounting jobsites, homeowner conversations, funny interactions, great local food spots with heartwarming history, a coff...

Rhydon and Dennis catch up after a busy couple of weeks as they completed their 100th and 101st episodes as well as the full EP100 Giveaway process. The heat is on and it looks like the summer is finally going to get busy. Dennis is in full moving mode as the rocking chair creaks remind everyone and Rhydon is working on a bunch of new business in both the retrofit market and the Charlotte RNC mark...

Whether you are a armature Pilot, Possum wrangler or HVAC guy, you don't want to miss Rhydon and Dennis's show with special guest, Taylor from Taylored Air. This young up and coming business owner is one of the future faces of our industry and it was great to spend some time with him to get to know his past, present and future in HVAC. Enjoy Trade Crew, Cheers! #HVAC #HVACCREW #HVACR #HVACRND #TRA...

Rhydon and Dennis welcome President and CEO of Keystone Sales and Associates to the show for their 100th episode. Bob is the man behind Keystone and R&D's, "Powered By," Platinum Sponsor, and has been an advocate for the Trade Crew since Dennis joined his team last August. The boys take a trip down the Manufacturers Rep memory lane for Bob as he discusses how he came to be the leader of Keysto...

Well #TradeCrew we have somehow made it to 99 episodes and we are planning an awesome 100th in two weeks time. Rhydon and Dennis catch up on a bunch of training, travel, vacation and life events as the two distribution heroes start getting ready for a busy summer and more to come with HVAC R&D's future. #HVAC #HVACCREW #HVACR #HVACRND #TRADECREW #AC #AIRCONDITIONING #AIRHANDLER #ATTIC #BOILER...

Rhydon and Dennis review the frustrations of trying to check in at the wrong hotel and get things rolling with high lights of the 2023 Charlotte NEDA Walk and the post walk trip to Legion Brewing. They continue their discussion with talk of the impending summer forecast and with a dive into how improving technology alone isn't the fix all or replacement for the lack of skilled technicians. In clos...

Rhydon and Dennis get back to their roots of recording late into the night as they recap a long week. Deeski has been training, training and training this past week while, Rhydona got to take part in his company's HVAC community engagement and outreach while working to grow his new book of business. Meanwhile as the conversation continued, the two of them catch up on a little bit of everything whi...

Rhydon and Dennis welcome the second youngster of the Wilkins crew to the show. Kylie comes on the show with a score to settle as she takes on the component naming challenge to try and dethrone the current leader, her brother Cory. They also discuss what it is like to have career day as a middle schooler and how can we make the trades something more attractive to the next generation. Buckle up but...

Rhydon and Dennis get into a discussion about some interesting news and developments in the industry around the globe. They talk about getting their hands dirty in their first Bosch class they got to have together as they get prepared for their second. Additionally they see how far behind they are on current sporting events and break the news on a star studded line up of guests that will be making...

Rhydon and Dennis welcome Instagram sensation Jamie, known as @Northwest_HVAC to the social media scene. The three of them get into stories of life in the trade and how Jamie found his way into becoming an owner operator of his own company, Elevated Mechanical. Jamie opens up about how he manages the ups and downs of the residential and light commercial market in Washington state as a one man show...

Rhydon and Dennis catch up ahead of a whirlwind week of the later heading to Mexico with the Family and Rhydon making a major move in the Charlotte distribution market and joining a new distributor after ten years. Cheers to building a better distributor Trade Crew! #HVAC #HVACCREW #HVACR #HVACRND #TRADECREW #AC #AIRCONDITIONING #AIRHANDLER #ATTIC #BOILER #COIL #COLD #COMBIBOILER #COMEDY #CONSTRUC...

Rhydon and Dennis catch up post their show with Justin from True Blue and discuss what's going on in their worlds of HVAC and the beginning of the busy season build up. Also forgive the poor audio from the tech guy, hence the title. #HVAC #HVACCREW #HVACR #HVACRND #TRADECREW #AC #AIRCONDITIONING #AIRHANDLER #ATTIC #BOILER #COIL #COLD #COMBIBOILER #COMEDY #CONSTRUCTION #CRAWLSPACE #DRYBULB #DUCT #D...

Rhydon and Dennis had the pleasure to meet Justin from True Blue Mechanical while they were at the HVAC Tactical Awards as well as AHR in Atlanta during early February. Their show with Justin welcomes their first guest from Delaware and they get into everything from what it's like to sponsor kids that now play on the little league field you grew up on to life in the big leagues of HVAC and beyond....