PHCPPros: Off the Cuff

Ripley PR CEO Heather Ripley shares public relations advice for home service businesses and discusses her new book, "Next Level Now: PR Secrets to Drive Explosive Growth for your Home Service Business."

Interplay Learning CEO Doug Donovan joins us to discuss how his company is helping to prepare the next generation of skilled tradespeople with online and virtual reality training for the HVAC, plumbing, electrical, solar and facilities maintenance workforce. 

Tune in to our interview with Troy Locke, manager of technical training and technical support at Viega, to get the scoop on Viega’s two new press tools: the Pressgun 6 and Pressgun Picco 6. Plus, you’ll learn all about the benefits of press technology, the current state of the press fitting market in the U.S., the training opportunities the company has in store for 2021, and more. 

PHC News Editor Steve Smith and Milwaukee Tool Group President Steve Richman discuss how the company started to develop solutions for plumbing and heating contractors and the ways it continues to meet its philosophy of “Disruptive Innovation.” Plus, tune in to learn about some of the company’s new products, what’s in store for the year ahead, and more! Richman was appointed group president of Milw...

PHC News Editor Steve Smith is joined by Cathy Ahern, director of facilities and grounds at Finger Lakes Community College (FLCC), and Eric Morrow, product manager, micro-combined heat and power products. The trio discuss Lochinvar's Micro CHP XRGI25 and why FLCC chose to integrate the combined heat and power system into a new KNIGHT boiler system. 

PHC News Editor Steve Smith discusses the benefits of hydronic heating with Lochinvar product managers Dan Rettig and Robert Wiseman.   Tune in to learn all about the latest residential and commercial trends, tips and tricks for installers, how to convey the advantages of hydronic heating to both homeowners and commercial property owners, and the new and updated Lochinvar products to look out for...

National Kitchen & Bath Association (NKBA) CEO Bill Darcy joins The Wholesaler Editor Ruth Mitchell to discuss the innovations that have enhanced brick-and-mortar showrooms during the COVID-19 pandemic, the results of the latest Kitchen & Bath Market Index (KBMI), and the 2021 kitchen and bath trends to watch for.  Plus  — discover how the association is addressing the skilled labor shorta...

We sit down with Chris Carrier, director of marketing, Americas for Reliance Worldwide Corp. (RWC) to discuss how the company is raising awareness for trade careers through its SharkBite and HoldRite brands, including its recent " Jumpstart a Plumbing Career " video that was released during Careers in Construction Month. Video Link: https://bit.ly/2HlsVOT

Anja Smith, managing partner of All Clear Plumbing, shares her experiences working with family, how her plumbing company made it through the early days of  COVID-19, and why her business decided to build both its own flate rate price book and apprenticeship program! 

PHC News Editor Steve Smith and McKinstry's Larry Mayotte discuss the do's and don'ts of safely reopening commercial buildings and how the process continues to evolve. 

PHC News Editor Steve Smith discusses the importance of workforce development initiatives with Carl Pinto Jr., senior director of marketing communications, Bradford White Corp., as well as the state of industry trade shows and what the company is doing to strengthen customer relationships now that we're more than six months into the COVID-19 pandemic. 

Chicago Tube and Iron Co. has been in The Wholesaler's Top Distributor listing for many years. Dr. Donald McNeeley discusses the company's 100-plus years of accomplishments, roadblocks, learning blocks and reflective moments in the seventh episode of our special series celebrating the 75th anniversary of The Wholesaler magazine!

GTS services the plumbing, heating, and HVAC trades as well as the general public by offering efficient and cost-effective product solutions for any project. Take a look at how the company has reached its 70th year in business with the seventh episode of our special series celebrating the 75th anniversary of The Wholesaler magazine! 

Founded in 1924, Traeger Bros and Associates is Miami’s oldest and largest stocking distributor of pipe, valves, and fittings, serving a broad scope of industrial and commercial supply needs for North America, South America, and companies around the globe. Find out how the company has achieved  success by “doing the right thing, every time, all the time” in our sixth episode of our special series...

With a 103-year-history rooted in family, community, investing in employee development and engagement, Torrco lives its motto of “A Great Place to Work, A Great Place to Buy." Jump into this rich and colorful company history and family story for the fifth episode of our special series celebrating the 75th anniversary of The Wholesaler magazine!

Editor Steve Smith interviews PHC News Columnist Max Rohr, who just began working for Caleffi as an education and training manager! Tune in to hear about Max's early industry experiences and what he hopes to achieve in his new role. 

Established in 1928, Consolidated Supply Co. is now in its fourth generation of family ownership and operation. At the helm is Karla Neupert Hockley, who ensures the company lives its mission of “We take pride in doing ordinary things extraordinarily well.” Don't miss her conversation with Editor Ruth Mitchell on family traditions, experiences, and the art of customer service for the fourth e...

PHC News Editor Steve Smith interviews Dan Rettig, product manager for Lochinvar and Arthur Smith, product manager for A.O. Smith. Tune in to hear their discussion on new developments in heat pump water heater technology as well as its ideal applications and the benefits it presents to the industry!

In the third episode of our special series celebrating the 75th anniversary of The Wholesaler magazine, Editor Ruth Mitchell interviews Tom Brown, the founder of PHCPPros (formerly TMB Publishing). Tom established the company in 1990, when he had taken over as the new owner and keeper of The Wholesaler magazine. Tune in to learn how he has brought the magazine to its 75th anniversary and turned it...

PHC News Editor Steve Smith interviews Wyatt Kilmartin, VP of Underground Technologies at RIDGID. Tune in to hear their discussion on the state of the industry, the company's new JobSite Live series, and the exciting new RIDGID products available now and coming soon 👀. 

In the second episode of our special series celebrating the 75th anniversary of The Wholesaler magazine, Editor Ruth Mitchell interviews Rick Fantham, president and CEO of Hajoca Corp. Tune in to learn how Hajoca has evolved since its beginnings in 1858 and what challenges it has overcome along the way. 

In celebration of the 75th anniversary of The Wholesaler magazine, Editor Ruth Mitchell is hosting Off the Cuff conversations with PHCP distributor CEOs and leaders! Their discussions focus on overcoming challenges, company missions and how they have evolved, and how roadblocks help build solid foundations. First up is Scott Robertson, president of Robertson Heating Supply Co.! The company, an ind...

PHC News Editor Steve Smith interviews Troy Locke, manager, technical training and technical support at Viega LLC. The pair discuss the company's new TechTalk Live training series and other ways it has adapted to the challenges brought on by COVID-19.

PHC News Editor Steve Smith interviews Adam Bartman, co-founder of reed, a water management platform for commercial buildings. The pair discuss the company's beginnings, the problems it's solving and how the reed system works. 

PHC News Editor Steve Smith interviews Hans Kuster, president of AquaMotion. The pair discuss how Kuster handled being stuck in another country when COVID-19 struck, as well as AquaMotion's response to the pandemic and the new products the company has in store for 2020.