Rhydon welcomes back former guests and now long time friends, Dr. Matt Waxer (@The_HVAC_Doctor) and Ilija Martinovic (@The_HVAC_Foodie). The three crack a few cold ones and talk about life, HVAC, Doc cruising on past 15,000 followers on Instagram and his subsequent swag giveaway, Rhydon's new K9 penitentiary in the Podcast office, while later on Foodie has a strange animal story of his own. Between the HVAC banter, beer and bullshit, these three friends tackle a #TradeCrew submitted question abo...
Aug 16, 2024•1 hr 35 min•Ep. 129
Rhydon welcomes Jesseca Turner, Global the Source Regional Sales Executive of the Carolinas, to the Podcast. After years of experience in customer support, relationship management, national and regional sales in other industries, Jess decided to make a change to HVAC with Global. Now that she is several months into the job, the two discuss how to bring your experience from previous roles to your next one and about the vital role of having the, "heart of a teacher," makes a world of difference wh...
Aug 09, 2024•1 hr 35 min•Ep. 128
Renowned entrepreneur, business owner, best seller, business coach and podcaster, Tommy Mello, joins Rhydon Atzenhoffer for an enthralling conversation about building a business that is focused on how to make sure everyone wins. Mello outlines how asking questions and seeking knowledge throughout his career has allowed his businesses and projects to flourish through creating a culture of mutual victory. #HVAC #A1GARAGEDOORS #TRADES #BUSINESS #ENTREPRENEURSHIP #GROWTH #KNOWLEDGE #TOMMYMELLO #FREE...
Jul 19, 2024•1 hr 11 min•Ep. 127
Rhydon sits down for an evening conversation about how Kyle Emmons came to be the President of JJM Alkaline Technologies. The two discuss everything from trips to Italy, Kyle's path to running a company that produces products for the trades and how condensate neutralization is an ever emerging necessity in the HVAC industry. #HVAC #WATER #CONDENSATE #ACIDICCONDENSATE #CONDENSATION #HEATPUMP #WATERHEATER #FURNACE #GASAPPLIANCE #JJM #JJMALKALINETECHNOLOGIES
Jul 05, 2024•1 hr 18 min•Ep. 126
After far too long Rhydon was finally able to welcome his friend, Garret Torre, of the HVAC Visionaries to the show. A long time fan of HVAC R&D, Garret discusses his path to HVAC and the trades in the rural area of north east Maryland. The two also share their love of Bosch HVAC products and talking about where the industry is heading in the future. #HVAC #HVACR #HVACRND #GTORREHVAC #HVACVISIONARIES #BOSCH #IDS #LIKEABOSCH #TRADES #INVERTER #FURNACE #HEATPUMP
May 31, 2024•1 hr 18 min•Ep. 125
Rhydon is joined by long time #TradeCrew supporter and proud member, Richie Polenz, @RichieLenz_HVAC of ThermoSource Mechanical. The two recount Richie's journey and rise through the HVAC ranks as a hard working commercial service tech in the Big Apple and all the way to his own shop in Long Island New York. With a few wholesome interruptions from the little Lenz crew and some of the most heartfelt shout outs the show has had to date, this is one for the books. #HVAC #HVACR #HVACRND #TRADECREW #...
Apr 20, 2024•1 hr 40 min•Ep. 124
Rhydon welcomes Redwood Services CEO and Founder Richard Lewis to the HVAC R&D Podcast. His career foundation in the financial sector and then the services industry saw him looking for a way to build a better partnership and shared resources platform and process for the Mechanical and Plumbing trades. A member of the 2023 ACHR News 40 under 40, Lewis gives the #TradeCrew the run down of how he came to be where he is today and where he hopes to take Redwood and his partners in the future. Thr...
Apr 05, 2024•1 hr 5 min•Ep. 123
Welcome to the second of the special edition AHR 2024 Podcast Episodes. During this show HVAC R&D host Rhydon Atzenhoffer was joined by Sal Brunetto, the National Hydronics Sales Manager for Bosch Home Comfort USA. The two discuss the full Bosch IDS, IDP and Climate 5000 inverter HVAC system product lines and Bosch's new 2025 product launches. Bosch announced the NEW IDS Ultra Heat Pump that runs on upcoming A2L compliant R454B refrigerant during the show as well as their new Heat Pump Water...
Feb 23, 2024•1 hr 24 min•Ep. 122
It's not just all frozen beer party tricks and all in one protective coatings as Rhydon hosts AC Products USA and Arctic Hayes mastermind, Bryan Lemoine live in front of a packed audience at the 2024 AHR Expo in Chicago. The two dive deep into the inner workings of Bryan's creative mind as they discuss the process behind the creation of his impressive 3-in-1 protective coating, Pro-Tech Spray. Additionally, what HVAC R&D show is complete without a few cold beverages? Thanks to a little party...
Feb 09, 2024•1 hr 30 min•Ep. 121
Rhydon and Dennis dig through the industry publications for the first time since the turn of the year as they work on getting prepped and ready for the 2024 AHR Expo in Chicago. The duo discuss their AHR guests Bryan and Sal and some of the top HVAC news stories in their local and regional area. Additionally they also finally get to read through their interview in PHCP News about their participation in the 2024 AHR Workforce Development program with Prosser Career Academy. #HVAC #HVACR #HVACRND ...
Jan 13, 2024•1 hr 30 min•Ep. 120
Rhydon and Dennis catch up after the Christmas and New Year Holiday season. The two get into their top episodes and stats from 2023 and start to lay out their AHR Plans for Chicago in a few weeks. The duo will welcome Brian from AC Products to the Podcast Pavilion on Monday January 22nd and then Sal from Bosch on Tuesday January 23rd. Both shows are live from the AHR Expo Podcast Pavilion Stage 2 from 1pm to 3pm Central Time. The Prosser Academy Students will be on the floor with them on Wednesd...
Jan 05, 2024•1 hr 22 min•Ep. 119
Rhydon and Dennis welcome fellow Western North Carolinian Brad Waldrop of Ward Plumbing Heating and Air Conditioning to the show for the final episode of their 3-part End of Year Series. Brad grew up in the Mountains and when he and some partners had the opportunity to take over a hometown legacy Mechanical and Plumbing company in the town of Sylva, they took a chance and have made it pay off big time. The three of them get into Rhydon's funny history with the original owners of Brad's business....
Dec 29, 2023•2 hr 45 min•Ep. 118
Rhydon and Dennis have one of the best shows of the year for you on tap thanks to returning guest Brittany Murphy from One Thing Marketing. In what is Part 2 of a three episode series of 2023 End of Year Specials, Britt breaks down how to take a look and self evaluate where you are with your marketing and where you can start small in 2024 to make a difference for your company. If you do not learn anything from this show, then you were not paying attention. This is one of the best "Free99" market...
Dec 22, 2023•2 hr•Ep. 117
Rhydon and Dennis start their 3-Part Series of 2023 End of Year Review Specials with a discussion on the highs and lows of sales this year. Joining the two is long time listener and returning guest Zach, who is an in-home comfort specialist as mentioned in his previous appearances on the show. The three went through their wins and losses, this years experiences with homeowners and other stories from the field and wholesale life. #HVAC #HVACCREW #HVACR #HVACRND #TRADECREW #AC #AIRCONDITIONING #AI...
Dec 15, 2023•2 hr•Ep. 116
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 with their combined efforts between wholesaler and manufacturers rep. The two recount insights from t...
Dec 01, 2023•1 hr 24 min•Ep. 115
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 #ATTIC #BOILER #BUSINESS #BUSINESSDEVELOPMENT #COIL #COLD #COMBIBOILER #COMEDY #CONSTRUCTION #CONTRAC...
Nov 24, 2023•1 hr 29 min•Ep. 114
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 #AIRCONDITIONING #AIRHANDLER #ATTIC #BOILER #BUSINESS #BUSINESSDEVELOPMENT #COIL #COLD #COMBIBOILER #COMEDY #CONST...
Nov 17, 2023•1 hr 19 min•Ep. 113
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 #HVACCREW #HVACR #HVACRND #TRADECREW #AC #AIRCONDITIONING #AIRHANDLER #ATTIC #BOILER #BUSINESS #BUSINESSDEV...
Nov 03, 2023•1 hr 30 min•Ep. 112
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 #BOILER #BUSINESS #BUSINESSDEVELOPMENT #COIL #COLD #COMBIBOILER #COMEDY #CONSTRUCTION #CONTRACTOR #CR...
Oct 27, 2023•1 hr 32 min•Ep. 111
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 he found a means to rebuild and start a new chapter in his life in the world of HVAC and now he is pa...
Oct 06, 2023•1 hr 27 min•Ep. 110
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 of seeing what you have accomplished in a hard days work. Also make sure to take advantage of Jacob...
Sep 15, 2023•1 hr 31 min•Ep. 109
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 the importance of eye contact, a quality handshake and body language when talking with homeowners a...
Sep 08, 2023•1 hr 33 min•Ep. 108
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 dedicate this show to his late Grandfather who was a major part of him becoming the hard working man he is ...
Aug 25, 2023•1 hr 27 min•Ep. 107
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. #HVAC #HVACCREW #HVACR #HVACRND #TRADECREW #AC #AIRCONDITIONING #AIRHANDLER #ATTIC #BOILER #BUSINESS #BUS...
Aug 18, 2023•1 hr 27 min•Ep. 106
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 some time heating about her life and story as a woman in the trades and we hope her candidness and ...
Aug 11, 2023•1 hr 30 min•Ep. 105
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 homeowners in regards to humidity and comfort. #HVAC #HVACCREW #HVACR #HVACRND #TRADECREW #AC #AIRCONDITION...
Aug 04, 2023•1 hr 23 min•Ep. 104
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 coffee house in a funeral home, and so much more. You won't want to miss it #TradeCrew! #HVAC #HVACCREW ...
Jul 28, 2023•1 hr 38 min•Ep. 103
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 market, plus the most recent Jobin check-in made for a great show. Also enjoy the inside joke about the ...
Jun 30, 2023•1 hr 14 min•Ep. 102
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 #TRADECREW #AC #AIRCONDITIONING #AIRHANDLER #ATTIC #BOILER #COIL #COLD #COMBIBOILER #COMEDY #CONSTRUCTIO...
Jun 23, 2023•1 hr 57 min•Ep. 101
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 Keystone sales and a pioneer for doing things different thus leading him to support two guys that were loo...
Jun 16, 2023•2 hr 13 min•Ep. 100
