Tony joins us to talk about his journey throughout the Fieldpiece company and having a hand on all the latest innovations and new tools coming out. As well as his love for teaching and educating technicians and helping them succeed in the field. visit: https://www.fieldpiece.com/fieldpiece-university/ Follow Tony on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/fieldpiece_tonyg/ LinkedIN: https://www.linkedin.com/in/tony-gonzalez-csme-5848a4a3/ *This Podcast is sponsored by: JOBBER: Get FREE TRIAL & ...
Mar 07, 2024•1 hr 11 min•Season 2Ep. 9
Jarett comes on this week and we talk about community, family and building a HVAC ARMY to help others. Follow him on TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@tiktokhvaclife On Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jarett1144/ *This Podcast is sponsored by: JOBBER: Get FREE TRIAL & DISCOUNT on Jobber software to run your business~ https://jobber.grsm.io/ReliableHVACR AND VETO PRO PAC: Check out my page on Veto's site and all their new tool bags coming out https://vetopropac.com/customer_profiles/adrian...
Feb 29, 2024•1 hr 18 min•Season 1Ep. 8
Tim De Stasio joins us to talk about his journey thru getting into the industrial side, starting his own business and educating others. His classes, trainings, & content is all about air quality, design, building science and business. There are ways we can help each other and just encourage better HVAC. Follow him on Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@timdestasiohvac On Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/timdestasiohvac/Check out https://betterhvac.org/ *This Podcast is sponsored by: JOBBER...
Feb 23, 2024•1 hr 25 min•Season 2Ep. 7
New Episode on an experience I had when a customer leaves me hanging after a quote. We learned in the begining not to sell ourselves short and stand your ground on charging for everything. If you give freebies eventually it adds up and hurts you.
Feb 18, 2024•13 min
This week we have Josh Griffin talking about getting into the trades, owning his own HVAC business and then getting into the YouTube side of things. He has since sold his company to go into helping train others and pump out more educational content. *This Podcast is sponsored by: JOBBER: Get FREE TRIAL & DISCOUNT on Jobber software to run your business~ https://jobber.grsm.io/ReliableHVACR AND VETO PRO PAC: Check out my page on Veto's site and all their new tool bags coming out https://vetop...
Feb 16, 2024•1 hr 30 min•Season 2Ep. 6
This week we have 18 yr old Ryan who has chosen to get into the hvac field because it's basically everywhere and he believes it's a good business to be in. He's been an entrepreneur is blowing up on social media showing his journey and what he's learned in trade school and we also discuss how he picked his school to make sure he found a good one. Find him on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/tradesovercollege/ Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@tradesovercollege *This Podcast is sponsored by: ...
Feb 09, 2024•1 hr 13 min•Season 2Ep. 5
Matt comes on to talk about different paths and passions, which now ultimately have played a part in his HVAC career w/ Centrotherm. They also have their own event in Miami soon which has tons of HVAC techs competing and having some fun in Florida. Not to mention the live music he treats us with, join us on this fun conversation. Follow Matt on IG: https://www.instagram.com/centrothermecosystems?igsh=ZWwyMHc2Z20yenU2 https://www.instagram.com/matthewfuntime?igsh=MWlxZ2VpNXlqbzdwbw== YouTube: htt...
Feb 02, 2024•1 hr 37 min•Season 2Ep. 4
Mick joins us all the way from New Zealand and talks about his journey from Australia as an HVAC apprentice to getting into power management working on different grids across the United States and starting up his own HVAC business. Follow Mick on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/capitalcoasthvac?igsh=MTlqazU5NDhxaTBweA== OR Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/michael-richardson-b3058338?utm_source=share&utm_campaign=share_via&utm_content=profile&utm_medium=ios_app *This Podcast...
Jan 28, 2024•1 hr 38 min•Season 2Ep. 3
Ben Poole comes on and talks about building a brand that turned into a movement. A clothing brand turned into an awards show and the sky is the limit for him now with all the support the HVAC community has given him. We also talk about getting out of HVAC and other endeavors before ultimately getting back into the trades. It's a wild ride but a good story.
Jan 17, 2024•1 hr 40 min•Season 2Ep. 2
We start off the new year w/ Season 2 and Lance from Solderweld. You've probably seen him on Instagram or in person doing his awesome brazing demos and helping support the trades. Solderweld has different types of helpful products that we'll talk about as well as the HVAC community that has been getting stronger each year. Learn more about Solderweld at: https://solderweld.us/ Follow them on Instagram: / solderweldhvac / solderweld *This Podcast is sponsored by: VIZALOGIX: With TethrIT Now, you ...
Jan 12, 2024•1 hr 13 min•Season 2Ep. 1
Next in this series we have the topic of separating work from home and how I deal with it personally. This episdode is sponsored by Jobber Free Trial & Discount http://www.getjobber.com/ReliableHVACR
Jan 10, 2024•14 min
Podcast Season Finale w/ Walter talking about everthing he went thru to make it where he's at now. We'll see how he got into the trades and how quickly he worked his way up to owning his own business, Washington AC & Heating. He just had to work extra hard because there were so many obstacles placed in his path but he never stopped. After listening to this, there are absolutely no excuses! Follow Walter on Youtube:https://www.youtube.com/@WWHVAC *This Podcast is sponsored by: VIZALOGIX: With...
Dec 29, 2023•1 hr 39 min•Season 1Ep. 36
The team of Matt and Megan join the show this week discussing their unique corner of the HVAC trade, in that they specialize in the cannibis industry. They explain what it's like dealing with so many units to control one single room, as well as how they got to where they are now. They are a 2 person operation and run like a well oiled machine, listen and see how they do it. Follow them at: https://linktr.ee/mechanicalenvironments *This Podcast is sponsored by: VIZALOGIX: With TethrIT Now, you ca...
Dec 25, 2023•1 hr 39 min•Season 1Ep. 35
Ashley Lynds (HVAC_Ash )& Becca Stamey (Beccashotforhvac) are the newest additions to your favorite company Refrigeration Technologies. We all love the products but we'll dive into what goes on behind the scenes and one of those different paths I'm always talking about. In their case that happens to be marketing, they still have to everything about all the products and the HVAC trade itself. Let's see why they do what they do and why they love it. Follow them over on Instagram Ashley https:/...
Dec 18, 2023•49 min•Season 1Ep. 28
Rwoodens is a young tech out there getting it done on all sides of the trade, HVAC, commercial refrigeration and commercial kitchen service. He's all in on improving everyday and trying to be better. He came over from Haiti and just like a lot of young kids, didn't know what to do once in college. He fell into the trades and is making the most out of it now. http://www.vizalogix.com/hvac https://www.getjobber.com/reliableHVACR
Dec 18, 2023•1 hr 41 min•Season 1Ep. 29
We have a special edition of the podcast this week w/ 3 techs joining us that happen to do both sides of the kitchen service industry. Pat Finley, Jason Latimer, & Rich Ortega work on Refrigeration, HVAC & commercial kitchen equipment, they do it all and we'll discuss the different aspects of it.
Dec 18, 2023•1 hr 26 min
We have Ashley joining this week better known as @ashxkillz on Tiktok and Instagram, showing off some killer HVAC Service work. She makes it look easy and fun so let's see how she got into the trade and how she keeps a level head at work.
Dec 18, 2023•1 hr 17 min•Season 1Ep. 27
John joins the show and I think he has an interesting path into what we all know now as Refrigeration Technologies. He is the chemist behind all of their cleaning products, Nylog & Big Blue leak detector, and he worked on all of them first hand. Learn how he got into the trades and started solving problems out in the field that led to the products we all use today.
Dec 18, 2023•1 hr 29 min•Season 1Ep. 26
Rudy is out there in the trenches, working HVAC in the Texas heat. We'll talk about his experiences in the hot attics and different aspects of the trade. He also has been having his daughter ride along on some calls which I am curious to hear more about, so join us for this episode.
Dec 18, 2023•1 hr 31 min•Season 1Ep. 25
We have Jason Norman also known as HVAC_JAY604 over on Instagram on the show this week. He is a HVACR mechanic up in Canada working on all sorts of things from light commercial, to industrial to specialty HVAC systems. We discuss getting into the trades and how his mind works when looking at HVAC equipment, having fun at work and balancing work life and family. Follow him on Instagram https://instagram.com/hvac_jay604?igshid=OGQ5ZDc2ODk2ZA== *This Podcast is sponsored by: VIZALOGIX: With TethrIT...
Dec 15, 2023•1 hr 45 min•Season 1Ep. 31
Episode 2 of the Business mini series, we go over how exactly do you start getting customers when you start your business or when you lose customers. We've had ups and downs and let me share with you what we've learned This episdode is sponsored by Jobber Free Trial & Discount http://www.getjobber.com/ReliableHVACR
Dec 10, 2023•26 min
Getting back into it after being out sick, hanging out live and chatting with some guests from the live chat This episode is sponsored by Vizalogix; the future of remote support has arrived. Learn more at http://www.vizalogix.com/hvac Jobber; quote and invoice much quicker and efficiently while looking professional at an affordable price. Free trial and discount at http://www.getjobber.com/ReliableHVACR
Dec 07, 2023•1 hr 43 min
We have Johnny Castro who just completed his first year out in the HVAC field. We'll talk about his background and what it was like jumping straight in without really knowing anything and how frustrations led to him to find different ways to learn as quickly as he could. Follow him on Instagram https://instagram.com/castro_hvac1606... and his new Youtube Channel https://youtube.com/@CastrosHVAC?si=O... *This Podcast is sponsored by: VIZALOGIX: With TethrIT Now, you can step right into any situat...
Dec 01, 2023•1 hr 36 min
Our guest this week Terry, has been in the trades and fell into safety, pun intended 😂 We discuss what he does to help businesses and their techs, and the things he's seen as well as my own experiences. Contact Terry if you ever have questions or need help with your business or situation https://www.yellowknifesafety.com *This Podcast is sponsored by: VIZALOGIX: With TethrIT Now, you can step right into any situation remotely. Learn more at ~ https://www.vizalogix.com/hvac and JOBBER: Get FREE ...
Nov 24, 2023•1 hr 36 min•Season 1Ep. 30
New mini series talking about different aspects of running our business but with a twist of how your mindset can affect you as a tech or a business owner. So no matter who you are I hope you get something out of these short form podcasts. Any questions for future episodes please let me know. Improve your business over at http://www.getjobber.com/reliableHVACR
Nov 08, 2023•15 min
Rick, Steve and Ryan join the show, you know them from the HVACR Survival Live hang outs they would do. It's been awhile so let's see what they've been up to.
Oct 28, 2023•1 hr 8 min
Burn out, we've all been thru it and it's never fun. How you deal with it or decompress is just as important as the work you do. And honestly it will affect your ability to do your work and it can over take your household. It's normal to be tired and frustrated so please take care of yourself and don't hold on to these things that bother you. I'll explain my experiences with it in this episode.
Sep 27, 2023•39 min
Steve joins the show this week, he does a lot of variety in the heavy commercial side of the trade. Knows quite a bit of everything, learned on the job and preaches to leave the trade better than you found it.
Sep 14, 2023•1 hr 40 min•Season 1Ep. 24
Fransisco Pastor joins the show this week, he is an HVAC tech out there putting in hard work and sharing his knowledge. Doing bilingual content is great, y si habla español.
Sep 07, 2023•59 min•Season 1Ep. 23
Joining us this week we have the HVAC Doctor, Matthew Waxer. No gimmick here, he actually does have a Ph.D.and does some pretty impressive HVAC work that you don't hear about every day. HVAC Tactical award winner and the new face of Solderweld Hot Block, tune in for an interesting chat.
Aug 31, 2023•1 hr 54 min•Season 1Ep. 22
