Episode 147:From Framing to Freon: The Refrigeration Journey of Jeremiah Johnson 🚛❄️

From Farming to Freon: The Refrigeration Journey of Jeremiah Johnson 🚛❄️In this episode of Commercial Kitchen Chronicles, Pat Finley sits down with Montana-based refrigeration pro Jeremiah Johnson, who shares his inspiring journey from residential HVAC and construction framing to running his own refrigeration business in rural Montana. 🇺🇸🔥 Jeremiah talks about:How the 2009 housing crash led him to HVAC school at 30Making the leap from residential HVAC to commercial refrigerationLife in the trades: working 7 days a week and loving itSupporting small-town grocery stores, restaurants, and dairiesTackling walk-in freezers, ice machines, mini splits, and even R290 refrigerationThe independence (and challenges) of being a one-man operationGetting his daughters involved in the trades 👧🛠️His love for hunting, BBQ, and quality tools (Testo, Fieldpiece, and more)Whether you're a seasoned tech, an apprentice, or just curious about starting your own refrigeration business, this is a must-listen!Brought to you by Viper 🐍 from Refrigeration Technologies🔥 Pro Tip for Commercial Kitchen Pros! 🔥Brought to you by our friends at Viper HVAC Cleaners — when it comes to keeping your commercial kitchen equipment running at peak performance, clean coils and evaporators are non-negotiable.That’s where Viper’s NSF-registered cleaning products come in! 🧼They're safe, powerful, and specifically designed to tackle the grease and grime found in busy foodservice environments. Keep your refrigeration and HVAC systems efficient, extend equipment life, and avoid costly downtime.👉 Trust Viper — the name the industry relies on for professional-grade kitchen system maintenance.https://www.refrigtech.comCheck out all things Commercial Kitchen Chronicles related. https://commercialkitchenchronicles.com#commercialrefrigeration #HVACpodcast #foodserviceequipmentrepair #R290refrigeration #refrigerationtechnician #commercialkitchenequipment #icemachinemaintenance #walkinfreezerrepair #HVACtools #Testo550s #Fieldpieceprobes #onemanHVACbusiness #commercialkitchenpodcast #technicianstories #HVACstartup #smallbusinessHVAC #Montanatradesman #refrigerationjourney