Why the Trades Aren’t Going Anywhere | HVAC Tech Who Built Ice Rinks Worldwide

With encouragement from his dad, Thomas Egan went straight from high school to trade school… and ended up building ice rinks across the globe before landing in commercial HVAC in Florida.In this episode of the Service Call Podcast, we cover:Going from Lincoln Tech to industrial refrigerationTraveling the world with Disney on IceWorking on ammonia chillers and massive compressorsThe transition back to local HVAC lifeHow the trade is evolving with VFDs, electronics, and new refrigerantsThe future of blue-collar careersWhy knowledge in a trade can never be taken away from youIf you’re a tech, apprentice, or someone considering the trades, this one’s for you.Real stories. No scripts. Just honest conversation from the field.