HVAC R and D Podcast
by HVAC R And D Podcast
HVAC R and D is a conversation-driven podcast exploring the people, ideas, and leadership shaping the skilled trades. Hosted by Rhydon Atzenhoffer, the Ramblin’ Rhyno, the show brings together technicians, contractors, distributors, manufacturers, and business leaders for honest discussions on growth, culture, mental health, entrepreneurship, and real-world lessons from inside and outside the trades. It’s less about hype and more about meaningful conversations that move the industry forward.2024 and 2025 HVAC Tactical Podcast of the Year NomineeVisit www.hvacrnd.com and join the #TradeCrew
Episodes
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Building a Business That Doesn't Depend on You with Neal Glatt
HVAC R&D Podcast — Episode 199 Building a Business That Doesn’t Depend on You with Neal Glatt If everything stops when the owner steps away, the business isn’t truly scalable. In Episode 199, Rhydon Atzenhoffer sits down with Neal Glatt, CEO of Neal Glatt Sales & Strategy, to talk about what it...
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The HVAC Contractor of the Future: Are You Ready for What's Next? with TJ O'Connor
🎙️ HVAC R&D Podcast The HVAC Contractor of the Future: Are You Ready for What's Next? with TJ O'Connor The way contractors do business is changing. The question is, are we changing with it? Rhydon Atzenhoffer sits down with TJ O'Connor, President of Farmington Consulting Group, to explore what…
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You're Not Buying Insurance—You're Protecting Everything You've Built with Michael Senderovich
You're Not Buying Insurance—You're Protecting Everything You've Built with Michael Senderovich 🎙️ HVAC R&D Podcast — Episode 197 A cheap insurance policy isn't cheap when you discover it doesn't cover you. In Episode 197 of the HVAC R&D Podcast, Rhydon Atzenhoffer sits down with Michael M....
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You Can't Scale What You Don't Understand
🎙️ HVAC R&D Podcast — Episode 196 You Can't Scale What You Don't Understand with Zachary Cooper-Vastola Before you can build the systems, you need to understand the work. In Episode 196 of the HVAC R&D Podcast, Rhydon Atzenhoffer sits down with Zach Cooper-Vastola, COO/CIO and founding partner…
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HVAC Will Take You Wherever You Want to Go
🎙️ HVAC R&D Podcast — Episode 195 HVAC Will Take You Wherever You Want to Go with jonathan lisojo At eighteen years old, jonathan lisojo didn't even know what HVAC was. Seventeen years later, he eats, sleeps, and breathes it. In Episode 195 of the HVAC R&D Podcast, Rhydon Atzenhoffer sits down...
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Leaving the Industry Better Than We Found It with Don Gillis
Leaving the Industry Better Than We Found It with Don Gillis 🎙️ HVAC R&D Podcast — Episode 194 The greatest legacy in the skilled trades isn't the equipment you install. It's the people you help along the way. In Episode 194, Rhydon Atzenhoffer sits down with Don Gillis, Technical Trainer,...
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You Can’t Fix What You Don’t Measure: Building Better HVAC with Bill Spohn
New Podcast Drop! 🎙️ HVAC R&D Podcast — Episode 193 In Episode 193, Rhydon Atzenhoffer sits down with Bill Spohn, P.E., CEO and co-owner of TruTech Tools, co-host of the Building HVAC Science podcast, host of RESTalk, and co-founder of the BetterHVAC Alliance, for a conversation about why...
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Every Call Makes the Next Tech Better with Fieldmind CEO Ryan Prosser
🎙️ HVAC R&D Podcast — Episode 192 Every Call Makes the Next Tech Better with FieldMind CEO Ryan Prosser Technology doesn’t replace experience. It preserves it, shares it, and helps the next technician solve the next problem even faster. On Episode 192 of the HVAC R&D Podcast, Rhydon Atzenhoffer...
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You Don’t Have a Revenue Problem—You Have a Profit Problem with Ben Hansen
🎙️ HVAC R&D Podcast — Episode 191 You Don't Have a Revenue Problem—You Have a Profit Problem with Ben Hansen More sales don't always mean more success. In fact, many contractors are generating record revenue while watching their profits quietly disappear. In Episode 191, Rhydon Atzenhoffer sits...
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The Race to the Face: Winning Customer Trust Before You Arrive with James Hatfield
🎙️ HVAC R&D Podcast — Episode 190 The Race to the Face: Winning Customer Trust Before You Arrive with James Hatfield The customer experience doesn't begin when you knock on the door. It begins the moment they reach out for help. In Episode 190, Rhydon Atzenhoffer sits down with James Hatfield,...
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Life Begins at 40: Lessons in Leadership, Growth, and Purpose with Josh Zolin
🎙️ HVAC R&D Podcast — Episode 189 Life Begins at 40: Lessons in Leadership, Growth, and Purpose with Josh Zolin 40 isn't the finish line—it's the foundation. The older we get, the more we realize that success isn't measured by titles, income, or accomplishments. It's measured by the people we've...
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The Legacy We Leave: A Father's Day Conversation with the Next Generation of HVAC
🎙️ HVAC R&D Podcast — Episode 188 Drops Now!!! The Legacy We Leave: A Father's Day Conversation with the Next Generation of HVAC Most people in the trades spend their lives building businesses, serving customers, and creating opportunities for others. But the greatest thing we build may not be...
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From Top Tech to $65 Million: The Blueprint for Building a Trades Business with Victor Rancour
🎙️ HVAC R&D Podcast — Episode 187 From Top Tech to $65 Million: The Blueprint for Building a Trades Business with Victor Rancour Many people enter the trades hoping to build a better life. Few go from technician to building companies that impact an entire industry. In Episode 187, Rhydon...
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Stop Giving Away Your Extended Warranty Profits with Tim Byrd
🎙️ HVAC R&D Podcast — Episode 186 Stop Giving Away Your Extended Warranty Profits with Tim Byrd Most contractors sell extended labor warranties… But very few actually own the profits behind them. In Episode 186, Rhydon Atzenhoffer sits down with Tim Byrd to discuss how contractors can create…
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Your People Are the Product: Leadership Lessons from 40 Years in HVAC with Brett Holscher
🎙️ HVAC R&D Podcast — Episode 185 Your People Are the Product: Leadership Lessons from 40 Years in HVAC with Brett Holscher What happens when you spend more than four decades in the HVAC industry—from turning wrenches as a commercial service technician to leading organizations through...
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Beer Never Broke My Heart with John Dwyer
🎙️ HVAC R&D Podcast — Episode 184 Most Contractors Don’t Have a Lead Problem… They Have an Offer Problem A lot of contractors think they need more marketing… But what if the real issue is that their offer simply isn’t compelling enough? In this episode, Rhydon sits down with legendary...
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The Follow-Up Problem Costing Trades Contractors Thousands with CHIIRP CEO Ryan Fenn
HVAC R&D Podcast — Episode 183 The Follow-Up Problem Costing Trades Contractors Thousands with CHIIRP CEO Ryan Fenn Most Contractors Don’t Need More Leads… They Need Better Follow-Up. Most contractors think they have a lead problem… But in reality, they have a communication and follow-up problem....
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The Next Generation of Smart Controls with Rami Noueir of Verdant
🎙️ HVAC R&D Podcast — Episode 182 The Next Generation of Smart Controls with Rami Noueir of Verdant #HVAC #CONTROLS #VERDANT #TECHNOLOGY Smart controls aren’t just about comfort anymore… They’re quickly becoming one of the most overlooked opportunities for contractors to create recurring value,...
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Why Most Contractors Think They’re Profitable But Aren’t with Sam Miles
🎙️ HVAC R&D Podcast — Episode 181 Why Most Contractors Think They’re Profitable… But Aren’t with Sam Miles of CFO and More, LLC If your business is busy… your trucks are rolling… and money is coming in... why does it still feel tight? In this episode, Rhydon Atzenhoffer sits down with Sam Miles…
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The Parts Problem No One Talks About and Why It’s Costing Contractors Millions
🎙️ HVAC R&D Podcast — Episode 180 The Parts Problem No One Talks About — and Why It’s Costing Contractors Millions What does it take to win in the evolving world of HVAC parts, supply chains, and contractor support? Well that is what Scott Pierson and Rhydon Atzenhoffer are talking to figure…
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Building the Future of Contractor Independence with Julian Scadden of Nexstar Network
🎙️ HVAC R&D Podcast — Episode 179 Building the Future of Contractor Independence with Julian Scadden of Nexstar Network What does it really take to help independent contractors win in a rapidly changing trades landscape? In this episode, Rhydon sits down with Julian Scadden, President & CEO of...
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The Trades Are for Losers: From Doubter to Red Seal Electrical Contractor with Cory Byron
🎙️ HVAC R&D Podcast — Episode 178The Trades Are for Losers? From Doubter to Red Seal Electrical Contractor with Cory Byron Cory Byron once believed the trades were a dead-end path… until he realized the kind of life, freedom, and business you can build with your hands, your systems, and your…
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AHR Reflections: More Than a Tradeshow with Ramblin Rhyno
🎙️ HVAC R&D Podcast — Episode 177 AHR Reflections: More Than a Tradeshow with Ramblin' Rhyno This one’s a little different… No guest. No script. Just me—reflecting on what was one of the biggest weeks of the year at the AHR Expo and taking a step back to talk about what it really meant to me.…
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AHR Live: Filtration and the Future of Clean HVAC with Kurk Wilks of Mann+Hummel
🎙️ HVAC R&D Podcast — Episode 176 Live from AHR: Filtration, IAQ & The Future of Clean HVAC | Kurk Wilks (MANN+HUMMEL) Episode 176 of HVAC R&D was recorded live from the AHR show floor with Kurk Wilks, U.S. CEO of MANN+HUMMEL. MANN+HUMMEL is a global leader in filtration with deep German...
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AHR Live: Refrigerants, Policy and Regulation coming to HVAC with Todd Titus of HARDI
🎙️ HVAC R&D Podcast — Episode 175 Live from AHR: Policy, Refrigerants & Regulation — What’s Coming in HVAC | Todd Titus (HARDI) Recorded live from the AHR show floor, this episode dives into the policies and regulations shaping the future of the HVACR industry. I sat down with Todd Titus…
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AHR Live: Training, Tech Confidence & The Future of Intelligent HVAC with Jamie Quanrud
🎙️ HVAC R&D Podcast — Episode 174 Live from AHR: Training, Tech Confidence & The Future of Intelligent HVAC with Resideo's Jamie Quanrud Recorded live from the AHR show floor, this episode dives into one of the most important conversations happening in HVAC today — training as the real adoption...
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AHR Live: Why RLS Press Technology Is Changing the Game with Jessica Slaughter
🎙️ HVAC R&D Podcast — Episode 173 Live from AHR: RLS, A2L, and Why Press Technology Is Changing the Game with Jessica Slaughter This episode kicks off HVAC R&D's live show recordings from the AHR Expo as the first of four in the coming series of episodes. Recorded on the show floor from Podcast...
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Ridin’ Solo: AHR 2026 Off the Cuff with the Ramblin’ Rhyno
🎙️ HVAC R&D Podcast — Episode 172Ridin’ Solo: AHR 2026 Off the Cuff with the Ramblin’ Rhyno This episode kicks off AHR week with something a little different — and exactly on purpose. With AHR right around the corner and a last-minute guest cancellation opening up space, this solo episode was…
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Be You and Be Bold: Building a Brand That Connects with RC Victorino
🎙 HVAC R&D Episode 171: “Be You, Be Bold: Building a Brand That Connects with RC Victorino” In this episode of the HVAC R&D Podcast, Rhydon Atzenhoffer sits down with RC Victorino, Director of Brand, Content, and Communications at BuildOps—and a storyteller with a mission to elevate the...
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Ridin’ Solo: Off the Cuff with the Ramblin’ Rhyno
HVAC R&D Podcast — Ridin' Solo: Off the Cuff with the Ramblin' Rhyno This episode is a little different — and a long time coming. Back in November, I recorded a test episode for a new solo format we’ve been quietly building behind the scenes. The idea was simple: create something flexible…
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Challenging the Standard: Gregg Butler and the 14-Minute Diagnostic Shift
In this episode of HVAC R&D, Ramblin Rhyno' (Rhydon Atzenhoffer) sits down with Greggory Butler, the creator of TA‑14 — a bold, structured approach to residential HVAC diagnostics built not just to teach the steps, but to reset the mindset. A former Army infantryman turned one-man $2M/year…
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Show Stopper: Innovative HVAC legend Ron Saunders talks Drain IV and latest ventures
A very Merry Christmas and soon to be Happy New Year to all of you in the #TradeCrew and thank you for listening. This week on the HVAC R&D Podcast your host Rhydon Atzenhoffer, aka the Ramblin' Rhyno, had the pleasure to interview one of the creative titans of the HVAC industry, Ron Saunders....
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From Field to Distribution: Commercial Kitchen Chronicles interviews HVAC R and D Podcast host Rhydon Atzenhoffer
What's up #TradeCrew! This week we are dropping the audio only version of your HVAC R&D Podcast host, Rhydon Atzenhoffer, and his guest appearance on the Commercial Kitchen Chronicles Podcast with Pat Finley and Jason Latimer. If you don’t already know, Pat was just named to the 2026 ESCO…
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HVAC Zoomies: Will inconsistency at McLaren give Red Bull and Max Verstappen wings
What’s Up #TradeCrew and HVAC Zoomie Nation! This week on the HVAC R&D Podcast Bonus Show, the HVAC Zoomies Podcast, Rhydon and Rachael finally get to catch up after not having talked Formula 1 since the summer break. From the British Grand Prix the two pick where they left off with insights to…
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Lucky in Kentucky: Tyler Dreisbach talks Life, Hilmor Tools and HVAC
What’s Up #TradeCrew! This week on the HVAC R&D Podcast we’re joined by Tyler Dreisbach, a Louisville Kentucky based installer and journeyman and a rising star in the social media HVAC scene. Tyler has been making a name for himself with his trademark refrigerant line bends and clean install…
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Justin Heller: From Motorcycles to MiniSplits and a life changing Trade
Today #TradeCrew, we’re joined by Justin Heller, an HVAC Install Lead with six years in the trenches and a passion for all things mechanical. From motorcycles to mini splits, Justin brings the same energy and intensity—and he’s not afraid to share his perspective on where the HVAC trade is…
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Introducing Victoria Garcia Massimo: Zoning, Sustainability and the Future of HVAC
Hey #TradeCrew, Rhydon here, This week on the HVAC R&D Podcast we’re joined by Victoria Garcia Massimo, Director of North American Operations at Airzone and a rising voice in sustainable HVAC. Victoria was also just named the 2025 ACHR News Top 40 under 40. From her move across the country to her...
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Behind the Mindset: HVAC Tactical Interviews Rhydon Atzenhoffer
Hey #TradeCrew, Rhydon here, a massive thank you to Ben Poole and all of the HVAC Tactical team for the invite to be a part of their video series, Behind the Mindset. Ben graciously allowed me to repurpose the show as the full audio version here for all of you and I hope you enjoy our discussion…
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Peddle Down and Drive: HVAC Sales, Brad Pitt, Silverstone and F1 Silly Season
Join your hosts Rhydon and Rachael for a midsummer F1 special Zoomies bonus episode where we cover Brad Pitt taking our money, dissecting the British GP drama from Silverstone, and kick off the F1 silly season with some Red Bull upheaval. What’s Inside: HVAC Catch-Up (0:00–15:00) Canada Day &…
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From North American with Love: Canada Day, July 4th and the 75th British Grand Prix
Join your hosts Rhydon and Rachael for a special holiday-themed bonus episode, blending North American BBQ talk with all the high-speed action from Austria and discussion and predictions for Formula 1’s 75th British Grand Prix at Silverstone. What’s Inside: Holiday BBQ Essentials (0:00–18:00)…
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Ring of Chaos: The HVAC Zoomies Discuss HVAC News, Recap the Canadian GP and Preview the Austrian GP
Join your hosts Rhydon Atzenhoffer and Rachael Plein for another HVAC Zoomies bonus episode—catching up on industry news before diving into the aftermath of the Canadian Grand Prix and making bold predictions for the Red Bull Ring in Austria. What’s Inside: HVAC Catch-Up & Industry News...
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Episode 158: HVAC R&D Podcast – Ty Smith on Apprenticeships, Mentoring and Refrigeration
Episode 158: HVAC R&D Podcast – Ty Smith on Apprenticeships, Mentoring and Refridgeration Join your host Rhydon Atzenhoffer and guest Ty Smith for an in-depth look at life on the racks, mastering commercial refrigeration, and shaping the next generation of techs. What’s Inside: Life Catch-Up &...
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Bonus Episode 157: HVAC Zoomies Podcast – The Pains of Spain and the Canadian Grand Prix Preview
Bonus Episode 157: HVAC Zoomies Podcast – The Pains of Spain and the Canadian Grand Prix Preview Join hosts Rhydon and Rachael for another high-energy HVAC Zoomies bonus episode, where they blend personal and industry updates on their lives in HVAC with Formula 1 deep dives and bold predictions....
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Bonus Episode: HVAC Zoomies Podcast – Imola, Monaco and a whole lot of Spanish Grand Prix Going On
Join your hosts Rhydon and Rachael for another action-packed bonus episode where we dive into top HVAC headlines before taking you through the recent Imola & Monaco Grand Prix recaps and previewing the Spanish Grand Prix. What’s Inside: HVAC News & Industry Catch-Up (0:00–20:00) Top Distributors…
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Episode 155: HVAC R&D Podcast – Talking RLS and Press with Jason Norman of Emerald Green Mechanical
Join your host Rhydon and special guest Jason Norman from Emerald Green Mechanical in Vancouver, BC, as they cover career journeys, their experiences with cutting-edge RLS-Rapid Locking System Press fittings technology and why locking it down matters. What’s Inside: Opening Catch-Up (2:00–12:00)...
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Bonus Episode 154: HVAC Zoomies Podcast – R454B Price Wars and Imola GP Preview
Join your hosts Rhydon and Rachael for a turbocharged bonus episode where we kick off with critical HVAC headlines before shifting into Formula 1 action. What’s Inside: HVAC News (0:00–11:00) Carrier’s $1 B investment in U.S. manufacturing The fight over federal tax credits—and what elimination...
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Episode 153: HVAC R&D Podcast – Keith Flores of HG Home Services & HG Home Guardian
Join your host Rhydon and guest Keith Flores of HG Home Services and HG Home Guardian as they dive into family life, business growth, cutting-edge home automation, and the power of giving back. What’s Inside: Catch-Up & F1 Banter (0:00–14:00) – Keith’s family updates, new pups on the block, and a...
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Bonus Episode: HVAC Zoomies Podcast – Saudi GP Recap & Miami GP Preview
Bonus Episode: HVAC Zoomies Podcast – Saudi GP Recap & Miami GP Preview Join your hosts Rhydon and Rachael for a high-octane bonus episode where we kick off with the latest HVAC headlines and then shift into the fast-paced world of Formula 1. What’s Inside: R-454B Shortage & Pricing Struggles –…
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Workin For a Livin: Bridging the Skilled Careers Gap with Mark Hedstrom
This week Rhydon Atzenhoffer welcomes the Executive Director of the Skilled Careers Coalition, Mark Hedstrom, to the HVAC R&D Podcast. The two discuss the ‘Gen Z toolbelt generation,’ the silver tsunami of retiring tradespeople, and how mentorships and programs like Skills Jam are shaping the...
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HVAC Zoomies: Arabian Nights Under the Lights at the Jeddah Corniche Circuit
Welcome back to the HVAC Zoomies Podcast, your favorite bonus show from HVAC R&D, as Rhydon and Rachael get into the fifth week of the 2025 Formula 1 season. This week we take a look back at Oscar Piastri's dominant victory in Bahrain and preview this coming week's night race in Jeddah. Enjoy the...
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HVAC R and D is a conversation-driven podcast exploring the people, ideas, and leadership shaping the skilled trades. Hosted by Rhydon Atzenhoffer, the Ramblin’ Rhyno, the show brings together technicians, contractors, distributors, manufacturers, and business leaders for honest discussions on growth, culture, mental health, entrepreneurship, and real-world lessons from inside and outside the trades. It’s less about hype and more about meaningful conversations that move the industry forward.2024 and 2025 HVAC Tactical Podcast of the Year NomineeVisit www.hvacrnd.com and join the #TradeCrew
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