Best Mark D Flores Podcasts (2025)

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Episode 155: HVAC R&D Podcast – Talking RLS and Press with Jason Norman of Emerald Green Mechanical 58:09

6d ago58:09

58:09

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) Jason’s family updates, life in Vancouver, and early …

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Episode 155: HVAC R&D Podcast – Talking RLS and Press with Jason Norman of Emerald Green Mechanical 58:09

6d ago58:09

58:09

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) Jason’s family updates, life in Vancouver, and early …

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Bonus Episode 154: HVAC Zoomies Podcast – R454B Price Wars and Imola GP Preview 52:32

13d ago52:32

52:32

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 could mean for your projects R-454B topping: Trane’s s…

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Bonus Episode 154: HVAC Zoomies Podcast – R454B Price Wars and Imola GP Preview 52:32

13d ago52:32

52:32

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 could mean for your projects R-454B topping: Trane’s s…

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Episode 153: HVAC R&D Podcast – Keith Flores of HG Home Services & HG Home Guardian 1:24:00

19d ago1:24:00

1:24:00

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 nod to the HVAC Zoomies Podcast with some F1 chat. H…

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Episode 153: HVAC R&D Podcast – Keith Flores of HG Home Services & HG Home Guardian 1:24:00

19d ago1:24:00

1:24:00

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 nod to the HVAC Zoomies Podcast with some F1 chat. H…

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Bonus Episode: HVAC Zoomies Podcast – Saudi GP Recap & Miami GP Preview 45:05

27d ago45:05

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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 – Why contractors are feeling the pinch on R-454B supply…

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Bonus Episode: HVAC Zoomies Podcast – Saudi GP Recap & Miami GP Preview 45:05

27d ago45:05

45:05

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 – Why contractors are feeling the pinch on R-454B supply…

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Workin For a Livin: Bridging the Skilled Careers Gap with Mark Hedstrom 1:09:51

1M ago1:09:51

1:09:51

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 future of recruitment and support for the skilled trades…

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Workin For a Livin: Bridging the Skilled Careers Gap with Mark Hedstrom 1:09:51

1M ago1:09:51

1:09:51

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 future of recruitment and support for the skilled trades…

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HVAC Zoomies: Arabian Nights Under the Lights at the Jeddah Corniche Circuit 55:53

1M ago55:53

55:53

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 show and here is to another great Grand Prix! Make s…

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HVAC Zoomies: Arabian Nights Under the Lights at the Jeddah Corniche Circuit 55:53

1M ago55:53

55:53

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 show and here is to another great Grand Prix! Make s…

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HVAC Zoomies: Back to Bahrain as McLaren, Mercedes and Red Bull Battle for the Podium 52:46

2M ago52:46

52:46

It's race week four of the 2025 Formula 1 season already and after three rounds it looks like it is already shaping up to be a Max Verstappen vs McLaren for the Drivers championship. Rhydon and Rachael break down last week's results and get their bold predictions on the board for the coming weekend and enjoy some great HVAC banter along the way. A …

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HVAC Zoomies: Back to Bahrain as McLaren, Mercedes and Red Bull Battle for the Podium 52:46

2M ago52:46

52:46

It's race week four of the 2025 Formula 1 season already and after three rounds it looks like it is already shaping up to be a Max Verstappen vs McLaren for the Drivers championship. Rhydon and Rachael break down last week's results and get their bold predictions on the board for the coming weekend and enjoy some great HVAC banter along the way. A …

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Made in Texas: From Third Generation Tradie to Bestselling Marketing Guru with Amber Gaige 49:06

2M ago49:06

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This week Rhydon Atzenhoffer welcomes third generation Tradeswoman and professional marketing bestseller, Amber Gaige, to the HVAC R&D Podcast. Amber helped to grow her family's plumbing business where she was put into the position to "start" a marketing company, that launched her into her career passion of supporting businesses with their branding…

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Made in Texas: From Third Generation Tradie to Bestselling Marketing Guru with Amber Gaige 49:06

2M ago49:06

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This week Rhydon Atzenhoffer welcomes third generation Tradeswoman and professional marketing bestseller, Amber Gaige, to the HVAC R&D Podcast. Amber helped to grow her family's plumbing business where she was put into the position to "start" a marketing company, that launched her into her career passion of supporting businesses with their branding…

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HVAC Zoomies: McLaren Shanghai Dominance and the Suzuka Tsunoda Surprise for Japan 47:16

2M ago47:16

47:16

Welcome back to episode three of the HVAC Zoomies Podcast, a bonus show produced by HVAC R&D! Rhydon and Rachael are pumped to be back for another discussion as they break down some hot topics in the HVAC world to open the show, and then they get to the 2025 Chinese Sprint and Grand Prix results while evaluating their current bold prediction standi…

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HVAC Zoomies: McLaren Shanghai Dominance and the Suzuka Tsunoda Surprise for Japan 47:16

2M ago47:16

47:16

Welcome back to episode three of the HVAC Zoomies Podcast, a bonus show produced by HVAC R&D! Rhydon and Rachael are pumped to be back for another discussion as they break down some hot topics in the HVAC world to open the show, and then they get to the 2025 Chinese Sprint and Grand Prix results while evaluating their current bold prediction standi…

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Meet Me on the Roof: Laura Pitassi and the Journey of an HVAC Dynamo 57:41

2M ago57:41

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What's Up #TradeCrew! This week on the HVAC R and D Podcast, Rhydon Atzenhoffer is joined by Laura Pitassi, an up and coming lady of the trade specializing in commercial service and custom piping systems. Laura discusses her journey to becoming an HVAC Dynamo and how she came to find that the trades were truly where she belonged and found her caree…

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Meet Me on the Roof: Laura Pitassi and the Journey of an HVAC Dynamo 57:41

2M ago57:41

57:41

What's Up #TradeCrew! This week on the HVAC R and D Podcast, Rhydon Atzenhoffer is joined by Laura Pitassi, an up and coming lady of the trade specializing in commercial service and custom piping systems. Laura discusses her journey to becoming an HVAC Dynamo and how she came to find that the trades were truly where she belonged and found her caree…

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HVAC Zoomies: Formula 1 Mayhem in Melbourne and the Shanghai Straights 51:28

2M ago51:28

51:28

Rhydon and Rachael are back this week for the second installment of the HVAC Zoomies Podcast, an HVAC R and D Podcast Bonus Production, and they could not have asked for a more chaotic season opener to discuss after the Louis Vuitton Australian Grand Prix last weekend. The two open the show with some quick news from around the world of HVAC and the…

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HVAC Zoomies: Formula 1 Mayhem in Melbourne and the Shanghai Straights 51:28

2M ago51:28

51:28

Rhydon and Rachael are back this week for the second installment of the HVAC Zoomies Podcast, an HVAC R and D Podcast Bonus Production, and they could not have asked for a more chaotic season opener to discuss after the Louis Vuitton Australian Grand Prix last weekend. The two open the show with some quick news from around the world of HVAC and the…

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Gimmie Shelter: Utilizing the 25C and Inflation Reduction Act HVAC Tax Credits with Jimmy Abraham of Bosch Home Comfort 1:02:17

2M ago1:02:17

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Just before Christmas and the turn of the New Year, Rhydon Atzenhoffer welcomed Jimmy Abraham of Bosch Home Comfort USA to the show to discuss how to make the most of the 25C and Inflation Reduction Act tax credits as an HVAC or Plumbing contractor. The two dive into the tools and information available through Bosch Home Comfort as well as urging c…

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Gimmie Shelter: Utilizing the 25C and Inflation Reduction Act HVAC Tax Credits with Jimmy Abraham of Bosch Home Comfort 1:02:17

2M ago1:02:17

1:02:17

Just before Christmas and the turn of the New Year, Rhydon Atzenhoffer welcomed Jimmy Abraham of Bosch Home Comfort USA to the show to discuss how to make the most of the 25C and Inflation Reduction Act tax credits as an HVAC or Plumbing contractor. The two dive into the tools and information available through Bosch Home Comfort as well as urging c…

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HVAC Zoomies: Tariffs, Tradeshows and Heat Pumps with Melbourne on our Minds 1:05:31

3M ago1:05:31

1:05:31

The HVAC R and D Podcast is proud to present this special production of the inaugural Episode of the brand's newest sub-show, The HVAC Zoomies! Your traditional host of Rhydon Atzenhoffer is joined by Episode 131 guest Rachael Plein as his co-host for this new bonus show to join the line-up of the R&D stable. A show about bring the love of HVAC and…

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HVAC Zoomies: Tariffs, Tradeshows and Heat Pumps with Melbourne on our Minds 1:05:31

3M ago1:05:31

1:05:31

The HVAC R and D Podcast is proud to present this special production of the inaugural Episode of the brand's newest sub-show, The HVAC Zoomies! Your traditional host of Rhydon Atzenhoffer is joined by Episode 131 guest Rachael Plein as his co-host for this new bonus show to join the line-up of the R&D stable. A show about bring the love of HVAC and…

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Venom: Talking Shop with the Refrigeration Technologies Viper Vixens 36:30

3M ago36:30

36:30

For the second day of Live recording in the Podcast Pavilion of the 2025 AHR Expo in Orlando Florida, Rhydon was joined to long time friends of the show, Ashley Lynds (@HVAC_ASH), and Rebecca Stamey (@beccashotforac) of Refrigeration Technologies. The three discussed the HVAC School Symposium, the HVAC Tactical Awards and all things Refrigeration T…

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Venom: Talking Shop with the Refrigeration Technologies Viper Vixens 36:30

3M ago36:30

36:30

For the second day of Live recording in the Podcast Pavilion of the 2025 AHR Expo in Orlando Florida, Rhydon was joined to long time friends of the show, Ashley Lynds (@HVAC_ASH), and Rebecca Stamey (@beccashotforac) of Refrigeration Technologies. The three discussed the HVAC School Symposium, the HVAC Tactical Awards and all things Refrigeration T…

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Iron Man: Reinventing Yourself in HVAC with Tony Mormino 36:07

3M ago36:07

36:07

I am excited to release the first of two special live episode recordings from the 2025 Orlando AHR Expo Podcast Pavilion. The first of which is with my coworker and fellow creator Tony Mormino. With an interesting journey from being a sales engineer and sales manager to completely reinventing his career by jumping head first into becoming an online…

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Iron Man: Reinventing Yourself in HVAC with Tony Mormino 36:07

3M ago36:07

36:07

I am excited to release the first of two special live episode recordings from the 2025 Orlando AHR Expo Podcast Pavilion. The first of which is with my coworker and fellow creator Tony Mormino. With an interesting journey from being a sales engineer and sales manager to completely reinventing his career by jumping head first into becoming an online…

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Life in Technicolor: Talking Bosch IDS Ultra with Trevor Shane 59:08

4M ago59:08

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Thanks to Bosch Home Comfort, just prior to Christmas, Rhydon was able to have an eye opening conversation with Bosch IDS Ultra project engineer, Trevor Shane. The two discussed not only Trevor's path to Bosch and how he navigated a switch from the auto industry to HVAC but some of the key design features on the new IDS Ultra Cold Climate Heat Pump…

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Life in Technicolor: Talking Bosch IDS Ultra with Trevor Shane 59:08

4M ago59:08

59:08

Thanks to Bosch Home Comfort, just prior to Christmas, Rhydon was able to have an eye opening conversation with Bosch IDS Ultra project engineer, Trevor Shane. The two discussed not only Trevor's path to Bosch and how he navigated a switch from the auto industry to HVAC but some of the key design features on the new IDS Ultra Cold Climate Heat Pump…

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These Are My People: Building The HVAC Community the Future with Caio Torres and Rachelle Martins 58:03

5M ago58:03

58:03

As we close out 2024, Rhydon was happy to welcome back returning guests Caio Torres, known as SheetMetalHVAC, and Rachelle Martins, known as HVAC_Install_Her, as two hidden gems of the industry. In the second half of this two part year end show the three resume their conversation with discussions about Caio and Rachelle career and growth opportunit…

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These Are My People: Building The HVAC Community the Future with Caio Torres and Rachelle Martins 58:03

5M ago58:03

58:03

As we close out 2024, Rhydon was happy to welcome back returning guests Caio Torres, known as SheetMetalHVAC, and Rachelle Martins, known as HVAC_Install_Her, as two hidden gems of the industry. In the second half of this two part year end show the three resume their conversation with discussions about Caio and Rachelle career and growth opportunit…

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These Are My People: Golf Talk and a European Vacation with Caio Torres and Rachelle Martins 54:55

5M ago54:55

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As we close out 2024, Rhydon was happy to welcome back returning guests Caio Torres, known as SheetMetalHVAC, and Rachelle Martins, known as HVAC_Install_Her, as two hidden gems of the industry. In the first half of this two part year end show the three open with discussions about Caio and Rhydon working on their golf game and Rachelle's family tri…

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These Are My People: Golf Talk and a European Vacation with Caio Torres and Rachelle Martins 54:55

5M ago54:55

54:55

As we close out 2024, Rhydon was happy to welcome back returning guests Caio Torres, known as SheetMetalHVAC, and Rachelle Martins, known as HVAC_Install_Her, as two hidden gems of the industry. In the first half of this two part year end show the three open with discussions about Caio and Rhydon working on their golf game and Rachelle's family tri…

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Bang the Drum All Day: SkillCat CEO Ruchir Shah on Finding Purpose in Educating the Next Generation of Trades People 1:15:11

6M ago1:15:11

1:15:11

Rhydon welcomes CEO of SkillCat Academy, Ruchir Shah, to the show. Shah talks how he got into the business of educating people in the trades from humble beginnings to a full blown app dedicated to educating the next generation of trades employees and business owners. #HVAC #SKILLCAT #SKILLCATAPP #EDUCATION #TRADES #TRADESCHOOL #PLUMBING #ELECTRICAL…

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Bang the Drum All Day: SkillCat CEO Ruchir Shah on Finding Purpose in Educating the Next Generation of Trades People 1:15:11

6M ago1:15:11

1:15:11

Rhydon welcomes CEO of SkillCat Academy, Ruchir Shah, to the show. Shah talks how he got into the business of educating people in the trades from humble beginnings to a full blown app dedicated to educating the next generation of trades employees and business owners. #HVAC #SKILLCAT #SKILLCATAPP #EDUCATION #TRADES #TRADESCHOOL #PLUMBING #ELECTRICAL…

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Walkin On The Sun: The Story of NVIRIQ with President and COO Devin Cooley 1:23:33

7M ago1:23:33

1:23:33

This week Rhydon welcomes NVIRIQ, formerly known as SunTrac, to the show to discuss his career path to HVAC and his company's revolutionary products. A fun conversation from one end of the spectrum to the other, Devin and Rhydon dig into the ins and outs of an up and coming HVAC manufacturing company and the processes and hurdles along the way. #HV…

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Walkin On The Sun: The Story of NVIRIQ with President and COO Devin Cooley 1:23:33

7M ago1:23:33

1:23:33

This week Rhydon welcomes NVIRIQ, formerly known as SunTrac, to the show to discuss his career path to HVAC and his company's revolutionary products. A fun conversation from one end of the spectrum to the other, Devin and Rhydon dig into the ins and outs of an up and coming HVAC manufacturing company and the processes and hurdles along the way. #HV…

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The Taste of Ink: Ashlyn Nolen of Global the Source talks Tattoos and Turbos 1:23:54

7M ago1:23:54

1:23:54

Global the Source Regional Sales Executive Ashlyn Nolen joins Rhydon for a fun conversation covering everything from music and Alligator Gars to Rat Rods, crazy critter stories, tattoos and a little bit about Turbo capacitors along the way. #HVAC #TRADECREW #GLOBALTHESOURCE #BOSCH #TURBO #DITEK #AMRAD #MUSIC #RATROD #CRITTER #TRADESCHOOL #SALES #CA…

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The Taste of Ink: Ashlyn Nolen of Global the Source talks Tattoos and Turbos 1:23:54

7M ago1:23:54

1:23:54

Global the Source Regional Sales Executive Ashlyn Nolen joins Rhydon for a fun conversation covering everything from music and Alligator Gars to Rat Rods, crazy critter stories, tattoos and a little bit about Turbo capacitors along the way. #HVAC #TRADECREW #GLOBALTHESOURCE #BOSCH #TURBO #DITEK #AMRAD #MUSIC #RATROD #CRITTER #TRADESCHOOL #SALES #CA…

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Knee Deep: From Harvard to HVAC with Shurtape Product Manager Dennis Ineman 1:31:21

8M ago1:31:21

1:31:21

This week on the HVAC R&D Podcast, Rhydon is joined by Shurtape Technologies Product Manager of HVAC Tapes, Dennis Ineman. With a unique career journey that is riddled with interesting events and great stories, Dennis recounts his years of experience in product branding, marketing and development that ultimately lead him from Harvard to the world o…

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Knee Deep: From Harvard to HVAC with Shurtape Product Manager Dennis Ineman 1:31:21

8M ago1:31:21

1:31:21

This week on the HVAC R&D Podcast, Rhydon is joined by Shurtape Technologies Product Manager of HVAC Tapes, Dennis Ineman. With a unique career journey that is riddled with interesting events and great stories, Dennis recounts his years of experience in product branding, marketing and development that ultimately lead him from Harvard to the world o…

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Blue Collar Boys: The Haskell Brothers on Building a Quality High Country HVAC Company 1:38:21

8M ago1:38:21

1:38:21

Bosch Home Comfort Pro's Crawford and Wyatt Haskell from Haskell Heating and Air join Rhydon on this week's episode to discuss how they came to be in the Western North Carolina mountains and how they are building a new HVAC company one install and lead at a time. #HVAC #BUSINESS #ENTREPRENEURSHIP #BOSCH #IDS #IDSULTRA #LIKEABOSCH #HEATING #AIRCONDI…

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Blue Collar Boys: The Haskell Brothers on Building a Quality High Country HVAC Company 1:38:21

8M ago1:38:21

1:38:21

Bosch Home Comfort Pro's Crawford and Wyatt Haskell from Haskell Heating and Air join Rhydon on this week's episode to discuss how they came to be in the Western North Carolina mountains and how they are building a new HVAC company one install and lead at a time. #HVAC #BUSINESS #ENTREPRENEURSHIP #BOSCH #IDS #IDSULTRA #LIKEABOSCH #HEATING #AIRCONDI…

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Gone to Carolina: Insight Partners Account Executive Sam Braddock talks HVAC in the Tar Heel State 1:40:20

9M ago1:40:20

1:40:20

Rhydon welcome's his fellow Insight Partners' colleague, Sam Braddock to the show as they discuss how Sam found his way to North Carolina all the way from California. The two discuss the day to day life of an Account Executive in the Commercial realm of HVAC and the changing technologies of modern equipment. Sam also discusses how he has developed …

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Gone to Carolina: Insight Partners Account Executive Sam Braddock talks HVAC in the Tar Heel State 1:40:20

9M ago1:40:20

1:40:20

Rhydon welcome's his fellow Insight Partners' colleague, Sam Braddock to the show as they discuss how Sam found his way to North Carolina all the way from California. The two discuss the day to day life of an Account Executive in the Commercial realm of HVAC and the changing technologies of modern equipment. Sam also discusses how he has developed …

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Runnin' Down a Dream: Building a Business at the Speed of Formula 1 with Rachael Plein 1:34:33

9M ago1:34:33

1:34:33

Rhydon finally gets the final member of the Canadian Foursome known as Red Seal Inc. on the show as he welcomes Rachael Plein of Spectrum Air Solutions to the podcast. The two opening up the show with a brief Formula 1 discussion that they have been trying to have for months and then they get into the reality of building a female owned and operated…

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Runnin' Down a Dream: Building a Business at the Speed of Formula 1 with Rachael Plein 1:34:33

9M ago1:34:33

1:34:33

Rhydon finally gets the final member of the Canadian Foursome known as Red Seal Inc. on the show as he welcomes Rachael Plein of Spectrum Air Solutions to the podcast. The two opening up the show with a brief Formula 1 discussion that they have been trying to have for months and then they get into the reality of building a female owned and operated…

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