Pressing Forward: Field Notes from AHR with RLS’s Jessica Slaughter (Episode 173)
Episode 173: HVAC R&D Podcast Guest: Jessica Slaughter, RLS Location: AHR Expo Podcast Pavilion, Las Vegas Listen to the Full Episode: YouTube Link There’s a specific kind of hum you only hear at the AHR Expo. It’s not just the sound of thousands of HVAC units running or the white noise of a massive convention center; it’s the sound of the industry moving. It’s the sound of guys in boots talking to guys in suits, and everyone trying to figure out where we’re headed next. This year, sitting in the Podcast Pavilion, that energy was [...]
Ramblin’ Rhyno: HVAC in 2023 — The Beginning
Ramblin’ Rhyno: HVAC in 2023 — The Beginning Editor’s Pick:*"We didn’t just get back to work in 2021 — we got back to building better." — Ramblin’ Rhyno Episode 009 dropped right as the trade world was shaking the dust off from the pandemic at the end of 2020. Supply chains were still rocky. Prices were still wild. But something bigger was happening: People were ready to rebuild as they faced a lot more changes to the industry as we were preparing for SEER2 in 2023. We weren’t just doing the work — we were [...]
Ramblin’ Rhyno: HVAC Myths — Busted
Ramblin’ Rhyno: HVAC Myths — Busted Editor’s Pick:*"In the trades, half of what you hear is myth — and the other half you have to live to believe." — Ramblin’ Rhyno By the time we hit Episode 008 of HVAC R&D, it was time to have some fun and call out some of the biggest myths floating around our industry. Because if you’ve been in HVAC for longer than a week, you’ve already heard some version of "the customer will always call you back" or "you should never upsell." Spoiler alert: Most of it’s nonsense. [...]
Ramblin’ Rhyno: Fat Guy on a Ropes Course
Ramblin’ Rhyno: Fat Guy on a Ropes Course Editor’s Pick:*"The trades will teach you real teamwork faster than any ropes course ever could." — Ramblin’ Rhyno When we recorded Episode 007 of HVAC R&D, we wanted to take a step back and laugh at ourselves a little — and maybe remind everyone that team-building isn’t something that only happens on a corporate retreat. The trades are a team sport, whether you realize it or not.Every project, every install, every late-night service call is a ropes course all its own. “Nobody gets through this trade alone [...]
Ramblin’ Rhyno: Training A to Z, Part 2
Ramblin’ Rhyno: Training A to Z, Part 2 (with Zach Weir) Editor’s Pick:*"The best training happens when good people share real stories — not just textbook answers." — Ramblin’ Rhyno When I hit record on Episode 006 of HVAC R&D, we welcomed our first guest ever — Zach Weir, a good friend and fellow member of the distribution family at the time. And man, this one felt different. It wasn’t just two people talking about the grind. It was about finding your place in this trade, leaning on the people who’ve walked the road before [...]
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