From Farming to Freon: The Refrigeration Journey of Jeremiah Johnson đâď¸
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. đşđ¸
đĽ Jeremiah talks about:
How the 2009 housing crash led him to HVAC school at 30
Making the leap from residential HVAC to commercial refrigeration
Life in the trades: working 7 days a week and loving it
Supporting small-town grocery stores, restaurants, and dairies
Tackling walk-in freezers, ice machines, mini splits, and even R290 refrigeration
The independence (and challenges) of being a one-man operation
Getting his daughters involved in the trades đ§đ ď¸
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!
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