Reliable Trades Podcast
Good Conversations w/ Good People. We mostly discuss skilled trades journeys and catch up with what guests got going on. Anyone is welcome to come on and share their story in any corner of the trades.
Episodes
Ben Thomson runs his own business in Canada, HVAC Strong Mechanical. And yes you guessed it, he's actually a power lifter from Scotland. But being the strongest HVAC person you can find, he opens up about the harsh reality of what it's really like running a business along with raising a family, some of which don't live anywhere near him. We all deal with stress and mental issues differently but it exists. We'll disc...
Devin Cooley joins us to talk about what they've been cooking up over at NVIRIQ, formally known as SUNTRAC. With the technology of using the sun's heat as a booster of sorts as an accessory to existing equipment, they decided to go all in on making their own HVAC equipment now. From learning what it takes to install and maintain these accessory panels to building a new AC system from the ground up and keeping the technician...
We have Jon with Danfoss joining us to talk about some A2L misconceptions and issues that are arising in the HVAC industry due to the refrigerant transition. We also discuss what Danfoss has been working on with their components to help techs out in the field and solutions they are offering. Jon was also in the Marines and we talk about how he got into the HVAC industry.For more info check out:https://www.danfoss.com/en-us*This Pod...
Cody Beck comes on the show to talk heat rejection and what drives him in the HVAC industry. From residential to commercial & industrial work, he's been enjoying the trade while trying to balance having a young son at home, family time. Follow him on IG:https://www.instagram.com/the.heat.reject?igsh=ZmdneTBiZmg5MTFr*This Podcast is sponsored by:JOBBER: Get FREE TRIAL & DISCOUNT on Jobber software to run your business~ht...
Marc joins the show and opens up about being in the music industry and having the pandemic come crashing down on his plans. Dealing with addiction, being homeless and not knowing where to turn, he decided to turn his life around and got thru it. Once he was back on his feet, he landed in HVAC and as they say HVAC chose him.Follow him on IG:https://www.instagram.com/hvacmarksman?igsh=MWJpbGgxb2puMjdubw==*This Podcast is sponsored by...
Marc joins the show and opens up about being in the music industry and having the pandemic come crashing down on his plans. Dealing with addiction, being homeless and not knowing where to turn, he decided to turn his life around and got thru it. Once he was back on his feet, he landed in HVAC and as they say HVAC chose him.Follow him on IG:https://www.instagram.com/hvacmarksman?igsh=MWJpbGgxb2puMjdubw==*This Podcast is sponsored by...
Andrew aka HVAC Disciple joins us to talk about his journey thru Trade school and working with his best friend. Coming from a single mom household and having no prior mechanical skills, he looked up some info on trades and landed on HVAC. We'll talk about learning on the fly, trying different things in the industry and what the young generation should know prior to getting to the trades.Follow him on IG:https://www.instagram.co...
Andrew aka HVAC Disciple joins us to talk about his journey thru Trade school and working with his best friend. Coming from a single mom household and having no prior mechanical skills, he looked up some info on trades and landed on HVAC. We'll talk about learning on the fly, trying different things in the industry and what the young generation should know prior to getting to the trades.
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Kristin Gallop, the president of Women In HVACR joins us to talk about her unique path into the HVAC trade and what it means to her. We also go over what the organization does with mentoring and helping people navigate their way in the trade.For more info visit:http://www.womeninhvacr.org*This Podcast is sponsored by:JOBBER: Get FREE TRIAL & DISCOUNT on Jobber software to run your business~https://jobber.grsm.io/ReliableHVACRVE...
Randy Giroux joins us to talk about his experience in the AutoTech National Championship and being a multiple winner in the competition. We go over his journey as an auto mechanic and why he enjoys it so much as well as some car talk and where the industry has gone with new technology.For more information about the Elite Trades Championship Series please visit:http://www.elitetrades.global/*This Podcast is sponsored by:JOBBER: Get ...
Got a tour of some A2L & communication equipment at AHR Expo in Orlando, FL this year. We'll discuss what Heatcraft and Danfoss technicians out in the field.*This Podcast is sponsored by:JOBBER: Get FREE TRIAL & DISCOUNT on Jobber software to run your business~https://jobber.grsm.io/ReliableHVACRVETO PRO PAC:Check out my page on Veto's site and all their new tool bags coming outhttps://vetopropac.com/customer_profiles/adria...
James Hatfield is the Chief Revenue Officer at LiveSwitch, a global technology company that serves the trades and other businesses. He hasextensive experience working with entrepreneurs, small businesses and Fortune 500 enterprises. James is also an entrepreneur who founded a painting and power washing company.https://www.liveswitch.io/leadership/james-hatfieldhttps://www.linkedin.com/in/james-hatfield/LiveSwitch is a leading commu...
Ryan joins us to talk about the books he's published for children, helping others and how fun it is to see the joy of the trades in people and kids. We also talk about the bad side of the trades including burn out, stress, bad thoughts, and the loneliness of being a blue collar worker.Follow him on IG:https://www.instagram.com/ryankiscaden1323?igsh=NDhzdTFpNnUzb24=Check out the books:https://amzn.to/424CKHAhttps://amzn.to/4jiVSYB*T...
Robin was the first woman to ever compete in the finals of the HVAC Nationals Championship. We discuss her introduction to HVAC, her background and what it was like on a big nationally televised stage, competing for best HVAC Tech.If you think you have what it takes head over and apply to join the next group and take your chance at an all expense paid trip and cash prizes:https://www.hvacnationals.com/*This Podcast is sponsored by:...
Joshua joins the show to talk HVAC and family of course. He comes from a military background, grew up very quick and decided to get into something that would benefit him and his family.
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https://www.instagram.com/joshuadent?igsh=NmFrcmxwaG8waXow
TikTok:
https://www.tiktok.com/@joshuadent_?_t=ZT-8v9y57TdNFr&_r=1*This Podcast is sponsored by:JOBBER: Get FREE TRIAL & DISCOUNT on Jobber software to run your busines...
Dustin joins the show to talk about how he got into HVAC and what he enjoys about it. And we also dive into how he took a chance at the HVAC National Championship, entered and competed in Florida where the event was nationally televised.Follow Dustin:https://www.instagram.com/versatile_hawk?igsh=aDN5dGFocXU0OXBzWatch the competitions:https://youtube.com/@elitetradeschampionshipseries?si=qwQ6wMJ76mrUoDypFor your chance to compete an...
Paige joins us to talk about her journey working around the trades and why she encourages the youth to try it. She was going to school for it while fixing up properties and fell in love with it doing plumbing, building and now HVAC. She offers a lot of mentorship at her young age to kids learning about the trades, even going as far as creating her own children's books available online.Follow her on IG:https://www.instagram.com/plum...
Sat down at the Resideo booth at AHR to talk generations of blue collar trades, new and old mindsets and how important it is to keep up to date on training to stay relevant in today's world.
*This Podcast is sponsored by:JOBBER: Get FREE TRIAL & DISCOUNT on Jobber software to run your business~https://jobber.grsm.io/ReliableHVACRVETO PRO PAC:Check out my page on Veto's site and all their new tool bags coming outhttps://vetopropa...
Joey Morgan joins us on the show to talk everything from tool reviews to his maintenance company and the work he does. He talks about how he got to where he is now running his own business, Morgan's Maintenance and the hard work and pride he takes in his craft.Follow him on YT:https://www.youtube.com/@UCOS1ASq1x8F1fJc-BcB0NUQ *This Podcast is sponsored by:JOBBER: Get FREE TRIAL & DISCOUNT on Jobber software to run your business...
Joey Morgan joins us on the show to talk everything from tool reviews to his maintenance company and the work he does. He talks about how he got to where he is now running his own business, Morgan's Maintenance and the hard work and pride he takes in his craft.Follow him on YT:https://www.youtube.com/ @MORGANSMaintenance *This Podcast is sponsored by:JOBBER: Get FREE TRIAL & DISCOUNT on Jobber software to run your business~htt...
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