Welcome back to Chill Under Pressure! In this episode, John shares his unique journey from stumbling into the refrigeration industry to becoming a key player at RSD, (Refrigeration Supplies Distributor). He shares with us the evolution of RSD, how they also "stumbled into the refrigeration industry", and still maintained that small-business feel even after their exponential growth. We also get to know John as he shares his passion for boat building and his experiences in hunting - because life outside of a great career is just as important!Thanks for joining us, John!

In this episode of Chill Under Pressure, Trevor Matthews shares his journey from a greenie in refrigeration to a leading educator in the field. Trevor discusses with the guys his experiences in various roles within the industry, highlighting the challenges and successes he faced along the way. Every hurdle he had to climb was just another piece of the foundation that created his amazing program today, The Refrigeration Mentor. Thanks for getting the conversation going with us, ⁨@RefrigerationMentor⁩ !!

The Chill Under Pressure crew is back from the FMI Conference hosted in San Diego, CA and are here to give us a recap on the success of the week! we focus on energy management, refrigerant regulations, and the importance of knowledge in the food retail industry. We also talk about the challenges of compliance, the significance of tracking leak rates, and the innovative solutions offered by FMHero to manage refrigerant systems effectively.

In this episode, Les and Rodney get to hang out with Liz and Ryelee from LZR Marketing! They explore common pitfalls in marketing expectations, the importance of understanding target audiences, and the balance between starting fresh with a brand versus reviving an existing one. With laughs and marketing-wisdom, this is an episode you don't want to miss!

Chill Under Pressure, EP 8: @FMHero-FMH team member Kirsten Freeman joins the guys on Chill for a full, fun recording. We work hard through the week, so it was a great way to handle Friday and show the fun side of the Chill Under Pressure crew. Grab the popcorn and get ready for the laughs! #hvac #podcast #refrigerant

Welcome back to Chill under Pressure! John Carlson joins us today to share his excitement for the FMHero platform and all of the solutions it provides. John just recently joined the FMHero team, and the guys are stoked he's on board. John has a background not only in refrigerants, but also specifically in the world of refrigerant management for grocery stores and supermarkets, understanding their pain points and hurdles stores have to overcome just to keep the ice cream cold. Welcome, John, to Chill Under Pressure!

In this episode, we welcome Renee Tomlinson to the Chill Under Pressure Pod! Renee shares her inspiring journey from receptionist at RSES in 1994 to her current leadership role at ESCO. She discusses the evolution of HVAC training, the critical need for hands-on learning, and the importance of equipping future technicians through early education and industry partnerships. Renee reflects on the generational impact of HVAC education in her own family and the growing support for women in the trades. The conversation also emphasizes ESCO’s focus on adapting curriculum based on regulatory and technological changes, with a commitment to “educate, not legislate.” Thanks for joining us today, Renee!

The guys are joined by Kate Houghton, Senior Vice President of Sales and Marketing at Hudson. Kate talks through the basics - What is "Recovery" and "Reclamation" of refrigerants, and the role of technicians in ensuring effective recovery. Welcome, Kate, to Chill Under Pressure!