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!

Chill Under Pressure, EP 4: Welcome, Jennifer from HVA Chicks, to Chill Under Pressure! On this episode we find out how Jennifer got started in HVAC/R, what she's doing to train up the next generation of techs, and how she and her team are impacting the trades for the better.

Chill Under Pressure, Episode 3: Guest Star, Nick Worth. The guys are talking about the importance of businesses keeping up with technology; how AI can be useful (and sometimes intimidating); and personal stories of how they've seen tech-advancements in their own surroundings.

Chill Under Pressure - Episode 2: Today we're talking about what its like to start and grow a small business. We dive into how amazing - and difficult - creating a business can be, how important it is to expand your team, while maintaining the three C's. Thanks for joining us!