Happy New Year, everyone, and welcome back to another episode of Chill Under Pressure! This episode is packed with EXTREMELY important information for anyone who works with and depends on refrigerant (think you're not part of that group? We bet you are!) The guys deep dive into regulatory changes for the HVAC/R industry, and what that means for you. Buckle up, this episode is a great way to start 2026!#hvaclife #refrigerants #facilitymanagement #facilitymanagementservices #hvactechnician

Our final episode for 2025... is about Cannabis?!?! The guys sit down with Ann Torrez, Executive Director for Arizona Dispensaries Association to ask some important CBD-related questions. Whether you're an employer faced with the situation of respecting your employee's decisions while protecting your company, or you're an employee wondering if CBD-products can even be something you use, Ann helps clarify it all in this episode. It's a great one to wrap 2025 with, and we can't wait to talk to her again in 2026!#smallbusiness #cbd #hvac #podcast

In this episode Adam & Les speak with John Clemmer, founder of @TheChillerGuysHub - all the way from Norway! John shares his journey in the oil and gas industry and how the Chiller Guys came to be. We also highlight the significance of training and sharing knowledge to help the next generation of technicians, whether you get that call for help at 2PM or 2AM. We can't wait to continue to grow our partnership with the Chiller Guys Hub in the future!

In this episode, Les, John and Adam welcome guests Keilly Witman and Leia Waln to discuss their journeys into the refrigeration industry, the challenges of compliance with refrigerant regulations, and the financial implications of refrigerant leaks. Their depth of knowledge about all things refrigerants is what gives their clients confidence in face of stringent regulations and the potential costs of non-compliance. Please help us welcome Leia and Keilly!

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!