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In our milestone 300th episode of The Refrigeration Mentor podcast, we’re pleased to have regular guest Andrew Freeberg back to discuss the critical role of training and development in the refrigeration industry. We dive into our own personal stories and share practical advice for technicians at all levels for investing in continuous learning and structured training programs, instead of just trying to learn on the job. All of which will help you learn much faster, reduce job stress, make you a better technician on the spot at service calls and open the door for career and and income advancement. Thanks for helping us get to 300! Appreciate you listening, your shares, reviews, comments, and helping us uplift the refrigeration industry around the world.

In this episode, we discuss:

-Modern platforms for training and development

-Learning and teaching in the industry

-Field assignments and practical applications

-Identifying and solving issues

-The importance of training for safety

-Why training yourself helps the entire industry

-Online drip training vs. condensed live courses

-How many training programs (like Refrigeration Mentor) work

-Understanding order of operations

-Community-based learning

-Where to find hands-on experience

-Management's role in technician development

-Negotiating training payment with your company

Helpful Links & Resources:

Episode 250. Service Call Stories and Troubleshooting Tips with Andrew Freeburg

Episode 201. Removing the Fear of CO2 Refrigeration with Andrew Freeburg

Andrew Freeburg on LinkedIn