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Chill Under Pressure

Chill Under Pressure

By: Les Rhynard Adam Dykstra Rodney Stalnaker
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Join industry veterans Les Rhynard, Adam Dykstra, and Rodney Stalnaker—each with over 20 years in HVAC/R and business—as they bring real-life stories, expert insights, and hard-earned lessons to the mic. Powered by FMHero, this podcast dives deep into small-business stories, refrigerant management, EPA regulations, and the evolving role of AI in the trades. Whether you’re a contractor, business owner, or just passionate about the trades, expect relatable wins and losses, compliance tips, guest interviews, and practical knowledge designed to help you succeed - staying "Chill Under Pressure".Les Rhynard, Adam Dykstra, Rodney Stalnaker Economics
Episodes
  • Chill Under Pressure, EP12 - Guest, John Myers from RSD
    Nov 19 2025

    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!

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    40 mins
  • Chill Under Pressure, EP11: Trevor Matthews, The Refrigeration Mentor
    Nov 5 2025

    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 !!

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    36 mins
  • Chill Under Pressure, EP 10: FMI Conference Recap
    Oct 22 2025

    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.

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    39 mins
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