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In this conversation, we’re talking about how to develop a growth mindset for professional success in the refrigeration industry. It’s what the world’s most successful people practice and hone in order to persist through challenges, obstacles and failures - things that often lead people to give up. Because goal setting and taking action are just the start - it’s having the right attitude and determination that will help you get through the challenges and achieve those goals.

In this conversation, we discuss:

-The importance of personal development in the trades

-How to develop a growth mindset

-Embracing change and challenges

-Practicing gratitude

-Continuous learning and self-reflection

-Positive self-talk and meditation

-Affirmations

-Hiring coaches

-Embracing mistakes as lessons

-Surrounding yourself with positive people and conversation

Helpful Links & Resources:

Episode 210. Mastering Goal Setting to Skyrocket Your Professional Growth

Episode 212. Taking Action: The Most Important Step

Book: “Mindset: The New Psychology of Success” by Carol Dweck

Book: “How to Win Friends and Influence People” by Dale Carnegie

Book: Dale Carnegie’s Golden Book

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In this conversation with Andrew Freeberg from Refrigeration Unlimited (RUI), we’re talking about preventative maintenance in supermarket refrigeration. Maintenance often gets overlooked or brushed aside - by both technicians and store managers - but just like with our cars, routine maintenance always saves big time in the long run. Andrew goes over best practices for maintaining systems, which not only reduce emergency calls and costly equipment failures, but lead to much better relationships with customers and more recurring work for technicians.

-Preventative maintenance in supermarket refrigeration

-The challenges in selling maintenance programs

-Refrigeration case maintenance procedures

-Oil maintenance for refrigeration racks

-Costly consequences of poor maintenance

-Diagnosing oil separator issues

-Dealing with plugged drains

-Innovative solutions for drainage

-Handling ice in refrigeration cabinets

-Building customer relationships

-Self care and avoiding burnout when on-call

Helpful resources & links:

Andrew Freeburg on LinkedIn

Refrigeration Unlimited (RUI)

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In this conversation, we’re talking about how to break down success into actionable, attainable steps. It’s one thing to have goals; the harder part is taking action on them. But this episode uncovers the keys to how successful people reach their goals by creating systems and habits to make the seemingly large and daunting steps to achieving goals easier. We’ll discuss everything from scheduling and habit-building hacks, to meal planning, and surrounding yourself with the right people. In this conversation, we we're talking about:

-Why succeeding takes time

-Learning to schedule yourself

-Breaking down big goals into small, actionable steps

-Prioritizing your goals

-Reflecting on wins more than losses

-How others can negatively influence our goals

-Leveraging technology to help you achieve goals

-Rewarding yourself for each accomplishment

-Overcoming Excuses

-Healthy Eating and Lifestyle Changes

Helpful links & resources mentioned:

Book Recommendation: Atomic Habits by James Clear

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In this episode of the Refrigeration Mentor Podcast, host Trevor Matthews talks with Madi Sakande, President of the Union of Associations of African Actors in Refrigeration & Air Conditioning (U-3ARC) about his efforts to uplift the refrigeration industry across Africa. He’s been a longtime advocate for more training facilities and understanding of refrigeration's importance in preventing food loss and affecting climate change. He’s also working to unify and train technicians, promote gender inclusion, and create far greater awareness about the refrigeration industry among politicians, change makers and the broad public.

In this conversation, Trevor and Madi discuss:

-Refrigeration Challenges in Africa

-Investing in knowledge and training outside of work

-The rapid evolution of refrigeration due to climate change

-Promoting Refrigeration Awareness in Africa

-Making consumers and politicians more aware of refrigeration

-Changing the focus of World Refrigeration Day

-Gender inclusion in refrigeration

-Food loss challenges due to lack of refrigeration in Africa

Helpful links and resources:

Union of Associations of African Actors in Refrigeration and Air Conditioning (U-3ARC)

Follow Madi Sakande on LinkedIn

World Refrigeration Day (June 26)

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In this episode of the Refrigeration Mentor podcast, host Trevor Matthews digs deep into how to master goal setting - perhaps the biggest step in professional development. But it’s not just about writing out a goal and hoping it works, there’s a process to attaining it. Constant self-assessment and continuing to learn along the way are key to really elevating your career in the refrigeration industry. This conversation will teach you how to create specific and measurable goals, the importance of better communication, learning the business and financial side of the industry, and how to overcome obstacles and stay motivated when the journey gets challenging.

In this episode, Trevor talks about:

-Creating actionable steps toward a goal

-How to achieve a goal

-Starting with a self-assessment

-Basing your goals around your desires and alignment

-Learning the business and financial sides of refrigeration

-Hiring a coach

-Defining a vision for your goal

-Setting SMART goals (Specific, Measurable, Achievable, Relevant & Time-Bound)

Helpful links & resources mentioned:

Episode 169: Leadership Insights: Work Ethic and Value Creation with Scott Farley of The Arcticom Group

Episode 187: Making The Leap From Technician To Service Manager - Learning Leadership Skills with Scott Farley of The Arcticom Group

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In this episode of The Refrigeration Mentor Podcast, host Trevor Matthews talks with Holden Shamburger, Founder of HVACTIME and Chiller Academy, about his journey from refrigeration technician to creating popular online content and launching an online course called Chiller Academy. They cover the importance of technical and personal growth, and share advice for new refrigeration technicians on how to work your way up the career ladder through hard work, mentorship and asking for opportunities.

In this conversation, Trevor and Holden cover:

-How Holden landed a service contract while dining at a restaurant

-Transitioning between different size and types of refrigeration systems

-Working your way into senior roles and asking for opportunities

-Tips for technicians who want to move into a senior role

-Importance of education and mentorship

-Entrepreneurial mindset

-Gaining a big following on YouTube

-Creating HVAC video content for social media

-Why Chiller Academy has taken a different approach to education

-The pros and cons of unions

-The flexibility and customized approach to an online course

Helpful links and resources:

Learn more about Chiller Academy

HVACTIME on YouTube

Email Holden: hvactime@hvactimetx.com

HVACTIME on Instagram | Facebook | LinkedIn

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In this episode of the Refrigeration Mentor Podcast, host Trevor Matthews discusses the need to balance both technical skills with personal and professional development, in order to be best prepared for the future of refrigeration (and all trades). From mental health, to mentorship, understanding finances and the value of setting clear objectives, Trevor has some actionable tips and practices that are vital for a thriving career, life and retirement as a refrigeration technician, that you won’t learn in school.

In this episode, Trevor talks about:

-Building good habits

-The need for more (and better) mentors for young people

-Not getting discouraged by mistakes or negative events

-Generational changes in attitudes

-The importance of being around the right people

-Why mindset shifts take time and practice

-Taking an assessment of where you are now and where you want to be

-Importance of working with a coach

-Financial responsibility

-Career potential in the refrigeration industry

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In this episode of The Refrigeration Mentor Podcast, host Trevor Matthews dives into the journey of Patrick Connelly, Owner of Climarite in England, from starting out as a refrigeration technician (somewhat incidentally following a fishing trip mishap) to becoming a business owner. Patrick talks about key things to learn early on in your refrigeration career, with plenty of advice and tips for apprentices and first-generation technicians. He also dives into his transition into entrepreneurship and the challenges and lessons from starting a small business.

In this episode, Trevor and Patrick discuss:

-Key things to learn early in your refrigeration career

-Importance of learning both the service and installation sides

-Advice for refrigeration apprentices

-International trade recognition and working abroad in refrigeration

-Improving your skills early on by taking on-calls

-The benefits of formal training vs. learning on the job

-Training for CO2 refrigeration

-Advice for launching your own refrigeration business

-Why small companies need to invest in apprentices

-Tips for starting out as a refrigeration technician

-Patrick’s 2 biggest tips for new refrigeration technicians

Helpful links & resources:

Learn more about Climarite

Follow Climarite on LinkedIn

Connect with Partick Connolly on LinkedIn

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