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Good ContractorAdvocacy, Women in HVACR, and the Future of Contracting with Colleen Keyworth | Good Contractor PodcastThis week, John Talman and Luke Hansen sit down with Colleen Keyworth, marketing director at Online-Access, international advocate, and past president of Women in HVACR. From getting fired at her family's plumbing and heating business to becoming a global voice for contractors, Colleen shares her unexpected journey into sales, leadership, and advocacy. Whether you're a contractor, business owner, or advocate for the industry, this conversation is packed with laughter, perspective, and actionable lessons. Key Takeaways: The Value of Odd Jobs: Early struggles taught Colleen the importance of structure and the hidden value of a steady 9...
2025-09-1921 min
The Kee To GrowthFrom Punk Kid to HVAC Powerhouse: Colleen Keyworth on Growth, Marketing, and Real CommunityIn this episode of The Kee To Growth Podcast, Jen McKee sits down with Colleen Keyworth, one of the most well-known voices in the HVAC industry. As VP of Sales and Marketing at Online Access, Colleen brings a dynamic background rooted in a 65-year-old family business and has built her career championing women, building strong networks, and advancing the field of contractor marketing. Her story is a testament to how sometimes the path you resisted most becomes the one that unlocks the most fulfillment and alignment. Colleen opens up about her early dislike of the family trades...
2025-09-0235 min
Power Women of the Trades: Weekly Podcast Empowering Women In the Trades IndustryBuilding Networks and Breaking Barriers with Colleen KeyworthIn this episode of Power Women of the Trades, hosts Cassie Pound and Heather Bargender-Wavra sit down with the dynamic Colleen Keyworth. Known for her boundless energy and deep industry involvement, Colleen dives into her journey in the HVAC industry. She shares her experience growing up in a family business, her evolution from having a "bad attitude" to becoming a VP of Sales and Marketing, and her extensive volunteer work in various industry organizations.Colleen reveals the fascinating aspects of her day-to-day role in HVAC marketing and how she manages to participate in Women in HVACR, International...
2025-04-1640 min
So I Was In This House Podcast: Service and Sales TalesColleen Keyworth - keeping your mouth shut, killing the sacred cows, and traveling the world.In this episode Colleen opens up about her unique international travels and culture differences, as well as the challenges other countries face in the HVAC industry. She also sheds light on the dynamics of public speaking (and speaking in general) as a woman abroad.
Colleen Keyworth is the President of the International Network for Women in Cooling (INWIC) - an affiliate of the UN - and previous President of Women in HVACR. She also serves as the Director of Sales and Marketing at Online-Access Inc., a web marketing company specializing in HVAC. ACHR News 2019 ‘Top40 under 40’ and rece...
2025-01-061h 01
The Refrigeration Mentor PodcastEpisode 223. Female Leaders in Refrigeration: Advancing Diversity & Equality in the Skilled Trades Join the Refrigeration Mentor Hub here Learn more about Refrigeration Mentor Customized Technical Training Programs at www.refrigerationmentor.com/courses In this conversation, we bring together key female experts from the global HVAC & refrigeration industries to discuss diversity, equality, and mentorship. Brandi Ferenc (Fair-Trades Toolbox), Colleen Keyworth (International Network of Women in Cooling), Jessica Bannister (HVACJess) and Ashley Fuller (Hussmann) share their individual journeys, successes and challenges as women in the skilled trades, including the importance of top-down cultural change, mentorship, and innovation in order to further drive HVACR forward. We also get into new...
2024-07-221h 02
From the Yellow Chair100th Episode Special! Our Favorite Moments and MoreSend us a textIn the virtual Lemonade Stand, it's our 100th episode! Crystal and Emily take some time to sit down and reminisce on past guests, their own experiences creating the podcast, and what you can look forward to in 2024.Check out some of the episodes mentioned:Michelle Briley • Colleen Keyworth • Shea Smith • Trey McWilliams • Tom Peregrino and Mckena Harless • Wit Digital • Chris Fleniken • Erik Wytrwal • Jennifer James • Eric Thomas • Jingle Jim Reilly • Paul Redman • Ryan Fenn • Jack and Sabrina Westenbarger • Lori Tschohl • Andrew Hall and Jared Rowe • Ava Nash • Ryan Chute • Josh Weaver If you enjoyed...
2023-11-2823 min
HVAC Success Secrets: RevealedEP: 142 Colleen Keyworth w/ Online-Access Inc - Online Marketing: The Key To Success In The HVAC WorldSend us a textToday we are excited to have Colleen Keyworth on the show! Colleen is the director of sales and marketing at Online-Access Inc., an HVAC web marketing company located in Michigan. She was recognized in the 2019 ACHR News’ "Top 40 Under 40 HVACR Professionals" and more recently awarded Service Nation's 2020 "Woman of the Year Award." She is also part of the board of directors of Women in HVACR! Championing women in the trades is truly part of her DNA!In this episode, we will talk about her journey to the trades, the early days at...
2023-06-211h 16
The States of Matter PodcastINWIC – a network to fall back onOur featured guest this month is Colleen Keyworth, the President of the International Woman in Cooling (INWIC) Network. Colleen shares the positive impact her active participation in a professional network has had on her career development. She discusses the importance of tackling gender stereotyping when it comes to career choices and how raising the visibility of women in predominantly male roles is vital to help recruit the next generation of women into the RACHP and HVAC professions. She also shares the story of how she ended up leaving amateur rodeo and kayak tours behind to become part of the...
2023-06-1343 minThe States of Matter PodcastINWIC – a network to fall back onOur featured guest this month is Colleen Keyworth, the President of the International Woman in Cooling (INWIC) Network. Colleen shares the positive impact her active participation in a professional network has had on her career development. She discusses the importance of tackling gender stereotyping when it comes to career choices and how raising the visibility of women in predominantly male roles is vital to help recruit the next generation of women into the RACHP and HVAC professions. She also shares the story of how she ended up leaving amateur rodeo and kayak tours behind to become part of the...
2023-06-1343 min
The New Flat RateWhy Having a Positive Google Profile is Crucial for Contractors - Online AccessIn this episode of The New Flat Rate podcast, Matt talks to Online Access Director of Sales and Marketing Colleen Keyworth about why having a positive Google profile is crucial to your company.
Questions? info@menupricing.com | 706.259.8892
Show Notes:
[02:21] How is it that Online Access is able to specialize in home service industries?
[06:08] What is the relevance of these members to have a positive Google business profile?
[12:33] Why is it important to respond to every Google review?
[16:45] What can company’s do...
2022-10-1059 min
Contractor CentsContractor Cents - Episode 237 - How to Eliminate the Shortage of Men in Our IndustryWhat if you focused on attracting women to your company? Would that decrease our labor shortage of MEN? Yes, of course. It’s time to think out of the box! Join Colleen Keyworth, president of Women in HVACR, as she shares ideas to help decrease the labor shortage by bringing women into our industry.
Podcast Sponsor is Profitability Movement - https://profitability-movement.mn.co
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Podcast Produced by
Nick Uttam
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2022-10-0318 min
BlueCollar.CEOThe Growing Role of Women in the HVAC Business With Colleen KeyworthBlueCollar.CEO –Colleen Keyworth is the Director of Sales and Marketing for Online-Access, an HVAC web marketing company located in Michigan. Working in her family’s HVAC and plumbing business gave her a clear understanding of what contractors face when they own and operate a profitable business. Online-Access originated out of her family’s business to meet their own marketing needs, but today works with hundreds of HVAC, plumbing, and electrical contracting companies across North America.Colleen is the President and a Member of the Board of Directors at Women in HVACR, where they improv...
2022-07-1222 min
ACHR News PodcastRecruiting and Retaining Young TalentColleen Keyworth, sales & marketing director for Contractors Online Access, discusses how businesses can find young talent, how to make HVAC appealing, and the things some businesses aren’t currently doing that could prevent them from attracting talent.
2022-07-0531 minContractor CentsContractor Cents - Episode 207 - Women in HVACIf you have women in your company, whether they are field, sales, or office, there is an organization that supports them (men can join too). There are also scholarships for women going through HVAC schools too. Colleen Keyworth explains how Women in HVACR can help your women team members and your company.
Podcast Sponsor is Profitability Movement - https://profitability-movement.mn.co
Ruth King
Twitter - @RuthKing
LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/ruthking1/
Podcast Produced by
Nick Uttam
https://www.linkedin.com/in/nick-uttam-4b33a1147
2022-03-0717 minFrom the Yellow ChairHow To Get The M.O.S.T. Out Of Your G.M.B.Send us a textYou’ve set up your Google My Business account, but now you’re wondering how to get the most out of it?In this episode, we are joined by Colleen Keyworth, Director of Sales & Marketing for Online Access. Colleen collaborates with our hosts on breaking down how to truly get the most out of your GMB.If you enjoyed this chat From the Yellow Chair, please rate, review, and subscribe from wherever you’re listening. We’d love to hear from you; what are you liki...
2022-01-0351 min
The TradeMarkeThe Importance of Women In HVACR, Colleen KeyworthOn this episode, we are joined by Colleen Keyworth from Women in HVACR.
Established in 2002, Women in HVACR has a goal of empowering women to succeed through networking opportunities, mentoring and education.
In the episode, Colleen mentions that at trade shows there was never any lines at the ladies room. In short, the goal of Women In HVACR is to increase those lines & help women in a male-dominated field.
We also introduce a new segment in this episode! Marketing This or That!
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2021-11-0236 min
The New Flat RateOnline Advertising for Contractors Made EasyLearn how online advertising works, how contractors are using it to grow their businesses, and how to protect your company from hackers on the latest episode of TNFR Podcast.
Show Notes
Cyber security to prevent ad hacking [2:35]
Getting started with Facebook ads [10:40]
Which social platform is best for advertising? [13:15]
Using TikTok as a recruiting tool [16:08]
How to connect with your community through social media [19:36]
How Online Access can help your business [23:33]
Links and Resources:
Online Access
Vincent's Heating & Plumbing
CompanyCam
Women in HVACR
Colleen...
2021-08-0238 min
Profiles in Prosperity73 - Colleen Keyworth - Woman of the YearColleen Keyworth is the 2020 Woman of the Year. Colleen is the Director of Sales and Marketing for Online Access, an HVAC web marketing company located in Michigan. Colleen has a multi-faceted perspective on the industry. She gives us a bit of her professional history, and helps us with ideas to improve employee recruiting.
2021-02-0215 min
The HVAC JerksAHR Expo 2020 - Women in HVACRAnother great interview from the AHR Expo, this time with Danielle Putnam, former President, and Colleen Keyworth, board member of Women in HVACR. If you haven't joined this organization yet because you thought it was a man-hating girls club, listen in and find out the truth; these women are awesome! (womeninhvacr.org)
2020-02-2732 min
HVAC School - For Techs, By TechsWomen in HVAC/R Colleen Keyworth from Women in HVAC/R comes on the podcast to talk about the importance of getting women excited about our trade. While many women take up administrative roles in HVAC/R companies, very few women work in the field. Schools don't tend to market trade schools to women (or in general), so we can attribute part of the gender gap to how high schools present career options to people. Women in HVAC/R as an organization helps educate young women about career options in the trades. Colleen also has a very positive view of the...
2019-05-2337 min
The New Flat RateInterview with Colleen Keyworthwww.thenewflatrate.com (706) 259-8892 info@menupricing.com
2016-12-0831 min