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Chill Under PressureChill Under Pressure, EP 14: John Clemmer, The Chiller Guys HubIn 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!
2025-12-1724 minChill Under PressureChill Under Pressure, EP 13: Guests, Keilly & Leiah from RMSIn 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!
2025-12-1546 minChill Under PressureChill Under Pressure, EP12 - Guest, John Myers from RSDWelcome 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!
2025-11-1940 minChill Under PressureChill Under Pressure, EP11: Trevor Matthews, The Refrigeration MentorIn 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 !!
2025-11-0535 minChill Under PressureChill Under Pressure, EP 10: FMI Conference RecapThe 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.
2025-10-2238 minChill Under PressureChill Under Pressure, EP 9: Guests, LZR MarketingIn 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!
2025-10-0839 minChill Under PressureChill Under Pressure, EP 8: Guest, Kirsten FreemanChill Under Pressure, EP 8: @FMHero-FMH team member Kirsten Freeman joins the guys on Chill for a full, fun recording. We work hard through the week, so it was a great way to handle Friday and show the fun side of the Chill Under Pressure crew. Grab the popcorn and get ready for the laughs! #hvac #podcast #refrigerant
2025-09-2440 minChill Under PressureChill Under Pressure, EP 7: Guest, John CarlsonWelcome back to Chill under Pressure! John Carlson joins us today to share his excitement for the FMHero platform and all of the solutions it provides. John just recently joined the FMHero team, and the guys are stoked he's on board. John has a background not only in refrigerants, but also specifically in the world of refrigerant management for grocery stores and supermarkets, understanding their pain points and hurdles stores have to overcome just to keep the ice cream cold. Welcome, John, to Chill Under Pressure!
2025-09-1038 minChill Under PressureChill Under Pressure, EP 6: Guest Star, Renee TomlinsonIn this episode, we welcome Renee Tomlinson to the Chill Under Pressure Pod! Renee shares her inspiring journey from receptionist at RSES in 1994 to her current leadership role at ESCO. She discusses the evolution of HVAC training, the critical need for hands-on learning, and the importance of equipping future technicians through early education and industry partnerships. Renee reflects on the generational impact of HVAC education in her own family and the growing support for women in the trades. The conversation also emphasizes ESCO’s focus on adapting curriculum based on regulatory and technological changes, with a commitment to “educate, not...
2025-08-2038 minChill Under PressureChill Under Pressure Ep 5: Guest - Kate from HudsonThe guys are joined by Kate Houghton, Senior Vice President of Sales and Marketing at Hudson. Kate talks through the basics - What is "Recovery" and "Reclamation" of refrigerants, and the role of technicians in ensuring effective recovery. Welcome, Kate, to Chill Under Pressure!
2025-08-0637 minChill Under PressureChill Under Pressure, EP 4: Training in the TradesChill Under Pressure, EP 4: Welcome, Jennifer from HVA Chicks, to Chill Under Pressure! On this episode we find out how Jennifer got started in HVAC/R, what she's doing to train up the next generation of techs, and how she and her team are impacting the trades for the better.
2025-07-2340 minChill Under PressureChill Under Pressure, EP 3: AIChill Under Pressure, Episode 3: Guest Star, Nick Worth. The guys are talking about the importance of businesses keeping up with technology; how AI can be useful (and sometimes intimidating); and personal stories of how they've seen tech-advancements in their own surroundings.
2025-07-0945 minChill Under PressureChill Under Pressure - Episode 2Chill Under Pressure - Episode 2: Today we're talking about what its like to start and grow a small business. We dive into how amazing - and difficult - creating a business can be, how important it is to expand your team, while maintaining the three C's. Thanks for joining us!
2025-06-2442 minChill Under PressureChill Under Pressure - Episode 1Welcome to Chill Under Pressure, Episode 1 Introducing Les, Adam, and Rodney - who they are, what they do, how they got here and why are we doing a podcast?? Like and subscribe to keep up with Chill under pressure!
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