Allison Bailes

(He blinded us with science) (Science) (Science) (Science) Actually he spends a lot of time illuminating us with details about building science.   Join us as Allison Bailes, “a well known troublemaker and a general pain in the asterisk” shares with us the career path that lead him to form the Energy Vanguard. You see, a vanguard is the group of people who are at the forefront of a new movement or idea. They are the innovators and pioneers who are pushing the boundaries of what is possible. And yes, Alison’s business, The Energy Vanguard, moves the art and practice of well-applied building science forward by providing excellent HVAC design services, training, an awesome blog and newsletter and more recently a book! “A House Needs to Breathe or Does it?, now available to TruTechTools, from the author and on Amazon, is a well written book describing the basic science of residential buildings. While describing what is right, cautioning what is wrong, a few myths do get busted along the way. Be sure you catch the discussion of the COVID Risk Reduction measures put in place at the Building Science Summer Camp Symposium in 2022. Allison’s LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/allisonabailes/ Links mentioned in the podcast: The Energy Vanguard Website: https://www.energyvanguard.com/ Allison’s book: at TruTech:  https://trutechtools.com/hardcover-a-house-needs-to-breathe-or-does-it.html From The Energy Vanguard: https://energyvanguardstore.com/ On Amazon:  https://www.amazon.com/House-Needs-Breathe-Does-Introduction/dp/1958711128 The Blog: https://www.energyvanguard.com/blog/ SIgn up for the Newsletter: on any page on the website: https://www.energyvanguard.com/ The Building Science Boogie Band: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCkwlJZKQY0aFU6nmE5BL6Xw Joe Lstiburek’s Building Science business with links to MANY Articles: https://buildingscience.com/ Bill Bahnfleth, Penn State University Prof: https://www.linkedin.com/in/wbahnfleth/ How to build a Corsi-Rosenthal filter box: https://cleanaircrew.org/box-fan-filters/ Also a modification called a Comparetto Cube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Y7eL2OAnqc8   This episode was recorded in July 2023.

(He blinded us with science) (Science) (Science) (Science) Actually he spends a lot of time illuminating us with details about building science. Join us as Allison Bailes, “a well known troublemaker and a general pain in the asterisk” shares with us the career path that lead him to form the Energy Vanguard. You see, a vanguard is the group of people who are at the forefront of a new movement or idea. They are the innovators and pioneers who are pushing the boundaries of what is possible. And yes, Alison’s business, The Energy Vanguard, moves the art and practice of well-applied building science forward by providing excellent HVAC design services, training, an awesome blog and newsletter and more recently a book! “A House Needs to Breathe or Does it?, now available to TruTechTools, from the author and on Amazon, is a well written book describing the basic science of residential buildings. While describing what is right, cautioning what is wrong, a few myths do get busted along the way. Be sure you catch the discussion of the COVID Risk Reduction measures put in place at the Building Science Summer Camp Symposium in 2022. Allison’s LinkedIn: <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/allisonabailes/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.linkedin.com/in/allisonabailes/</a> Links mentioned in the podcast: The Energy Vanguard Website: <a href="https://www.energyvanguard.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.energyvanguard.com/</a> Allison’s book: at TruTech: <a href="https://trutechtools.com/hardcover-a-house-needs-to-breathe-or-does-it.html" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> https://trutechtools.com/hardcover-a-house-needs-to-breathe-or-does-it.html</a> From The Energy Vanguard: <a href="https://energyvanguardstore.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://energyvanguardstore.com/</a> On Amazon: <a href="https://www.amazon.com/House-Needs-Breathe-Does-Introduction/dp/1958711128" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> https://www.amazon.com/House-Needs-Breathe-Does-Introduction/dp/1958711128</a> The Blog: <a href="https://www.energyvanguard.com/blog/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.energyvanguard.com/blog/</a> SIgn up for the Newsletter: on any page on the website: <a href="https://www.energyvanguard.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.energyvanguard.com/</a> The Building Science Boogie Band: <a href="https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCkwlJZKQY0aFU6nmE5BL6Xw" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCkwlJZKQY0aFU6nmE5BL6Xw</a> Joe Lstiburek’s Building Science business with links to MANY Articles: <a href="https://buildingscience.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://buildingscience.com/</a> Bill Bahnfleth, Penn State University Prof: <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/wbahnfleth/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.linkedin.com/in/wbahnfleth/</a> How to build a Corsi-Rosenthal filter box: <a href="https://cleanaircrew.org/box-fan-filters/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://cleanaircrew.org/box-fan-filters/</a> Also a modification called a Comparetto Cube: <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Y7eL2OAnqc8" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Y7eL2OAnqc8</a> This episode was recorded in July 2023.

EP128 He blinds us all with science or not? with Allison Bailes (July 2023)

Wes Davis

Wes Davis joins us to provide some definitions, insights, and perspectives on HVAC Codes and Standards from his role as Director of Technical Services at ACCA - The AirConditioning Contractors of America. We dig into details of the ANSI/RESNET/ACCA Standard 310, The Standard for Grading the Installation of HVAC Systems, published in June 2020.  The 310 standard was written mainly to help builders earn RESNET HERS credit for installing AND commissioning residential HVAC systems.  RESNET HERS scores are given to new construction homes for a host of benefits described here:   https://www.hersindex.com/know-your-homes-hers-index-score/hers-index-understanding-the-hers-score/ Yet, the 310 standard, like the other ACCA standards, manuals, and publications (see links below), allows any technician or contractor to quickly assimilate industry and institutional knowledge from all the stakeholders that built, reviewed, and commented on the publications. This is a terrific way to build a better business. We also touch on the vast array of other member benefits avail at ACCA, like MIX groups, advocacy, forums, and technical support. A great way to immerse yourself and your business in this world of knowledge and connection is to attend the next ACCA Conference in October in Indianapolis: https://www.acca.org/accanextlevel/home   Wes’ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/wesdavisacca/ Links mentioned in the podcast: The Checklist Manifesto by Atul Gawande: https://www.amazon.com/dp/0312430000? Link to Download ANSI/RESNET/ACCA Standard 310:  https://www.resnet.us/wp-content/uploads/ANSIRESNETACCA_310-2020_v7.1.pdf ACCA History: https://www.acca.org/about-acca ACCA Full list of member benefits: https://www.acca.org/join Contractor accreditation: https://www.acca.org/qa ACCA Manual S, link to download and public review:  https://www.acca.org/viewdocument/public-review-of-additional-modific ACCA OnLine Store: https://www.acca.org/store#/storefront Advocacy for the HVAC trade: https://www.acca.org/advocacy/government-relations Educational info: https://www.acca.org/certification Resources: https://www.acca.org/resources   This episode was recorded in July 2023.

Wes Davis joins us to provide some definitions, insights, and perspectives on HVAC Codes and Standards from his role as Director of Technical Services at ACCA - The AirConditioning Contractors of America. We dig into details of the ANSI/RESNET/ACCA Standard 310, The Standard for Grading the Installation of HVAC Systems, published in June 2020.  The 310 standard was written mainly to help builders earn RESNET HERS credit for installing AND commissioning residential HVAC systems.  RESNET HERS scores are given to new construction homes for a host of benefits described here:  <a href="https://www.hersindex.com/know-your-homes-hers-index-score/hers-index-understanding-the-hers-score/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> https://www.hersindex.com/know-your-homes-hers-index-score/hers-index-understanding-the-hers-score/</a> Yet, the 310 standard, like the other ACCA standards, manuals, and publications (see links below), allows any technician or contractor to quickly assimilate industry and institutional knowledge from all the stakeholders that built, reviewed, and commented on the publications. This is a terrific way to build a better business. We also touch on the vast array of other member benefits avail at ACCA, like MIX groups, advocacy, forums, and technical support. A great way to immerse yourself and your business in this world of knowledge and connection is to attend the next ACCA Conference in October in Indianapolis: <a href="https://www.acca.org/accanextlevel/home" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.acca.org/accanextlevel/home</a> Wes’ LinkedIn: <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/wesdavisacca/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.linkedin.com/in/wesdavisacca/</a> Links mentioned in the podcast: The Checklist Manifesto by Atul Gawande: <a href="https://www.amazon.com/dp/0312430000" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.amazon.com/dp/0312430000</a>? Link to Download ANSI/RESNET/ACCA Standard 310: <a href="https://www.resnet.us/wp-content/uploads/ANSIRESNETACCA_310-2020_v7.1.pdf" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> https://www.resnet.us/wp-content/uploads/ANSIRESNETACCA_310-2020_v7.1.pdf</a> ACCA History: <a href="https://www.acca.org/about-acca" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.acca.org/about-acca</a> ACCA Full list of member benefits: <a href="https://www.acca.org/join" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.acca.org/join</a> Contractor accreditation: <a href="https://www.acca.org/qa" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.acca.org/qa</a> ACCA Manual S, link to download and public review: <a href="https://www.acca.org/viewdocument/public-review-of-additional-modific" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> https://www.acca.org/viewdocument/public-review-of-additional-modific</a> ACCA OnLine Store: <a href="https://www.acca.org/store#/storefront" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.acca.org/store#/storefront</a> Advocacy for the HVAC trade: <a href="https://www.acca.org/advocacy/government-relations" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.acca.org/advocacy/government-relations</a> Educational info: <a href="https://www.acca.org/certification" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.acca.org/certification</a> Resources: <a href="https://www.acca.org/resources" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.acca.org/resources</a> This episode was recorded in July 2023.

EP127 ACCA Standards help contractors build knowledge and improve performance with Wes Davis (July 2023)

Jim Bergmann

Let me take you back to a time, long, long ago, when Jim Bergmann did not understand everything in HVAC. Listen in as we delve into the story of Jim Bergmann and how the communities of HVAC, and more recently building science, helped to encourage and challenge Jim to become the HVAC guru that we know today. From his self-described times of annoying the crap out of Bill Spohn, to his overlapping experiences as a contractor, educator, product specialist, TruTech Tools founder, iManifold designer, and mQ master…Jim has had, no he has created, a unique career ladder to find his reason for being. We get into a couple of mQ topics including the new guided workflows (coming shortly) to the topic of data quality and data integrity that drove the need for paid tests. Here is a cool quote from this Episode: “Don’t service the mistakes you sell.” We finish up with some forward-looking advice Jim gives to contractors and equipment and tool manufacturers.   Links mentioned in the podcast: mQ website https://www.MeasureQuick.com Jim’s Linked In: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jim-bergmann-2968178/ The Building Science Boogie Band: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCkwlJZKQY0aFU6nmE5BL6Xw Waffles Twitter account: https://twitter.com/mqwaffles     This episode was recorded in July 2023.

Let me take you back to a time, long, long ago, when Jim Bergmann did not understand everything in HVAC. Listen in as we delve into the story of Jim Bergmann and how the communities of HVAC, and more recently building science, helped to encourage and challenge Jim to become the HVAC guru that we know today. From his self-described times of annoying the crap out of Bill Spohn, to his overlapping experiences as a contractor, educator, product specialist, TruTech Tools founder, iManifold designer, and mQ master…Jim has had, no he has created, a unique career ladder to find his reason for being. We get into a couple of mQ topics including the new guided workflows (coming shortly) to the topic of data quality and data integrity that drove the need for paid tests. Here is a cool quote from this Episode: “Don’t service the mistakes you sell.” We finish up with some forward-looking advice Jim gives to contractors and equipment and tool manufacturers. Links mentioned in the podcast: mQ website <a href="https://www.measurequick.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.MeasureQuick.com</a> Jim’s Linked In: <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/jim-bergmann-2968178/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.linkedin.com/in/jim-bergmann-2968178/</a> The Building Science Boogie Band: <a href="https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCkwlJZKQY0aFU6nmE5BL6Xw" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCkwlJZKQY0aFU6nmE5BL6Xw</a> Waffles Twitter account: <a href="https://twitter.com/mqwaffles" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://twitter.com/mqwaffles</a> This episode was recorded in July 2023.

EP126 Forced to learn the fundamentals in order to make the math and science work with Jim Bergmann (July 2023)

Shelby Breger

Connect and support: a kind and noble mission that can span all elements of humanity. Connect in one way to understand.  Connect in a second way to bring information streams together. Conduit Tech is developing a means of rapidly connecting technical information to help HVAC contractors excel - what a cool basis for the name of a new company!   In this episode, I am joined by Shelby Breger cofounder of Conduit Tech who explains the motivations and synergies that brought she and Marisa Reddy together to form a company that is creating a technology solution to save time on load calculations. The software uses LIDR enabled iPhone and iPads to collect spatial details that are rapidly turned into a load calculation (think 15 minutes to a load calc for 2400 sq ft). The speed and accuracy should impress customers with targeted comfort and sizing insights, 3D models, and detailed project planning. They are in the early stages of product launch (a paid beta) with 50 users.   Links mentioned in the podcast: Conduit Tech’s website https://getconduit.com/ Shelby’s LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/shelby-ann-breger/ Mariss’s LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/in/marisareddy/ Shelby’s email: Shelby@getconduit.com   This episode was recorded in July 2023.

Connect and support: a kind and noble mission that can span all elements of humanity. Connect in one way to understand.  Connect in a second way to bring information streams together. Conduit Tech is developing a means of rapidly connecting technical information to help HVAC contractors excel - what a cool basis for the name of a new company! In this episode, I am joined by Shelby Breger cofounder of Conduit Tech who explains the motivations and synergies that brought she and Marisa Reddy together to form a company that is creating a technology solution to save time on load calculations. The software uses LIDR enabled iPhone and iPads to collect spatial details that are rapidly turned into a load calculation (think 15 minutes to a load calc for 2400 sq ft). The speed and accuracy should impress customers with targeted comfort and sizing insights, 3D models, and detailed project planning. They are in the early stages of product launch (a paid beta) with 50 users. Links mentioned in the podcast: Conduit Tech’s website <a href="https://getconduit.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://getconduit.com/</a> Shelby’s LinkedIn: <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/shelby-ann-breger/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.linkedin.com/in/shelby-ann-breger/</a> Mariss’s LinkedIn <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/marisareddy/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.linkedin.com/in/marisareddy/</a> Shelby’s email: <a href="mailto:Shelby@getconduit.com">Shelby@getconduit.com</a> This episode was recorded in July 2023.

EP125 Breaking the cycle of settling for the status quo with Shelby Breger (July 2023)

Eric Kaiser

A simple episode where Eric Kaiser (ELK) and Bill Spohn (OverKill Bill) riff on TruTech’s business philosophies: Core Values, Purpose and Niche and what kind of actions we take to put these words into action in the world. Also what we feel it means to be a good steward to the industry. OH and cheer on #HVACLIFE team in the Maine 70.3 Ironman on July 30, 2023 featuring Chris Hughes (TEC-13.2 miles running), Chad Simpson (Simpson Salute – 56 miles bicycling) and our own Eric Kaiser – 1.2 miles swimming). https://www.ironman.com/im703-maine Links mentioned in the podcast: Alabama Power training center:  https://www.alabamapower.com/business/business-customers-and-services/hvac/hvac-training.html RESNET 2023 Proposals:  https://www.resnet.us/wp-content/uploads/RESNET_Session-Topics_TOC_06-27.pdf RESNET 2023 Session Voting:  https://docs.google.com/forms/d/1YQ0ezGAXFrmdwdaRht8K1Ga9YdGZQ7OhP9yWQDoxMGU/viewform?edit_requested=true&amp;pli=1  RESNET Conference: https://www.resnet.us/conference-2023/ Magazine article on Building Science Summer Camp:  https://www.jlconline.com/how-to/insulation/highlights-from-building-science-summer-camp_o Article on the 2022 United Association Event:  https://www.pmmag.com/articles/104405-ua-builds-toward-the-future-with-68th-annual-instructor-training-program TEC Train the Trainer Event:  https://energyconservatory.com/september-2023-hvac-system-performance-train-the-trainer/ HPC New England: https://building-performance.org/events/regional/new-england/ This episode was recorded in July 2023.

A simple episode where Eric Kaiser (ELK) and Bill Spohn (OverKill Bill) riff on TruTech’s business philosophies: Core Values, Purpose and Niche and what kind of actions we take to put these words into action in the world. Also what we feel it means to be a good steward to the industry. OH and cheer on #HVACLIFE team in the Maine 70.3 Ironman on July 30, 2023 featuring Chris Hughes (TEC-13.2 miles running), Chad Simpson (Simpson Salute – 56 miles bicycling) and our own Eric Kaiser – 1.2 miles swimming). <a href="https://www.ironman.com/im703-maine" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.ironman.com/im703-maine</a> Links mentioned in the podcast: Alabama Power training center: <a href="https://www.alabamapower.com/business/business-customers-and-services/hvac/hvac-training.html" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> https://www.alabamapower.com/business/business-customers-and-services/hvac/hvac-training.html</a> RESNET 2023 Proposals: <a href="https://www.resnet.us/wp-content/uploads/RESNET_Session-Topics_TOC_06-27.pdf" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> https://www.resnet.us/wp-content/uploads/RESNET_Session-Topics_TOC_06-27.pdf</a> RESNET 2023 Session Voting: <a href="https://docs.google.com/forms/d/1YQ0ezGAXFrmdwdaRht8K1Ga9YdGZQ7OhP9yWQDoxMGU/viewform?edit_requested=true&amp;pli=1" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> https://docs.google.com/forms/d/1YQ0ezGAXFrmdwdaRht8K1Ga9YdGZQ7OhP9yWQDoxMGU/viewform?edit_requested=true&amp;pli=1 </a>RESNET Conference: <a href="https://www.resnet.us/conference-2023/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.resnet.us/conference-2023/</a> Magazine article on Building Science Summer Camp: <a href="https://www.jlconline.com/how-to/insulation/highlights-from-building-science-summer-camp_o" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> https://www.jlconline.com/how-to/insulation/highlights-from-building-science-summer-camp_o</a> Article on the 2022 United Association Event: <a href="https://www.pmmag.com/articles/104405-ua-builds-toward-the-future-with-68th-annual-instructor-training-program" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> https://www.pmmag.com/articles/104405-ua-builds-toward-the-future-with-68th-annual-instructor-training-program</a> TEC Train the Trainer Event: <a href="https://energyconservatory.com/september-2023-hvac-system-performance-train-the-trainer/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> https://energyconservatory.com/september-2023-hvac-system-performance-train-the-trainer/</a> HPC New England: <a href="https://building-performance.org/events/regional/new-england/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://building-performance.org/events/regional/new-england/</a> This episode was recorded in July 2023.

EP124 Business Philosophy, why did we hire an ELK? With Eric Kaiser (July 2023)

This episode should be helpful to business owners.  However, anyone working IN a business should find it interesting to know more about one of the topics on the mind of many business owners: business succession planning. After walking the walk of leading a $100M family-owned business through their transition, Laurie is now a guide to business owners providing a structured process to plan successful transitions of their companies. Laurie hosts a podcast, Succession Stories (link below), has written a book: The Business Transition Handbook (link below) and is an adjunct professor of Entrepreneurship at the Tepper School of Business at Carnegie Mellon University. I have both been a guest on her podcast and read her book. Laurie has a tremendous depth of knowledge and experience and easily understood way of speaking and teaching on a topic so near and dear to her heart.   Laurie’s links: Website: https://smalldotbig.com/ Podcast:  https://thebusinesstransitionsherpa.com/succession-stories-podcast/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCZrCRoEBQhh-SP1BDwnhMZA/videos The Business Transition Handbook: https://a.co/d/6HEY3Ap Email: lbarkman@smalldotbig.com LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/lauriebarkman/     This episode was recorded in June 2023.

This episode should be helpful to business owners.  However, anyone working IN a business should find it interesting to know more about one of the topics on the mind of many business owners: business succession planning. After walking the walk of leading a $100M family-owned business through their transition, Laurie is now a guide to business owners providing a structured process to plan successful transitions of their companies. Laurie hosts a podcast, Succession Stories (link below), has written a book: The Business Transition Handbook (link below) and is an adjunct professor of Entrepreneurship at the Tepper School of Business at Carnegie Mellon University. I have both been a guest on her podcast and read her book. Laurie has a tremendous depth of knowledge and experience and easily understood way of speaking and teaching on a topic so near and dear to her heart. Laurie’s links: Website: <a href="https://smalldotbig.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://smalldotbig.com/</a> Podcast: <a href="https://thebusinesstransitionsherpa.com/succession-stories-podcast/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> https://thebusinesstransitionsherpa.com/succession-stories-podcast/</a> YouTube: <a href="https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCZrCRoEBQhh-SP1BDwnhMZA/videos" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCZrCRoEBQhh-SP1BDwnhMZA/videos</a> The Business Transition Handbook: <a href="https://a.co/d/6HEY3Ap" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://a.co/d/6HEY3Ap</a> Email: <a href="mailto:lbarkman@smalldotbig.com">lbarkman@smalldotbig.com</a> LinkedIn: <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/lauriebarkman/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.linkedin.com/in/lauriebarkman/</a> This episode was recorded in June 2023.

EP123 Business owner feature When's a good time to think about succession with Laurie Barkman (June 2023)

Brian Uhler

Brian Uhler calls himself a naturally observant builder. This personal characteristic has served him well as understands the residential construction market with some keen observations. Join as Brian explains how he came to learn about building science, later building it into all projects. Also, hear about how he found this podcast by mistake! Here’s cool description from of his brother’s YouTube that shows these traits run in the family: The purpose of this channel is promote knowledge and education in construction. Here in the US, many of us don’t have any formal training or education in construction, but we learn through experience. My goal with this page is to promote learning and to that end I will show what I’ve learned over the years. I want to be very clear, what I show here is just a starting point. I am not claiming the tricks and methods I use are the best way to do any one thing, but rather are the end result of 20+ years of refinement with many more years to go. What I hope is that you as the reader/viewer will have an open mind and be willing to share your suggestions. Let’s all view ourselves as learners first, teachers second. Then all of us will progress together.   Brian’s links: Website: https://pioneerbuildersonline.com/ Contact: https://pioneerbuildersonline.com/contact/ Brian’s YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/pioneerbuildersinc His brother’s YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCiDg_Mo6aJAOEnlGI4iilQw LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/bryan-uhler-48537577/     This episode was recorded in June 2023.

Brian Uhler calls himself a naturally observant builder. This personal characteristic has served him well as understands the residential construction market with some keen observations. Join as Brian explains how he came to learn about building science, later building it into all projects. Also, hear about how he found this podcast by mistake! Here’s cool description from of his brother’s YouTube that shows these traits run in the family: The purpose of this channel is promote knowledge and education in construction. Here in the US, many of us don’t have any formal training or education in construction, but we learn through experience. My goal with this page is to promote learning and to that end I will show what I’ve learned over the years. I want to be very clear, what I show here is just a starting point. I am not claiming the tricks and methods I use are the best way to do any one thing, but rather are the end result of 20+ years of refinement with many more years to go. What I hope is that you as the reader/viewer will have an open mind and be willing to share your suggestions. Let’s all view ourselves as learners first, teachers second. Then all of us will progress together. Brian’s links: Website: <a href="https://pioneerbuildersonline.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://pioneerbuildersonline.com/</a> Contact: <a href="https://pioneerbuildersonline.com/contact/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://pioneerbuildersonline.com/contact/</a> Brian’s YouTube: <a href="https://www.youtube.com/c/pioneerbuildersinc" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.youtube.com/c/pioneerbuildersinc</a> His brother’s YouTube: <a href="https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCiDg_Mo6aJAOEnlGI4iilQw" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCiDg_Mo6aJAOEnlGI4iilQw</a> LinkedIn: <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/bryan-uhler-48537577/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.linkedin.com/in/bryan-uhler-48537577/</a> This episode was recorded in June 2023.

EP122 Applying disciplined interrelationships leads to better buildings with Brian Uhler (June 2023)

Bill Spohn

Listen in as Bill chats with… himself! Again! He shares some recent, personal and business encounters and discussions that left an impression on him. We hope you find them interesting.   This episode was recorded in June 2023.

Listen in as Bill chats with… himself! Again! He shares some recent, personal and business encounters and discussions that left an impression on him. We hope you find them interesting. This episode was recorded in June 2023.

EP121 An unapologetic solocast with Bill Spohn (June 2023)

Trevor Matthews

Trevor Matthews shares with us his fascinating life story: from the moment he shifted his life interests from travel and surfing into the trades and as it led to forming the Refrigeration Mentor a training, education and mentorship program for the refrigeration trade. Some notable thoughts from this episode: “You can get a handle on anything with your mindset.” “Be prepared to pay the price in time and effort to get what you want.” “Important small experiences you have become your own.” “You need to put in the reps: reading and studying to reach your goal.” “Stay Focused. Don’t drift.”   Trevor’s links: Website: www.refrigerationmentor.com Contact: https://refrigerationmentor.com/contact-us/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@RefrigerationMentor Trevor’s LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/tejmatthews/   This episode was recorded in June 2023.

Trevor Matthews shares with us his fascinating life story: from the moment he shifted his life interests from travel and surfing into the trades and as it led to forming the Refrigeration Mentor a training, education and mentorship program for the refrigeration trade. Some notable thoughts from this episode: “You can get a handle on anything with your mindset.” “Be prepared to pay the price in time and effort to get what you want.” “Important small experiences you have become your own.” “You need to put in the reps: reading and studying to reach your goal.” “Stay Focused. Don’t drift.” Trevor’s links: Website: <a href="http://www.refrigerationmentor.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">www.refrigerationmentor.com</a> Contact: <a href="https://refrigerationmentor.com/contact-us/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://refrigerationmentor.com/contact-us/</a> YouTube: <a href="https://www.youtube.com/@RefrigerationMentor" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.youtube.com/@RefrigerationMentor</a> Trevor’s LinkedIn: <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/tejmatthews/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.linkedin.com/in/tejmatthews/</a> This episode was recorded in June 2023.

EP120 Mindset and determination made the Mentor with Trevor Matthews (June 2023)

The 349 common connections Eric Kaiser and I share in LinkedIn speak a lot to the common perspectives we share. Yet, it’s in the differences, in the weeds, where the conversation gets interesting. Please welcome Eric Kaiser as TruTech Tool’s new Industry Engagement manager. And new co-host of this podcast. We call Eric the ELK, his initials, to differentiate him from my Co-Owner, Eric Preston. Let’s get to know him a little better in this episode.   Eric’s links: Email: EKaiser@TruTechTools.com Eric’s LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/eric-kaiser-323a1563/ Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/grapevinetv/ YouTube video on Entering the trades: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sqsSiT5dnRk The National Comfort Institute www.NCIhvac.com HVAC School Symposium:  https://hvacrschool.com/events/4th-annual-hvac-r-training-symposium/ The Energy Vanguard blog: Allison Bailes: www.energyvanguard.com Building Science Corp seminars: https://buildingscience.com/upcoming-events-and-training This episode was recorded in June 2023.

The 349 common connections Eric Kaiser and I share in LinkedIn speak a lot to the common perspectives we share. Yet, it’s in the differences, in the weeds, where the conversation gets interesting. Please welcome Eric Kaiser as TruTech Tool’s new Industry Engagement manager. And new co-host of this podcast. We call Eric the ELK, his initials, to differentiate him from my Co-Owner, Eric Preston. Let’s get to know him a little better in this episode. Eric’s links: Email: EKaiser@TruTechTools.com Eric’s LinkedIn: <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/eric-kaiser-323a1563/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.linkedin.com/in/eric-kaiser-323a1563/</a> Facebook Group: <a href="https://www.facebook.com/grapevinetv/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.facebook.com/grapevinetv/</a> YouTube video on Entering the trades: <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sqsSiT5dnRk" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sqsSiT5dnRk</a> The National Comfort Institute <a href="http://www.ncihvac.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">www.NCIhvac.com</a> HVAC School Symposium: <a href="https://hvacrschool.com/events/4th-annual-hvac-r-training-symposium/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> https://hvacrschool.com/events/4th-annual-hvac-r-training-symposium/</a> The Energy Vanguard blog: Allison Bailes: <a href="http://www.energyvanguard.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">www.energyvanguard.com</a> Building Science Corp seminars: <a href="https://buildingscience.com/upcoming-events-and-training" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://buildingscience.com/upcoming-events-and-training</a> This episode was recorded in June 2023.

EP119 There’s an ELK running around loose at TruTech! with Eric Kaiser (June 2023)

Building HVAC Science covers a broad array of topics in building science and HVAC diagnostics, as well as human comfort, health, and safety. Hosted by HVAC measurement and building performance expert Bill Spohn, this show will take a deep dive into all things that relate to buildings and people in the built environment. This show is a production of TruTech Tools

Jeremy Begley

Jeremy’s been studying the details for many years.   Details like: Building and energy codes are becoming more and more stringent.  Green building programs are driving more and more high-end construction.  Products and construction techniques are rapidly evolving. He’s also paid attention to what is sorely needed and missing. That's why he’s helped to define the full HVAC use-case: requirements, performance, technology, architectural integrity, installation, and maintenance. Listen in as Jeremy give clues and hints on how we can all do better in HVAC design. Jeremy’s business: https://www.hvacdesignpartners.com/ Jeremy’s LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jdbegley/ Links to the “order of Operations for Heat Pumps” blog posts  https://information.insulationinstitute.org/blog/order-of-operations-matters-with-heat-pumps  https://information.insulationinstitute.org/blog/its-the-order-of-operations-with-heat-pumps-part-2 A couple of Jeremy’s favorite resources: The National Comfort Institute www.NCIhvac.com The Energy Vanguard blog: Allison Bailes: www.energyvanguard.com Bryan Orr’s HVAC School: www.HVACRSchool.com The Comfort Institute: www.comfortinstitute.org/ ACCA: https://www.acca.org/certification   This episode was recorded in May 2023.

Jeremy’s been studying the details for many years. Details like: Building and energy codes are becoming more and more stringent.  Green building programs are driving more and more high-end construction.  Products and construction techniques are rapidly evolving. He’s also paid attention to what is sorely needed and missing. That's why he’s helped to define the full HVAC use-case: requirements, performance, technology, architectural integrity, installation, and maintenance. Listen in as Jeremy give clues and hints on how we can all do better in HVAC design. Jeremy’s business: <a href="https://www.hvacdesignpartners.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.hvacdesignpartners.com/ </a>Jeremy’s LinkedIn: <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/jdbegley/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.linkedin.com/in/jdbegley/</a> Links to the “order of Operations for Heat Pumps” blog posts <a href="https://information.insulationinstitute.org/blog/order-of-operations-matters-with-heat-pumps" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> https://information.insulationinstitute.org/blog/order-of-operations-matters-with-heat-pumps </a><a href="https://information.insulationinstitute.org/blog/its-the-order-of-operations-with-heat-pumps-part-2" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://information.insulationinstitute.org/blog/its-the-order-of-operations-with-heat-pumps-part-2</a> A couple of Jeremy’s favorite resources: The National Comfort Institute <a href="http://www.ncihvac.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">www.NCIhvac.com</a> The Energy Vanguard blog: Allison Bailes: <a href="http://www.energyvanguard.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">www.energyvanguard.com</a> Bryan Orr’s HVAC School: <a href="http://www.hvacrschool.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">www.HVACRSchool.com</a> The Comfort Institute: <a href="http://www.comfortinstitute.org/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">www.comfortinstitute.org/</a> ACCA: <a href="https://www.acca.org/certification" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.acca.org/certification</a> This episode was recorded in May 2023.

EP118 Building a thriving business with attentiveness and determination with Jeremy Begley (May 2023)

Zac Reed

Zac Reed, Product manager at Aeroseal, joins us today to share the technology, history and applications for Aeroseal products. Aeroseal was developed in Dr. Mark Modera’s California garage in 1993.   For the first time ever, it was possible to seal leaks and holes in air ducts from the inside out. Up until that time, the only way to seal ductwork was messy, labor intensive, and not an option for most homeowners. The simplest explanation for the Aeroseal process is fix-a-flat for homes: both ducts and the home structure. Aeroseal’s mission is to help homeowners retain their “expensive air”: which delivers comfort, healthy air, and substantial energy savings. Contractor’s interested in getting trained and becoming Aeroseal dealers can learn more about this and the products at www.Aeroseal.com Learn more on Aeroseal’s YouTube channel: YouTube  Zac’s LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/zac-reed-060a46225/   This episode was recorded in May 2023.

Zac Reed, Product manager at Aeroseal, joins us today to share the technology, history and applications for Aeroseal products. Aeroseal was developed in Dr. Mark Modera’s California garage in 1993.   For the first time ever, it was possible to seal leaks and holes in air ducts from the inside out. Up until that time, the only way to seal ductwork was messy, labor intensive, and not an option for most homeowners. The simplest explanation for the Aeroseal process is fix-a-flat for homes: both ducts and the home structure. Aeroseal’s mission is to help homeowners retain their “expensive air”: which delivers comfort, healthy air, and substantial energy savings. Contractor’s interested in getting trained and becoming Aeroseal dealers can learn more about this and the products at <a href="http://www.aeroseal.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">www.Aeroseal.com</a> Learn more on Aeroseal’s YouTube channel: <a href="https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCF1yHThb0ptWXWL9E830x4A" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">YouTube</a> Zac’s LinkedIn: <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/zac-reed-060a46225/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.linkedin.com/in/zac-reed-060a46225/</a> This episode was recorded in May 2023.

EP117 From Aerospace to Aeroseal Zac Reed shares fresh insights into residential duct and air sealing (May 2023)

Listen in as Bill chats with… himself! He shares some recent, personal and business encounters and discussions that left an impression on him. We hope you find them interesting.   This episode was recorded in May 2023.

Listen in as Bill chats with… himself! He shares some recent, personal and business encounters and discussions that left an impression on him. We hope you find them interesting. This episode was recorded in May 2023.

EP116 Another of Bill's monologues (May 2023)

Ben Walker

Listen in as Bill chats with Ben Walker, the Co-CEO of Retrotec about a wide range of technology related topics from sensors to programming to AI-Artificial Intelligence. Ben shares with us his experiences over his career in tech companies, primarily with Retrotec, one of TruTech’s major vendors of air tightness and air flow testing gear. We learn about the history of the digital manometer at Retrotec, as well as the important topic of enclosure integrity testing and how to manage large building testing. Other topics of note include the move to DC motors, rCloud an app based test data platform (and so much more), the long list of new features on the DM32X digital manometer and more.  Retrotec products: https://www.trutechtools.com/retrotec THE ALL NEW Retrotec DM32X digital gauge: https://www.trutechtools.com/retrotec-dm32x-digital-gauge.html  Ben’s LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ben-walker-4a05901/ As Ben suggests, try ChatGPT yourself at www.openai.com   This episode was recorded in April 2023.

Listen in as Bill chats with Ben Walker, the Co-CEO of Retrotec about a wide range of technology related topics from sensors to programming to AI-Artificial Intelligence. Ben shares with us his experiences over his career in tech companies, primarily with Retrotec, one of TruTech’s major vendors of air tightness and air flow testing gear. We learn about the history of the digital manometer at Retrotec, as well as the important topic of enclosure integrity testing and how to manage large building testing. Other topics of note include the move to DC motors, rCloud an app based test data platform (and so much more), the long list of new features on the DM32X digital manometer and more. Retrotec products: <a href="https://www.trutechtools.com/retrotec" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.trutechtools.com/retrotec</a> THE ALL NEW Retrotec DM32X digital gauge: <a href="https://www.trutechtools.com/retrotec-dm32x-digital-gauge.html" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.trutechtools.com/retrotec-dm32x-digital-gauge.html</a> Ben’s LinkedIn: <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/ben-walker-4a05901/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.linkedin.com/in/ben-walker-4a05901/</a> As Ben suggests, try ChatGPT yourself at <a href="http://www.openai.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">www.openai.com</a> This episode was recorded in April 2023.

EP115 Advancements in technology through the eyes of Ben Walker at RETROTEC (April 2023)

Chris Stephens

In this episode, Bill interviews Chris Stephens Refrigeration Business owner and Social Media Influencer extraordinaire!   There are so many nuggets to mine out of this episode, I hope you spend the time to listen to all of it. Chris is truly a multidimensional person, not like in the SciFi way though where he can walk through walls. His Big Picture concept, which he uses in all aspects of his life can be summarized as:   Slow Down – Pause, allow you mind to catch up with where you are   Take a Step Back - Think about what is going on   Look at the Big Picture  - Summarize the pros and cons of the various paths and decide if a short cut is worth it in the long run.   Additionally, we talk about:   The lost art of evacuation   The Genesis of the 2 social media projects he started/ is in: HVACR Videos and HVAC OverTime   His personal home performance project/journey   His perspectives on electrification   And much more    Chris’ business: https://www.jvsrefrigeration.com/  Chris’ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/chris-stephens-a414651a6/ His 2 YouTube Channels:  https://www.youtube.com/c/HVACRVIDEOS https://www.youtube.com/@HVACOvertime This episode was recorded in April 2023.

In this episode, Bill interviews Chris Stephens Refrigeration Business owner and Social Media Influencer extraordinaire! There are so many nuggets to mine out of this episode, I hope you spend the time to listen to all of it. Chris is truly a multidimensional person, not like in the SciFi way though where he can walk through walls. His Big Picture concept, which he uses in all aspects of his life can be summarized as: <ul> <li> Slow Down – Pause, allow you mind to catch up with where you are </li> <li> Take a Step Back - Think about what is going on </li> <li> Look at the Big Picture  - Summarize the pros and cons of the various paths and decide if a short cut is worth it in the long run. </li> </ul> Additionally, we talk about: <ul> <li> The lost art of evacuation </li> <li> The Genesis of the 2 social media projects he started/ is in: HVACR Videos and HVAC OverTime </li> <li> His personal home performance project/journey </li> <li> His perspectives on electrification </li> <li> And much more </li> </ul> Chris’ business: <a href="https://www.jvsrefrigeration.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.jvsrefrigeration.com/</a> Chris’ LinkedIn: <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/chris-stephens-a414651a6/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.linkedin.com/in/chris-stephens-a414651a6/</a> His 2 YouTube Channels:  <a href="https://www.youtube.com/c/HVACRVIDEOS" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.youtube.com/c/HVACRVIDEOS</a> <a href="https://www.youtube.com/@HVACOvertime" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.youtube.com/@HVACOvertime</a> This episode was recorded in April 2023.

EP114 The power of Big Picture Thinking with Chris Stephens (April 2023)

In this episode, Bill interviews Michael Rubino founder of HomeCleanse.com We discuss the technical &amp; business aspects of mold removal and where it fits in to addressing and solving mold problems in a home or building. Michael is a forward thinker, having created his own mold remediation school for employees. At the school, they utilize the concept of I Do, We Do, You Do, that is you must be able to execute like the company experts in order to graduate to doing field/customer work. He is also author of The Mold Medic: An Expert's Guide on Mold Removal and a council-certified Mold Remediator by IICRC and ACAC and a contributing member, sponsor, and speaker for the Indoor Air Quality Association.  We learn about how his growing up in the construction and remediation industry, influenced his current work.  Michael’s book:  https://www.amazon.com/Mold-Medic-Experts-Guide-Removal-ebook/dp/B08FPCTWNZ  Michael’s LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/michaelrubino88/ His website: https://www.themichaelrubino.com/ This episode was recorded in March 2023.

In this episode, Bill interviews Michael Rubino founder of <a href="http://homecleanse.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">HomeCleanse.com</a> We discuss the technical &amp; business aspects of mold removal and where it fits in to addressing and solving mold problems in a home or building. Michael is a forward thinker, having created his own mold remediation school for employees. At the school, they utilize the concept of I Do, We Do, You Do, that is you must be able to execute like the company experts in order to graduate to doing field/customer work. He is also author of The Mold Medic: An Expert's Guide on Mold Removal and a council-certified Mold Remediator by IICRC and ACAC and a contributing member, sponsor, and speaker for the Indoor Air Quality Association. We learn about how his growing up in the construction and remediation industry, influenced his current work. Michael’s book: <a href="https://www.amazon.com/Mold-Medic-Experts-Guide-Removal-ebook/dp/B08FPCTWNZ" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> https://www.amazon.com/Mold-Medic-Experts-Guide-Removal-ebook/dp/B08FPCTWNZ</a> Michael’s LinkedIn: <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/michaelrubino88/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.linkedin.com/in/michaelrubino88/</a> His website: <a href="https://www.themichaelrubino.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.themichaelrubino.com/</a> This episode was recorded in March 2023.

EP113 Mold Restoration: An Insider's view with Michael Rubino of Home Cleanse (March 2023)

Adam Mufich

In this episode, Bill interviews Adam Mufich, AKA A-Team Adam. You may know Adam from his video podcast, HVAC OverTime, which is a big collaboration he does with his friends Chris Stephens (HVACR Videos on YouTube), Bill Russell (Curious HVAC Guy on YouTube) and OT Joe (HVACR OverTime North on YouTube) In their words: “We never sugar coat anything; we tell it like it is. If you want the real uncensored hot takes on the state of the industry, come hang out live every Friday at 9:00pm EST on both YouTube and Facebook.” https://www.facebook.com/groups/775287052979835 Adam describes his personal journey in the trades, where is has gotten him and where he is headed.  Adam’s LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/adam-mufich-5225055a/ Adam recently wrote a very interesting blog post we mention in the interview: https://hvacrschool.com/dunning-kruger-in-hvac/ He’s also one of the hosts of the new Cooler Heads Podcast:   https://www.iheart.com/podcast/269-the-cooler-heads-podcast-103621990/  You should also check out the YouTube Channel of the celebrity guest Adam mentions, Big Clive: https://www.youtube.com/@bigclivedotcom 969,000 viewers with 2,100 videos – I’m pretty sure you will find something of interest! Other links we mention: https://www.hvac20.com/#/ https://www.youtube.com/@HVACUncensored https://www.natethehousewhisperer.com/ This episode was recorded in March 2023.

In this episode, Bill interviews Adam Mufich, AKA A-Team Adam. You may know Adam from his video podcast, <a href="https://www.hvacovertime.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">HVAC OverTime</a>, which is a big collaboration he does with his friends Chris Stephens (<a href="https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC5Pnrxqqg4BLTsfsUzWw5Pw" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">HVACR Videos</a> on YouTube), Bill Russell (<a href="https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC_36CTEqlWUSSc9Z4iStg2w" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Curious HVAC Guy</a> on YouTube) and OT Joe (HVACR <a href="https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCncYLcGLWT2IfaiDQCP5zCw" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">OverTime North</a> on YouTube) In their words: “We never sugar coat anything; we tell it like it is. If you want the real uncensored hot takes on the state of the industry, come hang out live every Friday at 9:00pm EST on both YouTube and Facebook.” <a href="https://www.facebook.com/groups/775287052979835" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.facebook.com/groups/775287052979835</a> Adam describes his personal journey in the trades, where is has gotten him and where he is headed. Adam’s LinkedIn: <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/adam-mufich-5225055a/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.linkedin.com/in/adam-mufich-5225055a/</a> Adam recently wrote a very interesting blog post we mention in the interview: <a href="https://hvacrschool.com/dunning-kruger-in-hvac/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://hvacrschool.com/dunning-kruger-in-hvac/</a> He’s also one of the hosts of the new Cooler Heads Podcast:  <a href="https://www.iheart.com/podcast/269-the-cooler-heads-podcast-103621990/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> https://www.iheart.com/podcast/269-the-cooler-heads-podcast-103621990/</a> You should also check out the YouTube Channel of the celebrity guest Adam mentions, Big Clive: <a href="https://www.youtube.com/@bigclivedotcom" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.youtube.com/@bigclivedotcom</a> 969,000 viewers with 2,100 videos – I’m pretty sure you will find something of interest! Other links we mention: <a href="https://www.hvac20.com/#/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.hvac20.com/#/</a> <a href="https://www.youtube.com/@HVACUncensored" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.youtube.com/@HVACUncensored</a> <a href="https://www.natethehousewhisperer.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.natethehousewhisperer.com/</a> This episode was recorded in March 2023.

EP112 Being Humble, Persistent, and Curious in the Trades With Adam Mufich (March 2023)

Kevin Hart

In this episode, Bill chats with Kevin Hart, the founder of HAVEN, a start up that makes a unique IAQ sensor/control system. Hear from Kevin about his background as an electrical contractor and how he came up with the idea for Haven, as well as all the iterations the product has been through. In the episode he describes RDCV: Residential Demand Control Ventilation and why it is important for contractors and homeowners to understand details on this subject. Learn how a simple chemical compound that is found in most homes can convert to formaldehyde, a carcinogen. Haven Website: https://haveniaq.com/ Haven for sale at TruTech Tools: https://www.trutechtools.com/haven Haven 22 is the DISCOUNT CODE for this product: https://www.trutechtools.com/haven-central-air-monitor.html which is for Pros to use to get a product to install for customers or in their own homes. Kevin’s LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/kevinrhart/ Kevin’s email: kevin@haveniaq.com   Here’s a link to Grace and Corbett Lunsford’s HOMECHEM videos we mentioned: http://bit.ly/HOMEchem     This episode was recorded in March 2023.

In this episode, Bill chats with Kevin Hart, the founder of HAVEN, a start up that makes a unique IAQ sensor/control system. Hear from Kevin about his background as an electrical contractor and how he came up with the idea for Haven, as well as all the iterations the product has been through. In the episode he describes RDCV: Residential Demand Control Ventilation and why it is important for contractors and homeowners to understand details on this subject. Learn how a simple chemical compound that is found in most homes can convert to formaldehyde, a carcinogen. Haven Website: <a href="https://haveniaq.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://haveniaq.com/</a> Haven for sale at TruTech Tools: <a href="https://www.trutechtools.com/haven" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.trutechtools.com/haven</a> Haven 22 is the DISCOUNT CODE for this product: <a href="https://www.trutechtools.com/haven-central-air-monitor.html" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.trutechtools.com/haven-central-air-monitor.html</a> which is for Pros to use to get a product to install for customers or in their own homes. Kevin’s LinkedIn: <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/kevinrhart/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.linkedin.com/in/kevinrhart/</a> Kevin’s email: <a href="mailto:kevin@haveniaq.com">kevin@haveniaq.com</a> Here’s a link to Grace and Corbett Lunsford’s HOMECHEM videos we mentioned: <a href="http://bit.ly/HOMEchem" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">http://bit.ly/HOMEchem</a> This episode was recorded in March 2023.

EP111 Putting The V back in HVAC and why you should care With Kevin Hart (March 2023)

In this episode, Bill explains some of the activities that are keeping him busy lately. The National HVACR Education Conference https://www.escogroup.org/hvac/nhetc/default.aspx   The National Home Performance Conference https://building-performance.org/events/national/   The National Comfort Institute (NCI) HVAC Summit https://www.gotosummit.com/sessions/   Goldman Sachs 10,000 Small Business FREE educational program https://www.10ksbapply.com/   This episode was recorded in March 2023.

In this episode, Bill explains some of the activities that are keeping him busy lately. The National HVACR Education Conference <a href="https://www.escogroup.org/hvac/nhetc/default.aspx" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.escogroup.org/hvac/nhetc/default.aspx</a> The National Home Performance Conference <a href="https://building-performance.org/events/national/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://building-performance.org/events/national/</a> The National Comfort Institute (NCI) HVAC Summit <a href="https://www.gotosummit.com/sessions/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.gotosummit.com/sessions/</a> Goldman Sachs 10,000 Small Business FREE educational program <a href="https://www.10ksbapply.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.10ksbapply.com/</a> This episode was recorded in March 2023.

EP 110 Bill's rambling again, uh oh (March 2023)

John Hoehn

What’s it like to build a tech product from the ground up?   How do you validate that a market exists?   What tools can you use to gain confidence that you are on the right track?     In this week’s podcast, Bill Spohn is joined by John Hoehn, CEO of Duckling.   Duckling’s mission is to help contractors help their customers on their journey to electrifying their homes.   John and his co-founder, Sudeep Yegnashankaran have deep backgrounds in software development. They have been working on Duckling over the last two years and are now recruiting their first customers.   Bill is honored to join their team as an advisor alongside Elliott Trice, who brings decades of experience in tech product development and design.   Keep your eyes open and ears peeled for what Duckling hatches in the coming year!       In full disclosure, Bill has a small financial interest in Duckling.     Duckling website: www.getduckling.com   Results from the contractor survey conducted in late 2022: https://bit.ly/HVAC-electrify   Duckling one-page overview: https://bit.ly/Duckling-1-23   Are you a contractor interested in being a design partner with Duckling? Fill out this quick form: https://bit.ly/Duckling-EAP   Electrification Panel Discussion at the 2023 HVAC School Symposium featuring Kimberly Llewellyn, Jim Bergmann and Bill Spohn*  https://hvacrschool.com/events/4th-annual-hvac-r-training-symposium/electrification-panel/   * a small fee will gain you access to all recorded sessions from the Symposium for a limited time.   Learn more about Steve Blank, who guidance John mentions in the podcast: https://steveblank.com/books-for-startups/     This episode was recorded in February 2023.

What’s it like to build a tech product from the ground up? How do you validate that a market exists? What tools can you use to gain confidence that you are on the right track? In this week’s podcast, Bill Spohn is joined by <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/johnhoehn/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">John Hoehn</a>, CEO of Duckling. Duckling’s mission is to help contractors help their customers on their journey to electrifying their homes. John and his co-founder, <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/sudeepy/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Sudeep Yegnashankaran</a> have deep backgrounds in software development. They have been working on Duckling over the last two years and are now recruiting their first customers. Bill is honored to join their team as an advisor alongside <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/elliott-trice/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Elliott Trice</a>, who brings decades of experience in tech product development and design. Keep your eyes open and ears peeled for what Duckling hatches in the coming year! In full disclosure, Bill has a small financial interest in Duckling. Duckling website: <a href="http://www.getduckling.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">www.getduckling.com</a> Results from the contractor survey conducted in late 2022: <a href="https://bit.ly/HVAC-electrify" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://bit.ly/HVAC-electrify</a> Duckling one-page overview: <a href="https://bit.ly/Duckling-1-23" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://bit.ly/Duckling-1-23</a> Are you a contractor interested in being a design partner with Duckling? Fill out this quick form: <a href="https://bit.ly/Duckling-EAP" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://bit.ly/Duckling-EAP</a> Electrification Panel Discussion at the 2023 HVAC School Symposium featuring Kimberly Llewellyn, Jim Bergmann and Bill Spohn* <a href="https://hvacrschool.com/events/4th-annual-hvac-r-training-symposium/electrification-panel/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> https://hvacrschool.com/events/4th-annual-hvac-r-training-symposium/electrification-panel/</a> * a small fee will gain you access to all recorded sessions from the Symposium for a limited time. Learn more about Steve Blank, who guidance John mentions in the podcast: <a href="https://steveblank.com/books-for-startups/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://steveblank.com/books-for-startups/</a> This episode was recorded in February 2023.

EP109 A new product concept for contractors interested in residential electrification with John Hoehn of Duckling (February 2023)

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As a professional in this field, I find this podcast to somehow very elegantly skirt the line between providing both accessibility and depth. It tends to be pretty single-family oriented, so sometimes I wish it ventured into multi family building more often, but I won’t dock any points for this given that this isn’t necessarily the podcast’s aim. Great resource to keep you relevant!

Accessible yet highly interesting

Building HVAC Science

Dick Kornbluth

May the forces of evil become confused on the way to your house. George Carlin   Yep, Radon is force of evil.   Pure evil. Colorless. Odorless. Deadly.   But sneaky. It’s deadly over decades.   My good friend Dick Kornbluth joins me to unravel the intricacies of all aspects of Radon – a colorless, odorless, poisonous radioactive gas.   Dick explains how and where radon is formed, how it gets into the air we breathe and the health impact it has on us.   He reveals where the famous 4 picocuries per liter exposure amount comes from, underscoring that there is NO SAFE LEVEL.   The US EPA has a treasure trove of information on Radon at www.epa.gov/radon   Dick shares with us his extensive and practical experience in how radon gas moves through a structure, how it is measured and how Radon mitigation systems work along with a note about radon resistant construction.   Dick is very engaged in the home performance world, and believes an improved understanding of Radon is key part of the home performance goals of healthy, more durable and energy efficient homes and buildings.   You can reach Dick at Dick@DickKornbluth.com   TruTechTools carries a broad array of radon detectors. Learn more at this link: https://www.trutechtools.com/radon

May the forces of evil become confused on the way to your house. George Carlin Yep, Radon is force of evil. Pure evil. Colorless. Odorless. Deadly. But sneaky. It’s deadly over decades. My good friend Dick Kornbluth joins me to unravel the intricacies of all aspects of Radon – a colorless, odorless, poisonous radioactive gas. Dick explains how and where radon is formed, how it gets into the air we breathe and the health impact it has on us. He reveals where the famous 4 picocuries per liter exposure amount comes from, underscoring that there is NO SAFE LEVEL. The US EPA has a treasure trove of information on Radon at <a href="http://www.epa.gov/radon" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">www.epa.gov/radon</a> Dick shares with us his extensive and practical experience in how radon gas moves through a structure, how it is measured and how Radon mitigation systems work along with a note about radon resistant construction. Dick is very engaged in the home performance world, and believes an improved understanding of Radon is key part of the home performance goals of healthy, more durable and energy efficient homes and buildings. You can reach Dick at <a href="mailto:Dick@DickKornbluth.com">Dick@DickKornbluth.com</a> TruTechTools carries a broad array of radon detectors. Learn more at this link: <a href="https://www.trutechtools.com/radon" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.trutechtools.com/radon</a>

EP43 Radon 101 with Dick Kornbluth

Eric Stromquist

I can’t change the direction of the wind, but I can adjust my sails to always reach my destination. Jimmy Dean   While we picked a specific topic, this is a wide-ranging episode with my friend in the industry, Eric Stromquist of Stromquist.com – 2nd generation controls distributor based out of Atlanta, GA.   We discuss our thoughts and opinions on: How hard it is to actually get access to people – cold calling is basically dead Closed vs. open architecture in building automation systems C suite execs focus on productivity, which ties in to all building systems How the internet has changed the way information is shared- knowledge hoarding is done The psychological effects of improper lighting And much, much more.   Eric teams up with Ken Smyers to manage a ton of educational and informative resources centered around building controls and automation that you will find at  www.ControlTrends.org They even have their own Awards ceremony that takes place before the AHR Expo!   Eric is an avid podcaster and actually had me on his show in Episode 311! YouTube link: http://bit.ly/YT-ControlTrendsBS  Podcast link http://bit.ly/ControlTrendBS  starting 31:39

I can’t change the direction of the wind, but I can adjust my sails to always reach my destination. Jimmy Dean While we picked a specific topic, this is a wide-ranging episode with my friend in the industry, Eric Stromquist of <a href="http://Stromquist.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Stromquist.com</a> – 2nd generation controls distributor based out of Atlanta, GA. We discuss our thoughts and opinions on: How hard it is to actually get access to people – cold calling is basically dead Closed vs. open architecture in building automation systems C suite execs focus on productivity, which ties in to all building systems How the internet has changed the way information is shared- knowledge hoarding is done The psychological effects of improper lighting And much, much more. Eric teams up with Ken Smyers to manage a ton of educational and informative resources centered around building controls and automation that you will find at<a href="https://controltrends.org/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">  www.ControlTrends.org</a> They even have their own Awards ceremony that takes place before the AHR Expo! Eric is an avid podcaster and actually had me on his show in Episode 311! YouTube link: <a href="http://bit.ly/YT-ControlTrendsBS" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">http://bit.ly/YT-ControlTrendsBS</a> Podcast link <a href="http://bit.ly/ControlTrendBS" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">http://bit.ly/ControlTrendBS</a>  starting 31:39

EP42 Smart buildings and HVAC Controls- News you can use with Eric Stromquist of ControlTalkNow Podcast

Ty Newell

To keep the body in good health is a duty…otherwise we shall not be able to keep our mind strong and clear. Buddha   HVAC and building performance contractors are seeing more homes built or retrofit to tighter levels. Blower door test outs like 3, 2, 1 ACH50 or less.   What do you do when the “house can’t breathe?”   Hopefully, you see the humor in that statement.   Of course - you build it tight and ventilate it right!    (Credit for that phrase likely goes to Earle Perera and Lynn Parkins as the title for their article in the June 1992 Building Services Journal a UK publication)   Listen in as Ty Newell founder of BuildEquinox shares with us how he got to the point of feeling the need to create his own ventilation product, the CERV2: Conditioning Energy Recovery Ventilator.   This unique product senses when to run, ventilates or recirculates the “fresh air stores” in the space using a small variable output heat pump. It incorporates slick controls and internet connectivity.   Plus, I cannot wait to be using it the new high-performance home we are building for occupancy by the summer of 2020.   Learn more about the product and more importantly the philosophies behind the product by surfing over to www.BuildEquinox.com   The BuildEquinox site has numerous white papers, tech specs &amp; installation info, recording and upcoming webinars and more. You can also learn about the net zero house (which includes the CERV 1) that Ty built.

To keep the body in good health is a duty…otherwise we shall not be able to keep our mind strong and clear. Buddha HVAC and building performance contractors are seeing more homes built or retrofit to tighter levels. Blower door test outs like 3, 2, 1 ACH50 or less. What do you do when the “house can’t breathe?” Hopefully, you see the humor in that statement. Of course - you build it tight and ventilate it right!  (Credit for that phrase likely goes to Earle Perera and Lynn Parkins as the title for their article in the June 1992 Building Services Journal a UK publication) Listen in as Ty Newell founder of BuildEquinox shares with us how he got to the point of feeling the need to create his own ventilation product, the CERV2: Conditioning Energy Recovery Ventilator. This unique product senses when to run, ventilates or recirculates the “fresh air stores” in the space using a small variable output heat pump. It incorporates slick controls and internet connectivity. Plus, I cannot wait to be using it the new high-performance home we are building for occupancy by the summer of 2020. Learn more about the product and more importantly the philosophies behind the product by surfing over to <a href="http://www.BuildEquinox.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">www.BuildEquinox.com</a> The BuildEquinox site has numerous white papers, tech specs &amp; installation info, recording and upcoming webinars and more. You can also learn about the net zero house (which includes the CERV 1) that Ty built.

EP 41 Great Indoor Air Quality Can Improve Your Health with Ty Newell of Build Equinox

Steve Rogers

You may know the answer to this question: “Why would I want to use an air flow hood?”   You might not know the answer to this one: “How do I find a good air flow hood?”   Steve Rogers, President and Owner of the Energy Conservatory, joins us to answer both of these questions as well as provide a rich background to his company and his career.   We hear how a customer ride-along stimulated a multifaceted investigation into the critical parameters involved in making great residential airflow measurements which could lead to a breakthrough product in the future   Steve explains how milkshakes help him focus on customers’ needs in the product development cycle.   Visit www.EnergyConservatory.com to learn more about their products and training resources which are available through several distributors including TruTechTools, www.trutechtools.com/EnergyConservatory   If you read this before January 24, 2019, you can sign up to watch the webinar Steve will present with TruTech Tools on this topic: sign up link is www.bit.ly/TEC-FLOW  If you read this after that date, a recording of that video will be present on the TruTech YouTube channel: www.bit.ly/TruTechTubes

You may know the answer to this question: “Why would I want to use an air flow hood?” You might not know the answer to this one: “How do I find a good air flow hood?” Steve Rogers, President and Owner of the Energy Conservatory, joins us to answer both of these questions as well as provide a rich background to his company and his career. We hear how a customer ride-along stimulated a multifaceted investigation into the critical parameters involved in making great residential airflow measurements which could lead to a breakthrough product in the future Steve explains how milkshakes help him focus on customers’ needs in the product development cycle. Visit <a href="http://www.energyconservatory.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">www.EnergyConservatory.com</a> to learn more about their products and training resources which are available through several distributors including TruTechTools, <a href="http://www.trutechtools.com/EnergyConservatory" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">www.trutechtools.com/EnergyConservatory</a> If you read this before January 24, 2019, you can sign up to watch the webinar Steve will present with TruTech Tools on this topic: sign up link is <a href="http://www.bit.ly/TEC-FLOW" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">www.bit.ly/TEC-FLOW</a> If you read this after that date, a recording of that video will be present on the TruTech YouTube channel: <a href="http://www.bit.ly/TruTechTubes" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">www.bit.ly/TruTechTubes</a>

EP35 Let's get TECnical @ AirFlow hoods with Steve Rogers of the Energy Conservatory

Some of our listeners have likely heard of the term Home Performance.   But have you heard of Home Performance 2.0?   Michael Housh and Neil Comparetto join us to describe how they are helping to develop this new approach to serving customers with total home performance. This is a systems being developed by Nate Adams and Ted Kidd.   They describe a well performing home as one that is healthy, comfortable, safe, durable and, as a side benefit, uses less energy.   Michael and Neil are both trained and experienced HVAC technicians; mechanics in their own words.   They discuss how some simple changes in the approach to the way technical work is presented is resulting in better business and happier clients.   They describe the HP 2.0 process as consisting of 6 steps: client education, initial PAID consult, a comprehensive planning process, executing the project, QC, and continuous optimization with monitoring.   A large part of the client education consists of the resources available at www.NateTheHouseWhisperer.com – there you will find an inexpensive book that educates consumers (and techs!) on home performance, as well as 2 free downloads(chapters from the book)  to share with Clients: Home Comfort 101 and HVAC 101.   These steps help to remove the pain of being a residential HVAC business owner: (Much of this is based on the Sandler Selling Process)    Avoid fights over stuff you can’t fix     More Happy Clients - Actually SOLVE client problems, no band aids     Smooth out monthly sales with large HP projects in off seasons     Onboard Staff Faster-with something else for apprentices to do     Fewer Unhappy Clients     Reduce Mold Risk     Reduce Boredom with Challenging projects and new twists all the time     Reduce or eliminate free quotes     Increase Ticket Sizes w/o Home Performance Jobs     Lower sales and marketing costs, with better word of mouth and paid consultations.     Bigger, more satisfying jobs vs Small jobs with lots of up-front work that often don’t solve problems    If you want to learn more you can reach Michael at MHoush@HoushHomeEnergy.com and Neil at Neil@ComparettoComfort.com or Nate Adams and Ted Kidd at Nate@EnergySmartOhio.com

Some of our listeners have likely heard of the term Home Performance. But have you heard of Home Performance 2.0? Michael Housh and Neil Comparetto join us to describe how they are helping to develop this new approach to serving customers with total home performance. This is a systems being developed by Nate Adams and Ted Kidd. They describe a well performing home as one that is healthy, comfortable, safe, durable and, as a side benefit, uses less energy. Michael and Neil are both trained and experienced HVAC technicians; mechanics in their own words. They discuss how some simple changes in the approach to the way technical work is presented is resulting in better business and happier clients. They describe the HP 2.0 process as consisting of 6 steps: client education, initial PAID consult, a comprehensive planning process, executing the project, QC, and continuous optimization with monitoring. A large part of the client education consists of the resources available at <a href="http://www.natethehousewhisperer.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">www.NateTheHouseWhisperer.com</a> – there you will find an inexpensive book that educates consumers (and techs!) on home performance, as well as 2 free downloads(chapters from the book)  to share with Clients: Home Comfort 101 and HVAC 101. These steps help to remove the pain of being a residential HVAC business owner: (Much of this is based on the Sandler Selling Process) <ul> <li>Avoid fights over stuff you can’t fix</li> </ul> <ul> <li>More Happy Clients - Actually SOLVE client problems, no band aids</li> </ul> <ul> <li>Smooth out monthly sales with large HP projects in off seasons</li> </ul> <ul> <li>Onboard Staff Faster-with something else for apprentices to do</li> </ul> <ul> <li>Fewer Unhappy Clients</li> </ul> <ul> <li>Reduce Mold Risk</li> </ul> <ul> <li>Reduce Boredom with Challenging projects and new twists all the time</li> </ul> <ul> <li>Reduce or eliminate free quotes</li> </ul> <ul> <li>Increase Ticket Sizes w/o Home Performance Jobs</li> </ul> <ul> <li>Lower sales and marketing costs, with better word of mouth and paid consultations.</li> </ul> <ul> <li>Bigger, more satisfying jobs vs Small jobs with lots of up-front work that often don’t solve problems</li> </ul> If you want to learn more you can reach Michael at <a href="mailto:mhoush@HoushHomeEnergy.com">MHoush@HoushHomeEnergy.com</a> and Neil at <a href="mailto:Neil@ComparettoComfort.com">Neil@ComparettoComfort.com</a> or Nate Adams and Ted Kidd at <a href="mailto:Nate@EnergySmartOhio.com">Nate@EnergySmartOhio.com</a>

EP36 What is Home Performance 2.0?

Smartphones are great communications tools for contractors and techs.   But how do you organize and effectively share the right photos at the right time?   Listen in as Luke Hansen, former roofing contractor and inventor of the CompanyCam App, explains his journey from concept to successful business.   His low-cost service allows techs to share rich photo information without clogging up their photo library.   Rich info accompanies each photo: date, time, GPS location, user info and mark-ups &amp; notes can be shared in your company, with the customer or with anyone you give the link to. Photos can later be sorted or filtered with data mentioned above.   If you’ve tried managing photos in DropBox, you know that takes a lot of discipline to keep things organized.   This app will save you hours of time cataloging photos or searching for ones you knew you took.   Video functionality is coming soon.   Go to www.CompanyCam.com/BHS for a special offer to listeners of this podcast.

Smartphones are great communications tools for contractors and techs. But how do you organize and effectively share the right photos at the right time? Listen in as Luke Hansen, former roofing contractor and inventor of the CompanyCam App, explains his journey from concept to successful business. His low-cost service allows techs to share rich photo information without clogging up their photo library. Rich info accompanies each photo: date, time, GPS location, user info and mark-ups &amp; notes can be shared in your company, with the customer or with anyone you give the link to. Photos can later be sorted or filtered with data mentioned above. If you’ve tried managing photos in DropBox, you know that takes a lot of discipline to keep things organized. This app will save you hours of time cataloging photos or searching for ones you knew you took. Video functionality is coming soon. Go to <a href="http://www.companycam.com/BHS" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">www.CompanyCam.com/BHS</a> for a special offer to listeners of this podcast.

EP 34 CompanyCam - a tool for stress relief

Today we turn the tables and your host becomes the guest!   As you may or may not know Marilyn and I are building a new high-performance home this year (2019).   Even though I have been involved in home performance for 30 years, it was in the narrow field of test and measurement, not in construction detail and aspects.   And because it is our home and our money, everything about it is personal and I have a real hunger for the details which tends to complicate decisions!   So, I asked my thoughtful pal, Nate Adams to pitch some questions at me to get me to talk about the subject and share our journey up to this point.   We were calling it a high-performance house, but recently I’ve changed that to a new concept (in my mind): personalized performance – it’s what we want our home to be.   I hope you enjoy the listen.   If you want to learn more you can reach out to Bill at Bill@trutechtools.com or Nate at Nate@energysmartohio.com via his website: www.NateTheHouseWhisperer.com

Today we turn the tables and your host becomes the guest! As you may or may not know Marilyn and I are building a new high-performance home this year (2019). Even though I have been involved in home performance for 30 years, it was in the narrow field of test and measurement, not in construction detail and aspects. And because it is our home and our money, everything about it is personal and I have a real hunger for the details which tends to complicate decisions! So, I asked my thoughtful pal, Nate Adams to pitch some questions at me to get me to talk about the subject and share our journey up to this point. We were calling it a high-performance house, but recently I’ve changed that to a new concept (in my mind): personalized performance – it’s what we want our home to be. I hope you enjoy the listen. If you want to learn more you can reach out to Bill at <a href="mailto:Bill@trutechtools.com">Bill@trutechtools.com</a> or Nate at Nate@energysmartohio.com via his website: <a href="http://www.natethehousewhisperer.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">www.NateTheHouseWhisperer.com</a>

EP38 Personalized Home Performance - Bill Spohn's new home construction Part 1

Mike Walton

Looking to be a better HVACR Tech?   One key aspect is keeping up to date with changing equipment, products and techniques. And that is no mean feat.   In order to do so, you need to help yourself to training and education where ever you can get it. Like this podcast… especially because it is on a lesser known topic: HVACR Chemicals and sealants.   Mike Walton of CoolAir Products in Maryland, joins us on this episode to focus on 2 of the products he has brought to the US market: AC SmartSeal External- a line and coil repair product and AC SmartSeal Quick Shot, the 3 in 1 internal seal, lube and leak check dye. Interestingly, these two products work best together.   Mike discusses how and why he formed the company starting in his garage in 2014.   He describes his company’s focus on the technician, by making products that are safe, effective, and easy to use.   Part of this ease of use comes because all products are 100 % safe to the touch, non-toxic and non-flammable.  That means no warning labels and for our friends in California, no prop 65 issues. Plus, he backs up the product with 3rd party lab testing by Intertek   Mike’s got a lot to share with the industry.   You can buy Mike’s products at wholesalers across the US or online at www.trutechtools.com/Cool-Air-Products   If you want to learn more you can reach out to Mike at www.CoolAirProducts.net or MikeWalton@CoolAirProducts.net

Looking to be a better HVACR Tech? One key aspect is keeping up to date with changing equipment, products and techniques. And that is no mean feat. In order to do so, you need to help yourself to training and education where ever you can get it. Like this podcast… especially because it is on a lesser known topic: HVACR Chemicals and sealants. Mike Walton of CoolAir Products in Maryland, joins us on this episode to focus on 2 of the products he has brought to the US market: AC SmartSeal External- a line and coil repair product and AC SmartSeal Quick Shot, the 3 in 1 internal seal, lube and leak check dye. Interestingly, these two products work best together. Mike discusses how and why he formed the company starting in his garage in 2014. He describes his company’s focus on the technician, by making products that are safe, effective, and easy to use.   Part of this ease of use comes because all products are 100 % safe to the touch, non-toxic and non-flammable.  That means no warning labels and for our friends in California, no prop 65 issues. Plus, he backs up the product with 3rd party lab testing by Intertek Mike’s got a lot to share with the industry. You can buy Mike’s products at wholesalers across the US or online at <a href="http://www.trutechtools.com/Cool-Air-Products" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">www.trutechtools.com/Cool-Air-Products</a> If you want to learn more you can reach out to Mike at <a href="http://www.coolairproducts.net" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">www.CoolAirProducts.net</a> or <a href="mailto:MikeWalton@CoolAirProducts.net">MikeWalton@CoolAirProducts.net</a>

EP39 Learn about HVACR Chemicals & Sealants with Mike Walton of CoolAir Products

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