In part one of our podcast with Chris Forth, VP of regulatory, codes and environmental affairs for JCI, we tackle the new HVAC tax credits included in the Inflation Reduction Act.

Is the time right to sell your HVAC business? Dena Jalbert, founder & CEO of Align Business Advisory Services, is a trusted advisor in the HVAC industry, helping companies determine the value of their business and explore M&A opportunities.

Trapper Barnes, owner of Infinity Texas Air, joins the podcast to discuss his journey in the industry, mentorship, the training and recruiting opportunities Infinity Texas Air offers, and living and learning.

HVAC contractors are constantly trying to find quality employees. SMACNA executive director of communications Jeff Henriksen has been spearheading their workforce and apprenticeship campaigns and stops by to give us some tips.

Daikin Applied recently named Jeff Drees as CEO. Jeff stops by the podcast to talk about what the supply chain will look like over the next 12 months.

Feeling squeezed to hire and keep top talent in today’s tight labor market? Steffan Busch, Nexstar Network recruiting and retention coach, offers insights to ensure your compensation is competitive so you can retain the best and the brightest.
Sponsored by Nexstar.

Phil Mutz, featured in ACHR NEWS' 2019 Top 40 Under 40 list, and a technical advisor and management consultant to twelve trade businesses through Unique Indoor Comfort (UIC), joins the podcast to discuss recruiting, marketing, the ways he partners with companies through UIC, and more.

Bill Northrup, CEO of iConnect Training, talks about a new program that combines HVAC training and destination vacations.

Ben Merrifield, featured in ACHR NEWS' Top 40 Under 40 list, joins the podcast to discuss his journey in the industry, lessons learned along the way, how technological advances have made the trade easier to learn, and why the first task of anyone who is interested in working at Meade’s (including sales and customer service representatives) is to install an HVAC unit.

Chemours’ NA HVAC Project Lead Chris Pyles provides insights on regulations, flammable refrigerants’ characteristics, best practices, and changes with refrigerant transition, advising HVAC professionals to learn more through reliable industry sources.
Sponsored by Opteon.