Episodes
409
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Jun 2026
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Each episode features movers and shakers of the industry interviewed by editors of The NEWS staff. Listen as industry individuals discuss and react to the latest HVAC headlines.
Selling a business can look like a straightforward financial win, but Matt Michel says the reality is often far more complicated. In this episode of the Newsmakers Podcast, Michel discusses the emotional ups and downs covered in The Business Exit Roller Coaster, from the first decision to sell through life after the deal closes.
In this episode of Beyond the Wrench, Branden Dickey of Conejo Services shares how the company moved from instinct-driven operations to a more disciplined, structured business model. Dickey discusses the role of financial planning, leadership talent, data, and automation in building a stronger organization. He also explains how Conejo’s diversified home service model helps smooth demand, lower customer acquisition costs, and keep teams busy year-round.
Danfoss Application Engineering Manager Chris Brown discusses the company’s recent whitepaper, “Danfoss Multi Ejector High Pressure (HP): Unlocking 21% Savings over Traditional CO₂ Booster Systems,” which details how Danfoss’ Multi Ejector HP, in conjunction with parallel compression, can result in significant energy savings, particularly in warm climates. Sponsored by Watercress Financial.
In this episode of the Newsmakers Podcast, Jeff Ponce, category director at Malco, stops by to talk about the changing role of condensate management in HVAC installations. Ponce discusses how mini pump technology is advancing, why biofilm and drain issues remain major contractor concerns, and how capacitive sensors are bringing smarter performance to condensate pumps.
On this debut episode of Beyond the Wrench, Chris Lollini speaks with Cody Damp, owner and president of American Home Pros, a Tulsa-based HVAC and plumbing company with 17 trucks on the road. Damp breaks down the company’s approach to marketing, including a major push to dedicate 40% of marketing spend to brand recognition.
Housecall Pro’s Roland Ligtenberg joined the Newsmakers Podcast to discuss a new report tracking HVAC repair economics from 2021 to 2025, and the message was clear: repair is taking a larger role in contractor revenue.
In this episode of The Newsmakers Podcast, Jacob Guest (left) and Ryan Kauffman (right) of Ferris State University discussed the gap between what the HVAC industry needs and what the talent pipeline is currently producing.
In this episode of the Newsmakers Podcast, Tracy Paul, founder and principal of Cornerstone Advertising, explains the difference between local and hyperlocal marketing for contractors. He argues that the most effective strategy often starts with focusing on the zip codes closest to the shop, where brand recognition, referrals, and operational efficiency are strongest. Paul also discusses how trucks, yard signs, sponsorships, local SEO, and paid search all work together to improve visibility and click-through rates.
Jamie Adams, CRO at Scorpion, explains how homeowners are now frequently turning to AI tools, and prioritizing the online reputation of HVAC contractors before booking.
Sara Adams of Aaron Services discusses the company’s launch of a custom AI assistant and Alexa tool designed to help homeowners troubleshoot DIY projects and also book more jobs.
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