October 9, 202610 min
Why the Trades Should Sell a Path to Business Ownership
Nexstar Network President and CEO Julian Scadden explains why workforce investments should promote entrepreneurship alongside technical careers.
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100
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Sep 2026
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About the show
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.
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October 9, 202616 min
How Anchor Heating and Air Grew 407% in Three Years
Husband-and-wife owners Stephanie and David Postell discuss the decisions that helped Anchor Heating and Air grow exponentially in just three years.
September 30, 202618 min
Is Your Back Office Leaking Revenue?
Most AI talk in the trades stops at answering the phone. Podium Sales Manager McKay Rasmussen digs deeper: where contractors lose money behind the scenes (stale leads, unpaid invoices, wasted drive time) and how an AI business manager recovers it before heating season hits.Sponsored by Podium
September 29, 202614 min
The NEWSmakers Podcast: Scaling an HVAC Business From $700,000 to $7 Million
Roy White shares the lessons, mistakes, and leadership changes that helped Fixed Right & Guaranteed grow from roughly $700,000 to $7 million.
September 17, 202617 min
Numbers Don't Lie: Real Results from Contractors Running Podium's AI
Listen to real stories of contractors using AI to capture missed calls, automate busywork, grow revenue, and get their lives back.Sponsored by Podium
September 14, 202616 min
Beyond the Wrench: Why This HVAC Contractor Is ‘Always Hiring’
On this episode, host Chris Lollini and Atticman Heating and Air Conditioning & Insulation owner Mario Lopez discuss how strong people, quick decision-making, and a deliberate approach to customer service have helped drive the company’s growth.
September 11, 202626 min
Growth Isn’t Always a Straight Line: The LCS Story
From starting over to scaling up, hear how LCS overcame challenges, strengthened operations, evolved its brand, and built a profitable business.Sponsored by Lemon Seed Marketing
September 11, 202613 min
The HVAC Sales Conversation Should Come Before the Product Pitch
On this episode of the Newsmakers Podcast, True Pros Heating and Air owner Katy Higgins explains why identifying the customer’s real problem should come before discussing brands, models, or efficiency ratings.
September 1, 202618 min
Inside the U.S. Heat Pump Summit w/ Brent Davidson and Brynn Cooksey
Brynn Cooksey, industry veteran and HVAC educator, joins Brent Davidson, Founder of the U.S. Heat Pump Summit, to discuss the future of heat pumps, contractor opportunities, and what residential and commercial contractor attendees can expect from this year's Summit in Massachusetts.Sponsored by the US Heat Pump Summit.
August 25, 202621 min
Why Legacy FSMs Can't Keep Up With Podium's AI Operating System
Jim Christian leads product at Podium, building an AI Operating System for home services where AI employees replace the legacy FSM.Sponsored by Podium.
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