Rhydon welcomes Redwood Services CEO and Founder Richard Lewis to the HVAC R&D Podcast. His career foundation in the financial sector and then the services industry saw him looking for a way to build a better partnership and shared resources platform and process for the Mechanical and Plumbing trades. A member of the 2023 ACHR News 40 under 40, Lewis gives the #TradeCrew the run down of how he came to be where he is today and where he hopes to take Redwood and his partners in the future. Through his unique philosophy and vision, Richard and his team at Redwood Services are working to build ..read more

It's not just all frozen beer party tricks and all in one protective coatings as Rhydon hosts AC Products USA and Arctic Hayes mastermind, Bryan Lemoine live in front of a packed audience at the 2024 AHR Expo in Chicago. The two dive deep into the inner workings of Bryan's creative mind as they discuss the process behind the creation of his impressive 3-in-1 protective coating, Pro-Tech Spray. Additionally, what HVAC R&D show is complete without a few cold beverages? Thanks to a little party trick from Arctic Hayes the two embark on a tasting tour through a delightful trio of beer from one ..read more

Rhydon and Dennis dig through the industry publications for the first time since the turn of the year as they work on getting prepped and ready for the 2024 AHR Expo in Chicago. The duo discuss their AHR guests Bryan and Sal and some of the top HVAC news stories in their local and regional area. Additionally they also finally get to read through their interview in PHCP News about their participation in the 2024 AHR Workforce Development program with Prosser Career Academy.     #HVAC #HVACR #HVACRND #WHOLESALE #DISTRIBUTION #BOSCH #PROSSER #AHR #AHREXPO #AHR2024 #CHICAGO #WHATDOIKNOW ..read more

Rhydon and Dennis welcome fellow Western North Carolinian Brad Waldrop of Ward Plumbing Heating and Air Conditioning to the show for the final episode of their 3-part End of Year Series. Brad grew up in the Mountains and when he and some partners had the opportunity to take over a hometown legacy Mechanical and Plumbing company in the town of Sylva, they took a chance and have made it pay off big time. The three of them get into Rhydon's funny history with the original owners of Brad's business. Dennis discusses his relationship with Brad and how they came to meet, and then Brad lay's out how ..read more

Rhydon and Dennis have one of the best shows of the year for you on tap thanks to returning guest Brittany Murphy from One Thing Marketing. In what is Part 2 of a three episode series of 2023 End of Year Specials, Britt breaks down how to take a look and self evaluate where you are with your marketing and where you can start small in 2024 to make a difference for your company. If you do not learn anything from this show, then you were not paying attention. This is one of the best "Free99" marketing talks you will get as a business owner of future business owner in the Trades. So sit back and e ..read more

Rhydon and Dennis start their 3-Part Series of 2023 End of Year Review Specials with a discussion on the highs and lows of sales this year. Joining the two is long time listener and returning guest Zach, who is an in-home comfort specialist as mentioned in his previous appearances on the show. The three went through their wins and losses, this years experiences with homeowners and other stories from the field and wholesale life. #HVAC #HVACCREW #HVACR #HVACRND #TRADECREW #AC #AIRCONDITIONING #AIRHANDLER #ATTIC #BOILER #BUSINESS #BUSINESSDEVELOPMENT #COIL #COLD #COMBIBOILER #COMEDY #CONSTR ..read more

Rhydon and Dennis catch up in the midst of what was a week of lots of training, lots of outpourings of knowledge and a little bit of getting educated themselves. Getting in front of a combined group of over 100 technicians and installers over four days, the fellow purveyors of HVAC sales and technical knowledge put in a shift continuing to set the standard for hands on training in the Carolina's with their combined efforts between wholesaler and manufacturers rep.  The two recount insights from their first couple of classes with, "Big Sexy", give the training Bosch Package Heat Pump a new ..read more

Rhydon and Dennis sit down for their third Thanksgiving episode since the beginning of the show and discuss the latter's most recent golfing escapades, freezing pipes for service repairs and their upcoming trainings together. Also, they bring on a special holiday guest and announce a Black Friday Deal that is on the way. #HVAC #HVACCREW #HVACR #HVACRND #TRADECREW #AC #AIRCONDITIONING #AIRHANDLER #ATTIC #BOILER #BUSINESS #BUSINESSDEVELOPMENT #COIL #COLD #COMBIBOILER #COMEDY #CONSTRUCTION #CONTRACTOR #CRAWLSPACE #DRYBULB #DUCT #DUCTLESS #DUCTWORK #EEV #ELECTRICAL #EPISODE #EQUIPMENT #ERV #F ..read more

Rhydon and Dennis catch up after two busy and hectic weeks and talk everything from traveling and training to being the extra body in a delivery truck to make sure things get done. They also discuss customers hooking them up with fresh varieties of meat and the latest on Pink Warrior Youth Athlete Ricki Lee and her success on the water.   #HVAC #HVACCREW #HVACR #HVACRND #TRADECREW #AC #AIRCONDITIONING #AIRHANDLER #ATTIC #BOILER #BUSINESS #BUSINESSDEVELOPMENT #COIL #COLD #COMBIBOILER #COMEDY #CONSTRUCTION #CONTRACTOR #CRAWLSPACE #DRYBULB #DUCT #DUCTLESS #DUCTWORK #EEV #ELECTRICAL #EPI ..read more

Rhydon and Dennis catch up post their trip to Chicago and have an inspired discussion on many things in the Wholesale process of HVAC. From the Manufacturer to the Manufacturer Representatives and down to the distribution channel that provides everything to the contractor, the R&D duo break down some myths and misconceptions about what life is like on the other side of the field. #HVAC #HVACCREW #HVACR #HVACRND #TRADECREW #AC #AIRCONDITIONING #AIRHANDLER #ATTIC #BOILER #BUSINESS #BUSINESSDEVELOPMENT #COIL #COLD #COMBIBOILER #COMEDY #CONSTRUCTION #CONTRACTOR #CRAWLSPACE #DRYBULB #DUCT ..read more