Best HVAC R And D Podcasts (2024)

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I Had Some Help: Everybody Wins with Tommy Mello 1:11:04

7h ago1:11:04

1:11:04

Renowned entrepreneur, business owner, best seller, business coach and podcaster, Tommy Mello, joins Rhydon Atzenhoffer for an enthralling conversation about building a business that is focused on how to make sure everyone wins. Mello outlines how asking questions and seeking knowledge throughout his career has allowed his businesses and projects t…

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I Had Some Help: Everybody Wins with Tommy Mello 1:11:04

2h ago1:11:04

1:11:04

Renowned entrepreneur, business owner, best seller, business coach and podcaster, Tommy Mello, joins Rhydon Atzenhoffer for an enthralling conversation about building a business that is focused on how to make sure everyone wins. Mello outlines how asking questions and seeking knowledge throughout his career has allowed his businesses and projects t…

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Water: Managing Acidic Condensate with JJM Alkaline Technologies President Kyle Emmons 1:17:52

8d ago1:17:52

1:17:52

Rhydon sits down for an evening conversation about how Kyle Emmons came to be the President of JJM Alkaline Technologies. The two discuss everything from trips to Italy, Kyle's path to running a company that produces products for the trades and how condensate neutralization is an ever emerging necessity in the HVAC industry. #HVAC #WATER #CONDENSAT…

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Water: Managing Acidic Condensate with JJM Alkaline Technologies President Kyle Emmons 1:17:52

8d ago1:17:52

1:17:52

Rhydon sits down for an evening conversation about how Kyle Emmons came to be the President of JJM Alkaline Technologies. The two discuss everything from trips to Italy, Kyle's path to running a company that produces products for the trades and how condensate neutralization is an ever emerging necessity in the HVAC industry. #HVAC #WATER #CONDENSAT…

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The Feast and the Famine: Bringing a Fresh Vision of HVAC to Maryland with Garret Torre 1:17:35

1M ago1:17:35

1:17:35

After far too long Rhydon was finally able to welcome his friend, Garret Torre, of the HVAC Visionaries to the show. A long time fan of HVAC R&D, Garret discusses his path to HVAC and the trades in the rural area of north east Maryland. The two also share their love of Bosch HVAC products and talking about where the industry is heading in the futur…

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The Feast and the Famine: Bringing a Fresh Vision of HVAC to Maryland with Garret Torre 1:17:35

1M ago1:17:35

1:17:35

After far too long Rhydon was finally able to welcome his friend, Garret Torre, of the HVAC Visionaries to the show. A long time fan of HVAC R&D, Garret discusses his path to HVAC and the trades in the rural area of north east Maryland. The two also share their love of Bosch HVAC products and talking about where the industry is heading in the futur…

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Good Vibes: Stacking Skills and Paying Bills with Richie Polenz of Thermosource Mechanical 1:39:52

3M ago1:39:52

1:39:52

Rhydon is joined by long time #TradeCrew supporter and proud member, Richie Polenz, @RichieLenz_HVAC of ThermoSource Mechanical. The two recount Richie's journey and rise through the HVAC ranks as a hard working commercial service tech in the Big Apple and all the way to his own shop in Long Island New York. With a few wholesome interruptions from …

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Good Vibes: Stacking Skills and Paying Bills with Richie Polenz of Thermosource Mechanical 1:39:52

3M ago1:39:52

1:39:52

Rhydon is joined by long time #TradeCrew supporter and proud member, Richie Polenz, @RichieLenz_HVAC of ThermoSource Mechanical. The two recount Richie's journey and rise through the HVAC ranks as a hard working commercial service tech in the Big Apple and all the way to his own shop in Long Island New York. With a few wholesome interruptions from …

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Walking In Memphis: Connection is Everything with Redwood Services CEO Richard Lewis 1:04:43

4M ago1:04:43

1:04:43

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, Lew…

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Walking In Memphis: Connection is Everything with Redwood Services CEO Richard Lewis 1:04:43

4M ago1:04:43

1:04:43

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, Lew…

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Smoke on the Water: The Future of Hydronics and Inverters in an A2L World 1:24:05

5M ago1:24:05

1:24:05

Welcome to the second of the special edition AHR 2024 Podcast Episodes. During this show HVAC R&D host Rhydon Atzenhoffer was joined by Sal Brunetto, the National Hydronics Sales Manager for Bosch Home Comfort USA. The two discuss the full Bosch IDS, IDP and Climate 5000 inverter HVAC system product lines and Bosch's new 2025 product launches. Bosc…

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Smoke on the Water: The Future of Hydronics and Inverters in an A2L World 1:24:05

5M ago1:24:05

1:24:05

Welcome to the second of the special edition AHR 2024 Podcast Episodes. During this show HVAC R&D host Rhydon Atzenhoffer was joined by Sal Brunetto, the National Hydronics Sales Manager for Bosch Home Comfort USA. The two discuss the full Bosch IDS, IDP and Climate 5000 inverter HVAC system product lines and Bosch's new 2025 product launches. Bosc…

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Catch a Cold One: Frozen Beer Party Tricks and an All in One Protective Coating 1:30:07

6M ago1:30:07

1:30:07

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 impress…

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Catch a Cold One: Frozen Beer Party Tricks and an All in One Protective Coating 1:30:07

6M ago1:30:07

1:30:07

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 impress…

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What Do I Know: Hot HVAC Industry News Ahead of AHR 1:30:15

7M ago1:30:15

1:30:15

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 th…

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What Do I Know: Hot HVAC Industry News Ahead of AHR 1:30:15

7M ago1:30:15

1:30:15

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 th…

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Raise Your Glass: The 2024 AHR EXPO Preview Show 1:22:26

7M ago1:22:26

1:22:26

Rhydon and Dennis catch up after the Christmas and New Year Holiday season. The two get into their top episodes and stats from 2023 and start to lay out their AHR Plans for Chicago in a few weeks. The duo will welcome Brian from AC Products to the Podcast Pavilion on Monday January 22nd and then Sal from Bosch on Tuesday January 23rd. Both shows ar…

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Raise Your Glass: The 2024 AHR EXPO Preview Show 1:22:26

7M ago1:22:26

1:22:26

Rhydon and Dennis catch up after the Christmas and New Year Holiday season. The two get into their top episodes and stats from 2023 and start to lay out their AHR Plans for Chicago in a few weeks. The duo will welcome Brian from AC Products to the Podcast Pavilion on Monday January 22nd and then Sal from Bosch on Tuesday January 23rd. Both shows ar…

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The Redneck Song: Modernizing a Hometown Legacy the Ward Way with Brad Waldrop 2:44:49

7M ago2:44:49

2:44:49

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…

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The Redneck Song: Modernizing a Hometown Legacy the Ward Way with Brad Waldrop 2:44:49

7M ago2:44:49

2:44:49

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…

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One Thing at a Time: Brittany Murphy Breaks Down Marketing for the Trades in 2024 2:00:03

7M ago2:00:03

2:00:03

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…

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One Thing at a Time: Brittany Murphy Breaks Down Marketing for the Trades in 2024 2:00:03

7M ago2:00:03

2:00:03

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…

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Soundtrack to a Six Pack: 2023 Year End Sales Review with Zach 2:00:03

7M ago2:00:03

2:00:03

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 year…

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Soundtrack to a Six Pack: 2023 Year End Sales Review with Zach 2:00:03

7M ago2:00:03

2:00:03

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 year…

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School: Training, Training, Travel and then more Training 1:23:43

8M ago1:23:43

1:23:43

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 …

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School: Training, Training, Travel and then more Training 1:23:43

8M ago1:23:43

1:23:43

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 …

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Sirius: Thanksgiving, Black Friday, Golf, Frozen Pipes and When the Lights Come On 1:28:43

8M ago1:28:43

1:28:43

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 #HVA…

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Sirius: Thanksgiving, Black Friday, Golf, Frozen Pipes and When the Lights Come On 1:28:43

8M ago1:28:43

1:28:43

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 #HV…

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The Reel Bass Pro: Meat, Meetings and Meaningful Hard Work 1:18:41

8M ago1:18:41

1:18:41

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 #HVAC…

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The Reel Bass Pro: Meat, Meetings and Meaningful Hard Work 1:18:41

8M ago1:18:41

1:18:41

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 #HVAC…

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Sound of Madness: Understanding Distribution from the Manufacturing Line to the Wholesale Floor 1:29:48

9M ago1:29:48

1:29:48

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…

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Sound of Madness: Understanding Distribution from the Manufacturing Line to the Wholesale Floor 1:29:48

9M ago1:29:48

1:29:48

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…

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Something from Nothing: Acronyms, Accouterments and High End Furnace Changes 1:32:05

9M ago1:32:05

1:32:05

Rhydon and Dennis catch up after a busy two weeks that included Dennis training all over and Rhydon heading to FHP training with Bosch in Florida. The two discuss everything from A2L changes coming for Bosch Water Source to High Efficiency Furnace news and the true difference between competition and collaboration. #HVAC #HVACCREW #HVACR #HVACRND #T…

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Something from Nothing: Acronyms, Accouterments and High End Furnace Changes 1:32:05

9M ago1:32:05

1:32:05

Rhydon and Dennis catch up after a busy two weeks that included Dennis training all over and Rhydon heading to FHP training with Bosch in Florida. The two discuss everything from A2L changes coming for Bosch Water Source to High Efficiency Furnace news and the true difference between competition and collaboration. #HVAC #HVACCREW #HVACR #HVACRND #T…

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Jailhouse Rock: How HVAC Can Change Lives with Kyle Beo 1:27:24

10M ago1:27:24

1:27:24

Rhydon and Dennis welcome Kyle Beo of Beo AC and Refrigeration from Baton Rouge, LA. Beo made some bad choices at a young age and his decisions saw him have to face some tough consequences and difficult challenges. However, thankfully he is willing to talk about his past and how it gave him the opportunity to start over in a place where many think …

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Jailhouse Rock: How HVAC Can Change Lives with Kyle Beo 1:27:24

10M ago1:27:24

1:27:24

Rhydon and Dennis welcome Kyle Beo of Beo AC and Refrigeration from Baton Rouge, LA. Beo made some bad choices at a young age and his decisions saw him have to face some tough consequences and difficult challenges. However, thankfully he is willing to talk about his past and how it gave him the opportunity to start over in a place where many think …

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Nothin But a Good Time: Doing HVAC For the Love of the Challenge with Jacob Krauss 1:31:07

10M ago1:31:07

1:31:07

Rhydon and Dennis welcome YouTube and social media sensation Jacob Krauss to the show. One of the five Episode 100 Giveaway Winners, Jacob and the guys had previously met briefly at the 2023 AHR Expo in Atlanta. The trio discuss the Koolin with Krauss HVAC story of how he got into and remained in the trades. Additionally they talk about doing HVAC …

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Nothin But a Good Time: Doing HVAC For the Love of the Challenge with Jacob Krauss 1:31:07

10M ago1:31:07

1:31:07

Rhydon and Dennis welcome YouTube and social media sensation Jacob Krauss to the show. One of the five Episode 100 Giveaway Winners, Jacob and the guys had previously met briefly at the 2023 AHR Expo in Atlanta. The trio discuss the Koolin with Krauss HVAC story of how he got into and remained in the trades. Additionally they talk about doing HVAC …

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Communication Breakdown: Disconnected by Technology and the Erosion of Person-to-Person Communication in Trades 1:33:19

11M ago1:33:19

1:33:19

Rhydon and Dennis enjoy a great episode filled with good times and technical difficulties from the beginning to the end. All the headaches worked to highlight what became the main focus of the show, which morphed into a discussion about the rapid pace of technological advancement hampering the development of person to person communication in the tr…

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Communication Breakdown: Disconnected by Technology and the Erosion of Person-to-Person Communication in Trades 1:33:19

11M ago1:33:19

1:33:19

Rhydon and Dennis enjoy a great episode filled with good times and technical difficulties from the beginning to the end. All the headaches worked to highlight what became the main focus of the show, which morphed into a discussion about the rapid pace of technological advancement hampering the development of person to person communication in the tr…

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Hard Hat and a Hammer: Building a New Family Legacy the Blue Collar Way 1:26:51

11M ago1:26:51

1:26:51

Rhydon and Dennis welcome another member of the #TradeCrew faithful to the show in Massachusetts Sheet Metal Legend, Caio Torres, known to the HVAC world as SheetMetalHVAC. The guys talk about life in the trades from an immigrant family perspective and how Caio has been forging his own path as a Blue Collar worker proving that Dirty Hands truly doe…

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Hard Hat and a Hammer: Building a New Family Legacy the Blue Collar Way 1:26:51

11M ago1:26:51

1:26:51

Rhydon and Dennis welcome another member of the #TradeCrew faithful to the show in Massachusetts Sheet Metal Legend, Caio Torres, known to the HVAC world as SheetMetalHVAC. The guys talk about life in the trades from an immigrant family perspective and how Caio has been forging his own path as a Blue Collar worker proving that Dirty Hands truly doe…

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BEER Cant Fix: Talking about Life Changes and HVAC 1:27:21

11M ago1:27:21

1:27:21

Rhydon and Dennis have a good old fashioned beer with a buddy discussion as they talk about everything going on in their worlds of HVAC Distribution and personal reality. Looks like it's time for another move for Dennis and another one for Rhydon as well as everyone just seems to be getting all grown up around here. Come crack a cold one with the g…

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BEER Cant Fix: Talking about Life Changes and HVAC 1:27:21

11M ago1:27:21

1:27:21

Rhydon and Dennis have a good old fashioned beer with a buddy discussion as they talk about everything going on in their worlds of HVAC Distribution and personal reality. Looks like it's time for another move for Dennis and another one for Rhydon as well as everyone just seems to be getting all grown up around here. Come crack a cold one with the g…

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She Works Hard for the Money: Leading the Charge for Female HVAC Installers with Rachelle Martins 1:29:44

12M ago1:29:44

1:29:44

Rhydon and Dennis are excited to welcome Rachelle Martins, known in the social world as HVAC_Install_Her on Instagram and TikTok. She and her husband are an install team for Raleigh North Carolina based Air Experts: Raleigh Heating and Air. She is also a proud daughter of the trades as she grew up in a family HVAC business in Massachusetts before c…

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She Works Hard for the Money: Leading the Charge for Female HVAC Installers with Rachelle Martins 1:29:44

12M ago1:29:44

1:29:44

Rhydon and Dennis are excited to welcome Rachelle Martins, known in the social world as HVAC_Install_Her on Instagram and TikTok. She and her husband are an install team for Raleigh North Carolina based Air Experts: Raleigh Heating and Air. She is also a proud daughter of the trades as she grew up in a family HVAC business in Massachusetts before c…

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You Aint Seen Nothing Yet 1:22:36

12M ago1:22:36

1:22:36

Rhydon and Dennis discuss the growth of the show and their excitement about what all is in process for the future. The duo recount their trip to the Red Oak Brewery and Lager Haus from last Friday evening, as well as catch up on the next round of EP103's Bosch homeowner discussion with another follow up. Then they wrap it up with some High SEER tal…

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Aint Seen Nothing Yet 1:22:36

12M ago1:22:36

1:22:36

Rhydon and Dennis discuss the growth of the show and their excitement about what all is in process for the future. The duo recount their trip to the Red Oak Brewery and Lager Haus from last Friday evening, as well as catch up on the next round of EP103's Bosch homeowner discussion with another follow up. Then they wrap it up with some High SEER tal…

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Cold Beer Calling My Name 1:37:54

12M ago1:37:54

1:37:54

Rhydon and Dennis get back in the saddle with a great catch up show discussing all that has been going on in their world of Manufacturers Representation and Distribution. After some much needed time to get stuff done both personally and professionally the two return to the mic recounting jobsites, homeowner conversations, funny interactions, great …

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Cold Beer Calling My Name 1:37:54

12M ago1:37:54

1:37:54

Rhydon and Dennis get back in the saddle with a great catch up show discussing all that has been going on in their world of Manufacturers Representation and Distribution. After some much needed time to get stuff done both personally and professionally the two return to the mic recounting jobsites, homeowner conversations, funny interactions, great …

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