Best Miga Podcasts (2024)

In this episode, Hosts Vince and Jenna Free interviews Vince Humphreys,Senior Construction Sales at J.F. Ahern Co. about fire protection in cold storage construction. They discuss the history and background of Ahern, the different types of fire protection systems, and the importance of product classification and flu spacing. They also touch on the …

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Fear of the Storm and the Faith to Get Through It

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The Power of Regret

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Catching Up with Weiland 35:08

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In this episode of The Cool Times Podcast, hosts Vince and Jenna Free welcome the team from Weiland Doors, including Carl Weiland, Calvin Mueller, and Christina Sirek, to discuss the company's recent growth and developments. They highlight Weiland Doors' focus on meeting the specific needs of the cold storage industry, emphasizing the introduction …

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Who Is Your Family?

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The Sabbath Was Made for Them Too

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Turning Points

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What If These Were Pentecost Moments Too?

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Financing the Cold Storage Industry 39:49

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Nelson, Principal Investment Portfolio Manager at BGO. Will discusses BGO's focus on cold storage investments globally, highlighting their approach and motivation. He explains the process of partnering with localized development teams and the factors influencing project locations. The conversation delves into assessing viability and returns on inve…

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Rowing in the Same Direction 43:19

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In this episode of The Cool Times podcast hosted by Vince and Jenna Free, they welcome guest Colin Williams from Williams Company, a project manager in the cold storage industry. Colin discusses his company's journey from its founding in 1920 to its recent resurgence in the cold storage sector. He highlights pivotal projects, including a major reno…

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Celebrating Women in Construction - McKenna Migas 30:24

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In this episode of The Cool Times podcast, hosts Vince and Jenna Free sit down with guest McKenna Migas, Project EngineerProject Engineer at Fisher Construction Group to discuss her experiences in the construction industry. McKenna shares insights from her challenging yet exciting job site projects, highlighting the importance of confidence and bol…

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Celebrating Women in Construction - Kathryn MacMillan 38:22

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In this episode of Cool Times Podcast, hosted by Vince and Jenna Free, Kathryn MacMillan, Director of Business Development at FCL Builders, joins the conversation to share her experiences and insights as a woman in the construction industry. Kathryn traces her interest in construction back to childhood experiences with architecture and construction…

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Grab a Beer, We’ll Take it From Here 48:49

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In this episode of The Cool Times podcast hosted by Vince and Jenna Free, they welcome guests Brandon Reeve, President at Applied Fabricators, Inc., and Andrew Bye, Director of Operations at Applied Fabricators, Inc. They discuss the growth and success of Applied Fabricators over the years. Brandon shares the history of AFAB, which began as a famil…

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Innovating Cold Storage Solutions with Peter Goffredo 44:20

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In this episode of the Cool Times Podcast, hosts Vince and Jenna Free welcome Peter Goffredo, VP of Operations at Frazier, for a discussion on the growth of Frazier in the material handling industry, especially in cold storage. They delve into Frazier's product line, covering traditional manual warehouse racking to automated storage and retrieval s…

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2024 Mindset Mastery 1:02:13

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In this episode of the Cool Times Podcast hosted by Vince and Jenna Free, the hosts reflect on the highlights and takeaways from 2023. They emphasize the importance of reflection and preparation for success in 2024. The episode features a special guest, Joe Jardine, a licensed marriage and family therapist and performance mindset coach. Joe shares …

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Selectivity vs. Density with Todd Jessup 1:01:18

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Welcome to The Cool Times Podcast, hosted by Vince Free and Jenna Free, where they explore all things cool in the cold storage construction industry. In this episode, they are joined by Todd Jessup, the President of FLEXSPACE and Co-founder of FlexCold. The discussion revolves around innovative cold storage solutions, the challenges faced in the in…

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What is CEBA and Why You Need to be There! 50:55

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Welcome to The Cool Times Podcast, hosted by Vince Free and Jenna Free. In this week's episode, the hosts sit down with Brian Lynch, the Executive Director of CEBA (Controlled Environment Building Association) and Executive Vice President in GCCA (Global Cold Chain Alliance). Together, they dive into the world of controlled environment building, di…

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The FCL Experience 52:41

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In this episode of The Cool Times podcast, hosts Vince and Jenna Free are joined by a special guest, Cory Singer, the Vice President of Business Development and Pre-Construction at FCL Builders. Cory shares his insights into the cold storage and industrial construction industry, discussing challenges, market trends, and strategies for managing grow…

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Bautismo: Una expresión externa de una transformación interna. 49:51

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If You Build It, They Will Come... 51:42

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In this episode of The Cool Times Podcast, hosts Vince and Jenna Free welcome Gary O'Donnell to the show. Gary, a seasoned professional with 26 years of experience in the industry, recently joined the team at Karis Cold, a leading developer specializing in cold storage and spec buildings. As Gary shares his journey and insights, listeners gain a de…

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Exploring Captive Insurance and Risk Management with Carson Miller 45:13

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Welcome back to another exciting episode of the Cool Times podcast! This week, hosts Vince and Jenna Free are joined by the industry expert Carson Miller, a true friend of the show and an integral part of the Assured Partners team. Carson's journey into the world of insurance and risk management is not just a career, but a passion that runs in his …

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Blended Finance as a powerful tool in Development Finance 49:19

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Development Finance has always needed to evolve with the needs of the time, but where is it succeeding or failing? I am joined by Dalburg’s Kusi Hornberger, author of Scaling Impact and Convergence CEO Joan Larrea to talk about how Development Finance can play a better role in driving impact and how blended finance, in particular, can be a useful t…

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Get To Know The I.CON Cold Storage Event 24:19

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In this exciting episode, hosts Jenna and Vince Free are joined by Christopher Ware, Vice President of Business Development and Strategic Initiatives at NAIOP, the Commercial Real Estate Development Association. Christopher shares insights about the upcoming I.CON Cold Storage Conference, a unique event tailored to developers, owners, and investors…

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Own the Moment with Jake Stefan at ARCO Design Build 48:04

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In this episode of the Cool Times podcast, Vince and Jenna Free, the dynamic duo and business partners, sit down with Jake Stefan, President at ARCO Design Build Companies Inc. As they explore all things cool about cold storage, they dive deep into Jake's journey, experiences, and insights that have shaped his successful career. Jake Stefan's inspi…

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Creating Shadows with Mike Jones 48:03

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In this episode of Cool Times podcast, hosts Vince and Jenna Free invite special guest Mike Jones, the President at Primus Design Services, a registered architect and the design component for Primus Builders. Mike Jones tells the listeners about his company and what he does for Primus and the industry. He also talks about the synergy of being a tru…

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IDB Invest’s Energy Chief talks about opportunities in Latin America and Carribean 43:55

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Elizabeth Robberechts, Chief of Energy and Infrastructure at IDB Invest, joins the podcast this week to talk about how they look at investments and investment opportunities in Latin America and the Caribbean. She shares how the Inter American Bank’s investment arm is prioritizing climate finance in the region, including investment into climate adap…

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Sponsorship Spotlight | Spray it Don’t Pay it with Versi-Foam 43:18

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In this episode of the Cool Times podcast, hosted by Vince and Jenna Free, with special guest Peter Bartell, the co-hosts start with the sponsorship spotlight segment, thanking the sponsor Versi - Foam for their support. They then move on to talking about the origins of the podcast and the CEBA executive board meeting, where the attendees strategiz…

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A Cool Connection & New Program Launch with Solidus 54:46

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On this week's episode, Vince and Jenna Free are joined by guests Doug Bowen, Business Development Manager at Solidus and Jeff Hall, Founder/CEO of Paragon Construction Consulting & Solidus to discuss their experiences in the cold storage and construction industry. Doug and Jeff explain how they got started in the cold storage industry, their first…

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Sponsorship Spotlight | Rytec High-Performance Doors 37:26

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Welcome to the Cool Times podcast with your Hosts Vince and Jenna Free! In this episode we are introducing our new series, Sponsorship Spotlight. Our first spotlight is on Chase Deaton, the Director of Sales for Rytec High-Performance Doors. Chase is a legend in the industry and has been supporting Rytec for 20 years. He talks about his competitive…

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Women in Construction With Maggie Christiansen 53:05

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Hosts Vince and Jenna talk with Maggie Christiansen, Regional Sales Manager at Kingspan Insulated Panels. Maggie has been in the industry for almost 20 years and has a wealth of knowledge to share. Maggie shared her story of how she got into the industry, starting with her dad’s independent manufacturer's rep business. Maggie worked for her dad…

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Building on Experience With Epstein Global 34:12

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Hosts Vince and Jenna talk with Jon May, Associate Vice President, Business Development for Industrial Services at Epstein Architecture, Engineering and Construction.Jon joined Epstein in 2017, bringing with him five years of engineering and management experience for clients in the manufacturing and food processing industries. As part of the Busine…

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How can Web3 and Regenerative Economics fight climate change? 29:51

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The concepts of Web3 and Regenerative Economics is new to many of us, but both can play a key role in addressing climate change. Anna Lerner, CEO of the Climate Collective, shares how digital technologies will play a transformative role to unlock climate action at scale.By Faheem Noor Ali, Climate Finance Trade Commissioner for Canada

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La Viuda Irresponsable 44:34

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Performance Meets Innovation 55:25

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Hosts Vince and Jenna talk with Sam Tippmann, President and CEO of Tippmann Innovation. Sam provides the expertise of all facets of the company from initial customer contact to planning, design and implementation of refrigerated facilities, with over 3,000,000 square feet of refrigerated facility construction experience. Sam has been involved in th…

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La Oración como Expresión de Esperanza 47:29

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La Oración como Declaración de Guerra Espiritual 32:17

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Built by the Best With Scott Griffin 55:07

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Hosts Vince and Jenna talk with Scott Griffin, President and Chief Executive Officer at Griffco Design/Build, Inc. As President and Chief Executive Officer, Scott’s role is to provide overall direction and ensure Griffco remains aligned with the client’s goals and objectives. Since he founded Griffco in 2007, the company has grown to more than 60 e…

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La Oración como Confesión 28:26

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La Oración como Petición 32:17

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Going All-in With Ryan Companies 36:53

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Hosts, Vince and Jenna talk with Todd Schell, Executive Vice President, Industrial Sector at Ryan Companies US, Inc. Todd brings more than three decades of experience to his role at Ryan as Executive Vice President of the Industrial market, with an extensive preconstruction and construction background. He leads a team of specialists dedicated to th…

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How World Bank’s MIGA insures climate project in challenging environments 32:22

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The Multilateral Investment Guarantee Agency (MIGA) is the political insurance arm of the World Bank Group and provides a number of financial products for project developers working in the toughest environments. Olga Calabozo Garrido, who leads MIGA’s work in Latin America and the Caribbean, shares how they evaluate and price risk in the region and…

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La Oración como Alianza del Reino 31:45

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La Oración como adoración 37:47

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Building the Best in Cold With Dave Arnett 45:48

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Hosts, Vince and Jenna talk with Dave Arnett, Project Engineer at United States Cold Storage, Inc. They talk about great experiences in the cold storage industry and Dave’s journey to becoming a Project Engineer at United States Cold Storage. USC's century of cold storage excellence in America is backboned by 42 world-class facilities across 13 sta…

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The UK’s Climate Finance Accelerator and its innovative approach to technical assistance 27:07

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Accessing climate financing at scale can prove challenging because of a lack of track record or visibility to attract the right investors. Ian Callaghan, originator of the Climate Finance Accelerator concept, explains how the Climate Finance Accelerator looks to address this ‘missing middle’ through country specific programs and developing a sustai…

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Upstream Investing: Don Purka shares how IFC goes deeper in emerging markets 40:08

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Don Purka, Principal Investment Officer for Energy at IFC, describes how IFC's shift to investing "upstream" in emerging markets to address the market conditions that have hindered investments in the past. We talk about energy investments in Africa and the role that IFC has played in catalyzing industries that have crowded in other investors.…

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How British International Investment looks to address climate change through investment 33:53

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What is Britain doing to address international climate change? Geoff Manley, from the newly minted British International Investment, talk about the development finance institution’s approach to investment and how Britain is approaching international climate investing.By Faheem Noor Ali, Climate Finance Trade Commissioner for Canada

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