ACHR News Podcast

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 opportuniti

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.

Matt Michel Explains the Business Exit Roller Coaster

Matt Michel joins the Newsmakers Podcast to discuss The Business Exit Roller Coaster, the book he co-authored with Brandon Jacob about the emotional journey of selling a

Beyond the Wrench: Tim O’Brien on Building a People-First Home Service Business

What happens when a contractor stops selling equipment and starts selling solutions? Tim O’Brien explains the shift.

Chill Under Pressure, EP 30: Guest, Zach Perge with HARDI

Welcome back to Chill Under Pressure! Zach from @HARDInews joins us today, where we talk about the upcoming future for the refrigerant world and the major culture shift

Beyond the Wrench: Trey McWilliams on How to Use AI Without Losing the Human Element

On this episode of Beyond the Wrench, Chris Lollini sits down with Trey McWilliams to discuss how artificial intelligence can help businesses automatically collect operat

Chill Under Pressure, EP 28: Guest, Doug Smiley with Lennox

Another great episode for Chill! Doug Smiley, Manager of the Lennox Training Locations joins us today to share some awesome opportunities in the works for Lennox. Thanks

PHCC Indiana Brings Pre-Apprentice HVAC Training to Hamilton County Jail

In this episode of the Newsmakers Podcast, PHCC Indiana’s Chuck Gillespie (right)  and PHCC Foundation’s Dan Quinonez (left) discuss a new re-entry training program at t

Beyond the Wrench: Building Enterprise Value in Home Services

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 bus

Multi Ejector High Pressure: Key to Energy Efficiency at High Temperatures

Danfoss Application Engineering Manager Chris Brown discusses the company’s recent whitepaper, “Danfoss Multi Ejector High Pressure (HP): Unlocking 21% Savings over Tradi

Mini Pumps, Big Impact: How Sensor Technology Is Changing Condensate Management

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

Beyond the Wrench: Cody Dampf on Marketing, Operations, and the Basics

On this debut episode of Beyond the Wrench, Chris Lollini speaks with Cody Dampf, owner and president of American Home Pros, a Tulsa-based HVAC and plumbing company with

New Data Shows Repair Becoming a Bigger Driver for HVAC Contractors

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: repai

Ferris State Professors Talk Workforce Development, Recruiting and Retention in HVAC

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

Hyperlocal Strategy Helps Contractors Stretch Marketing Dollars

In this episode of the Newsmakers Podcast, Tracy Paul, founder and principal of Cornerstone Advertising, explains the difference between local and hyperlocal marketing fo

Report: Contractors Face New Digital Reality as AI Search Grows

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.

Aaron Services Launches AI Assistant to Help Homeowners Troubleshoot Plumbing Problems

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 mo

Navigating HVAC Sales, Pricing, and Financing in Today’s Market

What’s really changing in HVAC sales? Pricing pressure, efficiency shifts, and why financing matters more than ever. Sponsored by Watercress Financial.

Where Profit Meets Leadership: Join Nexstar at ACCA 2026

As contractors prep for ACCA 2026 in Las Vegas, don’t miss two powerful sessions on stopping revenue leaks and building an ownership mindset in the field. In this intervi

Stop Blaming the Market: The Real Fix for HVAC Labor and Margin Pressure

In this episode of the Newsmakers Podcast, Jackie Sponsler, master advisor at CEO Warrior, unpacks the real story behind today’s labor shortage. Sponsler argues the issue