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Sustaining Business Success Without Burning Out: Solocast

Learnings and Missteps - July 18, 2024 01:00 - 20 minutes ★★★★★ - 6 ratings
Can overambition be a business killer? Discover how rapid expansion and the allure of high-profile clients can lead your company into the "indigestion trap," where taking on too much too quickly can be disastrous. Join me, Jesse, as I peel back the layers of this all-too-common cycle, sharing re...

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How do you solve a problem like international students?

Inside Your Ed - July 17, 2024 05:00 - 38 minutes
“Read my lips — I will bring immigration numbers down” said Keir Starmer during the recent General Election campaign. The Labour Party election manifesto also said that “Labour will act to create a secure future for higher education”.  In isolation, both these goals are legitimate aspirations,...

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149 | Lineman | Be a LINEMAN and an ENTREPRENUER | Landon Dees of Lineman Bucket Products

Powerline Podcast - July 11, 2024 14:30 - 1 hour ★★★★★ - 238 ratings
Today more than ever you have opportunity to do multiple things. Do you have an idea for a product but also work a regular job? So do both! That’s what Landon Dees has done and it’s paying off big time! Landon is a lineman and entrepreneur. He and his business partner started a company called ...

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Make Summer Work for You w/ Matt Bruner

HVAC School - For Techs, By Techs - July 11, 2024 11:00 - 44 minutes ★★★★★ - 943 ratings
In this episode of the HVAC School podcast, host Bryan Orr welcomes Matt Bruner to discuss the concept of a "summer survival guide" for HVAC professionals. They explore strategies for maintaining work-life balance during the busy summer season and share personal experiences on prioritizing famil...

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Transforming Careers and Lives: Lessons from Harold MacDowell, Former CEO of TD Industries

Learnings and Missteps - July 11, 2024 02:00 - 52 minutes ★★★★★ - 6 ratings
Discover the secrets to achieving a harmonious work-life balance while enjoying your profession with insights from Harold MacDowell, former CEO of TD Industries. Harold shares his compelling journey from a small-town upbringing in Oklahoma to leading a major organization, emphasizing the power o...

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New Breaking Ground podcast available with OE3 Public Employee Director Tim Neep and Business Agent Michael Moore

Breaking Ground - July 09, 2024 20:00 - 40 minutes
Did you know Local 3 represents close to 10,000 Public Employee members throughout Northern California and Northern Nevada, and this representation includes a 90 percent success rate when it comes to handling grievances, pay issues and disciplinary actions? Learn about the many benefits of Local...

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How do Inverter Air Conditioners Work? - Short #201

HVAC School - For Techs, By Techs - July 09, 2024 11:00 - 10 minutes ★★★★★ - 943 ratings
In this short podcast episode, Bryan answers a listener-submitted question: How do inverter air conditioners work? Inverter-driven systems have variable capacity to match loads. We can provide cooling or heating BTUs to match the needs of the space without overcompensating or undercompensating...

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Joe Prim's Blueprint for Career Success and Personal Happiness

Learnings and Missteps - July 05, 2024 10:00 - 50 minutes ★★★★★ - 6 ratings
Ever wondered how to create your own conditions for success? Join us as we chat with the multifaceted Joe Prim—podcaster, author, and chief carpenter at Retro Craft Woodworks—who shares his journey of leveraging knowledge, relationships, and experience to achieve his dreams. From the emotional i...

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How to Size Dehums w/ Tim De Stasio

HVAC School - For Techs, By Techs - July 04, 2024 11:00 - 51 minutes ★★★★★ - 943 ratings
In this episode of the HVAC School podcast, host Bryan Orr interviews Tim De Stasio, an experienced HVAC practitioner and consultant. Tim shares his journey in the HVAC industry, from his early days in vocational school to running his own contracting business for 12 years. He now focuses on cons...

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148 | Line Distributers | J.L. Matthews Co: A behind the scenes look | Danny Matthews & Harrison Matthews

Powerline Podcast - July 03, 2024 14:30 - 1 hour ★★★★★ - 238 ratings
If you are like me then you love the history in the line trade and that’s why I love having guests like the Matthews on the podcast. J.L. Matthews Co has been a staple in the power utility community since Joe Matthews started the company in 1946. His descendants, Danny and Harrison still own...

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Teaching Communication Confidence - Short #200

HVAC School - For Techs, By Techs - July 02, 2024 11:00 - 7 minutes ★★★★★ - 943 ratings
In this short podcast episode, Bryan shares some strategies for teaching communication confidence, which may come in handy if you have newer techs who feel nervous or struggle to communicate with other people. The main way to build confidence is to get them to talk in the first place. Scripts ...

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Who has the better manifesto for education: Conservatives or Labour?

Inside Your Ed - July 02, 2024 05:00 - 42 minutes
Sometimes a UK General Election can be a tense and nervy affair with little indication of which party will prevail. The upcoming election on July 4th is not one of those situations, with the Labour Party miles ahead in the polls and set to form the next government. However, for today we are put...

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147 | Safety Professional | How a “Safety Guy” becomes a LEGIT part of the LINE CREW | David Flener

Powerline Podcast - June 27, 2024 14:30 - 1 hour ★★★★★ - 238 ratings
What I absolutely love about David and this conversation is how real he is. You can tell that every piece of advice and every comment comes from a place of actually living through it. I’m not going to say this is rare to see but it’s refreshing when you do come across someone so genuine. Thi...

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Using Refrigerant Troubleshooting Charts w/ Joey Henderson

HVAC School - For Techs, By Techs - June 27, 2024 11:00 - 55 minutes ★★★★★ - 943 ratings
This episode focuses on understanding and effectively utilizing various refrigeration system charts and measurements for troubleshooting and diagnostics. Joey Henderson, an HVAC veteran and trainer, shares his wealth of knowledge and experience on this topic. Joey starts by discussing the chal...

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Wiring in Condenser Fan Motors - Short #199

HVAC School - For Techs, By Techs - June 25, 2024 11:00 - 15 minutes ★★★★★ - 943 ratings
In this short episode, Bryan talks about wiring in condenser fan motors, including aftermarket motor considerations and the different wire configurations. When condensing fan motors fail, we need to know what to use to replace them. We often use PSC motors, though in cases when we replace a mo...

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S5E11 Best Hotel Amenities

Drafted - June 24, 2024 14:11 - 1 hour
Preston and Daniel are joined by Lauren Thompson to draft the hotel amenities to make for the nicest long weekend stay, working from a set list of options and categories. Whose hotel experience would you most enjoy? Vote for the winner of the draft here:  https://forms.gle/vM1KfQvTQuVcz7XN9 ...

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Committing to HVACR Education w/ Copeland

HVAC School - For Techs, By Techs - June 22, 2024 11:00 - 29 minutes ★★★★★ - 943 ratings
This podcast episode focuses on the critical shortage of HVACR technicians and installers across the industry. The hosts discuss the massive gap that exists, with estimates of nearly 200,000 open roles expected in the next few years. They are joined by Lenny Diaddario from Copeland's contractor ...

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146 | Braam Botha | Lineman Apprenticeship: START to FINISH look at what it takes to be a LINEMAN

Powerline Podcast - June 20, 2024 14:12 - 1 hour ★★★★★ - 238 ratings
This is Braam’s second appearance on the podcast with his first being episode 081. The reason I brought him back on the show this time was to talk specifically about apprenticeship. Braam is a United States veteran. He started his working career in commercial fishing then guiding in Alaska. Th...

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Connecting Communities: The ULA Network Story

Learnings and Missteps - June 20, 2024 11:00 - 35 minutes ★★★★★ - 6 ratings
What happens when a successful banking professional decides to pivot entirely to support union labor and vocational trades? Join us as we hear Michael Fina's incredible journey from finance to becoming a full-time advocate for ULA Network, working hand-in-hand with his wife and a dedicated produ...

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The Chemistry of Combustion w/ Rachel Kaiser

HVAC School - For Techs, By Techs - June 20, 2024 11:00 - 38 minutes ★★★★★ - 943 ratings
In this episode of the HVAC School Podcast, Bryan interviews Rachel Kaiser, a chemist with a passion for making science more accessible and understandable, especially when it comes to the topic of combustion. Rachel shares her background of how her family's restaurant business sparked her early ...

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What could be done to improve policymaking in education?

Inside Your Ed - June 19, 2024 05:00 - 31 minutes
With a General Election just weeks away, people’s thoughts are quickly turning to which education policies the next government will try to implement.  I think it’s fair to say that decisions made over the last 14 years have not always gone down well with teachers and lecturers or the people run...

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Hoses / Types and Applications w/ NAVAC - Short #198

HVAC School - For Techs, By Techs - June 18, 2024 11:00 - 16 minutes ★★★★★ - 943 ratings
In this short episode of the HVAC School podcast, Bryan talks about hoses and their various types and applications, particularly focusing on NAVAC hoses. Charging hoses (NAVAC: NH5 and NH5L) ideally shouldn't be longer than 5-6 feet, as the longer the hose, the more refrigerant it will hold. M...

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145 | Jack Mauel & Matt Compher | Build your own AED program and SAVE LIVES TODAY

Powerline Podcast - June 13, 2024 14:38 - 45 minutes ★★★★★ - 238 ratings
Quanta Service’s (AED) program has saved 42 lives (including several civilians) so far. Quanta’s Automated External Defibrillator (AED) program aims to increase the rate of survival for people suffering sudden cardiac arrests wherever their crews are. Jack Mauel works for Stryker, the leadin...

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Have Fun With CRAC (Computer Room AC)

HVAC School - For Techs, By Techs - June 13, 2024 11:00 - 51 minutes ★★★★★ - 943 ratings
In this episode of the HVAC School podcast, Bryan interviews Pat Ward, an HVAC technician who specializes in servicing and maintaining computer room air conditioning (CRAC) units for data centers. They dive deep into the unique challenges and setups involved in cooling these critical facilities....

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Legal Insights, Metaphysical Perspectives, and Parental Support with Construction Risk Strategist Megan Shapiro

Learnings and Missteps - June 13, 2024 02:00 - 1 hour ★★★★★ - 6 ratings
Unlock the secrets to effective risk management in construction litigation with Megan Shapiro, an attorney with nearly 15 years of experience in the field. Megan shares invaluable insights on how to leverage past litigation to refine future practices, emphasizing the crucial role of documentatio...

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Rack Refrigeration Class Part 2

HVAC School - For Techs, By Techs - June 11, 2024 11:00 - 1 hour ★★★★★ - 943 ratings
In Part 2 of the Rack Refrigeration Class at Kalos Services, Matthew Taylor discusses safeties, service, and more. Part 1 focuses more on the basic refrigeration circuit of a rack refrigeration system. When safeties are piped together, we have to keep in mind that they're a bit more complex th...

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S5E10 Best Fictional Teachers

Drafted - June 11, 2024 10:00 - 1 hour
Preston and Daniel are joined by Patrick Stegemoeller to select the best fictional teachers to teach a high school semester. Whose schedule of classes would you most want to have? Vote for the winner of the draft here:  https://forms.gle/x26cgVTT6EzQcjv99 Buy Drafted merch! https://drafted...

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Caring For All Patients: Care Continuum and Care Management at Norton Healthcare

Plugged In To Nursing - June 10, 2024 05:47 - 18 minutes ★★★★★ - 11 ratings
Norton Healthcare’s Plugged in to Nursing is the podcast that celebrates and informs the profession of nursing. Episode 36 Title: Caring For All Patients: Care Continuum and Care Management at Norton Healthcare Summary: In June’s episode of Plugged In To Nursing, hear Kirsten McCoy Dietr...

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What's your summer triage strategy w/ Kevin Hart

HVAC School - For Techs, By Techs - June 07, 2024 11:00 - 40 minutes ★★★★★ - 943 ratings
This episode dives into an interesting and pragmatic discussion about how HVAC contractors can better balance their workload throughout the year. Kevin from Haven shares insights from observing HVAC businesses across the country and how some are taking a more strategic approach to triaging work....

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144 | John Perez | Uncovering Underground Power Systems in America

Powerline Podcast - June 06, 2024 15:19 - 1 hour ★★★★★ - 238 ratings
Few people give any thought to the state of the power network that lays beneath their feet. Americas grid is complex and rapidly aging with very few skilled tradesmen that are qualified to work on this network of equipment. John is a journeyman cable splicer and trainer with many years focusing ...