🎙️ HVAC R&D Podcast — Episode 177

AHR Reflections: More Than a Tradeshow with Ramblin' Rhyno

This one’s a little different…

No guest. No script. Just me—reflecting on what was one of the biggest weeks of the year at the AHR Expo and taking a step back to talk about what it really meant to me.

From the HVAC Tactical Awards to four live podcast recordings with RLS, Resideo, HARDI, and Mann+Hummel, to moderating an AHR panel and leading workforce development tours… this year hit different.

But this isn’t just a recap.

This is about:

• The conversations that actually matter
• What the next generation of the trades really needs
• And how HVAC R&D is evolving beyond just a podcast

We’re talking about the launch of the Resource Hub, the return of the Ramblin’ Rhyno column, and why I’ve been showing up more on social—because the mission is bigger than just hitting record.

If you were at AHR, this will take you back.
If you weren’t, this will bring you into it.

And either way… this is one of those episodes that defines where we’re going next.

🎯 In This Episode:

• Why AHR is about people, not products
• Behind the scenes of the live shows (RLS, Resideo, HARDI, Mann+Hummel)
• HVAC Tactical Awards – “Blue Collar Goes Black Tie”
• Moderating an AHR panel (by the seat of my pants)
• Workforce Development Tours (Carrier, DiversiTech, Shurtape, Resideo)
• Crawlspace Confessions & real conversations from the floor
• The evolution of HVAC R&D

#HVAC #TradeCrew #AHRExpo #RamblinRhyno #Reflections 

🎧 Listen now and subscribe so you never miss a drop.🙏 Thank you to my partners who make this show possible:

DiversiTech • LiveSwitch • RLS – Rapid Locking System • Resideo • Mann + Hummel • True Nature Meats Co.

🎵 Music credit: Alex Grohl

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