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Recorded at the WWETT Show in Indy, Tim & John sit down with Ellen Rohr. How does she maintain the same amount of enthusiasm and passion for the industry as she did 20+ years ago? Also, we dabble in franchising, talk about tardiness and alcohol and a special guest joins the chat.

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This week the boys head to Nashville to talk to Jimmy Hiller Sr. to talk about his journey into the trades, albeit not an easy one. We talk about his revolutionary Transition to Trades program that shows people transitioning from the military to civilian life that work in the trades is a viable path. Oh, and did we mention that Hiller Plumbing was featured on the American Plumber Stories YouTube series—Season 3, Ep. 6? 

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Our Friday Bonus edition includes interviews we did from the WWETT Show with RIDGID's Maddie Suvak, engagement marketing manager, and Brad Yuronich, director of software development. Maddie talks about her relatively new position that includes the RIDGID Experience, booth meet-ups and other really fun stuff. Brad talks  on the software side and collecting as much data so the contractor, customer, and RIDGID, can benefit.

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This week, Tim and John talk to Carl Pinto and Louise Prader from Bradford White as they talk about new tech and innovation from the company, as well as industry buzzwords such as electrification and heat pumps, and they talk workforce development with Bradford White's Industry Forward initiative.

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What a treat! While at the WWETT Show in Indy, we run into Jay Amstutz, president, Ohio Power Tool, a primary tool supplier for contractors and businesses all over the country. Jay talks about the ever-evolving tool industry and the changes he's seen over his 17 years with the company.

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Tim & John head to the beautiful part of the Southwest to talk with contractor Bob Dudley, co-owner of Harris-Dudley Plumbing & Heating. We talk about the company's roots, working snowmelt on multi-million dollar Park City homes, workforce development and what Bob and his company are doing to get more "yutes" into the trades.

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Live from the AHR podcast pavilion, Louie the Boilerman and Danny G join the Tim & John as they discuss working together, attracting the younger generation to the trades, the importance of social media, and, of course, Danny busts out a Run DMC rap.

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Straight outta AHR, we talk with Jennifer Russell, Segment Development Manager, Lochinvar, LLC and Dino Pioli, Senior Regional Manager, Spirotherm. Jennifer talks decarbonization, heat pumps and electrification, and what Lochinvar is doing to spearhead sustainability initiatives. Dino talks about his foray into the industry, social media, and he brings a new product to AHR. Listen to find out.

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With the WWETT Show next week, John sits down with Becky Brotherton, Director of Brand and Engagement, RIDGID, and Jeff Albertini, Director of Product, RIDGID, as they talk about what's hot at the RIDGID booth, the meet-up at the show, the RIDGID experience and how RIDGID is a leader in the ambassador space, treating contractors like family.
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Tim & John broadcast from the Podcast Pavilion at AHR and welcome guests Bruce Carnevale, president and CEO, Bradford White and Randy Roberts, Vice President,  Sales & Marketing, Rheem. Bruce talks inflation, Chinese balloons, our potential over-reliance on China and Bradford White's commitment to the contractor. Randy talks install date standards, supply chain stuff, cautious optimism and how Rheem is positioning itself to be stronger when the economy amps back up.
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