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The Legacy We Leave: A Father's Day Conversation with the Next Generation of HVAC
Jun 21, 2026
1h 09m 04s
From Top Tech to $65 Million: The Blueprint for Building a Trades Business with Victor Rancour
Jun 12, 2026
1h 02m 59s
Stop Giving Away Your Extended Warranty Profits with Tim Byrd
Jun 6, 2026
1h 10m 36s
Your People Are the Product: Leadership Lessons from 40 Years in HVAC with Brett Holscher
May 30, 2026
1h 08m 19s
Beer Never Broke My Heart with John Dwyer
May 15, 2026
1h 02m 20s
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| 6/21/26 | The Legacy We Leave: A Father's Day Conversation with the Next Generation of HVAC | 🎙️ HVAC R&D Podcast — Episode 188 Drops Now!!! The Legacy We Leave: A Father's Day Conversation with the Next Generation of HVAC Most people in the trades spend their lives building businesses, serving customers, and creating opportunities for others. But the greatest thing we build may not be found on a balance sheet. In this special Father's Day episode, Rhydon Atzenhoffer sits down with Cole Flores and Corinne Flores, the son and daughter of longtime HVAC R&D Podcast guest and industry leader Keith E. Flores of HG Home Services and the creator of HG Home Guardian. While many in the industry know Keith as an owner, mentor, entrepreneur and advocate, this conversation offers a rare look at the man behind the business through the eyes of two people who know him best. Together, they discuss growing up in a trades family, the lessons Keith taught them, and the love and respect they have for a father whose impact reaches far beyond HVAC. For the #TradeCrew, this episode is a reminder that while we work hard to build companies and careers, the true legacy we leave is the example we set for those closest to us. 🔧 In this episode, we cover: • Growing up in a trades family • What it's like having Keith Flores as a father • Lessons learned from watching an entrepreneur at home • The challenges and rewards of balancing family and business • Why character matters more than titles • The importance of legacy and relationships • How the next generation views the trades Whether you're a technician, owner, parent, or mentor, this episode is a heartfelt reminder that the greatest investments we make are often the ones that never appear on a spreadsheet. Happy Father's Day to all the dads, mentors, and role models who help shape the next generation of the #TradeCrew. 🎧 Listen now and subscribe so you never miss a drop. The HVAC R&D Podcast is the Voice of Distribution, Contractors, and the #TradeCrew. 🙏 Thanks to our partners: DiversiTech Corporation • LiveSwitch • RLS Rapid Locking System • Resideo • MANN+HUMMEL • True Nature Meats Co. 🌐 https://rhydonatzenhoffer.substack.com/podcast | 1h 09m 04s | ||||||
| 6/12/26 | From Top Tech to $65 Million: The Blueprint for Building a Trades Business with Victor Rancour✨ | trades businessentrepreneurship+4 | Victor Rancour | Rocket GroupAirTime 500+1 | Southern California | HVACbusiness growth+8 | — | 1h 02m 59s | |
| 6/6/26 | Stop Giving Away Your Extended Warranty Profits with Tim Byrd✨ | extended labor warrantiescontractor profitability+4 | Tim Byrd | Atzenhoffer, Inc. | — | extended warrantycontractors+4 | — | 1h 10m 36s | |
| 5/30/26 | Your People Are the Product: Leadership Lessons from 40 Years in HVAC with Brett Holscher✨ | leadershipHVAC industry+4 | Brett Holscher | Atzenhoffer, Inc. | — | HVACleadership+5 | — | 1h 08m 19s | |
| 5/15/26 | Beer Never Broke My Heart with John Dwyer✨ | marketingcontractor offers+3 | John Dwyer | The Institute of WowMcDonald’s+2 | — | HVACmarketing psychology+3 | — | 1h 02m 20s | |
| 5/9/26 | The Follow-Up Problem Costing Trades Contractors Thousands with CHIIRP CEO Ryan Fenn✨ | follow-up strategiescustomer communication+4 | Ryan Fenn | CHIIRP | — | follow-up problemtrades contractors+5 | — | 1h 05m 22s | |
| 5/6/26 | The Next Generation of Smart Building Controls with Rami Noueir of Verdant✨ | smart building controlsenergy management systems+4 | Rami Noueir | VerdantHVAC+1 | — | smart controlsenergy management+4 | — | 53m 30s | |
| 4/24/26 | Why Most Contractors Think They’re Profitable But Aren’t with Sam Miles✨ | profitabilityfinancial systems+4 | Sam Miles | Guardian CPA Group | — | contractorsprofit+6 | — | 1h 12m 22s | |
| 4/17/26 | The Parts Problem No One Talks About and Why It’s Costing Contractors Millions✨ | HVAC partssupply chains+3 | Scott Pierson | Parts Town | — | HVACparts problem+4 | — | 56m 00s | |
| 4/10/26 | Building the Future of Contractor Independence with Julian Scadden of Nexstar Network✨ | leadershipworkforce development+3 | Julian Scadden | Nexstar Network | — | contractor independenceleadership+3 | — | 1h 09m 27s | |
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| 4/3/26 | The Trades Are for Losers: From Doubter to Red Seal Electrical Contractor with Cory Byron✨ | trades careerelectrical contracting+3 | Cory Byron | Van City ElectricNext Step Systems+1 | Vancouver, British Columbia | tradeselectrical contractor+3 | — | 1h 06m 29s | |
| 3/27/26 | AHR Reflections: More Than a Tradeshow with Ramblin Rhyno✨ | AHR ExpoHVAC industry+4 | — | RLSResideo+5 | — | AHR ExpoHVAC+5 | — | 39m 26s | |
| 3/13/26 | AHR Live: Filtration and the Future of Clean HVAC with Kurk Wilks of Mann+Hummel✨ | filtrationindoor air quality+3 | Kurk Wilks | MANN+HUMMELAtzenhoffer, Inc. | — | HVACfiltration+4 | DiversiTech | 25m 02s | |
| 3/7/26 | AHR Live: Refrigerants, Policy and Regulation coming to HVAC with Todd Titus of HARDI✨ | HVACR industrypolicy and regulation+3 | Todd Titus | HARDIAtzenhoffer, Inc. | — | HVACrefrigerants+7 | — | 41m 49s | |
| 3/3/26 | AHR Live: Training, Tech Confidence & The Future of Intelligent HVAC with Jamie Quanrud✨ | trainingtechnician confidence+4 | Jamie Quanrud | ResideoHoneywell Home+1 | — | HVACtraining+5 | — | 41m 20s | |
| 2/20/26 | AHR Live: Why RLS Press Technology Is Changing the Game with Jessica Slaughter✨ | press technologyA2L transition+3 | Jessica Slaughter | Rapid Locking System | — | press fittingsHVAC+6 | — | 31m 12s | |
| 1/29/26 | Ridin’ Solo: AHR 2026 Off the Cuff with the Ramblin’ Rhyno✨ | AHR weekHVAC experiences+3 | — | — | — | AHR 2026HVAC+4 | — | 35m 05s | |
| 1/17/26 | Be You and Be Bold: Building a Brand That Connects with RC Victorino | In this episode of the HVAC R&D Podcast, Rhydon Atzenhoffer sits down with RC Victorino, Director of Brand, Content, and Communications at BuildOps—and a storyteller with a mission to elevate the tradespeople who keep the world running. | 1h 08m 37s | ||||||
| 1/10/26 | Ridin’ Solo: Off the Cuff with the Ramblin’ Rhyno | 🎙️ HVAC R&D Podcast — Ridin' Solo: Off the Cuff with the Ramblin' Rhyno This episode is a little different — and a long time coming. Back in November, I recorded a test episode for a new solo format we’ve been quietly building behind the scenes. The idea was simple: create something flexible, honest, and ready to deploy when schedules change — without sacrificing the quality or conversation this show is known for. This week, after a last-minute guest cancellation, the timing finally made sense to release it. In this solo episode of the HVAC R&D Podcast, I introduce a new Q&A-driven format where I answer real questions pulled at random — no prep, no script, just real reactions and real conversation. It’s designed to feel like a counter-top conversation, not a monologue. You’ll hear: Trade, business, and personal questions pulled live and at random in the first ever LiveSwitch React Segment Unfiltered takes on the HVAC industry, content creation, and mindset The original focused DiversiTech Drill Down where we go deeper on one topic that stood out A glimpse into how HVAC R&D continues to evolve while staying rooted in community This episode was recorded in November as a format test — and now it officially becomes the solo show debut. If this resonates, let me know. Drop questions for future episodes and help shape where this goes next. Enjoy the episode? 👉 Listen now and hit Subscribe so you never miss a drop! Sign-Up for your FREE LiveSwitch Demo here ===>>> https://join.liveswitch.com/z8n55e7li6px Thank you to DiversiTech, Dubby, LiveSwitch, JPL Flex, RLS - Rapid Locking System and True Nature Meat Company for making this show possible. 🎙️ Want to be on the show? Share your HVAC story:https://form.jotform.com/hvacrnd/hvacrnd-podcast-questionnaire 🔗 Stay Connected: Instagram: @hvac.rnd | @hvaczoomies TikTok: @hvac.rnd Facebook: facebook.com/HVACRandD | facebook.com/hvaczoomies LinkedIn: linkedin.com/company/hvacrnd | linkedin.com/company/hvac-zoomies-podcast Website: www.hvacrnd.com #HVAC #TradeCrew #WHOLESALE #DISTRIBUTION #SALES #STORIES #AI #QUESTIONS #ANSWERS All music credit to Alex Grohl | 38m 17s | ||||||
| 1/3/26 | Challenging the Standard: Gregg Butler and the 14-Minute Diagnostic Shift | In this episode of HVAC R&D, Ramblin Rhyno' (Rhydon Atzenhoffer) sits down with Greggory Butler, the creator of TA‑14 — a bold, structured approach to residential HVAC diagnostics built not just to teach the steps, but to reset the mindset. A former Army infantryman turned one-man $2M/year service tech, Gregg doesn’t shy away from asking tough questions about how we think, troubleshoot, and train in this trade. And in this conversation, we follow suit — with a deep dive into the why behind his method and the real-life impact it's having on techs across the country. But this episode goes beyond diagnostics. It’s about challenging the norms that keep the HVAC industry stagnant — and having honest conversations that push us all forward. If you followed Gregg and Rhydon's the recent dialogue on LinkedIn about the role of podcasting, education, and trust in the trades, this episode is what sparked much of their continuation of that conversation — not with outrage, but with open minds. Whether you're a seasoned tech, an industry educator, or just someone who wants to get better at your craft, Gregg brings a clear and powerful voice, a focused mission, and a refreshing lack of fluff. 💬 “If you don't know where to start… how can you know where to finish?” Enjoy the episode? 👉 Listen now and hit Subscribe so you never miss a drop! Sign-Up for your FREE LiveSwitch Demo here ===>>> https://join.liveswitch.com/z8n55e7li6px Thank you to DiversiTech, Dubby, LiveSwitch, JPL Flex, RLS - Rapid Locking System and True Nature Meat Company for making this show possible. 🎙️ Want to be on the show? Share your HVAC story:https://form.jotform.com/hvacrnd/hvacrnd-podcast-questionnaire 🔗 Stay Connected: Instagram: @hvac.rnd | @hvaczoomies TikTok: @hvac.rnd Facebook: facebook.com/HVACRandD | facebook.com/hvaczoomies LinkedIn: linkedin.com/company/hvacrnd | linkedin.com/company/hvac-zoomies-podcast Website: www.hvacrnd.com 🔥 Follow Gregg online:IG: @lovehulkyTikTok: @transparentair14FB: Hulky LoveLinkedIn: Greggory Butler #HVAC #TradeCrew #WHOLESALE #DISTRIBUTION #HVACR #Diagnostics #TA14 #Disruptor #RambleOn #CollaborationOverCompetition #TransparentAir14 Music Credits to Alex Grohl | 1h 19m 06s | ||||||
| 12/26/25 | Show Stopper: Innovative HVAC legend Ron Saunders talks Drain IV and latest ventures | A very Merry Christmas and soon to be Happy New Year to all of you in the #TradeCrew and thank you for listening. This week on the HVAC R&D Podcast your host Rhydon Atzenhoffer, aka the Ramblin' Rhyno, had the pleasure to interview one of the creative titans of the HVAC industry, Ron Saunders. Decades of experience in the IAQ world saw Ron help to lead Fresh Aire UV to new heights during the Covid era IAQ boom during which he and his partners sold their company to Diversitech. Since then Ron has been working at finding and creating his next innovative products with DrainIV and the soon to be launched ProIAQ as well as partnering to open newly formed manufacturers rep agency AHR Sales in Florida. So sit back and strap in for what was a great conversation about the industry and many things to come. Enjoy the episode? 👉 Listen now and hit Subscribe so you never miss a drop! Sign-Up for your FREE LiveSwitch Demo here ===>>> https://join.liveswitch.com/z8n55e7li6px Thank you to DiversiTech, Dubby, LiveSwitch, JPL Flex, RLS - Rapid Locking System and True Nature Meat Company for making this show possible. 🎙️ Want to be on the show? Share your HVAC story:https://form.jotform.com/hvacrnd/hvacrnd-podcast-questionnaire 🔗 Stay Connected: Instagram: @hvac.rnd | @hvaczoomies TikTok: @hvac.rnd Facebook: facebook.com/HVACRandD | facebook.com/hvaczoomies LinkedIn: linkedin.com/company/hvacrnd | linkedin.com/company/hvac-zoomies-podcast Website: www.hvacrnd.com #HVAC #TradeCrew #WHOLESALE #DISTRIBUTION #DRAINIV #PROIAQ #PODCAST #TRADES #AHRSALES #AHREXPO All music credit to Alex Grohl | 58m 53s | ||||||
| 12/12/25 | From Field to Distribution: Commercial Kitchen Chronicles interviews HVAC R and D Podcast host Rhydon Atzenhoffer | What's up #TradeCrew! This week we are dropping the audio only version of your HVAC R&D Podcast host, Rhydon Atzenhoffer, and his guest appearance on the Commercial Kitchen Chronicles Podcast with Pat Finley and Jason Latimer. If you don’t already know, Pat was just named to the 2026 ESCO Institute Top 25 Most Influential Educators and Trainers and is helping launch the CFESA Top Tech Throwdown for commercial kitchen techs in 2026. Jason is the Director of Facilities for Fresh Kitchen based on of Tampa Florida and continues to do impressive work behind the scenes of the Food Service Industry. The three of them got into the in's and out's of what makes Rhydon and HVAC R&D tick as well as some crossover knowledge between their two sides of the mechanical trades industry. Enjoy the episode? 👉 Listen now and hit Subscribe so you never miss a drop! Sign-Up for your FREE LiveSwitch Demo here ===>>> https://join.liveswitch.com/z8n55e7li6px Thank you to DiversiTech, Dubby, LiveSwitch, JPL Flex, RLS - Rapid Locking System and True Nature Meat Company for making this show possible. 🎙️ Want to be on the show? Share your HVAC story:https://form.jotform.com/hvacrnd/hvacrnd-podcast-questionnaire 🔗 Stay Connected: Instagram: @hvac.rnd | @hvaczoomies TikTok: @hvac.rnd Facebook: facebook.com/HVACRandD | facebook.com/hvaczoomies LinkedIn: linkedin.com/company/hvacrnd | linkedin.com/company/hvac-zoomies-podcast Website: www.hvacrnd.com #HVAC #TradeCrew #WHOLESALE #DISTRIBUTION #FOODSERVICE #COMMERCIALKITCHENCHRONICLES #PODCAST #TRADES | 1h 15m 26s | ||||||
| 12/2/25 | HVAC Zoomies: Will inconsistency at McLaren give Red Bull and Max Verstappen wings | What’s Up #TradeCrew and HVAC Zoomie Nation! This week on the HVAC R&D Podcast Bonus Show, the HVAC Zoomies Podcast, Rhydon and Rachael finally get to catch up after not having talked Formula 1 since the summer break. From the British Grand Prix the two pick where they left off with insights to the results of the Belgian GP, Hungarian GP, Dutch GP, Italian GP, Azerbaijan GP, Singapore Night Race, the US Grand Prix at COTA, Mexico GP, another Max Verstappen masterclass at the Brazilian GP and Las Vegas GP and through the Sprint Race at Qatar. Following their recaps they take a look at what's about to happen in Qatar and if Red Bull can give Max a strategy to try and keep the Formula 1 World Drivers Championship alive till the season finale in Abu Dhabi as well as a few insights into some of the latest news off the track. In this show you will hear: 👉 Second half recap of the 2025 Formula 1 campaign 👉 Will McLaren bottle the championship for Lando or Oscar 👉 Can Max ride out everyone else's lack of inconsistency to poach his 5th world title 👉 Checo and Valterri Bottas hope to drive Cadillac to the front 👉 Adrian Newey takes the helm at Aston Martin and will Christian Horner return to the grid in Red Enjoy the episode? 👉 Listen now and hit Subscribe so you never miss a drop! Sign-Up for your FREE LiveSwitch Demo here ===>>> https://join.liveswitch.com/z8n55e7li6px Thank you to DiversiTech, Dubby, LiveSwitch, JPL Flex, RLS - Rapid Locking System and True Nature Meat Company for making this show possible. 🎙️ Want to be on the show? Share your HVAC story: https://form.jotform.com/hvacrnd/hvacrnd-podcast-questionnaire 🔗 Stay Connected: Instagram: @hvac.rnd | @hvaczoomies TikTok: @hvac.rnd Facebook: facebook.com/HVACRandD | facebook.com/hvaczoomies LinkedIn: linkedin.com/company/hvacrnd | linkedin.com/company/hvac-zoomies-podcast Website: www.hvacrnd.com #TradeCrew #HVAC #Formula1 #F1 #QatarGP #Verstappen #LandoNorris #OscarPiastri #RedBull #McLaren | 56m 38s | ||||||
| 11/14/25 | Lucky in Kentucky: Tyler Dreisbach talks Life, Hilmor Tools and HVAC | What’s Up #TradeCrew! This week on the HVAC R&D Podcast we’re joined by Tyler Dreisbach, a Louisville Kentucky based installer and journeyman and a rising star in the social media HVAC scene. Tyler has been making a name for himself with his trademark refrigerant line bends and clean install videos and posts on Instagram and is now even branching out into YouTube. From his move from the restaurant industry to HVAC, Tyler shares his story and brings real world perspective on: 👉 Getting to know social media HVAC culture 👉 How he got into the Trade and who his speed dial phone a friend is 👉 How an old set of benders led him to be the first Hilmor Highlight from Diversitech 👉 Weird jars in crawlspaces and WWII era papers in the attic 👉 Mentorship & building pathways for the next generation of HVAC apprentices Enjoy the episode? 👉 Listen now and hit Subscribe so you never miss a drop! Sign-Up for your FREE LiveSwitch Demo here ===>>> https://join.liveswitch.com/z8n55e7li6px Thank you to DiversiTech, LiveSwitch, JPL Flex, RLS - Rapid Locking System and True Nature Meat Company for making this show possible. 🎙️ Want to be on the show? Share your HVAC story: https://form.jotform.com/hvacrnd/hvacrnd-podcast-questionnaire 🔗 Stay Connected: Instagram: @hvac.rnd | @hvaczoomies TikTok: @hvac.rnd Facebook: facebook.com/HVACRandD | facebook.com/hvaczoomies LinkedIn: linkedin.com/company/hvacrnd | linkedin.com/company/hvac-zoomies-podcast Website: www.hvacrnd.com #TradeCrew #HVAC #Diversitech #Hilmor #Pipe #Refrigerant #Brazing #HeatPump #Technology #Install #Service #RNC #AOR | 1h 09m 36s | ||||||
| 9/26/25 | Justin Heller: From Motorcycles to MiniSplits and a life changing Trade | #TradeCrew today we are joined by Justin Heller, HVAC Install Lead, to talk about life in the trade, balancing family with the HVAC grind, and the leap from motorcycles to mini splits. Justin shares lessons from his six years in the field, leadership insights, and his hot takes on A2L refrigerants, inverter tech, and social media in HVAC. Plus, his Crawlspace Confession you don’t want to miss. | 1h 15m 20s | ||||||
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