Episode 182: Navigating the Refrigeration Realm with Scott Ercole
The Refrigeration Mentor Podcast
Release Date: 02/05/2024
Episode 208. The Personal and Professional Sides of Refrigeration (That You Won’t Learn in School)
The Refrigeration Mentor Podcast
In this episode of the Refrigeration Mentor Podcast, host Trevor Matthews discusses the need to balance both technical skills with personal and professional development, in order to be best prepared for the future of refrigeration (and all trades). From mental health, to mentorship, understanding finances and the value of setting clear objectives, Trevor has some actionable tips and practices that are vital for a thriving career, life and retirement as a refrigeration technician, that you won’t learn in school. In this episode, Trevor talks about: -Building good habits -The need for...
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Episode 207. Tips for Starting Out As a Refrigeration Technician with Patrick Connolly of Climarite
The Refrigeration Mentor Podcast
In this episode of The Refrigeration Mentor Podcast, host Trevor Matthews dives into the journey of Patrick Connelly, Owner of Climarite in England, from starting out as a refrigeration technician (somewhat incidentally following a fishing trip mishap) to becoming a business owner. Patrick talks about key things to learn early on in your refrigeration career, with plenty of advice and tips for apprentices and first-generation technicians. He also dives into his transition into entrepreneurship and the challenges and lessons from starting a small business. In this episode, Trevor and...
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Episode 206. Investing in Leadership and Training Great Managers with Jim Pape, CEO of The Arcticom Group
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In this episode of the Refrigeration Mentor podcast, host Trevor Matthews talks with Jim Pape, CEO of The Arcticom Group, a team of companies that specializes in high-complexity commercial and industrial HVACR services across North America, about growing and scaling a company around great leadership. Jim talks about how they invest heavily in great management - a key to recruiting and retaining great employees, particularly in acquisitions where multiple companies are brought together. They also dive into the future of the trades, the need for increased awareness and entry points into the...
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Episode 205. Becoming a Better Technician with Electronics with Andrew Freeburg
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In this episode of the Refrigeration Mentor podcast, host Trevor Matthews talks with Andrew Freeburg of Refrigeration Unlimited about the importance of understanding refrigeration electronics. With so many different makes and models controllers in the field, it can be overwhelming. But Trevor and Andrew offer practical tips and advice for getting comfortable with electronics, which will help you identify problems faster, make service calls easier and become a better refrigeration technician. In this episode, Trevor and Andrew discuss: -Understanding supermarket refrigeration electronics...
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Episode 204. 10 Tips to Boost Your Confidence Talking to Customers with Andrew Freeburg
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In this episode of the Refrigeration Mentor Podcast, host Trevor Matthews is joined by Andrew Freeburg of Refrigeration Unlimited to share 10 tips for better, more confident communication with customers on service calls. Better communication not only helps build relationships with your customers, but also helps make diagnosing issues much simpler, helps you learn faster, and makes your working environment much more enjoyable. Above all, great communication with customers helps build confidence in yourself as a refrigeration technician, especially early in your career, and helps your customer...
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Episode 203. Supermarket Refrigeration Service Tech Tips with Andrew Freeburg
The Refrigeration Mentor Podcast
for the next 12 Week Advanced CO2 Design Course (starts May 2024). In this episode of The Refrigeration Mentor podcast, host Trevor Matthews is joined by Andrew Freeburg of Refrigeration Unlimited with some tips and step-by-step walkthroughs to help supermarket refrigeration technicians - new and experienced - master your own process on any service call. These tips will help you troubleshoot more easily, problem-solve faster and greatly reduce your time on service calls. All of this, of course, will further your career as a supermarket refrigeration technician, meaning greater advancement,...
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Episode 202. Better Evacuations, A2L Myths and the Modern Mindset Around Refrigeration with Jesse Stewart of NAVAC
The Refrigeration Mentor Podcast
In this episode of the Refrigeration Mentor podcast, host Trevor Matthews talks with Jesse Stewart, National Training Manager at NAVAC, about the importance of self-investment and continuous learning for HVAC technicians to improve efficiency and skill in the trade. Jesse is incredibly passionate about helping HVAC technicians become more efficient and advanced at their trade. Here, he talks in depth about techniques for improving refrigeration system evacuation processes, the new generational attitude around training, proficiency and safety, and even debunks some common myths surrounding A2L...
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Episode 201. Removing the Fear of CO2 Refrigeration with Andrew Freeburg
The Refrigeration Mentor Podcast
for the next 12 Week Advanced CO2 Design Course (starts May 2024). In this episode of The Refrigeration Mentor podcast, host Trevor Matthews is joined by Andrew Freeburg of Refrigeration Unlimited to talk about the perceived fears and apprehensions around CO2 refrigeration and working with high pressures. But as you’ll hear, there’s parallels between working with CO2 and other familiar high-pressure systems (think hydraulics, nitrogen etc.) and also a tremendous amount of safety measures in place in CO2 systems. With CO2 refrigeration becoming more prevalent around the world, learning and...
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Episode 200. Future-Proofing the Skilled Trades By Empowering Youth with Jamie McMillan Of Made In The Trades
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In this episode of the Refrigeration Mentor podcast, host Trevor Matthews talks with Jamie McMillan of Made in the Trades about empowering and inspiring youth to pursue a career in the skilled trades. Jamie is a longtime ironworker, boilermaker, educator and speaker passionate about motivating youth towards skilled trades - even as young as elementary school (she even has a line of trade-themed colouring books). Jamie is a major advocate for a paradigm shift in how trades are perceived and taught, emphasizing the need for government support, school curriculum changes and more quality co-op and...
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Episode 199. Learning and Embracing CO2 Refrigeration with Floyd Sparks
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for the next 12 Week Advanced CO2 Design Course (starts May 2024). In this episode of the Refrigeration Mentor podcast, host Trevor Matthews talks with longtime refrigeration professional Floyd Sparks of Performance Refrigeration in Georgia about installing and understanding CO2 transcritical refrigeration systems, specifically in agriculture. This episode was recorded on location at a Vidalia onion storage facility where Floyd has installed, tested and maintained a CO2 system - a method Floyd hopes will soon become universal in the world of refrigeration. Floyd emphasizes the importance of...
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