ACHR News Podcast

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BNP Engage

Customer Experience

Inventory Management

Attic Insulation

Decarbonization

Total Comfort Group

HVAC Contractors

Venting Products

Lead Time

Owens Corning

Word Of Mouth

Small Business

Each episode features movers and shakers of the industry interviewed by editors of The NEWS staff. Listen as industry individuals discuss and react to the latest HVAC headlines.

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Publishes	Weekly	Episodes	524	Founded	15 years ago
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3 Ways to Tackle HVAC Industry’s Biggest Challenges

Scott Harkins, VP of Sales for Resideo, explores how Resideo is addressing HVAC contractors’ three biggest challenges with its latest smart solutions. Sponsored by Resideo.

30 Oct 2025 • 15 min

Smarter Service: Inside Trane’s AI-Powered Tech Assistant with Marc Racine

In this episode, Marc Racine, Senior Product Manager at Trane Technologies, shares how AI-driven tools like the Tech Assistant are transforming HVAC service. Learn how this innovation helps dealers and technicians streamline troubleshooting, boost ef... more

14 Oct 2025 • 13 min

What’s “Speed to Close” in the HVAC World? Let’s Ask Ben Phillips

Ben Phillips (Eden) on shrinking the gap from first click to booked install with instant, transparent quotes.

13 Oct 2025 • 12 min

Picking A Partner Before an Acquisition with guest Trey McWilliams

In this episode of the Newsmakers Podcast, we speak with Tray McWilliams, a third-generation HVAC operator who scaled a family business to five locations before founding Blue Cardinal Home Services.

8 Oct 2025 • 17 min

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Recent Guests

Scott Harkins

Vice President of Sales at Resideo

Resideo Technologies, Inc.

Episode: 3 Ways to Tackle HVAC Industry’s Biggest Challenges

Ben Phillips

CEO and co-founder of Eden, a company specializing in online and transparent quoting for HVAC contractors.

Eden

Episode: What’s “Speed to Close” in the HVAC World? Let’s Ask Ben Phillips

Trey McWilliams

Founder of Blue Cardinal Home Services Group and a third-generation HVAC professional.

Blue Cardinal Home Services Group

Episode: Picking A Partner Before an Acquisition with guest Trey McWilliams

David Richardson

Vice President of Training for the National Comfort Institute

National Comfort Institute

Episode: Troubleshooting Comfort Issues with NCI's David Richardson

Chris Morin

Owner of HVAC Pro Blog and author of Leadership in HVAC

HVAC Pro Blog

Episode: Leadership in HVAC Businesses

Keith Massey

Strategic Partner Manager for HVAC at Podium

Podium

Episode: How AI Is Revolutionizing Customer Communication in HVAC

Nathaniel Than Hancock

Chief Sales Officer at Podium

Podium

Episode: How AI Is Revolutionizing Customer Communication in HVAC

Michelle LaFrance

Expert in HVAC marketing and owner of Ducklist Directory

Ducklist Directory

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Nick Arch

VP and GM of Residential HVAC Solutions for Carrier

Carrier

Episode: R-454B Refrigerant Shortage

Hosts

Hannah Belloli

Editor with ACHR News, providing insights and interviews with industry professionals relating to HVAC and business news.

Kyle

Host of The Newsmakers Podcast, engaged in conversations with key figures in the HVAC industry.

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4.7 out of 5 stars from 15 ratings

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Listeners appreciate the informative nature of the content and find it helpful for understanding product advancements and industry nuances.

Contractors particularly value insights that contribute to their business strategies and customer communication improvements.

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Apple Podcasts	#227	United States/News/Business News
Apple Podcasts	#122	Canada/News/Business News
Apple Podcasts	#242	South Korea/News/Business News

Talking Points

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3 Ways to Tackle HVAC Industry’s Biggest Challenges

Q: What do the contractor need to have in place in order to leverage all this, the basically the pro IQ services?

They need to allow their technicians to use a smartphone for programming and set up an account online in Pro IQ services.

3 Ways to Tackle HVAC Industry’s Biggest Challenges

Q: What do you think the biggest challenges currently facing the industry are?

Labor shortages, customer loyalty, and high lead costs are the biggest challenges facing the HVAC industry.

What’s “Speed to Close” in the HVAC World? Let’s Ask Ben Phillips

Q: What would you say is like a small test that can prove or disprove the value of speed closing or speed to close?

Consumer behavior in sectors like real estate shows a preference for quicker transactions, supporting the value of speed to close in HVAC.

What’s “Speed to Close” in the HVAC World? Let’s Ask Ben Phillips

Q: Can you give me like, what's a 30-day plan look like? What do they need to integrate?

Contractors should share their price book, which Eden can load, while also including local rebates and getting set up for instant quote workflows on their website.

What’s “Speed to Close” in the HVAC World? Let’s Ask Ben Phillips

Q: What difference am I actually going to see? Are they getting faster yeses, higher closing rates?

Contractors see close rates increase, and they handle more volume overall, improving customer engagement and reducing unexpected pricing surprises.

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This podcast features industry professionals engaging in discussions about the latest trends and developments in the HVAC sector. It covers a diverse range of topics, including business strategies, technological advancements, customer communication, and market insights within the heating, ventilation, and air conditioning landscape. Noteworthy episodes have explored the impact of AI and leadership challenges in the industry, offering actionable advice and valuable insights for contractors and businesses alike. The format encourages informative dialogues, making it a resourceful outlet for both seasoned professionals and newcomers looking to understand the evolving HVAC marketplace.

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