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Commercial Kitchen Chronicles

Commercial Kitchen Chronicles
HVAC
HVACR
Refrigeration
CFESA
AHR Expo
Rack Refrigeration
Refrigeration Heroes
Dominic Furnback
RLS Rapid Locking Systems
Parts Town
Commercial Kitchen Repair
HVAC Distribution
Refrigeration Technologies
Viega
Elite Service Group
Leadership
Young Professionals Committee
Favored Mechanical Solutions
Atlanta
New York City

A look at what it takes to keep a commercial kitchen running. We are going to highlight all of the skilled trades it takes to keep them running.

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From Navy Veteran to HVACR Technician: David Weeks (HVACR Panda) Shares His Story

What happens when military service doesn't translate into the skilled trades the way everyone says it will?

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Commercial HVAC/R in the Real World | Featuring Joe Blanchard

What does it take to succeed as a commercial HVAC/R technician in today's industry? How do you balance real service calls, troubleshooting complex equipment, and building a social media p... more

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From working on F-14 Tomcats in the U.S. Navy to running service calls around the Washington D.C. beltway, leading technicians, managing facilities, and ultimately moving into business development, Anthony Dileo has experienced nearly every side of t... more

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From New York to Atlanta. From established business to starting over from scratch. What would you do?

This week on Commercial Kitchen Chronicles, Pat Finley sits down with Brent Hall, founder and owner of Favored Mechanical Solutions (FMS), for an h... more

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Tony Dileo
Special guest, seasoned industry veteran with a military-to-industry career path
Independent contractor / industry professional
Episode: Episode 190: From F-14 Tomcats to Foodservice: The Career Journey of Anthony Dileo | Commercial Kitchen Chronicles
Brent Hall
Founder of Favored Mechanical Solutions
Favored Mechanical Solutions
Episode: Episode 189: Starting Over From Scratch: Brent Hall’s Bold Move That Changed Everything
Aaron Jacobitz
Sales and Marketing Director at Refrigeration Heroes
Refrigeration Heroes
Episode: Episode 186: Aaron Jacobitz 💥 Sales, Systems, and Teams: What It Really Takes to Grow
Clay Hartzog
Supervisor at Archway Service Group, North Carolina/Virginia region
Archway Service Group
Episode: Episode 185:Zero Experience to Regional Supervisor in 5 Years | Clay Hartzog on Winning in the Trades 🔥
Thomas (OEM Junkie)
Professional in supermarket refrigeration and content creator educating technicians
Episode: Episode 184: Rack Refrigeration Will Humble You – OEM Junkie Tells the Truth 🔧
Sally Ray
VP of Marketing for Hoshizaki America
Hoshizaki America
Episode: Episode 183: Sally Ray and Why Hoshizaki Is Ahead of the Game Right Now
Johnny Hall
Founder of Let's Be Techs, HVAC technician and educator
Let's Be Techs
Episode: Episode 182: Johnny Hall: Building the “Let’s Be Techs” Community | Real Talk from the Field
Mike Folta
Special guest, experienced technician in HVAC/refrigeration and maintenance in kitchens and defense contracting
Episode: Episode 181:
John Warpinski
Senior Director of Customer Partnerships, HVAC Division
Parts Town
Episode: Episode 180:Inside Parts Town: How John Warpinski Is Supporting the HVAC Industry From the Inside

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Pat Finley
Host of Commercial Kitchen Chronicles, guides conversations with guests on entrepreneurship and field operations.

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4.9 out of 5 stars from 38 ratings
  • Awesome Podcast

    Pat, Rich and Jason are as real as it gets. Great show and even better hosts.

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Guests bring practical lessons, not just theory, making collaborations valuable.
The tone is candid and mentorship-focused, appealing to listeners looking to level up in skilled trades.
Content blends hands-on tech talk with business growth advice, useful for sponsors and guests alike.
Hosts are real about the challenges in trades and business, which helps credible pitching.

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Episode 166: Dj Coblentz with Viega
Q: What's unique about the new Viega facility and training approach?
The Ohio facility combines manufacturing and training under one roof, with a catwalk tour that gives trainees a bird's-eye view of production, plus on-site seminars that connect the factory floor to real-world field use.
Episode 166: Dj Coblentz with Viega
Q: What drew you to Viega and press technology in particular?
I fell in love with the trade for its hands-on problem solving and noticed Viega's reputation for quality and efficiency early on; the press technology was a game changer in the field, offering speed and reliability that made me a believer in the product.
Episode 162:The Journey of Troy Duff — From Electrician to Owner of Chef’s Choice Restaurant Repair
Q: What was the turning point that made you start your own business?
The turning point was realizing the corporate environment had too much red tape and not enough hands-on control; the decision came from wanting to own the process, be paid for all aspects of the job, and eventually have control over training, budgeting, and delivering for customers.
Episode 171:Ambro Controls in the Field: Mobile Brazing, Nitrogen Purging, and AHR Expo Talk with Erick Kaseta
Q: Do you offer training or resources for contractors, whether it's on the website or at a supply house or supplier-day events?
Yes. We provide extensive online training resources including videos on ambrocontrols.com and our YouTube channel, plus contractor days and counter days across the country. We also collaborate with influencers to produce training content and conduct live contractor demos to educate on proper tool usage and best practices.
Episode 171:Ambro Controls in the Field: Mobile Brazing, Nitrogen Purging, and AHR Expo Talk with Erick Kaseta
Q: Can you give my audience a quick overview of what Ambro Controls is, how you started, your mission, and what sets you guys apart in the HVACR space?
Ambro Controls is part of Bromik Group, a long-standing Australian company. Our mission is to make contractors' lives easier by offering lighter, safer, and more portable brazing tools and purging solutions without sacrificing power. We focus on delivering products that save time and reduce physical strain, while expanding capabilities like nitrogen purging and versatile torches for various piping sizes.

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Frequently Asked Questions About Commercial Kitchen Chronicles

What is Commercial Kitchen Chronicles about and what kind of topics does it cover?

This show leans into the realities of running service-based trades businesses, with a strong emphasis on HVAC, refrigeration, and the broader ecosystem around commercial kitchens. Listeners can expect practical entrepreneurship lessons, hands-on technical insights, leadership guidance, and real-world stories about growth, hiring, training, and customer relations. Across episodes, topics like scaling field teams, bid strategies, maintenance programs, supplier dynamics, and the role of education and mentorship come up repeatedly, making it a solid resource for shop owners, technicians aiming to move into leadership, and stakeholders in the skilled trades who want actionable takeaways. A standout throughline is a culture of honesty, mentorship... more

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1. Reliable Trades Podcast
2. HVAC Knights Podcast
3. The Refrigeration Mentor Podcast
4. Advanced Refrigeration Podcast
5. HVAC School - For Techs, By Techs

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Recent guests on Commercial Kitchen Chronicles include:

1. Tony Dileo
2. Brent Hall
3. Aaron Jacobitz
4. Clay Hartzog
5. Thomas (OEM Junkie)
6. Sally Ray
7. Johnny Hall
8. Mike Folta

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