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Cool Times Podcast

Vince and Jenna Free
Cold Storage
Vapor Armour
Cold Storage Construction
BC Construction Group
Foodtech
Automation
Seneca Holdings
Voxel
Energy Efficiency
Perimeter Seals
Power Construction
Cold Storage Design
Design-Build
Swisslog
Layton Construction
Dallas-Fort Worth
Reeves Young
Newmark
Belden Roofing Company
Applied Fabricators (AFAB)

The Cool Times Podcast, hosted by Vince and Jenna Free, dives into the world of cold storage, construction, and supply chain innovation, blending industry expertise with real, unfiltered conversations. Featuring top operators, developers, and entrepreneurs, the show explores everything from building and operating cold facilities to navigating market trends, leadership challenges, and business grow... more

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Someone was breaking bones, running out of talent, knowing his body couldn't sustain the pace anymore. A single question from a stranger changed everything—not because it was harsh, but because it named what he already felt: *you can't do this foreve... more

A stranger pulls a young man aside on a construction site and asks one question: "What do you want to do with your life?" Twenty years later, that moment still echoes—not as nostalgia, but as a blueprint. Lead by showing up. Exceed what's expected. K... more

A man in his fifties sits in a New Jersey office, three decades of warehouse grit still visible in his hands, recounting a summer at sixteen when he dressed in a suit to secretly unload frozen containers before dawn. His parents had no idea. One sent... more

Nick Strube, Vice President at FoodTech, sits down with Vince Free to discuss the unsexy-but-essential world of cold storage and food processing construction. But the real story is simpler: two Wisconsin guys who graduated from UWM the same year, pla... more

Steve Chick, Director of Preconstruction at Greek Design Build, shares the unlikely path from porta-potty bathrooms to building pharmaceutical cold storage facilities. But this episode isn't just about construction — it's about the moment Steve reali... more

Kurt Madsen has been building cold storage for 21 years, but years ago, something shifted. What once drove him — the physical pride of finished buildings — gave way to something unexpected: caring more about the people he's helped grow than the proje... more

Brandon Reeve and his new Chief Innovation Officer, Karan Patel, sit down with Vince Free and Jenna Free to pull back the curtain on what AFAB — Applied Fabricators — is actually building. The conversation covers a complete shop floor redesign using ... more

In this high-energy and no-BS episode, Vince and Jenna Free sit down with Hector Castro, leader of the cold storage division at BELDON ROOFING, to talk about what it really takes to build cold storage facilities the right way. From his early days lea... more

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Recent Guests

Josh Currie
Head of ThermCon, design-build specialist in cold storage and related facilities
ThermCon
Episode: Why Relationships Matter More Than Revenue
Dan DiDonato
Industry veteran from Unit Cold Storage
Unit Cold Storage
Episode: They Built Preferred Freezer. Now They're Reinventing Cold Storage.
John Ingrassia
Industry veteran and partner at Unit Cold Storage
Unit Cold Storage
Episode: They Built Preferred Freezer. Now They're Reinventing Cold Storage.
Nick Strube
Vice President of FoodTech and architect by trade
FoodTech
Episode: Building the Future of Food Processing with Nick Strube
Steve Chick
Director of Pre-Construction at Greek Design Build
Greek Design Build
Episode: From Building Dry for Greek to Building Cold for Clients with Steve Chick
Kurt Madsen
Design-build general contractor
Hanson Rice
Episode: Walmart to Albertsons: Inside 20 Years of Cold Storage Construction
Karan Patel
Chief Innovative Officer
Applied Fabricators (AFAB)
Episode: How AFAB Turned Ego Into Accountability
Brandon Reeves
Executive at AFAB involved in roof edge projects
Applied Fabricators (AFAB)
Episode: How AFAB Turned Ego Into Accountability
Doug Ruffner
Sales professional with Firestone background
AFAB (guest contributor)
Episode: How AFAB Turned Ego Into Accountability

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Vince Free
Host of the Cold Times Podcast focusing on cold storage construction and industry leadership.
Jenna Free
Co-host focusing on industry insights, project execution, and relationship-building in cold-storage construction.

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They Built Preferred Freezer. Now They're Reinventing Cold Storage.
Q: How do you see cold storage evolving with e-commerce, automation, and changing consumer demand?
The guests note that consumers expect ultra-fast delivery, leading to a push for near-market, smaller-scale cold facilities with flexible temperatures and fast onboarding for tenants. They expect more multi-tenant spaces in strategic markets and emphasize speed to market as a competitive advantage.
Good Vibes & Vibe Coding
Q: What are some of the things clients typically request in their first meetings with you?
Clients want to increase throughput and space efficiency, with a focus on reducing the need for expansion by densifying and retrofitting existing spaces, while considering lead times and cost/benefit for brownfield projects.
Good Vibes & Vibe Coding
Q: What are some of the biggest misconceptions people might have about automation in cold storage?
Alex discusses that while automation is designed to move things automatically, challenges arise in freezer environments due to extreme temperatures and equipment resilience, and emphasizes the importance of proper design to avoid issues like freezing electronics and lubrication problems.
Good Vibes & Vibe Coding
Q: So tell us a little bit about Swisslog yourself?
Alex explains Swisslog's long history, their role as a designer, manufacturer, and integrator of automated storage and retrieval systems, and how they support a wide range of products while focusing on faster, more efficient, and environmentally friendlier automation.
Know the Unknown with Voxel
Q: Is there a measurable ROI, and how quickly do customers see value?
ROI comes from reduced injuries and higher productivity. In examples discussed, teams moved from high injury rates to zero in certain scenarios, with productivity gains around 28% from concrete changes, and payback depends on the customer's goals and rollout scope.

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The show focuses on cold-storage construction, operations, and industry trends, featuring operators, developers, and engineering leaders who share practical lessons from site work to corporate strategy. Across episodes, listeners hear candid conversations about design-build approaches, project delivery, mentorship, relationships with clients and subs, and the evolving technology landscape from BIM to AI-driven workflows. Notable throughlines include a strong emphasis on culture, collaboration, and long-term partnerships, as well as insights into market dynamics, growth strategies, and leadership that prioritizes people and value. The format blends gritty, real-world anecdotes with actionable takeaways for practitioners, developers, and supp... more

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1. Josh Currie
2. Dan DiDonato
3. John Ingrassia
4. Nick Strube
5. Steve Chick
6. Kurt Madsen
7. Karan Patel
8. Brandon Reeves

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