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Cool Times Podcast

Vince and Jenna Free
Cold Storage
Vapor Armour
BC Construction Group
Automation
Seneca Holdings
Cold Storage Construction
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)
Women In Construction

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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Latest Episodes

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

David Aschenbrand from Newmark joins us for what starts as a standard industry conversation but transforms into something much more human. Dave's extensive cold storage background spans material handling systems, CH Robinson, Preferred Freezer Servic... more

Welcome back to Cool Times — where we talk all things cool in the cold storage construction world. And this week, we’re celebrating one of our favorite things: Women in Construction Month (yes, we’re claiming the whole month 🔥).

In this episode, we... more

In this episode of Cool Times, Jenna and Vince sit down with David Sours, Senior Vice President at CBRE, for a deep dive into the evolution of cold storage real estate—and how one man’s obsession with buildings turned into a national platform.

With ... more

In this heartfelt and unfiltered episode, Vince and Jenna Free close out Season 5 of The Cool Times Podcast with an honest recap of 2025 and their hopes for 2026. From industry lessons and personal growth to podcast highlights and burpee challenges, ... more

In this heartwarming and insightful episode, Vince and Jenna Free sit down with Matt Brower, VP of Development at BCCG, to talk about playing the long game in cold storage construction. Matt shares his journey from general construction into the cold ... more

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Recent Guests

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
Hector Castro
Leads the cold storage division in Belden Roofing, focusing on roofing systems for facilities that cannot afford downtime
Belden Roofing Company
Episode: From Rooftop Punk Kid to Building the Nation's Tallest Freezer with Hector Castro
Brenttnie Smith
Joining from Reeves Young, industrial and cold storage specialist
Reeves Young
Episode: Celebrating Women In Construction with Brenttnie Smith
David Sours
Senior Vice President at CBRE
CBRE
Episode: Being Famous for Something with David Sours
Matt Brower
VP of Business Development, Warehouse and Distribution, Mission Critical at BC Construction Group
BC Construction Group
Episode: Riding the Rapids with Matt Brower
Glen Oltmanns
Executive at Seneca Holdings, oversees OEM sales and doors
Seneca Holdings
Episode: Doorway to Success
Thomas Gubbins
Director for Layton focusing on food and cold storage nationally
Layton Construction
Episode: Laying it on the line with Layton

Hosts

Jenna Free
Co-host of the show, focused on industry culture, leadership, and field insights.
Vince Free
Co-host of the show, bringing expertise in cold-storage construction and industry leadership.

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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.
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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.
Know the Unknown with Voxel
Q: What are the biggest challenges for warehouses today and how is Voxel helping?
Common challenges include turnover, safety, and legacy visibility. Voxel addresses these with door-open analytics, ergonomic assessment, live on-site visibility, and AI-driven insights that optimize flow, reduce injury risk, and guide asset placement and process improvements.

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The show centers on cold storage, construction, and supply chain innovations through candid conversations with operators, developers, and industry leaders. Episodes commonly explore project delivery, design-build challenges, leadership, mentorship, and the economics of niche markets like cold-storage facilities, often blending practical, field-tested insights with personal stories and humor. A standout quality is its hands-on, relationship-driven approach—featuring executives, builders, and specialists sharing tactical lessons, industry standards, and forward-looking trends with a community-forward, sponsor-integrated flair.

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1. Karan Patel
2. Brandon Reeves
3. Doug Ruffner
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5. Brenttnie Smith
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7. Matt Brower
8. Glen Oltmanns

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