PHCPPros: Off the Cuff

During PHCC CONNECT 2024, PHC News Editor Steve Smith sat down with Brady Kroll, who represented the United States at the 2024 WorldSkills Competition this September in Lyon, France! Tune in as they discuss Brady's experience participating in the plumbing and heating competition, how he trained for the event, why he entered the skilled trades, and what lies ahead for the 22-year-ol

Earlier this year, The Wholesaler Editor Ruth Mitchell and HARDI (Heating, Air-conditioning & Refrigeration Distributors International) CEO Talbot Gee discussed the current landscape in HVACR distribution. Tune in as they go over key trends shaping the HVACR market today, HARDI's primary initiatives, how the organization is actively engaging with its members to navigate challen

In our latest episode, PHC News Editor Steve Smith sits down with Cindy Sheridan, CAE, CEO of Plumbing-Heating-Cooling Contractors (PHCC)—National Association! Tune in as the duo discuss everything new and exciting with PHCC CONNECT 2024, from how the event is more convenient than ever for attendees to the ways it's taking education to the next level. Plus — get a preview of th

In our latest Off the Cuff episode, The Wholesaler Editor Ruth Mitchell is joined by Melissa Lunak, Chief People Officer of DSG — an employee-owned wholesale distributor that offers an extensive array of products and solutions to professionals across various sectors including electrical, plumbing, HVAC, communications, utility, automation, waterworks, as well as onsite sewer and

In our latest episode, The Wholesaler Editor Ruth Mitchell is joined by Katie Hubach, manager/partner of Signature Sales! Tune in as Katie shares insights learned from her role at the company and her initial year of leadership as the first female president of AIM/R. Plus — the duo discuss the evolving role manufacturers' reps play in the distribution chain, trends having the most

In our latest Off the Cuff episode, PHC News Editor Steve Smith is joined by David Chisolm, vice president and general manager of APCOM and Water Systems for A. O. Smith! Tune in for a deep dive into A. O. Smith's history as the company celebrates its 150th anniversary this year. Plus — the duo discuss how A. O. Smith is addressing decarbonization and electrification trends, the

In our latest Off the Cuff episode, The Wholesaler Editor Ruth Mitchell is discussing all things warehousing and logistics with Fielding Alderman, Executive Vice President & General Manager, PDI!Tune in as Fielding shares how PDI is using Electronic Data Interchange (EDI) and Vendor Managed Inventory (VMI) to improve experiences for both customers and vendors; warehouse layout

In our latest Off the Cuff episode, The Wholesaler Editor Ruth Mitchell is joined by Mark McGann, general manager at The National Energy Control Corporation (NECC)! Tune in as Mark discusses his role at NECC along with the importance of training in HVAC and the following:What the typical training curriculum looks like for an HVAC technicianThe importance of hands-on training for pn

In our latest episode, The Wholesaler Editor Ruth Mitchell is joined by Tim Goedeker, senior regulatory, sustainability, and technical advisor for TRICORD Consulting — and a long-standing member and supporter of the Valve World Americas Expo & Conference!Tune in to learn about Tim's journey through the industry, what's in store for attendees during Valve World Americas Expo &

HVACR and plumbing marketer Ryan Kiscaden joins the podcast to discuss his first children's book in the NEXT UP TRADES Series, "The Water Came To A Stop." Tune in to learn about the inspiration for the book, Ryan's writing process, his thoughts on the labor shortage, and more! About Ryan: Ryan holds a Bachelor of Arts degree in business administration and an MBA from Elizabethtown