ACHR News Podcast

Selling a business can look like a straightforward financial win, but Matt Michel says the reality is often far more complicated. In this episode of the Newsmakers Podcast, Michel discusses the emotional ups and downs covered in The Business Exit Roller Coaster, from the first decision to sell through life after the deal closes.

In this episode of Beyond the Wrench, Branden Dickey of Conejo Services shares how the company moved from instinct-driven operations to a more disciplined, structured business model. Dickey discusses the role of financial planning, leadership talent, data, and automation in building a stronger organization. He also explains how Conejo’s diversified home service model helps smooth demand, lower customer acquisition costs, and keep teams busy year-round.

Danfoss Application Engineering Manager Chris Brown discusses the company’s recent whitepaper, “Danfoss Multi Ejector High Pressure (HP): Unlocking 21% Savings over Traditional CO₂ Booster Systems,” which details how Danfoss’ Multi Ejector HP, in conjunction with parallel compression, can result in significant energy savings, particularly in warm climates.

Sponsored by Danfoss.

In this episode of the Newsmakers Podcast, Jeff Ponce, category director at Malco, stops by to talk about the changing role of condensate management in HVAC installations. Ponce discusses how mini pump technology is advancing, why biofilm and drain issues remain major contractor concerns, and how capacitive sensors are bringing smarter performance to condensate pumps.

On this debut episode of Beyond the Wrench, Chris Lollini speaks with Cody Damp, owner and president of American Home Pros, a Tulsa-based HVAC and plumbing company with 17 trucks on the road. Damp breaks down the company’s approach to marketing, including a major push to dedicate 40% of marketing spend to brand recognition.