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After private-equity-backed companies grew from 10% to nearly a third of Nexstar’s membership, CEO Julian Scadden made a choice most leaders wouldn’t dare: cut ties with every single one.

In this video, we catch up with Manny Griego, owner of Arrowhead Refrigeration, to see what refrigerant availability is looking like this fall and through the end of the year.

Two HVAC technicians explain what’d lead them to quit. And when asked what might make them switch jobs, the answers were clear.

We need to expand the story we tell about HVACR. It’s not just technical roles, but also strategy, design, leadership, and more. Representation and mentorship matter. Investing in education and outreach helps young women see the possibilities and gives them the tools to lead.

For me, the most rewarding part of working in HVACR is seeing the real-world impact of the systems we design. Every initiative, big or small, moves the needle on energy efficiency and environmental sustainability.

I’m passionate about creating formal mentorship and training opportunities for young women entering the trades. My goal is to help build a strong pipeline of confident, capable women in HVACR.

These customers are also our family, friends, and neighbors, who also see our brand and our team members stepping up as good citizens in our community.

Most people don’t think about their heating and cooling system until it stops working. I love getting the chance to change that by educating people about their systems, solving comfort challenges, and seeing the impact the right solutions can make in their lives.

We need to get girls excited about the trades when they’re young. There’s so much opportunity in HVACR — whether it’s being a technician, sales professional, system designer, or in manufacturing. Girls need to see women thriving in these roles and loving what they do.

It's an amazing career for those who are built for it, male or female. You are strong enough, capable enough, and smart enough to be the best technician possible.