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Each episode features movers and shakers of the industry interviewed by editors of The NEWS staff. Listen as industry individuals discuss and react to the latest HVAC headlines.

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Branden Dickey of Conejo Services
June 3, 2026
25:59
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Beyond the Wrench: Building Enterprise Value in Home Services

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.

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Danfoss Application Engineering Manager Chris Brown
June 1, 2026
18:26
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Multi Ejector High Pressure: Key to Energy Efficiency at High Temperatures

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 Watercress Financial.

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Jeff Ponce
May 11, 2026
20:08
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Mini Pumps, Big Impact: How Sensor Technology Is Changing Condensate Management

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.
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Cody Damp
April 28, 2026
13:24
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Beyond the Wrench: Cody Damp on Marketing, Operations, and the Basics

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.
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April 3, 2026
22:24
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Hyperlocal Strategy Helps Contractors Stretch Marketing Dollars

In this episode of the Newsmakers Podcast, Tracy Paul, founder and principal of Cornerstone Advertising, explains the difference between local and hyperlocal marketing for contractors. He argues that the most effective strategy often starts with focusing on the zip codes closest to the shop, where brand recognition, referrals, and operational efficiency are strongest. Paul also discusses how trucks, yard signs, sponsorships, local SEO, and paid search all work together to improve visibility and click-through rates.
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