Show overview
HVAC R&D Podcast has been publishing since 2020, and across the 6 years since has built a catalogue of 197 episodes. That works out to roughly 250 hours of audio in total. Releases follow a fortnightly cadence.
Episodes typically run an hour to ninety minutes — most land between 59 min and 1h 30m — though episode length varies meaningfully from one episode to the next. The publisher flags most episodes as explicit, so expect adult themes or strong language throughout. It is catalogued as a EN-language Business show.
The show is actively publishing — the most recent episode landed 3 weeks ago, with 30 episodes already out so far this year. The busiest year was 2022, with 43 episodes published. Published by Atzenhoffer, Inc..
From the publisher
HVAC R and D is a conversation-driven podcast exploring the people, ideas, and leadership shaping the skilled trades. Hosted by Rhydon Atzenhoffer, the Ramblin’ Rhyno, the show brings together technicians, contractors, distributors, manufacturers, and business leaders for honest discussions on growth, culture, mental health, entrepreneurship, and real-world lessons from inside and outside the trades. It’s less about hype and more about meaningful conversations that move the industry forward.
Latest Episodes
View all 197 episodesThe HVAC Contractor of the Future: Are You Ready for What's Next? with TJ O'Connor
You're Not Buying Insurance—You're Protecting Everything You've Built with Michael Senderovich
You Can't Scale What You Don't Understand
HVAC Will Take You Wherever You Want to Go
Leaving the Industry Better Than We Found It with Don Gillis
You Can’t Fix What You Don’t Measure: Building Better HVAC with Bill Spohn
Every Call Makes the Next Tech Better with Fieldmind CEO Ryan Prosser
You Don’t Have a Revenue Problem—You Have a Profit Problem with Ben Hansen
The Race to the Face: Winning Customer Trust Before You Arrive with James Hatfield
Life Begins at 40: Lessons in Leadership, Growth, and Purpose with Josh Zolin
The Legacy We Leave: A Father's Day Conversation with the Next Generation of HVAC
From Top Tech to $65 Million: The Blueprint for Building a Trades Business with Victor Rancour
Stop Giving Away Your Extended Warranty Profits with Tim Byrd
Your People Are the Product: Leadership Lessons from 40 Years in HVAC with Brett Holscher
Beer Never Broke My Heart with John Dwyer
The Follow-Up Problem Costing Trades Contractors Thousands with CHIIRP CEO Ryan Fenn
The Next Generation of Smart Building Controls with Rami Noueir of Verdant
Why Most Contractors Think They’re Profitable But Aren’t with Sam Miles of Guardian CPA Group
The Parts Problem No One Talks About and Why It’s Costing Contractors Millions
Ep 179Building the Future of Contractor Independence with Julian Scadden of Nexstar Network
E🎙️ HVAC R&D Podcast — Episode 179 Building the Future of Contractor Independence with Julian Scadden of Nexstar Network What does it really take to help independent contractors win in a rapidly changing trades landscape? In this episode, Rhydon sits down with Julian Scadden, President & CEO of Nexstar Network, to talk about leadership, workforce development, contractor stewardship, and what it means to protect independence in a private-equity-driven era. With a journey that began in the field and grew through technician, management, ownership, and executive leadership, Julian brings a rare full-spectrum perspective on the trades. Together, Rhydon and Julian unpack how training, culture, leadership development, and long-term stewardship create stronger businesses — and why the future belongs to contractors who invest in people before profits. For the entire #TradeCrew, this conversation is a blueprint for scaling the right way while keeping your values intact. Whether you’re an owner, service manager, technician, distributor leader, or someone building the next generation of your business, this episode will challenge how you think about growth, succession, and contractor freedom. 🔧 In this episode, we cover: Julian’s journey from the field to leading Nexstar Network Why contractor independence matters more than ever Building leadership pipelines inside service businesses Workforce development and the future talent shortage Long-term stewardship vs short-term profit decisions How great contractors scale culture across multiple teams The biggest operational blind spots holding companies back Why ownership mindset starts long before ownership 🎧 Listen now and subscribe so you never miss a drop. 🙏 Thank you to our partners: DiversiTech • LiveSwitch • RLS • Resideo • Mann+Hummel • True Nature Meats Co. 🎵 Music credit: Alex Grohl 🌐 www.hvacrnd.com #HVAC #Plumbing #Electrical #NexStar #Business #Trades #PersonalGrowth #Community #Collaboration #Network