Join industry veterans Les Rhynard, Adam Dykstra, and Rodney Stalnaker—each with over 20 years in HVAC/R and business—as they bring real-life stories, expert insights, and hard-earned lessons to the mic. Powered by FMHero, this podcast dives deep into small-business stories, refrigerant management, EPA regulations, and the evolving role of AI in the trades. Whether you’re a contractor, business owner, or just passionate about the trades, expect relatable wins and losses, compliance tips, guest interviews, and practical knowledge designed to help you succeed - staying "Chill Under Pressure".
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Signup to Generate a PitchJoin industry veterans Les Rhynard, Adam Dykstra, and Rodney Stalnaker, each with over 20 years in HVAC/R and business, as they bring real-life stories, expert insights, and hard-earned lessons to the mic. Powered by FMHero, this podcast dives deep into small-business stories, refrigerant management, EPA regulations, and the evolving role of AI in the trades.
Recent episodes include "Chill Under Pressure, EP 34 - Guest Fran from Special Strong" (23 September 2026, 45 minutes), "Chill Under Pressure, EP 33 - Greg Christensen, CMMS Radio" (9 September 2026, 44 minutes), and "Chill Under Pressure, EP 33 - Guest, Aaron Gibson SoulManLive" (26 August 2026, 28 minutes).
Chill Under Pressure publishes roughly every two weeks, with episodes averaging 38 minutes across 35 episodes.
Booking probability for Chill Under Pressure is 31%, and the host is rated Selective on guests. Chill Under Pressure requires a Pod Score of 80 or higher. Chill Under Pressure's contact route on record: verified email.
The strongest fits for Chill Under Pressure are Electrical, Plumbing & HVAC Contractors. Chill Under Pressure has a business audience.
Chill Under Pressure is a business show with 35 episodes published.
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Episode #21
Welcome back to Chill! Fran joins us today to share what Special Strong is, and how it provides adaptive and inclusive fitness opportunities for people with physical, mental, and cognitive challenges.Fran shares how he...
Episode #20
Welcome back to Chill Under Pressure! This week, Greg Christensen @cmmsradio joins us to talk about the importance of pursuit of knowledge, appreciating employees and team members, and how to get involved and invested...
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Welcome back to Chill Under Pressure! Aaron Gibson from @AaronGibsonSML joined us today, where we talk about the mental health of technicians and what it means to take care of yourself. Go check out Aaron Gibson and...
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Welcome back to Chill Under Pressure! Leilani from @GritFoundation joined us today, where we talk about the upcoming future for HVAC technicians and the training going into the future technicians. We get to learn...
Episode #17
Welcome back to Chill Under Pressure! Zach from @HARDInews joins us today, where we talk about the upcoming future for the refrigerant world and the major culture shift that must happen for HVAC technicians. We get to...
Episode #16
Welcome back to Chill Under Pressure! Anthony Nash from AGas @agasamericas joins us today, where we talk about the major culture shift around recovering refrigerant that must happen for HVAC technicians. Every ounce...
Episode #16
Another great episode for @ChillUnderPressure ! This week, Doug Smiley joins us from Lennox @HVAClearning , sharing how he got where he is, and the importance of evaluating why you do what you do everyday. Whether...
Episode #15
Welcome back to Chill! Today Gayle from FTL joins us to discuss innovative financing solutions for contractors, the importance of relationship-building in the trades, and the growing role of women in HVAC. This episode...
Episode #14
<p>Welcome back to Chill Under Pressure! We have Leia from RMS joining us again, this time to dive deeper into regulatory and compliance details, and giving us the full scope on how they help other customers reach EPA...
Episode #13
<p>Welcome to the show, All Trades Paige! Starting at a young age, Paige was inspired to run a different path than the typical high school student, diving deep into the worlds of Plumbing, HVAC, Construction and more...
Episode #9
<p>Louise Kellar from @ueitestinstruments is here today with the Chill Under Pressure crew! Louise educates the guys about Carbon Monoxide poisoning and how UEI's latest detector is a game-changer in health and safety...
Episode #8
<p>Rich is back for another session packed with information, this time about the importance of refrigerant recovery and the science behind reclamation and separation. The guys dive into how dependent the HVACR market is...
Episode #7
<p>The whole @FMHero-FMH and LZR Marketing team are here today to say goodbye to our leader, Rodney. Rodney passed from cancer, and we took the time to share memories, laughs, and friendship. We miss you, Rod.</p>
Episode #6
<p>Welcome back to Chill! In this episode we get the full stories of how both brothers Zane and Jesse get their start in the HVAC/R industry, and what led them to become top trainers for techs across the country! These...
Episode #5
<p>Welcome back to Chill Under Pressure! In this episode, Amrit from @axiomcloud388 discusses how AI and data analytics are transforming refrigeration management and combating climate change. Les creates a new term to...
Episode #4
<p>This week, Les and Adam get the full scoop on Don's origin story, and how he became the trainer we all know today! Everyone has to start somewhere, and Don shows us how - with dedication to learning, and a whole lot...
Episode #3
<p>Thanks for joining us this week for another awesome episode of Chill! We get the man, the myth, the legend - THE Rich Dykstra to join us for a jam-packed episode, full of great stories of how he got his start, and...
Episode #2
<p>Welcome back to Chill Under Pressure! The guys have Ty from the @GritFoundation to tell us how he got his start in HVAC/R, and how his passion for learning helps him reach and teach as many people as he can. Ty's...
Episode #1
<p>Happy New Year, everyone, and welcome back to another episode of Chill Under Pressure! This episode is packed with EXTREMELY important information for anyone who works with and depends on refrigerant (think you're...
Episode #15
<p>Our final episode for 2025... is about Cannabis?!?! The guys sit down with Ann Torrez, Executive Director for Arizona Dispensaries Association to ask some important CBD-related questions. Whether you're an employer...
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