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HVAC Mentors Podcast
Hosted by Mike Plezia · 🇺🇸 US · EN · 24 episodes
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24
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Avg length
15m
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29
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Listen Score
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Virality (30d)
48
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About this podcast
HVAC Mentors is a podcast for people early in their trade journey — students, apprentices, career-changers, and anyone trying to find their footing in the skilled trades.This isn’t technical training. It’s orientation.We talk about the realities of the trades that rarely get explained: how learning actually works, how to think through problems, how to communicate, when to listen, and how to grow without pretending you know more than you do.Along the way, we celebrate the mentors — technicians, educators, and leaders — who take the time to help others become better at their work and more confident in their path.If you’re looking for clarity before acceleration, this podcast is for you.
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About the host
Mike Plezia hosts HVAC Mentors Podcast, a education show with 24 episodes published.
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Case Study 4: The Night The Headmaster Blew
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Case Study 3: The TXV that wasn't, and then was...
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Case Study 2: The Ice Machine Wasn't Broken
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The Walk That Went Crazy! Technical Review Series
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In this technical review, we examine what went on with a walk in cooler that seemed to have lost its mind. We unpack the technical and diagnostic data to determine the cause and find the best resolution. #HVAC #HVACTech
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Situational awareness 3 read the room
Feb 22, 202620m0
An important part of being successful in your trade is understanding how to read the room. Skills are important, the quality of our work is absolutely vital, but we need to understand how to respond to different people i
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Thermocouples Thermopiles and Situational Awareness.
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In this episode, we discuss the importance of developing a deeper understanding of what we do as a trade and as professionals. We also unpack the mechanics behind thermocouples and thermal piles how they work and how to
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Think About Your Thinking: Part 2
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Note: this episode picks up in the middle of part one it’s strongly advised you listen to part one before listening to part 2z We continue this discussion of how our thought patterns and biases, though not our fault do s
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Think About Your Thinking: Part 1
Feb 6, 202617m0
Note: This episode was recorded in two parts after an unexpected interruption. We left it as-is, don’t be shocked by the sudden ending. We will just get right back on track in the second half . On a job site in life it’s
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HVAC Mentors is Back!
Feb 4, 202615m0
After an intentional hiatus to think about the direction of HVAC mentors podcast and my other content creation projects. I am pleased to re-introduce the HVAC mentors podcast. A place where we discussed the things you sh
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Chris Hughes 8
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John Ellis 7
Feb 4, 202558m0
John Ellis is the owner of Dynamic Air Consulting and is also known as one of the top IAQ expert in the HVAC industry. John wears and has worn many hats oner his 40+ year career. Above all John loves teaching others to b
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Audience demographics
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Consumer type
Lifelong learners
Topics covered
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Frequently asked questions
How do I pitch HVAC Mentors Podcast as a podcast guest?
To pitch HVAC Mentors Podcast, visit https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/michael-james-plezia for contact information, then craft a tight one-paragraph hook that ties your expertise to a gap in their recent education coverage.
Who is the host of HVAC Mentors Podcast?
HVAC Mentors Podcast is hosted by Mike Plezia. The show is categorised under education and has published 24 episodes.
How many episodes does HVAC Mentors Podcast have?
HVAC Mentors Podcast has published 24 episodes.
What topics does HVAC Mentors Podcast cover?
HVAC Mentors Podcast regularly covers education. It sits in the education category.
Is it hard to get booked on HVAC Mentors Podcast?
HVAC Mentors Podcast is accessible for guests with genuine education expertise. A personalised, episode-aware pitch will still outperform a generic one every time.
Is HVAC Mentors Podcast currently accepting guest pitches?
HVAC Mentors Podcast hasn't explicitly signalled guest openness in recent episodes. That doesn't rule out pitching. your hook just needs to be especially compelling and relevant to their recent content.
How long are HVAC Mentors Podcast episodes?
Episodes of HVAC Mentors Podcast average 15 minutes. a focused format where a clear narrative arc and tight preparation matter most.
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