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SMACNA's first podcast is called Let’s Talk Shop with host Angie Simon, CEO of Western Allied Mechanical and SMACNA President. Angie has been a leader in the Bay Area construction industry for many years. Starting as a young 22 year old project manager in the late 80’s when there were very few women in construction, Angie is now CEO of an $80+ Million Mechanical contracting firm with over 220 people employed. She is a registered Professional Mechanical Engineer and has worked for Western Allied Mechanical (WAM) for 30+ years. Angie currently serves on SMACNA National’s board as the first ever women national President for SMACNA.
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Signup to Generate a PitchSMACNA's first podcast is called Let’s Talk Shop with host Angie Simon, CEO of Western Allied Mechanical and SMACNA President. Angie has been a leader in the Bay Area construction industry for many years.
Let's Talk Shop is hosted by SMACNA. The show has published 38 episodes to date.
Recent episodes include "Episode 38- Jake Olsen (CEO, Stratus)" (21 October 2025, 30 minutes), "Episode 37: (Special) Angie Simon and William Chaney (CEO, ServiceTrade)" (9 September 2025, 25 minutes), and "Episode 36: Ron Palmerick (AABCO Sheet Metal Company)" (6 May 2025, 35 minutes).
Let's Talk Shop publishes roughly every few months, with episodes averaging 34 minutes across 38 episodes.
Booking probability for Let's Talk Shop is 21%, and the host is rated Selective on guests. Let's Talk Shop requires a Pod Score of 80 or higher. Let's Talk Shop's contact route on record: verified email.
The strongest fits for Let's Talk Shop are Electrical, Plumbing & HVAC Contractors. Let's Talk Shop has a government audience.
SMACNA hosts Let's Talk Shop, a government podcast with 38 episodes published.
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Let's Talk Shop
<p>Jake Olsen, CEO of SMACNA Silver Associate Member Stratus, joins Angie for the latest episode of Let's Talk Shop. We talk to Jake about his industry journey, talk about how Stratus helps SMACNA members reach their...
Let's Talk Shop
<p>Seth Lennon hosts a special episode of Let's Talk Shop featuring a discussion between Angie Simon, Past SMACNA President and Co-Founder, and President of Heavy Metal Summer Experience, and William Chaney, the CEO of...
Let's Talk Shop
<p>In the latest episode of Let's Talk Shop, Angie sits down with Ron Palmerick, Vice President of AABCO Sheet Metal Company. Angie and Ron discuss Ron's years in the industry, detailing his journey from the beginning...
Let's Talk Shop
<p>SMACNA President Tom Martin joins Angie Simon for the latest Let's Talk Shop episode! Angie and Tom talk about his upbringing and listen to his story about how he came through the industry and his inspiration to...
Let's Talk Shop
<p>Angie Simon is joined by Kevin Gill, Sr. and Kevin Gill Jr. from Boston-based McCusker-Gill. The panel talks about the history of the company, it's family-based approach and how the firm has evolved. The upcoming...
Let's Talk Shop
<p>Angie sits down with Jason Galoozis, Safety Director with Premistar. Angie and Jason talk about his rise through the industry as a safety professional and outline some of the best practices that companies can employ...
Let's Talk Shop
<p>In this episode of Let's Talk Shop, Angie Simon chats with Chris Hronek of Tweet/Garot Mechanical and SMACNA's 2024 Innovator of the Year. Angie and Chris talk about his expierience with pushing the envelope with...
Let's Talk Shop
<p>In the latest episode of Lets Talk Shop, Angie sits down with Steve Zahm, President and Chief Culture Officer with SMACNA Premier Partner Procore. During their converation, Angie and Steve talk about the origins of...
Let's Talk Shop
<p>In the latest Let's Talk Shop installment, Angie Simon sits down with Robert Beck, the CEO of the John W. Danforth Company and the National President of MCAA. During their conversation, Angie and Robert talk about...
Let's Talk Shop
<p>Angie Simon is joined by Chris Walker, Executive Vice President of CAL SMACNA. Angie and Chris discuss how he started with SMACNA, outline some of his legislative work on behalf of the industry in California, and...
Episode #28
<p>In the latest episode of Let's Talk Shop, Angie Simon sits down with Steve Richman, Group President with SMACNA Premier Partner Milwaukee Tool. During their discussion, Angie and Steve talk about his career with...
Let's Talk Shop
<p>For the latest installment of Let's Talk Shop, Angie Simon is joined by Michael Coleman, the newly installed General President of SMART. Angie and Mike talk about Mike's rise through the trades, his priorities in his...
Let's Talk Shop
<p>Angie Simon sits down with Linda Jennings, SMACNA's new Executive Director of Market Sectors and Construction Technology. Angie and Linda talk about how Linda grew up in the industry, some of her expieriences as she...
Episode #25
<p>For this episode, Angie Simon is joined by SMACNA CEO Aaron Hilger. Angie and Aaron reflect on his first year as SMACNA's CEO and also delve into SMACNA's new strategic plan and what it means for the organization and...
Let's Talk Shop
<p>For the latest episode of Let's Talk Shop, Angie Simon is joined by Aldo Zambetti, Administrator of the Sheet Metal Occupational Health Institute Trust (SMOHIT) and Justin Crandol, Director of Safety at SMACNA...
Let's Talk Shop
<p>In the latest episode of Let's Talk Shop, Angie Simon is joined by Dr. Anirban Basu, CEO of the Sage Policy Group and SMACNA's Chief Economist. During their discussion, Angie and Dr. Basu talk about a variety of...
Let's Talk Shop
<p>In the latest edition of Let's Talk Shop, Angie Simon sits down with Nate Oland, Senior National Account Executive with SMACNA Premier Partner Federated Insurance. During their discussion, Angie and Nate talk about...
Let's Talk Shop
<p>For the latest episode of Let's Talk Shop, Angie Simon is joined by Joseph Sellers, Jr., the General President of The International Association of Sheet Metal, Air, Rail, and Transportation Workers (SMART). Angie and...
Let's Talk Shop
<p>Angie Simon is joined by Rick Blazier, COO of Southland Industries. Angie and Rick talk about Southland's recent acquisition of the Brandt Companies and its impact on the company. They also take a moment to talk...
Let's Talk Shop
<p>Angie Simon sits down with Bill Zahner, CEO/Chairman of A. Zahner Co. Angie and Bill talk about some of the incredible and diverse projects his company has been working on and some of the trends that are starting to...
Recent guests on Let's Talk Shop. Study who booked and why before you pitch.
Past SMACNA President and Co-Founder, President of Heavy Metal Summer Experience, Heavy Metal Summer Experience
Professor of Medicine, Associate Chief of Hematology/Oncology, Sheet Metal and Air Conditioning Contractors Association
Director of Technical Projects & Business Development – Refrigeration, McLennan Community College
National President, Mechanical Contractors Association of America
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