Podcast appearances and mentions of bryan orr

Send us a textIn this, the 100th, episode of the METUS Tech show, the guys speak with Bryan Orr.  He is the Co-Owner of Kalos Services Inc., an Orlando area HVAC contracting business, as well as the host of the # 1 rated "HVAC School Podcast". We find out how it all got started and what's ahead.Check out our youtube channel called the METUS Training Network.Thanks for listening! Please visit www.mitsubishicomfort.comContact us at metustechshow@hvac.mea.com

In this milestone episode, Bill Spohn and co-host Eric Kaiser welcome Bryan Orr, the instigat-ORR behind the creation of the Building HVAC Science podcast. They dive deep into the podcast's origin story, reflecting on how Bryan's love for audio and creative expression sparked a wave of content that has deeply impacted the HVAC industry. Bryan shares his journey from audio experimentation as a child to podcasting professionally, highlighting the values of curiosity, passion, and the abundance mindset in both personal and professional life. Bill and Bryan discuss how podcasting has shaped their careers and relationships, emphasizing the joy of connecting with people, sharing knowledge, and leaving a legacy. Bryan lauds Bill's warm, engaging voice and thoughtful approach to podcasting, while Bill credits Bryan for mentoring him into the space. They share insights into the challenges and rewards of consistent content creation and how the show has evolved to explore topics that truly inspire them. Looking forward, Bill envisions a gradual transition, with Eric taking on more of the driving role while Bill continues as a passionate participant. The episode concludes with a plug for the HVACR Training Symposium, an event Bryan leads to connect industry professionals and advance the field. HVACR SCHOOL WEBSITE (Chock full of resources!):https://hvacrschool.com/ HVAC School Podcast: https://hvacrschool.com/podcast/ 6th Annual Symposium: https://hvacrschool.com/events/6th-annual-hvac-r-training-symposium/   This episode was recorded in December 2024.

Bryan Orr and Steve Rogers dive deep into measuring power consumption in HVAC blower motors, particularly focusing on the differences between PSC (Permanent Split Capacitor) and ECM (Electronically Commutated Motor) technologies. The discussion stems from a question raised at an educators' conference about the accuracy of clamp-on meters in measuring blower motor watt draw, as specified in the ACCA Standard 310. Steve shares insights from extensive testing conducted with different types of motors and power meters. The tests compared PSC motors with constant torque and constant airflow ECM motors across various static pressure conditions. One key finding was that two out of three field-available clamp-on meters tested were capable of accurately measuring true power at levels expected in residential blower motors. However, one meter showed significant inaccuracy at low power levels, highlighting the importance of carefully reviewing meter specifications before use. The conversation delves into the concept of power factor and its crucial role in understanding the true power consumption of ECM motors. Steve explains that ECM motors often have a low power factor (around 0.6), which can lead to misconceptions about their efficiency if only the current draw is measured. The discussion emphasizes the need for proper measurement techniques, including simultaneous voltage and current readings with the blower door on, to accurately assess motor efficiency. Key topics covered in the podcast: Differences between PSC and ECM motor technologies Importance of power factor in measuring true power consumption Accuracy of field-available clamp-on meters for power measurement Impact of static pressure on motor performance and efficiency Misconceptions about ECM motor efficiency and longevity Proper measurement techniques for assessing blower motor watt draw Relationship between duct system design and motor efficiency Implications of ACCA Standard 310 for HVAC installations Challenges in comparing constant torque and constant airflow ECM motors The role of control algorithms in ECM motor performance Importance of understanding meter specifications for accurate measurements   Have a question that you want us to answer on the podcast? Submit your questions at https://www.speakpipe.com/hvacschool.  Purchase your tickets or learn more about the 6th Annual HVACR Training Symposium at https://hvacrschool.com/symposium. Subscribe to our podcast on your iPhone or Android.   Subscribe to our YouTube channel.  Check out our handy calculators here or on the HVAC School Mobile App for Apple and Android.

In this informative episode of the HVAC School podcast, host Bryan Orr sits down with Tom Lorenz to talk about some of the Sensi thermostat features, particularly aux lockout and balance point. Tom leads the traditional and smart thermostat lines at Copeland and has over 25 years of experience in the industry. The discussion focuses on two key features of heat pump thermostats: auxiliary lockout and balance point. Tom explains that auxiliary lockout is crucial for energy efficiency, as auxiliary heat (whether electric or propane) is typically more expensive than heat pump operation. All Sensi thermostats now include this feature, which can use internet weather data or a physical outdoor sensor to determine when to engage auxiliary heat. Balance point settings are complex, and there's no one-size-fits-all approach. Factors like heat pump efficiency, home insulation, local climate, and energy costs all play a role in determining the ideal balance point. They emphasize the importance of contractors understanding the specific equipment and secondary heat source when setting up a system for optimal performance and efficiency. The conversation also touches on Sensi's approach to thermostat design, prioritizing ease of use and essential features over feature bloat. Tom highlights Sensi's commitment to user testing and creating intuitive interfaces for both contractors and homeowners. The podcast concludes with resources for listeners to learn more about Sensi thermostats and advanced HVAC control strategies. Key topics covered: Auxiliary lockout feature in heat pump thermostats Balance point settings and factors affecting them The importance of understanding equipment specifications for proper setup Sensi's design philosophy focusing on user experience Different methods for determining balance point (logic-based, internet weather, outdoor sensor) Energy Star certification requirements for thermostats The evolution of thermostat technology from mercury bulbs to smart controls The Sensi app and its features, including remote sensor integration The importance of contractor education in proper thermostat setup Resources for learning more about Sensi thermostats and advanced HVAC controls   Visit Sensi's site at https://sensi.copeland.com/en-us, and learn more about Sensi's contractor branding at https://hvacrschool.com/sensi.  Have a question that you want us to answer on the podcast? Submit your questions at https://www.speakpipe.com/hvacschool.  Purchase your tickets or learn more about the 6th Annual HVACR Training Symposium at https://hvacrschool.com/symposium. Subscribe to our podcast on your iPhone or Android.   Subscribe to our YouTube channel.  Check out our handy calculators here or on the HVAC School Mobile App for Apple and Android.

In this informative episode, Bryan Orr speaks with Andre Patenaude from Copeland about CO2 refrigeration systems. They dive deep into the unique characteristics and challenges of working with CO2 as a refrigerant, providing valuable insights for HVAC and refrigeration professionals looking to expand their knowledge in this growing field. Andre explains the reasons behind the increasing adoption of CO2 systems, including regulatory pressures and environmental benefits. He details the peculiarities of CO2 refrigerant, such as its high triple point and lower critical point, which create unique operating conditions not seen in traditional refrigerants. The conversation covers the concept of transcritical operation and how it affects system design and efficiency. The discussion then shifts to the infrastructure of CO2 systems, focusing on the transcritical booster architecture commonly used in supermarket applications. Andre breaks down the components and operation of these systems, highlighting key differences from traditional setups. He also touches on the latest innovations in compressor technology from Copeland, including new designs specifically engineered for CO2's high-pressure applications. Key topics covered in the podcast include: Reasons for adopting CO2 refrigeration systems Unique properties of CO2 as a refrigerant, including triple point and critical point Explanation of transcritical operation and its impact on system design Overview of transcritical booster system architecture Pressure zones and safety considerations in CO2 systems Innovations in compressor technology for CO2 applications High ambient mitigation strategies for improved efficiency Resources for contractors and technicians to learn about CO2 systems Upcoming developments in CO2 refrigeration technology Opportunities for contractors in the growing CO2 refrigeration market   Resources Copeland's E360 Resource Hub NASRC's Natural Refrigerant Training Summit EPA GreenChill Resources & Reports Tech Tips What is “Cascade” Refrigeration? CO2 Booster Systems (Codenamed CO2 is Interesting and Weird) Podcast Episodes CO2 Introduction Podcast & Resources Intro to CO2 w/ Don Gillis Why CO2 Matters w/ Trevor Matthews 3 Flavors of CO2 w/ Rusty Walker Videos CO2 101 (with Don Gillis) CO2 Refrigeration Rack Overview   Have a question that you want us to answer on the podcast? Submit your questions at https://www.speakpipe.com/hvacschool.  Purchase your tickets or learn more about the 6th Annual HVACR Training Symposium at https://hvacrschool.com/symposium. Subscribe to our podcast on your iPhone or Android.   Subscribe to our YouTube channel.  Check out our handy calculators here or on the HVAC School Mobile App for Apple and Android.

In this episode of the HVAC School podcast, host Bryan Orr welcomes Matt Bruner to discuss the concept of a "summer survival guide" for HVAC professionals. They explore strategies for maintaining work-life balance during the busy summer season and share personal experiences on prioritizing family and personal well-being while managing the demands of the HVAC industry. The conversation delves into the importance of intentional planning before the summer rush begins. Matt shares how he and his family implement practices like scheduling an end-of-summer vacation, utilizing daycare services, and outsourcing lawn care to create more family time. Bryan emphasizes the need for financial discipline, avoiding impulsive purchases, and instead investing in services that can alleviate stress and create more personal time. The discussion turns to the challenges of people-pleasing tendencies in the workplace and with clients. Both hosts stress the importance of setting boundaries, learning to say no, and prioritizing one's own family and well-being over excessive work hours or unreasonable client demands. They also touch on the evolution of the HVAC industry, discussing how younger workers are bringing a fresh perspective on work-life balance and how businesses are adapting to these changing expectations. Key topics covered in the podcast: Creating a "summer survival guide" for HVAC professionals Strategies for maintaining work-life balance during peak seasons Financial planning and discipline to support personal priorities Setting boundaries with employers and clients The evolution of work culture in the HVAC industry Balancing the desire to help customers with personal and family needs Implementing business practices that reduce stress and improve quality of life The importance of contentment and avoiding the trap of constant comparison Adapting service hours and availability to suit personal and family needs Overcoming the urge to always be available and learning to prioritize personal time   Have a question that you want us to answer on the podcast? Submit your questions at https://www.speakpipe.com/hvacschool.  Purchase your tickets or learn more about the 6th Annual HVACR Training Symposium at https://hvacrschool.com/symposium. Subscribe to our podcast on your iPhone or Android.   Subscribe to our YouTube channel.  Check out our handy calculators here or on the HVAC School Mobile App for Apple and Android.

In this episode of the HVAC School podcast, host Bryan Orr interviews Tim De Stasio, an experienced HVAC practitioner and consultant. Tim shares his journey in the HVAC industry, from his early days in vocational school to running his own contracting business for 12 years. He now focuses on consulting, design, and contractor training, allowing him to pursue his passion for HVAC while sharing his knowledge with others. The conversation delves deep into the world of dehumidifiers, exploring their importance in modern HVAC systems, especially in humid climates. Tim emphasizes the need for supplementary dehumidification in many homes, particularly during part-load conditions when air conditioning systems may not effectively control humidity. He explains the process of selecting and sizing dehumidifiers, stressing the importance of considering factors such as peak latent load conditions, actual dehumidifier performance under real-world conditions, and static pressure effects on output capacity. The discussion also covers the critical role of proper envelope sealing and ductwork in managing humidity. Tim advocates for addressing these issues before installing a dehumidifier, highlighting the importance of blower door testing and fixing any leaks. The podcast concludes with insights on dehumidifier control strategies, the limitations of ERVs in humidity control, and the potential risks associated with uncontrolled outdoor air introduction into HVAC systems. Key topics covered in the podcast: Tim De Stasio's background and transition to HVAC consulting and training The importance of supplementary dehumidification in various climates Selecting and sizing dehumidifiers based on peak latent load and real-world performance The impact of static pressure on dehumidifier output capacity The necessity of addressing envelope and ductwork issues before installing dehumidifiers Strategies for controlling dehumidifiers in conjunction with AC systems Myths about dehumidification, including misconceptions about variable speed equipment and ERVs The potential risks of uncontrolled outdoor air introduction and the importance of proper ventilation strategies Resources for learning more about dehumidification and HVAC best practices   Contact Tim at timdestasiohvac@gmail.com or follow him on LinkedIn HERE. You can also follow David Schurk on LinkedIn HERE. Have a question that you want us to answer on the podcast? Submit your questions at https://www.speakpipe.com/hvacschool.  Purchase your tickets or learn more about the 6th Annual HVACR Training Symposium at https://hvacrschool.com/symposium. Subscribe to our podcast on your iPhone or Android.   Subscribe to our YouTube channel.  Check out our handy calculators here or on the HVAC School Mobile App for Apple and Android.

Standard 310 is a technical workflow created by ACCA, ResNet, and ANSI for grading the installation of HVAC systems, typically in new home construction. It plays a crucial role in obtaining Energy Star certification, which can qualify homeowners for tax credits under the Inflation Reduction Act. The five steps of Standard 310 are design review, duct leakage test, total system airflow, blower fan watt draw, and refrigerant charge verification. In this podcast episode, host Bryan Orr is joined by guests Chris Hughes and Eric Kaiser to discuss Standard 310 and its implications for HVAC contractors. The standard aims to ensure that HVAC systems are installed correctly and operate as designed. The process involves a third-party HERS rater conducting various tests and measurements, which contractors need to be prepared for. Proper duct sealing, airflow settings, and refrigerant charging are critical for passing the assessments. One of the challenging aspects highlighted is the refrigerant charge verification step. The standard requires either non-invasive testing (which has temperature limitations) or weigh-in verification with geotagged photos. Chris Hughes suggests manufacturers could develop more consistent commissioning protocols to streamline this process. Topics covered in the podcast: Overview of Standard 310 and its five steps Importance for Energy Star certification and tax credits Role of HERS raters and HVAC contractors Duct leakage testing and proper sealing Airflow measurement methods Blower fan watt draw challenges Refrigerant charge verification options Need for consistent commissioning protocols Coordination and documentation required Future improvements to the standard   Have a question that you want us to answer on the podcast? Submit your questions at https://www.speakpipe.com/hvacschool.  Purchase your virtual tickets for the 5th Annual HVACR Training Symposium at https://hvacrschool.com/Symposium24.  Subscribe to our podcast on your iPhone or Android.   Subscribe to our YouTube channel.  Check out our handy calculators here or on the HVAC School Mobile App for Apple and Android.

This episode featured Bryan Orr interviewing Sam Myers, the building science consultant at Retrotec. Retrotec manufactures products like blower doors and duct testers for measuring air tightness and leakage in buildings. Sam discussed his role at Retrotec, which involves training contractors on using their tools properly, product design, software testing, presenting at conferences, and running trade show booths. He talked about the demanding travel schedule this requires but also the rewards of educating the industry. The main topic was duct leakage testing - why it's important, how it's done, interpreting the results, and investigating and fixing duct leaks when problems are found. Sam explained that while a duct leakage test provides a number, that number alone doesn't indicate if the leakage is acceptable or problematic. However, it points technicians in the right direction for further investigating issues like comfort problems, indoor air quality concerns, or high energy bills. He provided tips on using tools like smoke tests and thermal cameras to visually identify leaks, checking common leak areas like connections and return duct penetrations, and the value of testing before and after making repairs to verify the work. Sam also discussed using low-cost manometers for other tests, like checking room pressure imbalances caused by duct leaks. Topics covered included: Sam's role and work at Retrotec The importance of duct leakage testing How duct leakage tests are performed Interpreting duct leakage test results Common duct leak sources like connections and return penetrations Methods for pinpointing and verifying duct leaks Using manometers for other diagnostic tests Tips for contractors getting started with duct testing   Learn more about Retrotec's resources at https://retrotec.com/.  Have a question that you want us to answer on the podcast? Submit your questions at https://www.speakpipe.com/hvacschool.  Purchase your virtual tickets for the 5th Annual HVACR Training Symposium at https://hvacrschool.com/Symposium24.  Subscribe to our podcast on your iPhone or Android.   Subscribe to our YouTube channel.  Check out our handy calculators here or on the HVAC School Mobile App for Apple and Android.

This podcast episode is Bryan Orr's presentation at the 6th Annual HVACR Training Symposium: "Humility in Thought Leadership." Bryan reflects on his own journey as a trades educator, business owner, husband, and father, sharing personal anecdotes and insights that resonate with anyone in a position of influence. Bryan begins by acknowledging the challenge of maintaining humility in the face of success and recognition. He emphasizes the need to continually shift our focus from a mindset of "deserving" to one of "serving" others. By embracing humility, we not only become more effective leaders but also create an environment where those around us can grow and thrive. Throughout the episode, Bryan encourages listeners to embrace vulnerability and be open to feedback from those who care about them. He stresses the importance of surrounding oneself with people who are willing to hold you accountable and challenge you when necessary. This accountability, he argues, is crucial for personal growth and maintaining a grounded perspective. Here are some of the key topics covered in the symposium presentation: The importance of empathy and understanding others' perspectives The distinction between personal humility and professional pride The dangers of ego and how it can disconnect us from reality The role of introspection in fostering humility and self-awareness The impact of how we process memories on our perception of reality The need to listen to those actively working in the field and remain connected to practical realities The value of being open to constructive criticism and admitting when we're wrong The joy of seeing others grow beyond us and the importance of letting go of the need for control   Have a question that you want us to answer on the podcast? Submit your questions at https://www.speakpipe.com/hvacschool.  Purchase your virtual tickets for the 5th Annual HVACR Training Symposium at https://hvacrschool.com/Symposium24.  Subscribe to our podcast on your iPhone or Android.   Subscribe to our YouTube channel.  Check out our handy calculators here or on the HVAC School Mobile App for Apple and Android.

In this episode of the HVAC School Podcast, Bryan Orr and Trevor Matthews delve into the importance of setting goals, focusing on them, and taking actionable steps to achieve them. They emphasize that goal-setting is crucial for personal and professional growth and that it requires introspection, prioritization, and sacrifice. Trevor shares his experience of setting a goal to buy his first house and how writing down the specifics, such as the number of bedrooms and bathrooms, helped him achieve that goal within a few years. He stresses the need to start small, with easily achievable goals, and then gradually build up to larger, more ambitious ones. Bryan and Trevor also discuss the importance of finding your "why" – the deeper motivation behind your goals – as it provides the drive and determination to stay focused and overcome obstacles. They suggest techniques like the "five levels of why" and creating vision boards to help clarify and visualize your goals. Here are some key topics covered in the podcast: ·        The importance of assessing what you truly want and setting clear goals ·        Techniques for finding your "why" and staying motivated ·        Prioritizing tasks and managing distractions to maintain focus ·        Setting short-term and long-term goals, both personal and professional ·        The power of small wins and positive reinforcement ·        Investing in yourself and taking ownership of your career growth ·        Managing expectations and aligning your goals with your employer's ·        Overcoming the mindset of waiting for the "right" time to start ·        Practical strategies like scheduling, time-blocking, and budgeting to achieve financial goals Overall, the podcast encourages listeners to take control of their lives, continuously learn and grow, and make consistent progress toward their goals, no matter how small the steps may seem.   Check out Trevor's Refrigeration Mentor program at https://refrigerationmentor.com/.   Learn more about the 5th Annual HVACR Training Symposium at https://hvacrschool.com/Symposium24. If you have an iPhone, subscribe to the podcast HERE, and if you have an Android phone, subscribe HERE.” Subscribe to our YouTube channel at https://www.youtube.com/@HVACS.  Check out our handy calculators HERE or on the HVAC School Mobile App (Google Play Store or App Store).

Shelby Breger, co-founder of Conduit Tech, joins Bryan Orr on the HVAC School Podcast to discuss her company's innovative lidar-enabled design and sales software tool for HVAC contractors. Conduit Tech's software utilizes lidar sensors in iPads and iPhones to scan homes and create 3D models and 2D floor plans. It overlays load calculations factoring in property data, orientation, cooling/heating degree days, and building materials. This allows contractors to perform detailed load calculations on-site in just 15 minutes or less while engaging homeowners visually. Breger explains that the core goal is to empower contractors to deliver better-designed systems more efficiently while enhancing the customer experience. Homeowners get to see the level of work and customization involved, building appreciation for the contractor's services. The visuals help communicate potential comfort issues and how the proposed solution uniquely addresses their home's needs. Breger emphasizes that Conduit Tech is focused on solving fundamental industry pain points identified through continuous feedback from their contractor user base. The software has evolved to provide more flexibility to adapt to the realities of home visits. New features like augmented reality equipment visualization further enhance the customer engagement capabilities. Topics covered include: How Conduit Tech's lidar scanning and modeling works Using the software for room-by-room or whole home load calculations Integrating data sources like property records, ASHRAE design conditions, etc. Aligning with ACCA Manual J methodologies and certifications Improving load calculation accuracy through real-world monitoring Leveraging technology to streamline processes across sales, design, and installation The value proposition for contractors and homeowners Roadmap for adding features based on user feedback How contractors can get started with Conduit Tech's software   Contractors interested in trying out Conduit Tech can visit https://www.getconduit.com/, or they can email shelby@getconduit.com or info@getconduit.com to learn more and schedule a demo. Learn more about the 5th Annual HVACR Training Symposium at https://hvacrschool.com/Symposium24. If you have an iPhone, subscribe to the podcast HERE, and if you have an Android phone, subscribe HERE.” Subscribe to our YouTube channel at https://www.youtube.com/@HVACS.  Check out our handy calculators HERE or on the HVAC School Mobile App (Google Play Store or App Store).

In this episode of the HVAC School Podcast, host Bryan Orr speaks with Jennifer Manzo, founder of HVA-Chicks Coalition. Jennifer shares her unique background as a longtime teacher and homeschooler who stumbled into the HVAC trade while researching vocational options for her homeschooling students. They discuss the inspiration behind HVA-Chicks, a free training coalition offering technical, career, and personal support to women in HVAC. This includes customized training plans, connecting members with childcare assistance, legal support for discrimination issues, job search help, and more. Jennifer also manages a free 24/7 tech support phone line with several experienced volunteers. She explains why she dedicates endless hours to serving others in the industry at no cost - to provide the help and community she wished for when first starting out. Jennifer actively works to build women up by first offering them psychological safety and security. When women feel unconditionally cared for, they gain the internal strength and courage needed to push past obstacles in this male-dominated field.  Key topics covered: ·        Jennifer's journey from teaching to HVAC ·        Lifelong learning ·        Overview of HVA-Chicks Coalition offerings ·        Managing a free 24/7 tech support phone line ·        Motivations for serving the industry with no payment ·        Providing psychological safety/security for women technicians   You can learn more about the great resources HVA-Chicks has to offer at https://hvachicks.com/, visit Skillcat to check out the blog where Jennifer writes, and find Jennifer on social media as Hvachicks Jennifer. You may contact Jennifer by her public email at jennifer@skillcatapp.com.   Learn more about the 5th Annual HVACR Training Symposium at https://hvacrschool.com/Symposium24. If you have an iPhone, subscribe to the podcast HERE, and if you have an Android phone, subscribe HERE.” Subscribe to our YouTube channel at https://www.youtube.com/@HVACS.  Check out our handy calculators HERE or on the HVAC School Mobile App (Google Play Store or App Store).

In this episode of the HVAC School Podcast, host Bryan Orr speaks with Chris Hughes of The Energy Conservatory (TEC) about using the Roomulator card and DG-8 manometer for room pressurization testing. Chris provides background on how he came up with the idea for the Roomulator. He wanted an easy way for technicians to properly size passive returns to relieve pressure imbalances between bedrooms and the main body of a home. The Roomulator card enables technicians to quickly measure door undercuts and size transfer ducts, grilles, etc., to reduce room pressures to 3 Pascals or less per ENERGY STAR guidelines. When paired with the DG-8 micromanometer, the system provides precision room pressurization measurement. They discuss reasons why excessive room pressures can cause comfort, efficiency, and indoor air quality issues. Removing positive pressure helps reduce airflow through leaks in exterior walls, lighting fixtures, etc. Chris also talks about how the Roomulator is an affordable “gateway tool” for technicians to get started with building science and air pressure dynamics. DG-8 allows technicians to perform several other tests beyond room pressurization as they advance their skills. Key topics covered: TrueFlow grid and DG-8 manometer Origins and purpose of the Roomulator card The step-by-step process for using Roomulator and DG-8 Impacts of room pressurization on comfort, efficiency, IAQ Role as an introductory tool for building science testing The collaboration of NCI and TEC   You can learn more about the Roomulator and purchase a few at https://store.energyconservatory.com/roomulator.html.  Learn more about the 5th Annual HVACR Training Symposium at https://hvacrschool.com/Symposium24. If you have an iPhone, subscribe to the podcast HERE, and if you have an Android phone, subscribe HERE.” Subscribe to our YouTube channel at https://www.youtube.com/@HVACS.  Check out our handy calculators HERE or on the HVAC School Mobile App (Google Play Store or App Store).

In this episode Eric Kaiser and Bill Spohn review their experiences and insights from the 5th Annual HVACR School training symposium. They start by discussing the symposium's popularity, noting it had a cap of 300 attendees, indicating a high level of interest and engagement within the community. A highlight mentioned is a 12-year-old attendee, Atley D., who exemplified passion and intelligence for the HVAC trade, showcasing the diverse range of participants and the potential for young talent in the industry. They also cover various aspects of the symposium, such as the focus on practical learning sessions, tool and instrument selection workshops, and the integration of home performance into HVAC businesses. These discussions underscore the event's comprehensive approach to professional development in the HVACR field, emphasizing both technical skills and broader industry perspectives. Furthermore, they touch upon the importance of inclusivity and diversity, particularly the representation of women in the trade. A panel discussion on this topic is highlighted, indicating an ongoing effort to address gender disparities and foster a more welcoming environment for all professionals. Overall, they saw a vibrant and dynamic community focused on education, innovation, and inclusivity within the HVACR industry, underscoring the symposium's role in advancing professional standards and encouraging new talent. The launch of the #betterHVAC initiative (www.betterHVAC.org) happened at the event and underscores the concepts that bring us all together at the symposium Learn Continuously  Do Ethically  Share Openly You can still get a ticket to watch videos of the sessions for only $26 here: https://hvacrschool.com/events/5th-annual-hvac-r-training-symposium/ In closing, our industry owes a debt of Bryan Orr for creating this community and to his team at Kalos and his family for making it all happen to the delight of the participants. This episode was recorded in February 2024.

Live from AHR Expo in Chicago, the guys sit down with Bryan Orr. Bryan Orr is the Co-Owner of Kalos Services Inc. an Orlando- area HVAC contracting business as well as an audio nerd and podcaster. Send us your feedback or topic ideas over on our social channels!Eric Aune @mechanicalhub Andy Mickelson @mick_plumbCheck out our website: mechanical-hub.com

From the Boldline Podcast: In this inaugural episode of the Boldline podcast, Pam Nabors interviews Bryan Orr, Co-Owner of Kalos Services Inc. an Orlando-area HVAC contracting business, and host of the HVAC School Podcast. Bryan shares his unique background and reveals how Kalos has grown over the years into a 270+ person company offering services beyond just HVAC. Bryan also talks about his new book "Unconformed" which aims to provide encouragement around pursuing trades and other hands-on careers, as well as his passion for giving back by creating more training programs and resources in the HVAC field. Throughout the conversation, Bryan and Pam touch on workforce development topics related to peer and parent pressure towards traditional college, the need to lift up skilled trades, and the importance of following your interests even if they start as hobbies.

In this podcast, Bryan Orr interviews Jesse Stewart from NAVAC about A2L refrigerants and compatible tools and safety procedures. They discuss how NAVAC has a full line of A2L-compatible tools for evacuation and recovery, including the new NR7 and upgraded models of the NRDDF and NRDD. Jesse explains key features that make tools A2L compatible, like DC motors, sparkless designs, insulated electrical terminations, soft power switches, and fans. He notes that NAVAC has been designing tools this way in preparation for wider A2L adoption. The conversation covers some evolving questions around A2L systems, like requirements for strike plates to protect line sets and whether existing line sets can still be used. They agree that ongoing questions need to be directed to organizations like ASHRAE to get definitive guidance. Overall, Jesse emphasizes that best practices are now required, not just recommended, when working with A2Ls. He details several examples, like nitrogen purging while brazing, the "10-foot rule" for checking potential ignition sources, and proper confined space protocols. Topics covered: NAVAC's line of A2L-compatible tools Key safety features for A2L tools Evolving regulations and best practices around A2L systems Using nitrogen while brazing The "10 foot rule" before A2L installations Working in confined spaces with A2Ls Adapting outdated practices to meet new safety needs   Explore NAVAC's A2L-compatible tools at https://navacglobal.com/a2l-compatible-tools/ or general products at https://navacglobal.com/. You can also ask the experts for help by emailing training@navacglobal.com.    Learn more about the 5th Annual HVACR Training Symposium at https://hvacrschool.com/Symposium24. If you have an iPhone, subscribe to the podcast HERE, and if you have an Android phone, subscribe HERE.” Subscribe to our YouTube channel at https://www.youtube.com/@HVACS.  Check out our handy calculators HERE or on the HVAC School Mobile App (Google Play Store or App Store).

In this inaugural episode of the Boldline podcast, Pam Nabors interviews Bryan Orr, Co-Owner of Kalos Services Inc. an Orlando-area HVAC contracting business, and host of the HVAC School Podcast. Bryan shares his unique background and reveals how Kalos has grown over the years into a 270+ person company offering services beyond just HVAC. Bryan also talks about his new book "Unconformed" which aims to provide encouragement around pursuing trades and other hands-on careers, as well as his passion for giving back by creating more training programs and resources in the HVAC field. Throughout the conversation, Bryan and Pam touch on workforce development topics related to peer and parent pressure towards traditional college, the need to lift up skilled trades, and the importance of following your interests even if they start as hobbies.

In this HVAC podcast episode, hosts Bryan Orr and Matthew Taylor (refrigeration leader and trainer at Kalos Services) discuss oil management and considerations in supermarket refrigeration systems, with a focus on solving & preventing oil issues. They talk about the importance of stable system operation and how oil flows through both active and passive systems in these larger built-up racks. Matthew explains that in a rack system, oil is actively separated and returned to the compressors through a dedicated system. However, not all oil gets captured this way, so the passive system of oil returning through the refrigeration cycle still occurs. Problems can arise in either system, leading to compressors locking out. Matthew stresses properly setting and regulating EPR valves to minimize load fluctuations that impact system stability. Common issues covered include clogged oil separators, misadjusted or damaged oil controls, changes in suction pressure affecting oil flow, the impact of floating suction pressures, and troubleshooting overfilled compressors. Matthew offers tips like feeling the oil separator line temperature and using working racks as a guide when unsure of proper settings. The discussion highlights how poor defrost performance can indicate oil trapping issues. Matthew and Bryan also cover: Active vs passive oil management in racks Setting EPR valves for stable operation Clogged oil separators and failed floats Suction pressure fluctuations disrupting oil flow Strategies for floating suction pressures Steps for readjusting oil controls Signs of oil trapping issues in the refrigeration cycle Using working racks to guide troubleshooting   Learn more about the 5th Annual HVACR Training Symposium at https://hvacrschool.com/Symposium24. If you have an iPhone, subscribe to the podcast HERE, and if you have an Android phone, subscribe HERE.” Subscribe to our YouTube channel at https://www.youtube.com/@HVACS.  Check out our handy calculators HERE or on the HVAC School Mobile App (Google Play Store or App Store).

In this inaugural episode of the Boldline podcast, Pam Nabors interviews Bryan Orr, Co-Owner of Kalos Services Inc. an Orlando-area HVAC contracting business, and host of the HVAC School Podcast. Bryan shares his unique background and reveals how Kalos has grown over the years into a 270+ person company offering services beyond just HVAC. Bryan also talks about his new book "Unconformed" which aims to provide encouragement around pursuing trades and other hands-on careers, as well as his passion for giving back by creating more training programs and resources in the HVAC field. Throughout the conversation, Bryan and Pam touch on workforce development topics related to peer and parent pressure towards traditional college, the need to lift up skilled trades, and the importance of following your interests even if they start as hobbies.  

In this episode of HVAC School, hosts Bryan Orr and Bert discuss practical tips for preventing callbacks and failed inspections in residential HVAC installs and maintenance. Bryan and Bert stress the importance of getting the basics right, like properly cleaning condensate drains, ensuring proper drain pitch, and sealing ducts completely before relying on tapes and mastic to cover gaps. They emphasize verifying full system operation at the end of a job, from checking that drains flow freely to testing float switches and pressure testing for leaks. Bryan and Bert also cover wire and breaker sizing for equipment changes, securing disconnects, proper thermostat wall seals, inspecting joints with bubbles to find microscopic leaks, and more thorough evacuations and leak checks. Throughout the casual, conversational show, the hosts inject colorful commentary on doing quality work with a little sarcasm, including praising the merits of duct board and flex ducts. The tone is partly tongue-in-cheek but drives home the point that shortcuts lead to callbacks and leave clients dissatisfied. Bert and Bryan also discuss: Becoming masters of the obvious Common condensate line issues The issues with double traps Ensuring adequate filter access for the customer Wiring float switches in series vs. in parallel Sealing ductwork effectively Using your senses to find airflow leaks in the ductwork Pressure testing for refrigerant leaks Common leak points in systems and their causes Correct electrical setup and markings Securing outdoor unit placement Sealing thermostat wall penetrations Thorough evacuation and leak checks   Learn more about the 5th Annual HVACR Training Symposium at https://hvacrschool.com/Symposium24. If you have an iPhone, subscribe to the podcast HERE, and if you have an Android phone, subscribe HERE.” Subscribe to our YouTube channel at https://www.youtube.com/@HVACS.  Check out our handy calculators HERE or on the HVAC School Mobile App (Google Play Store or App Store).

In this podcast, Bryan Orr and Bert discuss various aspects of pool heaters, focusing on issues that make them different from typical HVAC systems. They cover the basics of pool heaters - the main types (heat pumps and gas heaters) and how they operate similarly or differently from things HVAC techs work on regularly. The bulk of the 45-minute podcast looks at common service and troubleshooting situations with pool heaters, which are usually installed by pool contractors initially and not HVAC contractors. Bryan and Bert talk through typical causes of common error codes and problems like units frequently going out on high pressure. They cover water flow issues and the role of pressure versus flow switches, the sizing and limitations of heat pumps, low ambient operation challenges, freeze protection, and proper refrigerant charging. There is also a good amount of discussion on gas pool heaters - frequent component failures due to heat and corrosion issues, piping considerations due to their large BTU capacity, and combustion troubleshooting basics. Throughout the casual discussion, both hosts interject humor and personal stories related to their dealings with pool heater equipment, clients, and installations over the years. The overall message is that while heat pumps and gas pool heaters have some specialized considerations, much of the core knowledge needed to service them comes from foundational HVAC systems understanding combined with an awareness of the unique aspects covered in detail during this episode. Topics Covered: Types of pool heaters How heat pump and gas pool heater operation compare to HVAC Typical installation and service providers Key components and design aspects Common high-pressure issues and troubleshooting water flow problems Low ambient operation challenges Refrigerant charging considerations Gas piping sizing for large BTU appliances Corrosion issues and component failures Combustion testing basics   Learn more about the 5th Annual HVACR Training Symposium at https://hvacrschool.com/Symposium24. If you have an iPhone, subscribe to the podcast HERE, and if you have an Android phone, subscribe HERE.” Subscribe to our YouTube channel at https://www.youtube.com/@HVACS.  Check out our handy calculators HERE or on the HVAC School Mobile App (Google Play Store or App Store).

Eric and I agree: Tersh Blissett would win the best-dressed in HVAC award if there was one. But beyond his dashing apparel, Tersh is a person of many talents. As a visionary creator of the Service Business Mastery podcast (now with co-host Josh Crouch), he is a font of wisdom and inspiration that has been flowing since 2017 when he became part of Bryan Orr's Blue Collar Roots Network with me (and this podcast) and others. While the Blue Collar Roots Network is now defunct, the spirit still lives on. Tersh has a great entrepreneurial mind, building multiple profitable home service businesses that thrive in the small-town market of Savannah, GA. He is a constant learner, in both the technical and businesses aspects of his work, but more than that he is a great communicator of what he learns as he keeps a crazy schedule between his business, his podcast, his community work and most importantly his family.   He truly puts people over profits and teaches everyone from his office staff to his technicians to do the same. Tersh excels in bringing the very best technology to everything he does in the HVAC  Tersh's Linked In: https://www.linkedin.com/in/tershblissett/ Podcast: https://www.youtube.com/c/servicebusinessmasterypodcast   This episode was recorded in October 2023  

Bryan Orr hosted a live podcast discussion all about 90% efficient furnaces with HVAC professionals Ty Branaman, Adam Mufich, and Matthew Bruner. They covered the basics of how 90% furnaces work compared to traditional 80% furnaces, troubleshooting tips, and best practices for installation and service. A key difference with 90% furnaces is the addition of a secondary heat exchanger that extracts more heat from the exhaust gases before they go out the flue. This allows the furnace to achieve at least 90% efficiency. The condensing of water vapor in the exhaust also releases latent heat. However, the acidic condensate must be properly drained, and pipes must be corrosion-resistant. Proper airflow is also critical. The experts emphasized starting any service job by carefully looking over the furnace and venting. Check for any signs of problems like leaks, debris buildup, or animals/pests blocking vents. Verify gas supply and use combustion analysis to optimize performance. When troubleshooting, methodically trace through the sequence of operations. Pressure switches, flame sensors, and airflow issues are common culprits. The podcast concludes with a reminder that extensive training content on HVAC topics like this is available through HVAC School and other industry experts. Continuing education and an open, collaborative mindset are important for professional growth. Key topics covered: How 90% furnaces achieve higher efficiency with a secondary heat exchanger Water condensation and corrosion concerns - importance of drainage and pipe material Verifying gas supply, venting, airflow, and using combustion analysis Troubleshooting tips - visually inspecting, tracing sequence of operations, checking pressure switches and flame sensor Proper installation positioning and intake/exhaust vent sizing per manufacturer specifications   View the entire livestream with Ty on our YouTube channel HERE. Learn more about the 5th Annual HVACR Training Symposium at https://hvacrschool.com/Symposium24. If you have an iPhone, subscribe to the podcast HERE, and if you have an Android phone, subscribe HERE.” Subscribe to our YouTube channel at https://www.youtube.com/@HVACS.  Check out our handy calculators HERE or on the HVAC School Mobile App (Google Play Store or App Store).

Bryan Orr interviews Tyler Nelson, an HVAC expert with over 20 years of experience as a contractor. They have an in-depth discussion about combustion analysis and why it is becoming increasingly important for HVAC technicians to utilize this process. The conversation provides an overview of combustion analysis benefits and why HVAC pros should incorporate it into their standard operating procedures. Tyler offers insightful perspectives from his decades of contracting experience, including his knowledge of how field conditions vary and factory settings may not translate perfectly. Carbon monoxide poses several dangers to customers and HVAC technicians. Tyler talks about CO poisoning risks and how analyzers can help detect issues. He also covers AHRI Guideline X for cracked heat exchanger testing and emphasizes the need to use combustion analyzers, not just visual inspection, to reliably detect cracks. Tyler also demonstrates the use of the Sauermann combustion analyzer and mobile app. He highlights key features like replaceable sensors, app control and reporting, and programming for optimum CO sensor protection. He details how combustion analysis allows you to optimize setup, monitor equipment health, and troubleshoot issues. Tyler and Bryan also discuss: Why combustion analysis is critical for proper HVAC system installation, maintenance, and diagnostics CO poisoning and risks to HVAC technicians AHRI Guideline X The role of combustion analysis in system commissioning, maintenance, and diagnostics Sauermann combustion analyzer and mobile app Advice for technicians to embrace innovations like analyzers while retaining old-school skills and knowledge   Read AHRI Guideline X in its entirety at https://www.ahrinet.org/search-standards/ahri-guideline-x-induced-draft-furnace-heat-exchanger-inspection.  Learn more about Sauermann tools at https://sauermanngroup.com/en-INT, and you can connect with Tyler on LinkedIn HERE. Learn more about the 5th Annual HVACR Training Symposium at https://hvacrschool.com/Symposium24. If you have an iPhone, subscribe to the podcast HERE, and if you have an Android phone, subscribe HERE.” Subscribe to our YouTube channel at https://www.youtube.com/@HVACS.  “Check out our handy calculators HERE or on the HVAC School Mobile App (Google Play Store or App Store).

When I first met today's guest several years ago, it was actually the second time I'd met him. Apparently, I said something like, “Nice to meet you.” To which he replied, “We've actually met before. I obviously made a strong impression,” or something to that effect. I liked his sense of humor right away. His […] The post 485: An Unbound and Unbridled Path to Unstuck Growth with Bryan Orr first appeared on Read to Lead Podcast.

In this short podcast, Bryan talks about where to place the micron gauge during evacuation and how to think about micron gauge positioning. Evacuation (deep vacuum) doesn't remove solid contaminants, and vaporizing liquid water is a time-consuming process; its main purpose is to remove water vapor, air, and nitrogen gases from the HVAC/R system. When you pull down below 500 microns and hold that pressure, we can make sure we have a clean, dry, and tight (leak-free) system. As we started using R-410A and POE oil, water in the system became a much bigger issue than it was with mineral oil (it was never to have water in the system, but it breaks down POE oil). Before we start pulling a vacuum on the system, we need to attach our micron gauge to the pump while it's isolated to make sure the pump is working. A modern vacuum pump should pull down below 100 microns in 30-60 seconds; if your pump can't pull down to 100 microns in under a minute when isolated, then you'll want to change the oil (possibly multiple times). Be sure to change the oil regularly and store it properly. When you pull a vacuum on a system, you'll want to attach your micron gauge as far away from the pump as possible to get an accurate indicator of your vacuum. Use core remover tools to isolate the system and make sure the far side of the system is brought below 500 microns during evacuation. The time it takes to pull down a system and the time you'll hold the vacuum will depend on your application (residential vs. commercial).   Check out Review of Vacuum for Service Engineers (revised by Jim Bergmann and Bryan Orr, 2020) at https://www.trutechtools.com/accutools-review-of-vacuum-for-service-engineers.html.  Learn more about the HVACR Training Symposium or buy a virtual ticket today at https://hvacrschool.com/symposium. If you have an iPhone, subscribe to the podcast HERE, and if you have an Android phone, subscribe HERE. Check out our handy calculators HERE.

Jeremy's been studying the details for many years.   Details like: Building and energy codes are becoming more and more stringent.  Green building programs are driving more and more high-end construction.  Products and construction techniques are rapidly evolving. He's also paid attention to what is sorely needed and missing. That's why he's helped to define the full HVAC use-case: requirements, performance, technology, architectural integrity, installation, and maintenance. Listen in as Jeremy give clues and hints on how we can all do better in HVAC design. Jeremy's business: https://www.hvacdesignpartners.com/ Jeremy's LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jdbegley/ Links to the “order of Operations for Heat Pumps” blog posts https://information.insulationinstitute.org/blog/order-of-operations-matters-with-heat-pumps https://information.insulationinstitute.org/blog/its-the-order-of-operations-with-heat-pumps-part-2 A couple of Jeremy's favorite resources: The National Comfort Institute www.NCIhvac.com The Energy Vanguard blog: Allison Bailes: www.energyvanguard.com Bryan Orr's HVAC School: www.HVACRSchool.com The Comfort Institute: www.comfortinstitute.org/ ACCA: https://www.acca.org/certification   This episode was recorded in May 2023.  

How Will New Federal Initiatives Affect the HVAC/IAQ Industry? The White House, EPA, and other Federal agencies will be rolling out new initiatives that may flood billions of dollars into IAQ and electrification in this country. At the forefront are the White House Clean Air Challenge and the Inflation Reduction Act of 2022.  How may these programs affect the HVAC and indoor environmental markets for both consumers and contractors? That's the topic on this week's show when we are joined by our guests Bryan Orr (HVACR School) and Nate Adams (HVAC 2.0) to discuss these developments in the marketplace.  Join us here LIVE from 1:00 PM - 2:00 PM EDT (UTC -4), or check out the video recording and audio podcast after on this space. The show is hosted by HI‘s Founder & Publisher, Bob Krell, who is a veteran consultant, contractor and trainer in the indoor environmental and building performance industries. Check out live shows, replays, and more at:  https://global.healthyindoors.com/c/healthy-indoors-live-show/ Bryan Orr is the Co-Owner of Kalos Services Inc. an Orlando- area HVAC contracting business as well as an audio nerd and podcaster (Host of the HVAC School Podcast). Bryan is the Father of 10 kids and husband of a Jedi Princess. In his spare time, Bryan doesn't have spare time. Contact him at: me@bryanorr.com Nate Adams is the author of the Home Comfort Book and has written or spoken for numerous outlets including Healthy Indoors Magazine, the Journal of Light Construction, Green Building Advisor, GreenTech Media, Ohio State University, IAQ Radio, and the HVAC School Podcast. Nate is cofounder of Energy Smart Home Performance which plans and executes comprehensive insulation and HVAC upgrades to solve client problems. Energy Smart has the most detailed case studies in the industry. He's passionate about helping homeowners and HVAC contractors understand how homes really work so root causes of comfort and health problems can be addressed, not symptoms. These upgrades often result in electrifications where homes are converted to only use electricity, reducing air pollution both indoors and out. He's currently working on the HVAC 2.0 program to train HVAC contractors how to help clients solve comfort and health issues in their homes. Check out case studies at energysmartohio.com and download much of The Home Comfort Book for free at natethehousewhisperer. comLearn more at: http://energysmartohio.com/

SCIENCE - In pursuit of understanding in the moment.   Join us as Rachel and Eric Kaiser, a wife and husband team from Indianapolis, share with us their perspectives on HVAC Chemistry.   If you've attended or watched Bryan Orr's HVACR School Symposium over the last 3 years you may have seen them present.   We discuss the relative scales of time and size as well as the properties and impact of water on HVAC designs and decisions and so many other topics!   We learn more about the scientific/chemical aspects of dirt on surfaces, coatings and filtration   Some notable thoughts:   Chemistry is like baking, only you shouldn't lick the spoon.   Cooking is like jazz music- in its improvisational aspect.   Watch Ty Branaman interview Rachel at the latest symposium: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FPqN5yUNChw   And here are some links to many other podcasts that Eric has done on a wide range of topics from careers to tools to HVAC charging and more.   https://ivy.fm/tag/eric-kaiser   And we are proud to announce that Eric will be sharing his knowledge and skills and working with TruTech Tools on a regular basis beginning in June 2022. This episode was recorded in April 2022.

I was impressed with Austin Klokus when I first met him on a trip to Kalos Services (The Orr Family HVAC/Mechanical business in Clermont FL) a few years ago.   He was working as a senior videographer at the time where he had soaked up knowledge from Bryan Orr and others and taught himself the skills necessary to do fulfill this role.   I loved it when he used the phrase “air is stuff” in one of his videos to convey the message that air has mass.   I saw him again in person recently at the 3rd Annual HVAC School Symposium and he continues to mature and grow as a person.   I appreciate his “young wisdom” and I hope that you do, too. This episode was recorded in November 2019.

The title for this episode could mean a couple things: “Getting an early start” as in developing an early morning routine “Getting an early start” as in beginning to learn the trades in high school   Well, Elana Day takes the second meaning to an extreme.   Join us as Elana and her dad, Jordan, describe how she has become a LinkedIn phenom with a video of hers gathering thousands of views in a very short time.   Elana started at age 5 and now, at age 9 has quite a repertoire of projects completed.   You'll enjoy hearing from Jordan, a licensed Master Plumber and Certified HVAC technician who employs the elements of Greek Pedagogy in raising his family.   Elana follows excellent safety practices and works hard to learn improve her skills. Yet, she is a “regular kid” who is just drawn to do this.   Jordan is an Autodidact – a term you may have heard Bryan Orr use before. Wikipedia article: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Autodidacticism You can find Elana doing her thing on YouTube at this linkhttps://www.youtube.com/channel/UC1PLmZrxcVu09_rWjy1YkmA   Or by searching for Lil'MissFixIt on YouTube    You'll also find her dad, Jordan Day on LinkedIn:  https://www.linkedin.com/in/jordan-day-93590220b/   …where he recently posted about Elana: “This International Women's Day, I would like to give a shoutout to my amazing daughter. She is 9 years old and wants to become an engineer, but she also has strong interests in the skilled trades. When it comes to her future career, her hobbies, her interests and yes, even her worldview, I do my best to let her carve her own path. I feel that she has already taught me more than I could ever teach her.”   This episode was recorded in March 2022.

In part 2 of this series, this next episode continues the discussion between host, Lindsay Headings and HVACR industry experts Tersh Blissett, Michael Mayberry, Eddie McFarlane, Jerry Rollins, Bryan Orr, Jessica Bannister, and Bill Spohn. These guests toured The Helix Innovation Center in Dayton, Ohio, and the new Emerson labs in Sidney, Ohio. The group discussed highlights of the tour like the Residential Connected home located inside The Helix and brainstormed ways to promote the skilled trades. The post Emerson HVACR Influencer Event: Part 2 – The Helix Innovation Center & the Future of HVAC/R appeared first on AC & Heating Connect.

In this episode, Lindsay Headings sits down with HVACR industry experts Tersh Blissett, Michael Mayberry, Eddie McFarlane, Jerry Rollins, Bryan Orr, and Bill Spohn at The Helix Innovation Center in Dayton, Ohio. Jessica Banister also joins us remotely. Our conversation begins with personal back-stories from the experts, including their passion for HVACR, and how that led them to start their social channels. The post Emerson HVACR Influencer Event: Part 1 – Using Passion + Social to Connect the Industry appeared first on AC & Heating Connect.

Host Zack Psioda and fellow podcaster Bryan Orr sit down to talk raising kids, deciding between evil and good, and how their moral centers guide their actions.  Contact Zack - EMAIL - zacharypsioda@gmail.com / TEXT (910)970-0043

This podcast was taken directly from our Shop Talk Live stream from 5/10/20. These streams can be viewed on the HVAC Shop Talk YouTube channel (https://www.youtube.com/channel/UChqTAS8GVF1TM3pFyxvnPxg?view_as=subscriber) Purchase HVAC Shop Talk gear – https://squareup.com/store/cowboys-of-hvac-llc   If you enjoy the content, support HVAC Shop Talk on SubscribeStar! – https://www.subscribestar.com/zack-psioda   HVAC Shop Talk on Facebook – https://www.facebook.com/hvacshoptalk/   HVAC Shop Talk on Instagram – https://www.instagram.com/hvacshoptalk/?hl=en   HVAC Shop Talk (Zack Psioda) LinkedIn – https://www.linkedin.com/in/zachary-psioda-70074379/   Contact the show – (910)970-0774 (Call or Text) hvacshoptalk@gmail.com

Purchase HVAC Shop Talk gear – https://squareup.com/store/cowboys-of-hvac-llc   If you enjoy the content, support HVAC Shop Talk on SubscribeStar! – https://www.subscribestar.com/zack-psioda   HVAC Shop Talk on Facebook – https://www.facebook.com/hvacshoptalk/   HVAC Shop Talk on YouTube – https://www.youtube.com/channel/UChqTAS8GVF1TM3pFyxvnPxg   HVAC Shop Talk on Instagram – https://www.instagram.com/hvacshoptalk/?hl=en   HVAC Shop Talk (Zack Psioda) LinkedIn – https://www.linkedin.com/in/zachary-psioda-70074379/   Contact the show – (910)970-0043 (Call or Text) hvacshoptalk@gmail.com

HI Show April 9, 2020 — Healthy Home, Healthy Occupants:  Managing COVID-19 ChallengesThis week is a special 90-minute edition of the Healthy Indoors Show featuring a contractor and consumer-focused episode covering 3 special healthy home topics:• What consumers know should about filtration, UV systems and similar options –  Bryan Orr, Founder HVAC School• Maintaining Home Health during shelter-in-place – Carl Grimes, and Joe Medosch, Hayward Score• Reducing Mental Stress – Dr. Adriana Hayward, Psy.D., Hayward Score Bryan will discuss practical installations for filtration and answer common questions about adding ozone, UV light, and other options to HVAC systemsCarl and Joe will review simple recommendations to keep your home (and your family) healthy especially during shelter-in-placeAdriana will discuss the challenges of dealing with shelter-in-place restrictions, as well as economic and COVID-19 news, and offer practical tips to reduce stress and anxiety for the whole family.Want More?Visit https://healthyindoors.com for access to all our online content for Improving Your Indoor World.  You can also get a free subscription to Healthy Indoors Magazine and read all the past digital issues!

HI Show April 9, 2020 — Healthy Home, Healthy Occupants:  Managing COVID-19 ChallengesThis week is a special 90-minute edition of the Healthy Indoors Show featuring a contractor and consumer-focused episode covering 3 special healthy home topics:• What consumers know should about filtration, UV systems and similar options –  Bryan Orr, Founder HVAC School• Maintaining Home Health during shelter-in-place – Carl Grimes, and Joe Medosch, Hayward Score• Reducing Mental Stress – Dr. Adriana Hayward, Psy.D., Hayward Score Bryan will discuss practical installations for filtration and answer common questions about adding ozone, UV light, and other options to HVAC systemsCarl and Joe will review simple recommendations to keep your home (and your family) healthy especially during shelter-in-placeAdriana will discuss the challenges of dealing with shelter-in-place restrictions, as well as economic and COVID-19 news, and offer practical tips to reduce stress and anxiety for the whole family.Want More?Visit https://healthyindoors.com for access to all our online content for Improving Your Indoor World.  You can also get a free subscription to Healthy Indoors Magazine and read all the past digital issues!

HI Show April 2, 2020 — COVID-19 Safety Precautions for Contractors:Procedures and Personal Protection for Performing Services During the CrisisPipes break. HVAC equipment fails. Service work may need to be performed even during a time of lock down and self-quarantine. Can a contractor safely work in buildings during the pandemic? How should they communicate with their clients? Our panel of experts will discuss some of the considerations for those performing emergency services, and what things may look like in the industry as things eventually level off. Host Bob Krell is joined this week by Hayward Score’s Joe Medosch, with special guests Bryan Orr, founder of HVAC School, and Tom Peter, CIH from Insurance Restoration Specialists.Want More?Visit https://healthyindoors.com for access to all our online content for Improving Your Indoor World.  You can also get a free subscription to Healthy Indoors Magazine and read all the past digital issues!

HI Show April 2, 2020 — COVID-19 Safety Precautions for Contractors:Procedures and Personal Protection for Performing Services During the CrisisPipes break. HVAC equipment fails. Service work may need to be performed even during a time of lock down and self-quarantine. Can a contractor safely work in buildings during the pandemic? How should they communicate with their clients? Our panel of experts will discuss some of the considerations for those performing emergency services, and what things may look like in the industry as things eventually level off. Host Bob Krell is joined this week by Hayward Score’s Joe Medosch, with special guests Bryan Orr, founder of HVAC School, and Tom Peter, CIH from Insurance Restoration Specialists.Want More?Visit https://healthyindoors.com for access to all our online content for Improving Your Indoor World.  You can also get a free subscription to Healthy Indoors Magazine and read all the past digital issues!

Allison Bailes is writing a book! Allison writes the popular Energy Vanguard Blog. With a PhD in physics and thousands of hours spent in attics and crawl spaces, he knows a thing or two about houses. Join Kristof in a discussion with his old friend and colleague as they explore common myths about houses and talk about your next book purchase.Dr. Allison Bailes IIIWith a background in physics and nearly twenty years of experience in many facets of the residential buildings industry, Allison Bailes has a good handle on what’s wrong with residential buildings and how to fix them. In 2001, he built a high-performance home and launched himself into a new career in the world of building science. Since that time, he has worked as an HVAC designer, home performance contractor, regional manager for a green-building program, and building science trainer. For most of this new career, Dr. Bailes has run his own companies. Energy Vanguard, which he started in 2008, is his current firm.At heart, though, Dr. Bailes is a teacher. He taught high school science for three years prior to earning a PhD in physics from the University of Florida and then taught physics for six years at the college level after his graduate education. Since leaving academia, he has focused his teaching on the principles of building science. Through short presentations, workshops, and extended classes, he has helped thousands of people understand how buildings work.What Dr. Bailes is most known for is writing the Energy Vanguard Blog, which gets ten thousand page views per day. He also writes regularly for Green Building Advisor and has had articles published in Fine Homebuilding, The Journal of Light Construction, Home Energy Magazine, and other publications. Dr. Bailes is also popular speaker at conferences, presenting keynote speeches, breakout sessions, and extended workshops. In addition, he is a runner, a juggler, and a skier as well as having the honor of being perhaps the only man included in Who’s Who of American Women.The Book! A House Needs to Breathe...Or Does It?“Of course it doesn't. But the people in the house do! That's one of many myths I'll be exploding, along with lots of advice about how to do things right (and sometimes, how not to do them wrong). And with the coronavirus on everyone's mind now, one of the topics I'll be discussing is what's most effective at combating infectious microbes in your home...and what's not.My goal with this book is to make it one of the most informative and readable building science books in the world. I want people who live in homes - and that's almost everyone - to know how their homes work and what they can do to be more comfortable, have better indoor air quality, and save money on their energy bills.”Here's some of the advance praise I've gotten for the book:Dr. Bailes is my favorite writer in building science and HVAC design because of how he simplifies and explains complex topics. This book is sure to be a must read.~ Bryan Orr, Founder of HVAC School and host of their podcastI am stoked to share my excitement about the upcoming book, "A House Needs to Breathe." Manufacturers, distributors, trades, and design professionals need to get it right - right now. There's so much bad BS (building science) floating around, it needs to be sanitized before society moves into more bad houses. Dr. Allison Bailes, a designer's designer, will clean house with this one - a recommended must-read!" ~ Robert Bean (ret.), ASHRAE Distinguished Lecturer, Mechanical and Building Construction EngineeringAllison Bailes makes the complex world of building science seem intuitive. He combines the penetrating analysis of a physicist with the flowing narrative of a storyteller. And the story he tells is about what your home can and should be doing to make your life better. You're going to want to read this book!~ Kristof Irwin, P.E., host of the Building Science Podcast“If you order this book, you'll get signed copies of the book. If you order at the Six Pack level or higher, you'll also get your name listed in the book. And the top four levels have other bonuses (free consulting, webinar, workshops, or advertising in the Energy Vanguard Blog) included for the same price per book.Please go to the campaign page and then click the Pre-order button at the top right to pre-order your copies. And pass the link on to your family, friends, and coworkers.”Energy Vanguard BlogSouthface Passive House Austin

Entrepreneur and local podcaster Bryan Orr joins us to discuss Starter Studio.    

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Ryan Wrecker sent me a message earlier this week asking about my take aways from Podcast Movement which took place earlier this month in Orlando. In this episode we talk about where the podcast industry is headed and how radio is finding its way into it. We talk honestly and openly about where its all going and how radio is coping with it all.I also included a link to Ryan's interview with John O'Connor who talked about the media coverage of the Watergate Scandal back in the 70's. I made mention of Bryan Orr's HVAC School and his podcast (if you are interested in HVAC and Refrigeration) is located here. There's more about this episode on our show page!Thanks also to the people who make this show possible every week including:PromosuiteMatt Fogarty VoiceoversJustin Dove at Core Image StudiosMegatraxNLogic

Jeff & Will spent the past week at Podcast Movement and they came away with a number of things authors can learn from podcasters. They kick off with a chat Jeff had with author and podcaster Joanna Penn from The Creative Penn Podcast to get her thoughts on the conference and her top three takeaways for authors. Then the guys talk about other things they heard during the conference that authors can relate to their business, including tips from Pat Flynn, Patrice Williams and Bryan Orr. Complete shownotes for episode 7 are at BigGayAuthorPodcast.com.

Topics - Leak detection - HVAC vehicles - Mistakes made - A lot of joking around

We veer a little off the technical path in this episode as we discuss with Bryan Orr his educational missionary work in Haiti.   For the past 2 years, Bryan has led a small team of volunteers to first scope out and recently (November 2018) begin delivering basic trade education to native Haitians as young as 8 years old.   We hear about the leap of faith he has taken and how it has proven out in the overwhelmingly warm feedback from the people he has touched.   Learn how he addresses the logistical, practical and communications challenges he encounters with a systematic approach in a way similar to the way he breaks down the technical and business challenges in his everyday life as an HVAC Contractor/Owner.   We also gain insight into what is coming next for his work in Haiti.   If you want to learn more or get involved, reach out to Bryan@HVACRSchool.com

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Bryan Orr stops by the OGHQ Studio to help me on my first recording with all the new gear.  As always, we are at our best chatting about nothing.  In this one we analyze working too much and the joy of chasing passion.

Bryan Orr says: The HVAC School is a free, online community that compiles and shares the best, most applicable HVAC/R training material we can find. We source from real technicians who work on equipment everyday to keep the content from getting stale. We publish a weekly podcast, daily tech tips, resources, quizzes, videos and more…. We love to share his knowledge and this episode is no different. The conversation speaks to techs but in plain and simple language fit for homeowners, inspectors and anyone interested in learning how to save money and stay cool in the summer and warm in the winter.   In this episode Bryan talks about: Checking the charge completely 02:22  Superheat and Subcool Checking Evaporator Coil Inspecting the filter Looking for wire rub outs Checking the drain line and drain pan Checking capacitors and contactors And Much More… Catch this original episode here:

This week I had the pleasure to speak with Bryan Orr - he and his dad operate a large HVAC company in FL. Bryan has a strong background in the heating and air business and shared some great tips on the techniques, tools and methods of how a home inspector can effectively inspect and report on a home’s cooling system. I think you’ll learn something - I know I did. He has a simple approach - listen in to my conversation with Bryan Orr. Catch Bryan online: www.HVACRschool.com  He mentioned the Testo 115i and the Testo 605i. Find them at www.Trutechtools.com.  

Just say, “You clearly have a moisture problem.” I’m sure you’ve seen this condition, water seems to be either leaking from or forming on the air supply register in the ceiling. Why do we have a moisture problem? Most often it’s because we’re adding water to the indoor air space. We know that water is tricky. It can enter the space as a vapor or a liquid. Once it’s inside - if the space is too cold, you’ll have a moisture driver from the outside. The risk of having the thermostat set point really low is the risk you’ll drive the inside temp below dew point. So what can you do about it? Well - there are a lot of things you can do. I follow Bryan Orr, an HVAC Professional in Orlando, Florida. The name of the Podcast is The HVAC School Podcast. Here’s a short sample of his show, listen to Bryon talk about the “M” word. You don’t have to say Mold or Mildew, just say..."You clearly have a moisture problem." Bryan's Podcast on iTunes itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/hvac-…d1155660740?mt=2     You Clearly Have a Moisture Problem - with Bryan Orr by Today's Home Inspector is licensed under a Creative Commons License.

Bryan Orr with Side Hustle Nation shares his top 5 time management hacks. Episode 350: I Have 8 Kids, Run a 27-Person Company and Have a Side Hustle Web Start-Up by Bryan Orr with Side Hustle Nation. Nick Loper of Side Hustle Nation is an entrepreneur involved in a variety of projects. He started the website because he believes in the hustle. After all, what’s riskier: starting a business, or relying on your job as your only source of income? He used to work full-time for a giant corporation, but built his business during the night and weekends... and you can do it too. The original post is located here:  and 

In this simultaneously heavy and lighthearted discussion, Bryan Orr and Andrew Greaves discuss ego, Dunning Kreuger, insecurity and apprenticeship in the trades. AK HVAC on YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/user/akgreaves

Bryan Orr and Bill Spohn spent 3 busy days learning, listening and absorbing the vibe at the world’s largest HVACR trade show, the AHR Expo which took place in Chicago at the end of January 2018. Come walk the auditory aisles with these two friendly nerds and see where the market is headed as a whole and with specific products.

Bryan Orr is back with Matt and Sean to give an update on what he has been doing since leaving the show.

By day, Bryan Orr helps runs an air conditioning company in Central Florida, and by night he’s a father of 9 -- yet somehow he's found the time to build his HVAC School podcast into a 5-figure a month business in less than a year. And it might sounds like an overnight success, but Bryan's actually been side hustling for quite a while, mostly in the podcasting and freelance audio production space. Tasked with training technicians at his day job, he had the idea to put it into an on-demand audio format, and that's where he found his side hustle sweet spot. Note: Click here to download Bryan’s top tips for growing a niche side hustle from this episode. It was on a whim he decided to publish the content online and make it available to a wider audience. “In the process it just exploded, I never thought there would be an audience like the audience that I found,” Bryan said. With 1000 downloads in the first 48 hours and synergy with his day job, Bryan started allocating more time to his show. As his audience grew he started negotiating sponsorship deals with large companies in the HVAC niche. Less than a year into this new side hustle, he's built an email list of over 7500 subscribers, generated more than 500,000 podcast downloads, and is earning $11k a month in sponsorship revenue. Tune in to hear how Bryan promoted his show to gain that initial traction, how he worked with influencers in his niche for extra exposure, and how he secured sponsors to monetize his show.

Welcome to the Service Business Mastery podcast, I'm your host Tersh Blissett. This podcast is part of the Blue Collar Roots Network of podcasts. Bryan Orr is the guy behind the glass with smoke coming from his ears as he is spinning the knobs in an attempt to make us sound good... Service Business Mastery focuses on helping and guiding service based business owners, managers, and service techs who are considering becoming new business owners. The goal of this podcast is to help guide you from making the same mistakes that have been made by others while starting their new businesses. On today's episode, we will hear from Ted Gravlin. If you have visited the HVAC Pro-Talk facebook page, then you have seen some of Ted's short video tips. I wanted to bring Ted on to the podcast to pick his brain a little on a few tricks to help us, as business owners, to help figure out how to streamline our programs. Ted is the author of Shift, The 7 Steps to a Business that Serves You. This book focuses on how to set up a business, and not just dealing with an HVAC company. Anyways, I could blab on and on about Ted and the abundance of knowledge he will provide us with, so let's just get started... Without any further delay, let's get into the nitty gritty with Ted!

Welcome to the Service Business Mastery podcast, I'm your host Tersh Blissett. This podcast is part of the Blue Collar Roots Network of podcasts. Bryan Orr is the guy behind the glass with smoke coming from his ears as he is spinning the knobs in an attempt to make us sound good... Service Business Mastery focuses on helping and guiding service based business owners, managers, and service techs who are considering becoming new business owners. The goal of this podcast is to help guide you from making the same mistakes that have been made by others while starting their new businesses. On today's episode, we will hear from Ted Gravlin. If you have visited the HVAC Pro-Talk facebook page, then you have seen some of Ted's short video tips. I wanted to bring Ted on to the podcast to pick his brain a little on a few tricks to help us, as business owners, to help figure out how to streamline our programs. Ted is the author of Shift, The 7 Steps to a Business that Serves You. This book focuses on how to set up a business, and not just dealing with an HVAC company. Anyways, I could blab on and on about Ted and the abundance of knowledge he will provide us with, so let's just get started... Without any further delay, let's get into the nitty gritty with Ted!

Sometimes it is worthwhile to step away from business talk and just enjoy what we are doing.  For this episode, I team up with Bryan Orr to create a story for you to enjoy.  No business.  No homework.  No deep thoughts.  Just a good story.  Enjoy the Legend of the Spark Ranger. 

Tersh interviews Bryan Orr on Flat Rate, Metrics, Software and performance-based tech pay

Tersh interviews Bryan Orr on Flat Rate, Metrics, Software and performance-based tech pay

In this episode Ralph and Zack talk to Bryan Orr from the HVAC School podcast. The guys talk shop, small business, and mostly goof off. Check out Bryan's podcast right here -https://directory.libsyn.com/shows/view/id/hvacschool

Today’s guest is Bryan Orr from Podcast Movement: Sessions. Bryan's podcasting story: Bryan got into podcasting doing a typical interview show around small business. He found he was getting bored listening to his own content. Some guests were great and the application was strong but it wasn’t grabbing attention the way shows like 99% Invisible and This American Life had done. He had a real discontent with what he was producing, so he began Mantastic Voyage with his brother. Now he does more of a narrative style with Podcast Movement: Sessions. It’s not quite storytelling, but synthesis: synthesising information into a story. Define narrative: A narrative is anecdotes, so descriptions of things that happened, plus emotions or moments of reflection. If you take something that is an occurrence and add in elements of reflections or emotion into it, that can become a narrative. Another way to describe a narrative is to raise questions but be much more slow to answer them using occurrences or a sequence of events. In a question based podcast the host would ask a question and the guest would answer it. But in a narrative based podcast you explore the answer, and you find it by weaving through a set of occurrences. The pros and cons: A good reason to have a narrative of any kind is if you are wanting to make an emotional connection. If you have no interest in emotion whatsoever, making an emotional connection or getting people’s emotions to rise and fall, then don’t do a narrative. If all you’re wanting to do is simply express information and have information absorbed, then narrative doesn’t make sense. But Bryan challenges anyone who says that all they’re doing is relaying information because information is absorbed when it’s attached to emotion. If we have no relationship to information given to us then you’ll have a tough time remembering it. But if you can attach information to an emotion, then you’ll remember it. Humans are hard-wired for story. As soon as you hear a story, you’ll listen to it. The only reason to decide not to do it is if you don’t have the time, the discipline or a subject matter that has any emotion whatsoever. If you don’t have any time, if what you’re wanting to do is simply create a content machine and not actually go through and edit and write, then don’t do narrative. Narrative requires a great amount of effort on the front, middle and back end in order to pull it off. It requires a time investment a lot of people don’t have, and for certain niches, it may not be worth it. The steps required: The steps required depends on the type of narrative podcast you’re doing. Some are content-centric. For example, Podcast Movement: Sessions is content centric. Take the content that you already know you want to talk about and find the best story you can from within that. It’s easier than starting from scratch. Fiction podcasts start from scratch and are much more difficult because they centre around really good writing. First, distill one idea, even if it’s a content-centric podcast. Figure out what the one idea is that everything you’re doing is surrounded around. Think about how you want the podcast to sound: intense, mysterious, funny. How do you want it to sound generally speaking? Then start to lay it out on a timeline. What are some pieces you can fit in, and then see the gaps that need effective narration or sound clips to augment it. Bryan's editing process has evolved over time as he has used different programs and learned to be a better podcaster over time. His process is to record the audio and load it into Reaper, which is non-destructive software so you can make changes and go back later not having lost the original take. He will then go through and log the tape using markers, making notes at significant points. Brian uses brown, green or red markers: red says ‘no way to use it’, green says ‘definitely going to use it’ and brown says ‘maybe’. Then, aggressively hack it because it’s non-destructive so he can get it all back later if he wants. He will then assemble the piece with all the narration and extras, then do a final edit where he makes it even tighter, and then he does the scoring which is adding the music. The timeline also helps in the editing. Loosely, you will  know generally the points you want to hit, maybe 6 points. As you log the tape you find the specific things that you want so you fill in the timeline with the specifics, adding more detail until get to a really tight story. Bryan says you can still create a good podcast even if you don’t know where you’re going, but it will take more time. It’s better if you have the general outline of where you want to end up and how you want it to sound before you start. The interviews: In Podcast Movement: Sessions the main topic for each episode is the main speaker. Then Bryan weaves in interviews and discussions with other people as well as his own narrative comments. He works ‘in the tape’ a lot. That means he goes through the tape a lot to find some areas that are really strong, and some areas that are weak. It’s nice to have balance from other voices when you have areas that aren’t so strong, that don’t stand on their own that well. Bryan turns on a recorder when anyone is willing to talk to him. He has a mobile set-up and does a cell phone interview for the secondary voices. The point of these sections is to create some balance so the audio quality can be less than that of the main interview. He emphasizes the need to get a lot of tape. You never know what you’re going to get, sometimes you’ll get great stuff from unexpected places. The ethos of a one-take interview show doesn’t translate into narrative because the whole interview won’t necessarily be strong. The cutting room floor: Bryan uses a list of questions to ask himself to make sure he’s not missing anything in the editing process. Is there an idea of place? Is there emotional balance? Are there ups and downs? In the timeline you can mark this with up arrows and down arrows. Is the story bouncing or falling flat? What are the stakes? What is at stake in the story if the subject if the narrative doesn’t go the way that you hope it goes? Establish that early on. Look at your story and if it happens just like someone expects it to happen then it’s not a good story. It has to have some element of the unexpected to it. Rob Rosenthal of the House Down Podcast says use your best tape first, and Bryan follows this advice. Figure out a way to take some of your most engaging audio and use it early on. It creates draw into the story and interest in the story. It establishes the ‘why you should care’ factor. Be conscious that whatever you end the story on is what you’re leaving people with. It’s ok to leave it unclosed. Good modern storytelling very rarely has grand summation, however it does have something that you want to leave the audience with and they’re very intentional about that. Whatever it is that you’re doing with your narrative, you want to make sure you’re conscious of that. As for out-takes, if it’s good, clip it so you can have it later. If it’s topical and interesting, save it as a clip and maybe you’ll use it later. Transitions: Bryan advises you think of the mood and emotion, make sure the timing is appropriate, give people enough time to digest what just happened and then transition them emotionally into what’s about to happen next. Music is a huge part of that. Ira Glass says This American Life uses ‘plinky’ music. The biggest mistake people make getting into narrative is they just use the wrong music. Music for sound and transitions is not the same kind of music that works if you’re doing an interview podcaster type of intro. Pick music that is very understated and simple and mood appropriate to what’s going on. Usually it’s fairly neutral, even for sad scenes. Tracking is the name for the cutting of those little narrations in between pieces. What works nice is to not only introduce the next thought, but do some of their talking for them so that the narrations aren’t literally just introducing the next idea. Resources: Listen to really great narrative podcasts. The RadioTopia podcasts are great examples of narrative podcasts: 99% Invisible, The Memory Palace, The Illusionists, Kitchen Sisters, Lost and Found Sounds. That will give you a feel for what is good, it helps you obtain good taste. You have to actually enjoy it yourself. If you’re not passionate about stories at all, it won’t work. Listen to podcasts that specifically talk about how to do narrative. How Sound by Rob Rosenthal is the best one around, or Out on the Wire by Jessica Abel. Also look into Alex Bloomberg’s storytelling workshop on Creative Live. Go to the Third Coast Festival in Chicago, where the world’s best audio storytellers go to meet and learn to each other. Transom.org and Airmedia.org are good places to go. Look into Smart Sound, which you can use to create your own music tracks and make them exactly what you want them to be. It’s not cheap but it’s a good resource. The takeaway: Just do it. Do it even if you’re never planning on publishing it. Start with your family, start with the stories you can tell about yourself, and sit in front of the microphone and work on editing it. You can’t read your way into becoming a good storyteller or a good editor. Just get started and you’ll find once you put in some hours you’ll be good. If you’re going to do narrative, you can’t outsource it. You are going to have to learn how to do it all. Bryan strongly suggests getting in and learning every step of how to do it. Cutting your own tape, doing your own logging, learning how to write your narrations, learning how to write your own music. If you want more from Bryan you can find him at PodcastMovement.com    

My guest is Bryan Orr, independent narrative audio producer and host/producer of the Dialed In podcast. An all-around cool guy who's actually involved in other shows and his own business as well. Fun times discussing Bryan's equipment, processing, and narrative-style production philosophy and workflow. Listen for all the details. (fyi, my written show notes here are always just the tip of the iceberg) Some of what Bryan uses: A cool EQ trick for pushing music to the background AT 8035 shotgun microphone, usually with a Rode shock-mount pistol grip. Zoom H5 EV RE20 through a cloud lifter Roland R-05 Reaper (like me!) ReaDelay plugin to create stereo bounce delays, etc. Vocal Rider Thanks for being a great guest, Bryan! DID YOU KNOW........We exist for the purpose of helping you, so please comment below with any questions or remarks. Thanks for listening! Want to Start a Business or Have a Career as a Podcast Producer/Engineer? Listen and Subscribe in iTunes, Google Play, Stitcher, TuneIn Radio, Android, RSS

CS 307: Enticing Your Listeners   Welcome to the Creative Studio podcast where we conduct experiments with podcasting. We have been delving into the world of creating a narrative podcast, whether that is a journalistic, fiction, or NPR style. This is our seventh episode in this 10-part series, so if you haven’t listened to the first six, it would probably be best to do that first. I’d like to start by giving a special thanks to today’s guests: Rye Taylor, Bryan Orr, Jessica Abel, Daniel J. Lewis, Geoff Woods, The Dave Jackson, Corey Coates, Jessica Rhodes, and Elsie Escobar. We’re going to explore the peaks and valleys, the stakes, loops, emotions, and more.   1 – [Rye’s story about wrestling the gator]   We just heard from Rye Taylor sharing his story and leaving it on a cliff hanger and go into some kind of a transition.   12 – Foreshadowing (Rye)   I guess this is where Paul Harvey should come in. But, we have Bryan Orr to continue this thought.   3 – What is at stake? (Bryan) [music] 10 – Raise a question (Jessica Abel)   That was Jessica Abel. I mentioned this several times, but you really need to listen to her podcast and buy her book, “Out on the Wire” by going to CreativeStudio.Academy/wire. Not only do you need start with an intriguing teaser by foreshadowing, determine what is at stake, and figure out how to raise a question in your listener’s mind, you need to look at the overall story you’re telling. You need to see the ups and downs. Daniel J. Lewis calls these peaks and valleys.   14 – Start with a peak (Daniel)   Not just should you start and end with a peak, Bryann Orr adds to this by suggesting that you start with your best tape first to draw them in.   4 – Best tape first (Bryan) 18 – Set the stage (Geoff)   Geoff Woods of the Mentee Podcast states this well. As the host or narrator, it’s important for us to set the stage by giving the context and necessary information to understand what’s about to come. He continues by talking about loops.   19 – Open loops (Geoff)   We are driven a lot by our emotions. Really think about the decisions you make. There are certainly some that you make after logically thinking through the matter, but there are a lot of times that our emotions direct what we do. Emotions draw us into TV show, movies, and other forms of story. Dave Jackson defines some specific aspects of emotion that apply here.   11 – Emotion (Dave) 6 – Emotional markers (Corey)   That was Corey Coates of Podfly Productions and the Podcast Producers podcast. Bryan Orr and Daniel J. Lewis bring the conversation back to those peaks and valleys, or emotional bounce.   2 – Emotional bounce/balance (Bryan) 13 – Ups and downs (Daniel)   Else Escobar joins us again to blend her experience as an actress and podcaster by talking about pacing and breaking the rhythm.   15 – Pacing/break the rhythm (Elsie)   Jessica Rhodes is the co-host of the Podcast Producers with Corey. She mentions differing the vocals to change the pace as well as using music as a hook.   8 – Different vocals (Jessica Rhodes) 9 – Music as a hook (Jessica Rhodes) 16 – Music (Elsie) 17 – Driving forward (Elsie)   Some narration is usually necessary to be able to make transitions, to move the story forward, or fill in missing information. But Corey shares the ideal way to craft the story.   7 – Guest-created story (Corey)   Just like we should start with a bang, we need to end it well, too. What do you want to leave the listener with?   5 – The ending (Bryan)    As we wrap up this episode, we need to remember that this is all more of an art than a science. Yes, we have mentioned frameworks and best practices, but this is just where we should start.   [Elsie quote – “break the mold”]   When it comes to enticing your listener to keep listening, you may have to play around with different things to see what works best. The specific style you are using or the message you are trying to convey may change how you want to do this. A great thing you can do to help yourself is try to pay more attention to TV shows and movies. How do they tease upcoming shows? How do they start the show? How to they end things before going to a commercial? What do they do at the end to try to bring you back next time? As you pay attention to these and try to dissect what they do, it will help you learn how to apply that to your podcast. If you have found this series helpful, please share this with others. I want to help as many people as possible. In fact, one way I’d like to help people is by delving deeper into this through a course. If you’d be interested in a course where you’ll not only get more about creating a narrative, but you’ll also get one-on-one time with me and collaborative experience with others, go to MasterPodcasting.com. It’ll give you a little more information and you can sign up to talk with me about how I can help you more with this. Come back next time and we’ll talk about making transitions between clips and part of the narrative. Thank you again and God bless.

Welcome back to the Creative Studio, where we conduct experiments with podcasting. In this fourth season, we are talking about narrative podcasting. This is episode 6, and we’ll be discussing the editing process. In the previous episodes, we discussed various things regarding planning, preparation, and recording for a narrative podcast. If you missed those, you’ll definitely want to go back and listen to those. In this episode, we’ll be hearing from: Bryan Orr Corey Coates Doc Kennedy Dave Jackson Erik K. Johnson Rye Taylor Elsie Escobar There is a lot involved in the editing process. As we discussed in episode 402, editing shows up many times throughout the narrative workflow. Here’s a quick review of that workflow or roadmap: Idea Research enough to pitch idea to group Research more Conduct pre-interviews Adjust story concept Pick interview subjects Interview Transcribe Write first draft of script Edit Second draft Edit Third draft Full cuts “Read to tape” as group Group edits Fourth draft Tracking Rough mix Listen to the rough as a group Another group edit Rough sound design Listen as a group Edit Fix sound design Pass off your final master Final mix Send out Get notes Fix based on notes Review again Green light Publish This workflow is roughly based on the process that Roman Mars shared during his keynote presentation at Podcast Movement 2015. There are at least 5 edits mentioned in this process – some are individual and others are group edits. There are a couple ways that editing can be approached. Each has its benefits and drawbacks, and I think that each one is helpful, if not needed, in the workflow. One way to edit is in written form and the other is in audio form. There may be other approaches and various combinations of these forms, but these are the two that I will focus on for this episode. It is good to start by getting a transcript of the tape you recorded. I didn’t do this for the first several episodes of this series because it costs either time or money – and I didn’t want to give up either at first. I finally gave in and paid someone on Fiverr.com to transcribe some for me. Here’s what I did. I had already listened to all of the audio after the interviews and separated the clips based on the overall topic of the section. There were some sections that I copied and put into a couple topics. In the end, I had anywhere between 10 minutes to 60 minutes of audio for each topic. I put the clips for one topic together on one track and mixed it down to a single mp3 file. I sent that off to the person on Fiverr. There were one or two episodes where I trimmed out my side of the conversation to made the file shorter because I was paying by the minute. I also wasn’t using any of my side of the conversation in the end. When I got the transcript back five or six days later, I would read through it and mark out things that I knew I wanted to cut out. This would include my side of the conversation if I didn’t already take it out. Sometimes the guest would cover a couple topics together, so I would take out parts of the guests’ answers that didn’t pertain to that particular topic. Sometimes the guest would go into stories that were related to the topic, but weren’t necessary to make the episode work. There were also several times when multiple guests would basically give the same answer or perspective, so I would usually cut someone’s answer. The decision could have been made depending on clear they gave the answer or even how much I was already using from that particular guest. I don’t try to give equal time, per se, but I do like incorporating different voices. I would also look for short clips that I could use in a teaser or opener for the episode and highlight the different spots. So, I would end up with a document that had a bunch of stuff crossed out. I would usually do some of this on my break at work, so I would actually print out the transcript and mark it with a pen and highlighter. I would then translate that to the document in Microsoft Word and save it as a new file. I would do this so I could make changes but still have the original work. Here’s a quick side note. If I was working on this with a team, I would probably have been using Google Docs instead of Word to make it easier to collaborate. I know I haven’t gotten to any of the guests yet, but be’ll get to our guests after I finish explaining this writing part. So I would take the edited document and then I would try to organize the remaining clips into a logical order. I would look through each guests answers and label it as a certain subtopic. I would then be able to create a form of an outline. In a couple cases, I actually numbered each clip so I could rearrange them using just numbers instead of copying and pasting a bunch of text. After I had the order of the clips, I would look at what I needed to do to create the narration in between the clips. Sometimes the guests’ answers could stand alone without much introduction or transition, but other times I needed to set it up a little more. In some cases, I would summarize a 2-minute explanation the guest gives in 20 seconds to make it more concise, and then let them finish with the pertinent details. We’ll actually be talking more about transitions in a couple episodes, but it is part of the editing process. Then I would be able to record the narration part. I would often find places where it didn’t sound right, so I would have to rephrase and rerecord. This is another editing step. I would then take my narration clips and the guests’ clips and move onto the audio editing part of the process. I personally use Adobe Audition, but before that I used Audacity. Bryan Orr, host of the Podcast Movement Sessions podcast has his own workflow. Bryan Orr – his workflow Doc Kennedy, host of the Filmmakers Focus podcast, continues to share his perspective from video creation. He also makes reference back to an old program that we can learn from. Doc – War of the Worlds Doc – take notes, what works Doc – hire someone And if you’re looking to hire someone, Corey Coates is the co-founder of Podfly Productions and is an excellent editor. But I wouldn’t be opposed to talking with you about working with my company, Podcast Guy Media, LLC, especially if you’re interested in creating a narrative podcast. Erik – Let the guest tell the story That was Erik K. Johnson, who has some great resources at Podcast Talent Coach. Erik – only use what you need Dave Jackson has been podcasting since 2005 and has helped a lot of people with their podcasts, everything from getting started to growing the podcast. Over the years, he has seen a lot of things and has developed some pet peeves in the mean time. Dave – answer the question Rye Taylor joins us again to share some thoughts about the difficulty that podcasters can have cutting things out, especially when there is something more personal involved. Rye – cut the extras, even when it’s personal Rye – one central character Corey Coates also talks about the difficulty podcasters can have trying to edit their own show. Corey – perspective and objectivity One suggestion from Elsie Escobar is to reach out to your audience for some perspective. Elsie – mini-focus group In the discussion with Elsie, I realized a connection between editing and our brain. The right side of our brain is the hub for creativity while the left side is the more logical side. When it comes to creating a podcast, we are using both sides of our brain, but it’s difficult to keep switching back and forth between creating and editing. Because of this issue, I’ve heard many people recommend batching your work so that you focus solely on creating, and then you focus solely on editing. If you have a team, this process can be improved. You can have some people on the team work on the creative aspect while others focus on the editing. Elsie – creating vs. editing I’ve mentioned the book, ‘Out on the Wire,” by Jessica Abel several times throughout this series. It really is a great book to help with many of these aspects of creating a narrative. In the section about editing, she speaks with several different companies that create narrative audio, such as This American Life. An edit was revealed to be a single session of basically tearing apart the script to make it better. It was brought out that sometimes a single edit could take several hours to a full day of work. And this would be with a team of people. And that would be just one of the several edits on a single piece. Did we mention that creating a narrative takes a lot of work? Dave Jackson actually talks about his experience of working on a project in his podcast, The School of Podcasting. He actually gave a shout out to me and this podcast. Thanks, Dave. Yes, I did a little happy dance when I heard that. Anyway, he said that a 20-minute piece he worked on for TheMessengersDoc.com took 4 hours. That’s a ratio of 12 minutes of work for 1 minute of audio. No, Dave is not slow. This just takes a lot of work, and the editing portion is a large part of that. Rye talked earlier about focusing on one central character and have this as a guide during the editing process. When you’re reading the script or listening to the audio, ask yourself if it is vital to build the story around that central character. Now, the character could be a person. It could be an animal. It could be a place. It could be a topic or idea. Whatever that central character is, try to keep the story centered on that. As was also mentioned, make sure to keep your audience in mind. Where are they coming from? What is their experience or knowledge? What do they need to know? What do they need to feel? How can you help them? One last thing to consider when editing and cutting your audio, consider your overall purpose and goal. What is it that you are aiming for? What is the call to action that you want your listener to take? How will this move the podcast forward? Maybe the podcast is designed to move your business forward. Whatever it is, ask yourself if it contributes to this overarching goal as well. In the next episode, we are going to talk about how to entice your audience. This includes how to capture their attention at the beginning and keep them listening. After that we will look at another aspect of the editing process we haven’t really talked about, and that is making transitions between clips and narration. In other words how to make the narrative flow better. I haven’t really assigned you anything so far in this series. I’ve mentioned resources to help you. I’ve mentioned the website and the email list you can join for additional information and notices. But I haven’t really given you an assignment for you to work on and take action on. So here is your mission, should you choose to accept it. Go to CreativeStudio.Academy and sign up for the email list. If you’ve already done this, great! You’ll be sent some resources I’ve created. One thing is a guide on creating a website. Another is the roadmap for narrative podcasting that I created earlier in this series. You will also get a sample of my editing processes. I’m including copies of each stage in the written portion of the process. So you’ll see the transcript with parts crossed out. You’ll see how I organized the remaining clips. You’ll see the narration I wrote and put the script together. This will give you an example that you can see, as opposed to just listening to the process here. The next step in your homework is to e-mail me, joshua@podcastguy.co. Or you can just reply to the e-mail with the resources. Let me know what your plan is for creating a narrative podcast, or at least what ideas you have. I would love to talk with you about this. I am also willing to have a Skype conversation with you to answer any questions you may have and share a little more of my process, including sharing my screen to show you what I did in the audio part of the editing. So again, your mission is to go to CreativeStudio.Academy and join the email list to get started. This message will…well, no, it won’t self-destruct. I want this to reach more people as well.   The Creative Studio podcast is brought to you by Podcast Guy Media, LLC. Through this business, I help people with several aspects of their podcasts. I recently helped one podcasters launch his first podcast. I am the podcast manager for another podcast, where I help oversee all aspects of the podcast production from planning and scheduling guests to editing and publishing. What I do most of the time with clients, is the editing of their audio. If you need any help or have questions, please let me know at PodcastGuyMedia.com. If you couldn’t tell, I’m really getting into narrative podcasting, so I’m especially interested in helping you if you want to dive into this awesome world. Again, the website is PodcastGuyMedia.com.

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  Welcome back to the Creative Studio where we conduct podcasting experiments. This is the fourth episode in our series on narrative podcasting. If you haven’t listened to the previous episodes, you can visit CreativeStudio.Academy or subscribe to the podcast to get those episodes. My name is Joshua Rivers and I am your host on this extraordinary journey into the world of narrative podcasting. I’ve mentioned before that I’m not an expert. I’ve been learning these things along with you. This episode is a continuation through the podcasting workflow and is kind of a part 2 to last week’s episode where we talked about planning your narrative podcast. This week we will take those plans and begin to make actual preparations. We’ll be getting things set in place so we will be ready to record. In a previous episode, we heard from Jessica Abel, the author of the book “Out on the Wire” and the host of the associated podcast. She shared some things about planning and creating the narrative arc. We won’t rehash those things now, but she helps us take the next step. 7 you have a character who's going to be at the center of the story, you want to think about what are these stages that they've gone through, and the change that you want to depict in your narrative, right? 8 you figure out when the turning points are, when do they go from one place to another place, where were their dilemmas, where were their decision-points, and then when you go to the person you want to ask them all kinds of questions about those decisions that they had to make, and about those moments of change, and how was it before, and how was it after. So your preparation is often figuring out the bare outlines of what this person's story is, and then deciding where do you want to delve in further. 4   In our case, we very specifically targeted certain individuals that we wanted for their knowledge-base and their experience in the industry. Corey Coates joins us again. He is from Podfly, helping podcasters  with their podcast production. He also works with Jessica Rhodes in creating The Podcast Producers podcast. It's tough because in a lot of cases you have folks that are the most boisterous, or the most vocal, the most prominent in some of the communities and Facebook groups, that may not necessarily be the ones who are bringing the best information, We know, because I've been in podcasting for 10 years, Jessica'd been doing this for two, three years, as well, so we kind of got a sense of those, you pass kind of the sniff test, if you will, you can kind of tell when you talk to folks that they're either really legit, they know their stuff, and they're really making a contribution, or they're kind of jokers and they're coming in and they're just sort of marketing themselves and not really the skills that they may have acquired Dave Jackson from the School of Podcasting also does a lot of experimenting and testing of different things in the podcasting world. He chimes in on this as well. 9   Well for me, I've done it where I have chosen guests who had the background I was looking for, So by doing that, I kind of knew that the information they were going to provide, I wasn't going to really have to sift through much, it should all fit the goal of the episode, you have to listen to it all again, in fact, by the time it's over, you're so sick of hearing the same thing over and over, that it can be a little crazy, but I think if you have the right guest, that I guess in a way, I asked people that I think I know the answer. I'm trying to--not get them to say what I think, but maybe reinforce what I think. And then I'm always open-minded, so if they bring in something that I'm like, ooh, I didn't know that, that's even better. Erik K. Johnson refers to the popular podcast, Serial, to help draw some conclusions here. 12 Finding people to interview really comes down to the story that you want to tell. If you're interviewing, if you're creating this serial podcast, you need to talk to the guy that did it, or didn't do it, the guy, the accused. That's the key. Then you might want to try and talk to the individual that made the arrest, or people close to the story. People that have intimate knowledge of the story that you're trying to tell. you simply have to make sure you find the people that will help contribute to the story. Rye Taylor can get excited about telling stories and brings it back to core of the matter. 18   So, you've got to stick with your theme, and you've got to play with that idea of how do other people play into the hero's story, because you've always got to keep that as the main focus, that main theme and also to focus on the hero during that event.   Whether you are doing a narrative podcast or and interview-based show, finding and securing the perfect guest can be a lot of work. If you don’t have the time or connections to do this yourself, you can get some professional help to take care of the heavy lifting for you. Jessica Rhodes, one of our featured guests this season, started Interview Connections to help podcasters connect with guests. Jessica and her team work diligently to get to know both the podcasts and the guests so they can be a matchmaker. If a guest isn’t quite right, they strive to find out more so they can present only the best matches. It’s a win-win situation for everyone. Check out InterviewConnections.com today. [short music interlude] As with coins and stories, there are two sides to this issue of who to interview. Much of what we have heard so far emphasizes the importance of starting with the hero and main theme of the story. Then you target specific people to help tell the story. Rye Taylor looks at the benefits of both of these. 16 I think that you never know where the gold is going to come from when you're interviewing people. It depends on the narrative again, what type of story you're telling and where you are. If this is a live scenario, I would definitely make sure that you talk to numerous people, even if you think that they're not going to be a good part of this story. You'd be surprised. I'll give you an example. I'm going to be releasing a show called Daring & Rye, which is my story that's talking about me as a fat, middle-aged guy with a young family, who's ready to recapture an adventurous life. That is me. Okay? That's my desire. I'm the hero of that story. Now, just because I'm the hero of that story doesn't mean that I don't need supporting characters or other people to actually play a role in that. So during a trip to Colorado, during this whole narrative, I actually went and interviewed people during a day called the Penguin Plunge. Now the Penguin Plunge is a blast of an event because what it is, is these individuals from all over this part of Colorado actually come together, in the middle of February, and jump into this frigid, freezing cold water for a specific charity, okay? Now, I interviewed several people that jumped into the water for a specific charity, and I had a blast doing it. They had some amazing stories. I learned all of these things. Now, could I add that all to my narrative? Of course not, but I learned some amazing stories, and I was able to weave the best parts of that story throughout my own narrative and how it applied to me. It's not about them, it's about me in this particular instance, because I'm the hero of the story. Does that mean that their stories aren't important? Of course not. But you've got to have a variety of interviews--a variety--and then choose the best pieces that actually are the most applicable to your story, okay? 21 Sure, well, I think a lot of it just comes down to recognizing that, in this point, you are literally documenting everything, every interaction... This is Geoff Woods. He hosts the Mentee podcast where he records and shares raw conversations with mentors. ...and so all these conversations that you have with people, I think you just let them know, hey, do you mind if I record this? Not only for my own retention, I like to listen back, but oftentimes I find little snippets of gold that could go into my podcast, and if I come across something, I would be sure to reach back out to you and ask for your permission specifically, would that be okay? And more often than not, people are going to say yes. Very rarely have I gotten a no. And the only times when I've gotten a no is when it was an incredibly personal and private conversation on their end. They just did not want that documented. Which I could respect. 22   you end up with a slew of content and recording, and at that point it was just a matter--you got to document it, you got to form some system of marking the date you sat down, what you talked about, maybe moments--you'll know when you're in that conversation, like oh my gosh, that was a golden nugget--to be able to look at your recorder and say, hey at 19 minutes and 27 seconds, I need to go back and listen to that moment. Being able to just have some type of a system for that, and as you go forward, all of a sudden you wake up one day and you're like, hey, I want to do an episode on this, and you remember, I had this one conversation with Josh, and I remember there was a gold nugget, and then you pull up your Evernote, for example, and you look at the Josh Rivers Interview note, and you see like, ooh, 19 minutes and 27 seconds, there was a golden nugget, and you fast-forward straight to there, and you go boom, there it is. 1   I work in the tape a lot, that's the biz talk for the way that I do it, which is I go through the tape and I find areas that are really strong in the tape, that I'm definitely going to use, and then I find some areas that are weak. Bryan Orr hosts the Podcast Movement Sessions podcast. In fact, he’s the one that introduced me Jessica Abel and “Out on the Wire.” I'm not too choosy. Meaning that I'm not Ira Glass, so I can't get anybody I want. So anybody who's willing to talk to me about something that's related to my topic, I turn the recorder on for them, because why not? It's not that big of a deal. The interview podcast world spends so much time focusing on prepping for interviews and making sure that you're all set up, and sitting their at your desk, but I rely a lot on having my mobile set up with me, and I can do a cellphone interview or whatever, because the point of these kind of secondary voices, is just to create some bounce. So it's okay if it's on a cellphone, it's okay if it's not perfect, or if you're using the Ringer app, or whatever, to get the content. So I just say get a lot of tape. You'll know pretty much right away whether there's some good parts in there or not, and if there's not, then you just don't use it. Part of Brian’s perspective comes from the fact that his podcast largely has been pre-recorded - it was a reflection of the sessions at Podcast Movement 2015. He would take parts of the recorded sessions, and then he would try to get a short interview with the speaker. He would also try to get some snippets from some of the attendees. 2   Yeah, because you never know what you're going to get, so sometimes you'll get really, really great stuff from really unexpected places like, a perfect example is, I interviewed Adam Sachs, he's the CEO of Midroll and Earwolf, so he's this significant player in podcasting, but he doesn't do a lot of interviews, I only used a couple small clips from him, but the clips I did use were really good clips, 3 But if you had listened to that entire 30 minutes, you would have thought it was a pretty poor interview in general. That's where using the kind of ethos of the one-take interview show doesn't translate into narrative. 10   But I think if I just picked anybody, and now I got to go through their story, and their history, to find out why they did what, that's all great, but again, the more I have to listen through and cut out the stuff that doesn't fit, the more time it takes, so I'd rather have a guest that I was pretty sure is going to hit the nail on the head. That was Dave Jackson again. This is a good point to keep in mind - if you try to go too wide and capture everything from everyone, there’s that much more stuff to go back through later on. But sometimes, it’s the best that you can do. Like Rye said - you never know where the gold is going to come from. When talking with Corey Coates, he shares his concern about some people that are careless about who they talk to. 5   I know a lot of other approaches might be how many people can we try and get to capture in a really big wide net, and bring them in, but I can tell you now--and Jessica can speak best to this as a guest booker--that the more specific you go towards somebody as a guest, having knowledge of who they are, their programming, their background, what have you, the more likely they are to agree, because they know that you're not just coming at them with a form-letter that you send to everyone. they basically build an email list, and they blast it like a newsletter that they're doing a show, who wants to get involved? every aspect of humanity you can imagine is out there in the podcasting sphere, and you get the good, the bad, and the ugly every single day, but for me a lot of those referrals, like hey, who should I talk to, really respond from having a really good conversations in interviews for the show, and then them mentioning to me, it's like, hey by the way, you might want to talk to so and so, and because they really have a lot of great information on this, and they're fun to interview. [music interlude] So far in our planning and preparation, we’ve discussed several things about creating the story arc and finding the right people to voice the story. Most of the time, you may be looking for people to add to the story directly. Daniel J. Lewis makes some interesting observations about another potential reason to connect with others. 20   So as far as getting other people into your conversations, it's having those conversations, it's recording them, of course, it's finding people who would have some kind of feedback. Now, it could be as simple as someone being a sounding board, and you're telling them, I want to tell you this idea, I want to bounce some ideas off of you, please give me your feedback, don't just sit there and go uh huh, yeah, yeah, uh huh, uh huh. But feel free to ask me any questions, challenge anything I say, add anything that you think of. It's okay if you're not an expert, I just want another voice here with me, and that can sometimes turn out pretty good, because not only does it mean it's another voice, but it's a completely different perspective that could potentially bring something to the conversation that you would have never thought of including in your narrative storytelling. One thing that we as podcasters worry about - or probably should worry about more - is using various audio clips legally. I am certainly no lawyer, so you’ll want to talk to your own about your particular situation. Music is usually one of the biggest issues when it comes to using audio legally, but using clips of people could pose a potential problem. There are a couple simple solutions that you could try. 19   it could be as simple as just starting the conversation where they see the recorder, and you say, hey, I'm recording this conversation, I might use this in a podcast, are you okay with that? Erik K. Johnson adds to this a little more. 11   When you recruit the people that you're going to interview for your podcast, I think it's important to let them know, this is going to be part of a longer story, I'm putting together a piece, a story, an expose on x-topic, where I'm interviewing various people for the project, and I'll use part of your interview within the project. If they know that it's not simply an interview podcast, and that their entire interview won't be used, that we're using bits and pieces of your interview, I think that's good to know up front, I'm not sure it's going to change any of their answers, but I think it's wise for you to tell them that, so they're not surprised when they hear the show come out. I do think it's important that you let your guests know that nothing they say will be taken out of context, which comes down to your editing, you need to make sure you edit so the pieces that you're including from your guests are actually what your guest said, you're not changing their words in any way. Another thing that you’ll likely come across is when multiple people tell you the same story or details. 13   Now, if you find multiple people who are giving you the same story, you can use bits and pieces of each one, but I think you might be spinning your wheels trying to find individuals that are giving you the same information. One of them really isn't necessary, because you've already got the information. So find the most credible one, the one that will be the most entertaining, and use that particular individual. This next tip from Erik will probably apply more to the next episode when we talk about recording, but it’s wise to keep this in mind now. 14   You will find when you go to edit down your podcast, to put it into parts, you will find it easier to edit when they've given you complete sentences. 15 this is where the art of interviewing comes in. You need to ask questions that will generate answers that are complete sentences when taken by themselves, will stand out in a narrative podcast. The answer has to stand on its own without the question setting it up, and I think it's most important that you find guests that can provide that for you, than it is finding guests of any particular genre or nature, or knowledge. A great question you can ask when you're trying to get complete sentences, is if you're interviewing somebody who's not giving you complete sentences, use the complete this sentence for me. The most important aspect of interviewing is blank. And then have them repeat that first part. They would say I think the most important piece of interviewing is, and they'd fill in their answer. So if you run into somebody who won't give you complete sentence, use that trick on them. I didn’t do this when I interviews most of the guests. Sometimes I got complete sentences - sometimes I didn’t. It could be helpful to also talk about this with the guest when you start. Maybe say, “When we record, it would be helpful if you’re able to speak in complete sentences. I may ask you to repeat something so that we can get the information in the best way.” Doc Kennedy mentions another place that would be good to find some good voices. 6 I think there's a number of podcasters out there that'd be willing to help, and one of the keys there is that we know they have the audio set up to be able to record and give you a high quality voice coming back. You don't want to have somebody on that doesn't have the right setup. They might have the right voice, but if they don't have the right setup, then it's not going to work out. So find people that you can work with all the way, and I would reach out through whatever means you have, connecting through social media, listening to other podcasts, listening to maybe even another narrative podcast. Just find people you can connect with that fit that right tone, maybe it's somebody in your family. Just have them come over and do some recording with you, make sure it's going to work, and then just compensate them fairly, at the worst, dinner or something. That's how I would go about casting. Not only may you need help with the voices, but you may need help with some other parts of the production process. You may have noticed that this series is not being released weekly. In fact, the release schedule isn’t regular at all. This is because I didn’t plan this part of the process well. I didn’t think I would need help. I felt like I could handle it. While I might be able to do everything in a technical sense, time is a definite disadvantage. I didn’t think my schedule would get as busy as it did, and I didn’t think different parts would take as long as they did either. Like many podcasters, “life” has gotten in the way of the podcast production and delayed the release. I have outsourced getting transcripts for the upcoming episodes - at least transcripts of the clips I may use. It helps to see, in writing, the different things that the guests are saying. Then I can mark which parts to cut and rearrange the clips in a logical way with greater ease. I can then script the parts to narrate, edit the clips, and mix them together. If you’d be interested in a behind the scenes look and lending a hand in this podcast, I would love to hear from you. Simply go to CreativeStudio.Academy and click “Contact” on the menu or you can email me “joshua@podcastguy.co”. If you’d like a peek behind the scenes, but you’re not sure if you can help, you can go to the website and join the mailing list. I’ll be sending some things there soon to show some of what I’ve done, including how I’m taking the transcript and working it into a final script. I also have another thing going on in the background that has been taking some of my time, and I’ll share a little of that next episode. Thanks again for listening, and I’ll catch you on the next episode of the Creative Studio. God Bless!

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Today's guests: Bryan Orr Corey Coates Doc Kennedy Jessica Abel Dave Jackson Erik K. Johnson Rye Taylor Daniel J. Lewis Elsie Escobar Geoff Woods “If you fail to plan, you are planning to fail.” This is a quote from Benjamin Franklin. It applies to many areas of life, and it applies to creating a narrative podcast as well. My name is Joshua Rivers, and I’m helping to guide you through this journey into narrative podcasting. So, we’ve learned what a narrative is and whether you should even try this. We’ve also climbed the mountain to get the 30,000 foot view of the narrative process. Today we will be looking at creating a plan, and it’s best to start with the end so you know where you’re going. I asked Bryan Orr about this… Bryan Orr: You waste more time… As we speak to the others, we’ll see this thought of having a plan and knowing where you are going. It really does help a lot when piecing together the story arc. Bryan Orr says that are basically two types of stories… Bryan Orr: Some are content centric… Bryan Orr: Writing intensive… Bryan Orr: So when you start off with the timeline… Corey Coates and Jessica Rhodes created what Bryan is calling a content centric podcast series with the first season of The Podcast Producers (which they are now in the middle of the second season). Corey Coates: I think it always starts with the story arc… I love the idea of breaking the ideas down into chapters. I see this in a couple ways. First of all, when creating a series, each episode can be viewed as a chapter of the story. Secondly, if you’re looking at a single episode, there will be several sections, or you could say chapters. Try to logically lay things out so that similar things are grouped together and flow from one part to the next. In episodes 7 and 8 of this series, we’ll dive into more ideas of doing this while still enticing the listener to keep listening and how to flow from one to the next. Jessica Rhodes: You need to know and have a good understanding of who your audience is… We probably should have started here. Who is your listener? Who are you targeting? Jessica Rhodes: …and also what story arc is… Doc Kennedy: Everything scripted… Doc Kennedy works in the film making industry as well as in the world of podcasting. Doc Kennedy: I would set it up like… One aspect of the podcast that needs to be thought about is the voices. We’ll get into actually picking and finding the right people in the next episode, but during the planning stage, you need to really consider how multiple voices can create a third dimension for the audio. Doc Kennedy: If I could, I would definitely have multiple people… Dave Jackson from the School of Podcasting also agrees that writing things down to help jog the inspirational juices and to organize your thoughts. Dave Jackson: For me, I wrote it down… Dave Jackson: …and there was this whole skit Rye Taylor: If you’re going to do a narrative… This is Rye Taylor. Rye Taylor: Once you take that step… Rye Taylor: It’s hard to describe this… Erik K. Johnson: So I think your first step… This is Erik K. Johnson, Podcast Talent Coach. Erik K. Johnson: I think the most difficult part… Rye Taylor: You’ve got to decide… Learning to focus the story on one main person is an effective way to bring perspective. It also gives you a boundary and direction or how to tell the story. Rye Taylor: Once you get that… Most of what we’ve talked about looks at telling stories that have either already happened or that we create. What about approaching something that is either currently happening or is still in the future. Daniel J. Lewis brings his perspective. Daniel J.

In this episode of Remarkable, I talk with Bryan Orr, an HVAC technician and small business owner who is making a name for himself as a master storyteller and podcast producer. Like me, he s a big fan of small business and he originally started podcasting as a way to promote a new app he developed […] The post Bryan Orr on The Art of Podcasting and Telling Stories appeared first on SuperSimpl.

Our starters are really starting to kick into high gear but before they get too far they get a chance to meet and greet their potential one on one mentors and coaches as well as the subject matter mentors who will be helping them along the way. Starter Studio founder Gregg Pollack is really big on the importance of mentorship and making sure that the team is encouraging coachability as an important merit that leads to startup success. The starter and mentors all got together and got a chance to meet one another in both a social environment as well as a speed dating, hot seat format designed to allow the founders to meet everyone. As is often the case with this format being concise is important, otherwise, you will find you are being moved on before you finish. The elevator pitch and value proposition training is gonna come in really handy here. You like Starter Studio & the Accelerator Podcast - right? It’s cool to see these guys and gals get what might be considered an Ivy League startup education. It’s not easy. It’s a serious investment on their part - but it’s also a major investment on the part of the mentors, teachers, and coaches. As you’ve heard, these Starters were selected because they showed the right stuff in Episode 1 and are receiving a full ride scholarship through Starter Studio. You’re also getting a full ride scholarship as a listener. So, how did we pull this off? Well, Bryan Orr and Josh Elledge of http://upendPR.com are thrilled to produce this audio show for you and all we ask for in terms of tuition on your part is simply your warm feelings toward the following corporate partners. Major thank you to The University of Central Florida who does a LOT of work in terms of supporting the growing entrepreneurial ecosystem. UCF is the #2 largest university in the United States in terms of student population and in the top 15 in the category of “Most Innovative”. UCF is a great partner in education, technical resources, workforce development and grant support along with other noble missions locally - such as helping make Starter Studio happen with the support of the Office of Research and UCF Innovation Corps The other Platinum Partner this season that’s helping make this all work is the audit, tax, and business advisory firm, Withum that specializes in helping tech startups. They are the go-to firm for all things tax, accounting and business consulting. Another partner we want to thank is the law firm, Akerman. Other Sponsors: Envy Labs Code School Corridor Legal Our Team: Gregg Pollack, Founder Donna Mackenzie, Executive Director Melissa Wasserman, Director of Programming and Operations #Tech #Startup #Incubator #Accelerator #StarterStudio #Angel #Business #Orlando #UCF

If this is the first time you are listening to Accelerator we would strongly suggest that you go back and listen starting at the beginning so you can get to know the story and cast of characters. Today's podcast covers day two of the starter studio boot camp and after a lot of work on their customer value propositions, the founders really started to get the value of their product down to a science. You like Starter Studio & the Accelerator Podcast - right? It’s cool to see these guys and gals get what might be considered an Ivy League startup education. It’s not easy. It’s a serious investment on their part - but it’s also a major investment on the part of the mentors, teachers, and coaches. As you’ve heard, these Starters were selected because they showed the right stuff in Episode 1 and are receiving a full ride scholarship through Starter Studio. You’re also getting a full ride scholarship as a listener. So, how did we pull this off? Well, Bryan Orr and Josh Elledge of http://upendPR.com are thrilled to produce this audio show for you and all we ask for in terms of tuition on your part is simply your warm feelings toward the following corporate partners. Major thank you to The University of Central Florida who does a LOT of work in terms of supporting the growing entrepreneurial ecosystem. UCF is the #2 largest university in the United States in terms of student population and in the top 15 in the category of “Most Innovative”. UCF is a great partner in education, technical resources, workforce development and grant support along with other noble missions locally - such as helping make Starter Studio happen with the support of the Office of Research and UCF Innovation Corps The other Platinum Partner this season that’s helping make this all work is the audit, tax, and business advisory firm, Withum that specializes in helping tech startups. They are the go-to firm for all things tax, accounting and business consulting. Another partner we want to thank is the law firm, Akerman. Other Sponsors: Envy Labs Code School Corridor Legal Our Team: Gregg Pollack, Founder Donna Mackenzie, Executive Director Melissa Wasserman, Director of Programming and Operations #Tech #Startup #Incubator #Accelerator #StarterStudio #Angel #Business #Orlando #UCF

In this episode of Accelerator: At Starter Studio in Orlando, Florida we jump straight from the getting settled to a two day boot camp that will set the tone for the remainder of the program. There’s going to be over 14 hours of content covered over these next two days and we’re going to our best to distill it down and hit the high points. Specifically, we’ll be hearing as the starters get laser focused on their business model, the problems their products solve and - how to validate their assumptions with their customers. You like Starter Studio & the Accelerator Podcast - right? It’s cool to see these guys and gals get what might be considered an Ivy League startup education. It’s not easy. It’s a serious investment on their part - but it’s also a major investment on the part of the mentors, teachers, and coaches. As you’ve heard, these Starters were selected because they showed the right stuff in Episode 1 and are receiving a full ride scholarship through Starter Studio. You’re also getting a full ride scholarship as a listener. So, how did we pull this off? Well, Bryan Orr and Josh Elledge of http://upendPR.com are thrilled to produce this audio show for you and all we ask for in terms of tuition on your part is simply your warm feelings toward the following corporate partners. Major thank you to The University of Central Florida who does a LOT of work in terms of supporting the growing entrepreneurial ecosystem. UCF is the #2 largest university in the United States in terms of student population and in the top 15 in the category of “Most Innovative”. UCF is a great partner in education, technical resources, workforce development and grant support along with other noble missions locally - such as helping make Starter Studio happen with the support of the Office of Research and UCF Innovation Corps The other Platinum Partner this season that’s helping make this all work is the audit, tax, and business advisory firm, Withum that specializes in helping tech startups. They are the go-to firm for all things tax, accounting and business consulting. Another partner we want to thank is the law firm, Akerman. Other Sponsors: Envy Labs Code School Corridor Legal Our Team: Gregg Pollack, Founder Donna Mackenzie, Executive Director Melissa Wasserman, Director of Programming and Operations #Tech #Startup #Incubator #Accelerator #StarterStudio #Angel #Business #Orlando #UCF

Episode 2 – Moving Day In Episode 2 we’re joining our Starters on the very first day at Starter Studio, when they will share their pitches with one another. Starter Studio’s Director of Programming and Operations, Melissa Wasserman, coaches them on the building blocks of a good pitch: introduce yourself, clearly identify your product, what it does, as well as who it’s for and clearly define your business model and why the listener should care. A question in everyone’s mind is “How do you plan to make money?” otherwise known as, “monetization strategy” in startup jargon. We'll cover this topic. You like Starter Studio & the Accelerator Podcast - right? It’s cool to see these guys and gals get what might be considered an Ivy League startup education. It’s not easy. It’s a serious investment on their part - but it’s also a major investment on the part of the mentors, teachers, and coaches. As you’ve heard, these Starters were selected because they showed the right stuff in Episode 1 and are receiving a full ride scholarship through Starter Studio. You’re also getting a full ride scholarship as a listener. So, how did we pull this off? Well, Bryan Orr and Josh Elledge of http://upendPR.com are thrilled to produce this audio show for you and all we ask for in terms of tuition on your part is simply your warm feelings toward the following corporate partners. Major thank you to The University of Central Florida who does a LOT of work in terms of supporting the growing entrepreneurial ecosystem. UCF is the #2 largest university in the United States in terms of student population and in the top 15 in the category of “Most Innovative”. UCF is a great partner in education, technical resources, workforce development and grant support along with other noble missions locally - such as helping make Starter Studio happen with the support of the Office of Research and UCF Innovation Corps The other Platinum Partner this season that’s helping make this all work is the audit, tax, and business advisory firm, Withum that specializes in helping tech startups. They are the go-to firm for all things tax, accounting and business consulting. Another partner we want to thank is the law firm, Akerman. Other Sponsors: Envy Labs Code School Corridor Legal Our Team: Gregg Pollack, Founder Donna Mackenzie, Executive Director Melissa Wasserman, Director of Programming and Operations #Tech #Startup #Incubator #Accelerator #StarterStudio #Angel #Business #Orlando #UCF

In this episode, Josh Elledge & Bryan Orr will share the story of the final Starter Studio interviews and you’ll meet the startups and learn the eight are that are accepted! What does it take to get accepted into an accelerator program like Starter Studio? Our panel will shine the spotlight and get to know lots of startups applying for this season’s Starter Studio. Among those you’ll meet are: - Ricky Alphonse and his wearable company Advancing Technology - Arielle Cohen with her social music platform Zuke - Ron Ben-Zeev and David Pankros and the multi location connection engine SQYGL - Chris Gilhooley and Cole Brickley of MoversAtlas - Thomas Waterman with his social giving application BackStory - Jolene Taracatac and her fashion app Style Squad - Bryan Holmes with the unique mouse product Mouse Melon - And finally Mark Baratelli and BigBoxOf You’ll learn who the panel responded to by saying, “They should quit while they know everything.” and “Not just no… but Hell no.” MORE: http://www.StarterStudio.com A special thanks to our platinum sponsors: The University of Central Florida and Withum - audit tax advisory firm. #Tech #Startup #Incubator #Accelerator #StarterStudio #Angel #Business #Orlando #UCF

On this episode of the Starve the Doubts podcast, Bryan Orr and Jared Easley have a fun conversation with Danny Fleary. Danny represents Veterans Changing Lives of America. He is on a mission to infect as many as possible to become Vision Carriers. "Carry the message & not the mess!" is a part of Danny's pledge. Take a listen & you will see what I'm talking about.Support the show (https://www.paypal.com/cgi-bin/webscr?cmd=_s-xclick&hosted_button_id=CQWQVRBGQCK7E&source=url)

Meron Bareket and Bryan Orr cover all the basic steps to producing clean crisp audio on any budget. They also demonstrate some of the things to do and seven more of the things NOT to do. This episode if for every podcaster who wants to improve their audio quality without breaking the bank. #Podcasting #Audio #Audiophile #Soundquality #PodcastIncubator

Angel Grablev (@AngelGrablev) is the CEO and Co-Founder of Freedcamp, an online project management and collaboration application. Angel began Freedcamp as a side project, but has since built a global distributed team, and now works full-time to improve project management for thousands of customers. Our conversation covers Angel's previous work as a web developer, Freedcamp's origins and intents, as well as the trouble faced in conventional project management. We also discuss management style and company culture more generally, as it relates to measured results and keeping your co-workers informed. Sign up for Freedcamp, for free, at Freedcamp.com Show Notes & Links Freedcamp is a collaboration system which helps any team work together on any sort of project. Prescott learned about Freedcamp from Bryan Orr, when he appeared on Episode 31 – Project Management Tools & Collaboration Software FTP, the best way to share files not that long ago Jack Johnson Lenny Kravitz Angel's former employer introduced him to Basecamp UCSB – University of California at Santa Barbara “No team is alike.” —Angel Grablev  Tweet This Angel got the idea for Freedcamp after attempting to organize a camping trip on email “Underdo The Competition” — Basecamp's tagline iPhone 1, started with basic apps, but the App Store added tons of functionality “No one is interested in paying money to organize a camping trip.” —Angel Grablev  Tweet This Freedcamp boasted 30,000 users in its first year Some use cases include hurricane clean-up efforts, parent-teacher associations, university students ADHD & Dyslexia led Angel to becoming a web developer with design skills Angel built the first HTML5/CSS3 framework, 52 Framework Santa Barbara City College  Freedcamp's team lives in California, Australia, Ukraine, and Netherlands Eating your own dog food GitHub Agile Development Scrum Waterfall AMC, users of Freedcamp A gaming studio used Freedcamp's Wiki application to plan an entire game The Wall, a social, less formal place to have conversations within Freedcamp Reddit Animated GIFs & Emoji — adding flavour to group chatter “The biggest gift I have is the people I work with.” —Angel Grablev  Tweet This The One Thing by Gary Keller & Jay Papasan On Amazon and On Audible Angel broke the daily habit of drinking a Monster Energy Drink each morning bacn, the newsletters and other stuff in your inbox that isn't quite spam Ramit Sethi‘s example of Flossing One Tooth “Take one step, everything else will take care of itself.” —Angel Grablev  Tweet This  Angel Grablev on GitHub  Angel Grablev on Twitter  Angel Grablev on Facebook  Angel Grablev on Instagram  Freedcamp on Twitter  Freedcamp on Facebook  Freedcamp on YouTube Tools Freedcamp Gmail Google Docs Basecamp Jira from Atlassian Trello or Asana, competitors to Freedcamp Adobe Photoshop PNGHat & CSSHat, plugins for Photoshop XAMPP, to run local servers JQuery & Angular.js frameworks Skitch, for screenshots Sketch, for interface design Fireworks, InDesign, for vector-based design Techniques Reduce email; get everyone on a project mgmt. app as soon as possible Don't build a huge feature list; go for simple and easy to use Think about where your product can grow Find a technical co-founder; don't suffer alone with skills you lack. Go for 80% functionality and create a workaround for the final 20% Be flexible with how you use any tool Use [brackets] or #hashtags as a DIY way to have tags/categories Create a catch-all “bucket” of to-dos for your company. It deters meetings & email. Discover what works best for your team Write down decisions made in [daily] meetings Skim, don't read, email. Just look for critical things. Pause and look for the “most important thing” Break down a project into two-week increments Habits Track time to get an accurate picture of your week, and to send invoices Be social with your co-workers on the Wall Establish a daily standup meeting to discuss what you're working on Follow-up and share results for projects or tasks Continually gather ideas from your team Use three monitors for Photoshop, Code, and Browsers Quit Caffeine (be prepared for headaches) Avoid email first thing; instead do your most important work first Try Audible.com Free for 30-Days Visit BusyCreatorBook.com for your free trial Get Remote: Office Not Required by Jason Fried & David Heinemeier Hansson as a free audiobook Get The Episode Download The Busy Creator Podcast, episode 63 (MP3, 52:35, 25.3 MB) Download The Busy Creator Podcast, episode 63 (OGG, 52:35, 26.3 MB)   Subscribe to Get New Episodes Subscribe to The Busy Creator Podcast on iTunes

Today's Guest is John Rush, CEO of Cleanturn. "John is a social entrepreneur with a distinct focus on leveraging business as means for creating training and employment opportunities for individuals with significant obstacles to employment, including prior incarceration. After serving as a Sergeant in the US Marine Corps, John focused his career on empowering those impacted by poverty and incarceration. John served as Managing Director of nationally recognized Cleanslate and President of 180 Properties in Chicago. In 2011, John partnered with several socially conscious investors to launch CleanTurn, a social enterprise that has leveraged its business to provide nearly 300 training and employment opportunities for men and women returning from incarceration in its first three years. CleanTurn was awarded the 2012 Honda Empowerment Award by the Columbus Urban League and has been recognized by Mayor Coleman’s Restoration Academy in Columbus Ohio as the first private company partner for hiring Restoration Academy participants. John has been awarded Columbus' BusinessFirst's Forty Under 40 Award highlighting his work as a social entrepreneur in Central Ohio. John is married with eight children and currently resides on the southwest side of Columbus." Key Takeaway's You have to be smart and work hard, but you also have to enjoy the risk. Make it more about the challenge and the opportunity, not about whether it's going to work or not. Managing your family and your business requires a lot of discipline and time management. "The political and economic are always at the service of the social." Tweetable Quotes [Tweet "Make it more about the challenge and the opportunity, not about whether it's going to work or not. @john_c_rush"] [Tweet "You have to be smart and work hard, but you also have to enjoy the risk. @john_c_rush"] [Tweet ""The political and economic are always at the service of the social." @john_c_rush"]  Resources www.CleanTurn.org John Rush on LinkedIN Spark from Advocare Slam from Advocare The Brand You Podcast - Mike Kim Elevating Beyond - Dayne Gingerich and Mike Minard Fatherhood is Leadership - Devon Bandison Mantastic Voyage - Bryan Orr For complete show notes and clickable links go to www.BrianMininger.com/SBR35 The post 36: Employing the Unemployable w/ John Rush appeared first on .

Nic raps with Bryan Orr about working with family in business. Is business all about people or is there a "secret sauce"?  We talk about cost benefit analysis in your business. What is the context for your communication skills within your relationships? How much does big change require with big commitments? We rap about business, marriage, family dynamics and so much more.

Today's Guest is Bryan Orr who is host of the 'WOW Small Business Podcast' and owner and manager of a family owned HVAC company in Florida. "Bryan Orr is the Co-Owner of Kalos Services Inc. an Orlando area HVAC contracting business as well as the Co-Founder of MentionTribe.com a social web startup. Bryan is the Father of 8 children and husband of a Jedi Princess. In his spare time Bryan doesn’t have spare time. Regarding hosting the WOW Small business podcast Bryan Orr said “WOW” and then fell asleep. Read More Here..." Key Takeaways You must hire people for their integrity and character, but don't rush the process. Allow them to reveal who they are through their conversation and actions. "As much as you can productize your service, the better." Make sure your in a position where you can over-deliver and under-promise. "You have to communicate as best as you can with your team and your customers that you are not selling 'putting together furniture.' Your selling trust." Trust is established when you deliver on what you said. If you want to build a brand that is going to last you must build others trust. Make the right decisions right away. Make sure that you are hiring the right people. "You HAVE to learn and know your numbers." "You HAVE to be willing to say no." Tweetable Quotes [Tweet ""You really have to hire people for their integrity and character. " @bryanjorr"] [Tweet ""As much as you can productize your service the better." @bryanjorr"] [Tweet ""You HAVE to be willing to say no." @bryanjorr"] [Tweet ""You have to learn and know your numbers." @bryanjorr"] Resources Bluehost - Web Hosting Service Lead Pages  - Templates for landing pages Bryan Orr's Site Campfire - Interpersonal Communication on a Team Basis Slack - Interpersonal Communication on a Team Basis Trello - Project Management System used by Bryan Basecamp - Project Management System recommended by Bryan For complete show notes and clickable links go to www.BrianMininger.com/SBR12 The post 12: Managing the Mobile Service Business w/ Bryan Orr appeared first on .

Today we talk to Rob Walch the VP of Podcaster Relations from Libsyn.com (and co-host of the Feed)and Bryan Orr (from the Wow Small Business podcast ) who did a month long "twitter bomb" test and shares his findings. Join in on the conversation call 888-5633-3228 Ready to start Podcasting? JOIN TODAY Staying Focused in the New Year - Avoid Casturbation Casturbation Defined: 1. Verb: Producing content with no real value for your audience. To record for the sake of hearing one’s own voice. To record for the sake of keeping with a self-inflicted schedule. When asked to answer the question, “That episode moved you to ….” your audience will not be able to answer (or answer, “It moved me to go to another podcast). When Jimmy started the podcast with “Well, I’m not really sure what I’m going to talk about today but I wanted to get an episode out,” I knew I was going to get an earful of casturbation. When Jimmy spent 25 minutes to get to the point, one could say there was a large amount of casturbation in that 30 minute episode. 2. Verb: Participating in activities that provide no real value to your podcast. Jimmy’s stack of 3 microphones, 4 mixers, 6 portable recorders, and three hosting account leads me to believe he has a serious casturbation problem.  Read the full blog post here Dennis Miller and Emily Morse Hosting the 10th Annual Podcast Awards New Media Expo just announced that comedian, actor, radio host Dennis Miller and (radio, podcasters, TV) Emily Morse will be hosting the Podcast Awards. With the New Media Expo being held along side of the National Association of Broadcasting, this event is THE event to attend this year. Podcast nominations are now open for the Podcast Awards. You can submit your favorite podcasts at www.podcastawards.com You can save on your New Media Expo tickets by using the coupon sop2015 Twitter Bombing Defined Twitter bombing is the act of sending out multiple (in some cases hundreds) of tweets per hour (in some cases from multiple twitter accounts) with the sole purpose of getting people to click on the audio file and drive up "download" numbers. In some cases people will go the extra mile and research popular (related and unrelated) hashtags and use them in their tweets. What Bryan's Numbers Show Bryan's numbers increased by a factor of 12X. He went from 150 to 1800 downloads per day. Does it increase downloads? Yes. As we said, in the case of Bryan it multiplied them by 12. Brian's downloads went up immediately and the minute his test was over, the downloads went away. The bottom line his numbers per day pre and post test did not change. Yes he got downloads (more than likely from robots) Check out Bryan's full post on the subject. So Your Spamming Twitter - What is the Big Deal? The BIG PROBLEM that this causes is when someone takes these artificially inflated numbers and use them for securing advertisers. When the advertiser doesn't get a good return on their investment they not only quit advertising on your show, but they tell other potential sponsors, "Podcast Advertising doesn't work." When your actions move podcast advertisers (and their friends) away from sponsoring more podcasts, you are hurting the podcasting in general. Ringr.us Trial Rignr.us launched this week and this service is an iOs app that allows you to record yoru phone calls. Here are the steps: 1. Install the Ringr app 2. Click the " + " to schedule a call 3. Add the email to the person you want to call. 4. When you recipient gets the email (assuming they have installed the app). They click on a link in the email they recieve that launches the app and takes them to your appointment. It's super easy. When I tested it, I did have a technical hiccup. When my phone went to sleep the call dropped. When I got back on the phone with Rob, we had no problems. When the show was over, the file is processed and it uploads it to ringr.us where it ties your side of the conversation with your guests side of the conversation and sends you a link to the mp3 file. It does some processing to level the volume levels. There is no Android version at this time.

Bryan Orr from http://www.bryanorr.com/ delivers an outstanding presentation at Podcast Florida.Support the show (https://www.paypal.com/cgi-bin/webscr?cmd=_s-xclick&hosted_button_id=CQWQVRBGQCK7E&source=url)

Bryan Orr (@BryanJOrr) is both a brick-and-mortal small business owner and software entrepreneur, based in Florida. In owning and operating a heating, ventilation, and air conditioning (HVAC) installation company, he has experimented with a great variety of project management tools and collaboration software. Following this, he ventured into the software game itself, commissioning his own system to help run the business. He also hosts the WOW Small Business Podcast and is a co-creator of MentionTribe, an online service aimed at helping local small businesses.   Show Notes & Links Bryan owns a HVAC installation business MentionTribe WOW Small Business Podcast Prescott had a past life as a Mechanical Engineering draftsman R-12 vs R-134a refridgerants Remember The Milk and TeuxDeux, examples of “laundry list” apps Basecamp, classic email replacement tool Gantt Charts Time-tracking and Invoicing Image previewing and collaborative reviewing “Tasking”, Bryan's term for assigning items to different team members Gwenyth Paltrow uses Basecamp Bryan favours Trello for team collaboration Kanban board, take a task through a lifecycle Freedcamp is a free(mium) version of Basecamp Prescott doesn't like “glorified checklists” because not everything in life is a checkbox item “Email needs to be taken out back, burned, and never heard from again” ← Click to Tweet “Advanced Chat”, Bryan's term for specified cross-talk which replaces email Josh Miles, previous podcast guest and design firm owner “Pictures of Success” Eisenhower methodology Clients should not use text messaging, especially when the recipient may be driving Toggl, simple time-tracking but not so much invoicing Screenshot Monitor, keeps an eye on team members up-to-the-minute Xero, small business online accounting software; and employer of Saul Colt, past podcast guest Starship Design, Prescott's design company The Wayback Machine Password managers like Dashlane allow you to have your password on you at all times The trouble with reference materials, “knowledge base” Wiki software is not very user-friendly Dropbox beats Google Drive for roll-back of individual files Work Smarter by Nick Loper Entrepreneur on Fire podcast Tools Remember The Milk TeuxDeux Basecamp Harvest Design Sign Off Evernote and Easily Do Trello KanBan Flow Freedcamp Slack HipChat MindMeister Jira from Atlassian Workamajig Asana FreshBooks FreeAgentPro Toggl ScreenShot Monitor Xero Mint GitHub IFTTT – If This Then That Google Drive Lighthouse Pivotal Tracker TacoApp Dashlane Dropbox Kippt, bookmarking tool for teams Gingko, non-linear writing tool Techniques Create new columns (“States”) in your Kanban board Utilise a real Project Manager to make decisions and keep the project moving Define “Pictures of Success” to demonstrate best practices within your team Use the Eisenhower methodology to determine what's important vs. what's urgent Don't use text messaging for business Create a method of your own to-do list Create a method for group communication/chat Create a method for assigning tasks Ensure you have mobile capabilities Experiment with mind-mapping methodologies Build a team knowledge base so folks don't have to ask each other for stuff all the time Habits Adhere to the system you create, but also test new methods Review your personal and team to-dos at the end of each day

In episode #39 of You Leading You, Bryan Orr, a very successful HVAC and technical services owner and businessman,  talks about sharing the success that he’s learned with others. A real brick and mortar shop owner, Bryan passes his knowledge of true business mechanics to the audience, and has begun a fantastic new program called the WOW […] The post YLY 039: Applying the Laws of Thermodynamics to Business With Bryan Orr appeared first on You Leading You .