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Try TrueDark glasses: https://truedark.comTry Danger Coffee: https://dangercoffee.com/discount/davetubeTry Suppgrade Labs: https://shopsuppgradelabs.com/Try Longevity Gummies: https://www.timeline.com/partners/dave-aspreyIf you're waking up exhausted, foggy, or inflamed and nothing seems to fix it, the answer might be hiding in your walls. This deep dive walks through how toxic mold and mycotoxins settle into your brain, nerves, and mitochondria, how to properly test your home and body for exposure, and the exact order of operations, environment first, then detox, that actually leads to recovery. Drawing from his own diagnosis with mold-related brain damage, the creator breaks down everything from HVAC contamination to binders and glutathione so you can finally stop chasing symptoms and address the real source.Thank you to our sponsors!Butcher Box | Go to ButcherBox.com/HUMANUPGRADE to get $20 off your first box, plus your choice of free ground beef for life, or free chicken thighNeuronic | Go to www.neuronic.online Code DAVE for $100 offiRestore | Unlock your best hair & skin with @iRestorelaser and HUGE savings on iRESTORE with code DAVE at irestore.com/DAVETimestamps:00:00 — Mold Toxins and My Story02:14 — How Mycotoxins Damage Cells04:09 — Three Sources of Mold05:35 — Track Symptoms by Location07:20 — Fix Environment Before Detox08:53 — Mold Testing Methods10:35 — Remediation and Moisture Control12:47 — Belongings Can Recontaminate14:45 — Why Recovery Varies17:23 — Detox Protocol and BindersConnect with Dave Asprey!Website: https://daveasprey.comTikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@daveaspreyofficialInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/dave.asprey/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Daveaspreyofficial/X: https://x.com/daveaspreyYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/daveaspreybprThe Human Upgrade Podcast: https://www.instagram.com/TheHumanUpgradePodcast/ https://m.facebook.com/Thehumanupgrade/Upgrade Labs: https://upgradelabs.com40 Years of Zen: https://40yearsofzen.comSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Note: This episode was part of the double record while Tom was home from the hospital. As mentioned previously, he is currently back in the hospital and we wish him speedy healing and a swift return home! He probably has more HVAC issues to deal with!!! Tom apparently hasn't earned his rest; poor dude had HVAC issues the second he returned home from the hospital. Luck Demon strikes again. Then the dads dig into a listener email about a marriage where the sex was great for 15 years until one question changed everything. Finally, Eli's got us covered with a parenting story for patrons only, and it is so incredibly sweet. Join the Facebook Group! facebook.com/groups/dearolddads For comments, email thedads@dearolddads.com

Nemours Children's Hospital violated the Florida Civil Rights Act for classifying employees by religious beliefs. Constitutional expert, lawyer, author, pastor, and founder of Liberty Counsel Mat Staver discusses the important topics of the day with co-hosts and guests that impact life, liberty, and family. To stay informed and get involved, visit LC.org. 

Quotes from the episode:  "You can't really separate good air quality from good HVAC performance."    "I wouldn't recommend to someone something I wouldn't recommend to my grandma."    "Once you've seen them both, they can't be separated."    What does professional duct cleaning look like when you approach it through the lens of HVAC performance and building science?    In this episode, Bill talks with Zach Ortwine of Southeast Clean Air, a duct-cleaning contractor who has deliberately expanded his understanding beyond cleanliness and indoor air quality into airflow, static pressure, duct leakage, system performance, and building pressure.    Zach describes how his involvement with both NADCA and the National Comfort Institute (NCI) changed the way he evaluates homes. His early work focused primarily on indoor air quality concerns such as particles, odors, filtration, and ventilation. But as he learned more about HVAC performance, he realized that air quality and system performance are difficult to separate.    That realization led him to add tools such as thermal imaging, airflow measurement, static pressure testing, the TrueFlow grid, duct leakage testing, and video inspection to his process. Instead of automatically recommending duct cleaning, Zach now looks for the underlying conditions that may have contributed to the problem in the first place.    The conversation also explores what separates professional duct cleaning from poor-quality work, including NADCA certification, the ACR standard, technician experience, and knowing who will actually perform the work.    After the recording, Zach sent along one more thought that fits the conversation especially well: good collaboration also requires clear boundaries. When duct cleaners and high-performance HVAC contractors work together, both sides should agree in advance on what the duct-cleaning company can handle and when work should be referred back to the HVAC contractor. Zach shares examples from past partnerships where those limits were clearly defined, including how much duct replacement he could perform and when equipment or filtration recommendations were handed back to the HVAC company.    The larger lesson is that collaboration works best when it is built on measurement, trust, communication, and clearly defined roles. Done well, duct cleaners and HVAC contractors can make one another more valuable while giving customers a more complete solution.    LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/zacharyortwine/  Website: https://southeastducts.com/  EP273 with Dan Stradford:   https://www.buildinghvacscience.com/ep273-think-like-an-air-molecule-with-dan-stradford-may-2026/  This episode was recorded in August 2026. 

John Wilson has spent the last decade growing a home service company from $1M to $53M in revenue.On Owned and Operated, John breaks down what it actually takes to build and scale a home service business, including hiring, sales, marketing, operations, acquisitions, pricing, and everything in between.Real operators. Real numbers. Real problems being solved in real time.If you own a plumbing, HVAC, electrical, or other home service business and want to build something great, this show is for you.New episodes twice a week.Find Owned and Operated:https://www.youtube.com/@JohnWilsonOAOhttps://www.ownedandoperated.com/Send Us Mail!More Ways To Connect with OAOStart HereOwned and Operated Newsletter Bonus Videos From JohnLeave a ReviewJohn Wilson, CEO of Wilson CompaniesJack Carr, CEO of Rapid HVAC

Guest: Rain Bennett, Emmy-nominated filmmaker, keynote speaker, and author of The Chief Storytelling OfficerThis week's episode takes a detour from taxes and markets to talk about the invisible force behind every sale, every client relationship, and every business decision: storytelling. David sits down with Rain Bennett — two-time Emmy-nominated filmmaker and host of The Storytelling Lab podcast — to break down why "chief storytelling officer" has become one of the fastest-growing titles in corporate America, and what that has to do with a lawn care business, an HVAC company, or a financial advisory practice.The conversation moves from brand strategy into something more personal: the stories we unknowingly tell ourselves about what we're capable of, where those stories come from, and how to start rewriting them.What You'll LearnWhat a Chief Storytelling Officer actually is, and why the role has exploded in the past yearWhy storytelling is the foundation of trust — and why every business, even the "boring" ones, has a story worth tellingWhy competing on price alone is a race to the bottom, and what to do insteadWhy a clear story will alienate some potential customers, and why that's exactly the pointThe growth story behind a youth soccer program that scaled from one coach and eight kids to three schools and 96 families in three yearsHow to spot the self-limiting story you've been telling yourself since childhoodWhy social media algorithms may be writing a story for you, and how to take back the penDonald Miller's four characters of every story — hero, villain, victim, and guideEpisode Timestamps (approximate)00:00 — Cold open and introduction to Rain Bennett02:00 — What is a Chief Storytelling Officer?04:30 — Why storytelling is the foundation of every business relationship09:00 — Price vs. value, and the Walmart/Target example12:00 — Two types of car mechanics: chains vs. relationship-driven shops15:00 — Why a story lets you charge a premium: the veteran-owned coffee example17:30 — Devil's advocate: does a clear story alienate customers?20:00 — Case study: The People's Game and its three-year growth story26:00 — Mid-roll: the 10-Minute Wealth Vision Call26:30 — The story you tell yourself, and where it comes from31:00 — Social media, algorithms, and the story being fed to you34:00 — Donald Miller's four characters: hero, villain, victim, guide36:00 — Where to find Rain, and his book offer for listeners37:30 — Rain's definition of wealth, and closing thoughtsAbout Our GuestRain Bennett is a two-time Emmy-nominated filmmaker, author, and keynote speaker who helps businesses and individuals harness the power of storytelling to build trust, connection, and growth. He hosts The Storytelling Lab podcast, featuring conversations with the world's top storytellers, and is the author of The Chief Storytelling Officer.Connect with Rain: rainbennett.comRain is offering Weekly Wealth listeners a personally signed copy of his book for $10 (retail ~$19) at rainbennett.com/guest.Resources MentionedRain Bennett's websiteGet a signed copy of The Chief Storytelling Officer for $10Book a free 10-Minute Wealth Vision Call

For every member of the Forbes 400, there are more than 4,000 private business owners worth at least $10 million. You probably have never heard of any of them.They own the beer distributorship in your town, the dental group with four offices, the HVAC trucks that passed your house this morning. A decade inside anonymized IRS data turned up three million of them, and the version of that story running in many outlets this month is the hopeful one: fortunes still being built in unglamorous industries, far from the coasts, by people with no degree and no connections. The American Dream, alive and hiding in plain sight.That is one part of what the data says. The other part is that the largest fortunes are concentrated where the law limits who can compete at all, and the owners have the political weight to keep it there. Whether the first part redeems the second is the entire argument here. The economist who found the numbers doesn't know for sure whether it's a good or worrying story.Eric Zwick is the Joel F. Gemunder Professor of Economics and Finance at the University of Chicago Booth School of Business and co-author, with Owen Zidar of Princeton University, of “The Everywhere Millionaire: Who Is Really Rich in America and How They Got There”: https://us.macmillan.com/books/9781250378507/theeverywheremillionaire/ Connect with us:

Buildings consume an enormous amount of energy. We have plenty of technologies that could make them perform better. So why is the real estate industry often so slow to adopt them?Dermot Sweeny has spent decades confronting that problem from the architect's side. When he couldn't convince clients to try a radically different approach to office design, he bought an older building and proved it himself. More than 7 million square feet later, that willingness to test ideas in real buildings has become central to how Dermot and his son Aiden evaluate new technology.In this episode, Nico explores how they turn promising ideas into technologies that developers are actually willing to use, including:

If I had to generate $100,000 in revenue over the next 90 days, this is exactly what I would do. You and me at a whiteboard. No fluff. No theory .Grab a notepad, get a pen, and let's get to work.

The SBA rules for buying a business are changing in 2026. Here's what buyers and home service operators need to know.Jack Carr sits down with Alan Peterson from First Internet Bank to break down the latest SBA 7(a) changes, including how buyers can finance up to 90% of an acquisition, new equity requirements, seller financing, and changes affecting minority investors.They also cover how sellers can stay involved for up to 24 months after closing, strategies for navigating licensing when buying HVAC, plumbing, electrical, and other skilled trades businesses, and new Quality of Earnings requirements for larger acquisitions.Plus, Alan explains one of the biggest opportunities for existing business owners: using SBA expansion financing to acquire another company with potentially 0% down when the deal qualifies.━━━━━━━━━━━━━━Inside This Episode ━━━━━━━━━━━━━━ • Buying a business with an SBA 7(a) loan • Financing up to 90% of an acquisition • New 2026 SBA equity requirements • Seller financing and transition rules • Licensing strategies for home service acquisitions • Quality of Earnings and business valuations • SBA expansion loans and potential 0% down acquisitions • What buyers should know before making an offer━━━━━━━━━━━━━━Sponsors━━━━━━━━━━━━━━AvocaSee how Avoca helps home service companies book more jobs with AI that handles calls, texts, follow ups, and dispatching without adding more chaos. Book a demo: https://www.avoca.ai/partners/oao FieldPulseReady to ditch the whiteboard and spreadsheets? See how FieldPulse helps home service companies simplify scheduling, dispatching, invoicing, and more. Book a free demo: https://landing.fieldpulse.com/owned_and_operated ━━━━━━━━━━━━━━Connect━━━━━━━━━━━━━━Jack Carrhttps://x.com/thehvacjack Alan Petersonhttps://alanfib.com/ Owned and Operatedhttps://www.ownedandoperated.com/Send Us Mail!More Ways To Connect with OAOStart HereOwned and Operated Newsletter Bonus Videos From JohnLeave a ReviewJohn Wilson, CEO of Wilson CompaniesJack Carr, CEO of Rapid HVAC

Big Thursday show for you today ! We start off the first hour with Ron Arenas and Janay Arenas talking about Hispanic Heritage Month. Janay has done some fun research and is excited to share it with all of you. Next Luke Arenas joins us as we welcome Jessica Moats. Jessica is the President of the Greater Tucson Christian Chamber of Commerce, among many other things that she is involved with. We're excited to sit down and learn more about her. Then, Luke and I sit down and discuss Picture Rocks Cooling Heating & Plumbing LLC. As the summer winds down, that HVAC system is still working hard for you. Luke will give you some tips on keeping that system in tip top shape.

In this week's Team Never Quit podcast, Marcus and Melanie host Sister Madeleine Marie and other representatives from The Daughters of Mary Mother of Our Savior, a congregation of traditional Catholic Sisters devoted to a life of prayer, service, and religious formation. Founded in the summer of 1984, the Congregation's motherhouse, St. Joseph's Novitiate, is located in upstate New York, where young women discerning religious life are formed spiritually and practically as they prepare to become Daughters of Mary.Life at St. Joseph's Novitiate follows a semi-contemplative rhythm centered on both prayer and work. Candidates begin their journey as postulants, living within the community for nine months while learning its daily routine, expectations, and spiritual life. Those who are received into the Novitiate are given the religious habit and white veil of a novice and begin two years of deeper formation, studying the rules, constitutions, and spirit of the Congregation. At the conclusion of that period, those who are called to continue may make their first profession of vows.Today, however, the Congregation is facing an encouraging challenge: growth.Over the past fifteen years, the Daughters of Mary Mother of Our Savior has nearly doubled in size. New vocations continue to come, but the Sisters have now reached the limits of their present convent. Without additional space, the Congregation may soon be unable to welcome new postulants who feel called to religious life.That need has led to an important building project now underway—a new convent designed to provide room for the growing community and for future generations of Sisters.The project is being completed in several major phases.The first phase focuses on bringing the new building from the ground up and enclosing it to the roof. This includes planning, excavation, foundation walls, steel framing, floors, and completion of the exterior shell.The next phase involves installing the essential mechanical, electrical, and plumbing systems required to make the convent functional and safe. HVAC, plumbing, electrical service, fire protection, testing, and inspections will all be critical parts of this stage.The final phase will transform the structure into a true home for the Sisters. Interior framing, drywall, painting, flooring, fixtures, and final finishes will complete the living and formation spaces where future postulants, novices, and professed Sisters will pray, work, learn, and live together.This building project represents far more than bricks, steel, wiring, and walls. It is an investment in the future of the Congregation and in the young women who believe they are being called to devote their lives to God.In this episode, listeners will learn more about the Daughters of Mary Mother of Our Savior, the process of religious formation, the remarkable growth the Congregation has experienced, and why expanding St. Joseph's Novitiate has become such an important and timely mission.The new building is necessary because the community is growing—and because the Sisters want to remain ready to welcome every vocation that may come through their doors.Support The Sisters:-  IG:  https://www.instagram.com/daughtersofmarypress?utm_source=ig_web_button_share_sheet&stkn=ZDNlZDc0MzIxNw== - Website: https://www.daughtersofmarypress.com/Support TNQ  - IG: team_neverquit , marcusluttrell , melanieluttrell , huntero13  -  https://www.patreon.com/teamneverquitSponsors:  - Navyfederal.org     - truenutrition.com/NEVERQUIT - davidprotein.com/TNQ - mengotomars.com [Team Never Quit]- Dripdrop.com/TNQ- vinted.com/TNQ- quo.com/TNQ  - bubsnaturals.com [Promo code TNQ]  - mizzenandmain.com   [Promo code: TNQ20]   - masterclass.com/TNQ  - ShopMando.com [Promo code: TNQ]  - Tractorsupply.com/hometownheroes  - meetfabric.com/TNQ  - Prizepicks (PROMO CODE: TNQ)   - armslist.com/TNQ   -  PXGapparel.com/TNQ  - bruntworkwear.com/TNQ   - shipsticks.com/TNQ   - stopboxusa.com {TNQ}   - Tonal.com [TNQ]  - greenlight.com/TNQ  - drinkAG1.com/TNQ  - Hims.com/TNQ

Our roof is leaking! so we're doing the podcast from the couch. We chat about our HVAC curse, drinking too much, best part of working saturdays. We then answer some Patron questions from our Patreon!

In this episode of the HVAC Know It All Business Edition Podcast, co-hosts Gary McCreadie and Furman Haynes from WorkHero speak with Bill Spohn, Founder & CEO of TruTech Tools, LTD, who brings 38 years of experience in the HVAC industry. They discuss applying EOS, the Entrepreneurial Operating System to business operations. They cover meeting rhythms, transparency, core values, and ways smaller HVAC companies can adapt structured operating practices. Bill shares how TruTech Tools organizes functional departments, uses regular meetings to solve issues, and makes financial information visible while protecting sensitive HR details. He also discusses resources for owners who want to begin implementing EOS on their own.   Expect To Learn: How EOS meeting rhythms can scale across functional departments. Why weekly leadership meetings should focus on solving issues. How to adapt EOS practices for small HVAC businesses with field teams. Where to draw the line between transparency and confidential HR information. How financial visibility can connect departments to profit sharing. Why core values can help employees make day-to-day decisions. How to start implementing EOS with books, free resources, and outside guidance.   Timestamps: 00:00 – Introduction 00:52 – Using EOS from 12 to 200 employees 01:29 – Functional departments and cascading decisions 02:25 – Meeting cadence at TruTech Tools 04:27 – Adapting EOS for small HVAC businesses 06:41 – Open-book accounting and employee empowerment 08:46 – Organizing the business to reduce noise 11:46 – The book Traction and EOS resources 13:30 – Final advice for implementing EOS 14:15 – Closing remarks   Follow our Guest Bill Spohn and his companies: LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/billspohn/  Company LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/trutech-tools-ltd/  Company Website: https://trutechtools.com/   Follow Gary McCreadie: LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/gary-mccreadie-38217a77/  Website: https://www.hvacknowitall.com  Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/people/HVAC-Know-It-All-2/61569643061429/  Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/hvacknowitall1/    Follow Furman Haynes:  LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/furmanhaynes/  WorkHero: https://www.linkedin.com/company/workherohvac/  Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/workhero__/  

Turning more calls into revenue is the growth lever most contractors never touch, because they cannot see what is actually happening on their phones. Bill Brown spent 25 years in HVAC, built an Inc. 5000 company, and still could not trust his own booking data. So he helped build the tool that fixes it. In this episode, Josh Crouch sits down with Bill, co-founder of PhoneTAP, to announce the launch of PhoneTAP and unpack why the calls you already pay for are where your next jobs are hiding. Tersh is out this week, but he, Josh, and Bill built PhoneTAP together to solve one of the least talked-about problems in the trades. You will hear why the booking rates contractors brag about are not real, how roughly 40 out of every 100 calls are bookable jobs your team may be missing, and how PhoneTAP turns every won and lost call into a coaching playbook inside ServiceTitan. This episode is the launch of PhoneTAP, a ServiceTitan certified app that reviews your unbooked, missed, and abandoned calls to surface the revenue you already earned. See it on your own data at phonetap.ai, or join the launch webinar at phonetap.ai/webinar. CHAPTERS 0:00 – Why You Need to See Your Call Data 2:35 – Meet Bill Brown, 25 Years in HVAC and Co-Founder of PhoneTAP 6:25 – The Launch of PhoneTAP and the Problem It Solves 11:47 – The Qualifying Question That Predicted Revenue 19:47 – Booking Rates That Are Off by Half 21:37 – Why Listening to Every Call Never Scales 28:36 – The Booking Rates People Brag About Are Not Real 44:48 – Out of Every 100 Calls, How Many You Miss 47:01 – Buy the Software or Waste Weeks Building It 52:15 – Inside PhoneTAP: Lead, Booked, and Exactly Why Not 53:51 – Building an Objection Playbook From Won and Lost Calls 1:09:50 – Where to Find Bill and the PhoneTAP Launch Webinar THIS EPISODE IS BROUGHT TO YOU BY UPFROG System replacement leads from paid ads, nurtured and booked into sold jobs before your team arrives: upfrog.com MARKETSTORM An AI-powered advertising platform. Results vary by market, budget, and campaign configuration: https://marketstorm.ai/ CALLRAIL CallRail's Voice Assist is a 24/7 AI voice assistant that answers every call, handles customer questions, and books jobs directly onto your calendar, all without you ever having to step away from the current job. Try Voice Assist for free today at voiceassist.com BREEZY Capture 25-30% more clients with Breezy AI Agents. Use code 'SBM' to book a demo and get $500 on us: https://partners.getbreezyapp.com/sbm/ PHONETAP Your calls hold the key to growing your business. PhoneTAP gives you instant AI analysis, real customer lifetime value, and tools to coach your team. Learn more: phonetap.ai/demo COMPANYCAM Capture work, track job progress, and stay connected from the field to the office with photo documentation and AI tools that keep work moving. Start a free trial at https://companycam.com/ TRAINUAL Trainual is an AI-powered training and knowledge platform for growing teams. Describe the training you need and it builds the steps, structure, and quiz: https://trainual.com/ CONNECT WITH THE HOSTS AND GUEST Josh Crouch: https://www.linkedin.com/in/josh-crouch/ Bill Brown, Co-Founder of PhoneTAP and host of ServiceTitan Hacks: https://www.linkedin.com/in/billbrown80/ PhoneTAP: https://phonetap.ai/ Email the PhoneTAP team (Bill, Tersh, and Josh): hello@phonetap.ai Register for the launch webinar: https://phonetap.ai/webinar ABOUT SERVICE BUSINESS MASTERY Service Business Mastery helps home service owners run better, more profitable companies. Every week, Tersh Blissett and Josh Crouch break down the operations, technology, and leadership behind growing an HVAC, plumbing, or electrical business, with the operators actually doing the work. More at https://servicebusinessmastery.com/ Want the frameworks from each episode in your inbox? Join the free Service Business Mastery newsletter: https://embeds.beehiiv.com/800fc171-49cd-4d26-861b-ca4256a65625 Subscribe on YouTube and follow us on Spotify and Apple Podcasts so you never miss an episode. If this one helped, share it with an owner who needs it. #ServiceBusinessMastery #HomeServices #PhoneTAP #BookingRate #ServiceTitan

In this episode of Lennox ON AIR, Dave and Doug sit down with Preferred Vendors Levitate and PrecisionLocal to explore how reputation management is changing the way dealers build trust, retain customers, and stay visible online. With homeowners researching businesses across reviews, websites, social media, and AI-driven search, the group discusses why outdated listings, inconsistent follow-up, and a passive review strategy can create costly gaps for many businesses.The conversation dives into the real-world impact of customer loyalty gaps, how consistent outreach can help dealers stay top of mind, and why maximizing existing customer relationships may be just as important as generating new leads. You'll hear practical insights on asking for reviews, strengthening local presence, preparing for generative search, and creating a more human customer experience that turns reputation into a growth opportunity.The following is a paid advertisement from PrecisionLocal: Think it might be time for a fresh perspective? Get a second opinion on your marketing from PrecisionLocal and discover your next opportunity for growth.Calling all HVAC techs! Got a hilarious story, eye-opening tip, or hot opinion to share? Fill out our quick questionnaire for a chance to be featured on Lennox ON CALL!Lennox ON AIR is a Lennox Learning Solutions Production.

The price and square footage may look right on paper, but will the home actually work for your life? That is one of the questions Atlanta homebuyers should be asking before they make an offer.  Adam Cornett, division president at David Weekley Homes, joins Host Carol Morgan on Atlanta Real Estate Forum Radio to share what homebuyers often overlook when shopping for a new home. From floor plan design and natural light to energy efficiency and builder reputation, he encourages buyers to consider how their choices will affect daily life long after closing.  More Choice Gives Atlanta Homebuyers More to Consider  Atlanta's housing market is giving buyers more room to shop and compare than they had a few years ago. The market is more balanced, with about 4.5 months of supply, according to the latest Georgia MLS data.  “Buyers have more choices; they have more time to evaluate those choices, and in many cases, more negotiating power because it’s very location and price point specific,” Cornett said.  More choice also means buyers can take a closer look at what they are actually getting for their money. A lower price or larger home may not be the better fit if the floor plan, homesite, construction quality or builder experience falls short of what a buyer needs.  Price Per Square Foot Does Not Tell the Whole Story  Price per square foot offers an easy way to compare homes, but it does not capture everything that contributes to a home’s value.  “I wish that people, before they went and looked at the home, they were looking at the overall service they’re going to get, the quality of the home, how the home lives and all the other factors actually really affect the price too,” Cornett said.  That means considering details that do not show up neatly on a price sheet. Does the homesite offer the right orientation, view or privacy? Does the floor plan fit the way the family lives? Will the builder be responsive if something needs attention after closing? Those details can be difficult to quantify, but they can shape how a home feels and functions for years to come.  Walk Through the Floor Plan With Real Life in Mind  A model home can make a floor plan look effortless, but an empty room does not always reveal how it will function once furniture, people and everyday routines enter the picture.  Cornett recommends paying attention to sightlines, traffic patterns, privacy, the placement of the primary suite and how effectively the square footage is used.  “Traffic patterns matter like the flow of how you live every day, and you don’t even notice it when you’re looking at empty space. But once you start putting furniture in there, it changes how you live in the home and how easy the home is to live in.”  His own experience working from home during the pandemic reinforced that point. An office positioned near the front of the home and living room may have looked functional on paper, but with young children at home, it was not necessarily the quiet workspace he needed.  Buyers can apply the same thinking during a home tour by imagining where furniture will go, how people will move through the house and whether the layout supports their everyday routines.  Natural Light Is About More Than Windows  Natural light can also change how a home feels, but buyers may overlook it during a quick tour. The number of windows matters less than where they are located, how the home is oriented and how light moves through the rooms throughout the day. Buyers should consider where the morning and afternoon sun will fall, when the patio is shaded and which rooms receive the most natural light.  Those details can help distinguish homes that otherwise look similar on a price sheet.  Spend on What Is Hard to Change  When it comes to upgrades, Cornett recommends prioritizing the choices that are difficult or expensive to change after construction such as  the homesite  structural options  room configurations  bonus spaces  A better lot orientation or more useful floor plan can be difficult, if not impossible, to recreate later. Finishes are different. Appliances, hardware and other decorative selections can generally be updated without changing the home’s underlying structure.  The approach gives buyers a practical way to prioritize their budget: invest in the elements that determine how the home lives, then update cosmetic details over time.  Compare New Construction Beyond the Purchase Price  The cost of a home does not end at the closing table. Buyers comparing new construction with resale homes should also consider ongoing expenses and the condition of major systems.  New homes are built to current energy standards, and Georgia’s energy codes have changed in recent years. Resale buyers may also need to account for the age of the roof, HVAC system, appliances and other major components when considering the long-term cost of ownership.  The Builder Is Part of the Homebuying Experience  The home itself is only one part of a new construction purchase. Buyers may spend months interacting with sales, construction and warranty teams, making the people behind the home an important part of the decision.  Cornett recommends asking about the warranty process before signing a contract. Buyers should understand who handles warranty requests, how they make a request and when they will meet the person responsible for supporting the home after closing.  “A great home buying experience is one that the homeowners ultimately feel like they’re part of the process all the way through,” Cornett said. “They feel like they have a partner inside of the equation.”  That sense of partnership can make a difference throughout the homebuying process. Buyers should feel comfortable asking questions, understand what happens next and know who will be there to help along the way.  AI Is Becoming Part of the Home Search  Builders can now use AI technology to help consumers visualize finishes, colors and design options, while buyers can use AI tools to research builders and communities before visiting a model home.  David Weekley Homes has already seen leads come through ChatGPT recommendations, which Cornett described as “a whole new referral system.”  As AI becomes another tool in the home search, buyers have more ways to gather information and narrow their options.   Three Questions to Ask Before Buying a New Home  For Cornett, evaluating a new home ultimately comes down to more than a transaction. He recommends asking three questions:  Are these people I trust?  Is this a builder I trust to stand behind the home?  Can I actually see my family living here?  The current Atlanta market gives buyers more opportunities to compare their options. Taking advantage of that choice means looking closely at not only what a home costs, but also how it lives, what it will cost to maintain and whether the people building it are the right fit.  “If somebody feels at home, that’s where they really should be buying.”  Listen to the full episode of Atlanta Real Estate Forum Radio to hear Cornett discuss what Atlanta homebuyers should consider beyond price per square foot, the floor plan and homesite details that can shape how a home lives, what buyers should know about new construction versus resale and how AI is changing the homebuying journey. To learn more about David Weekley Homes and explore its communities, visit https://www.davidweekleyhomes.com/.  About David Weekley Homes  David Weekley Homes, founded in 1976, operates in 19 markets across the United States and is headquartered in Houston. David Weekley Homes was the first builder in the United States to be awarded the Triple Crown of American Home Building, an honor which includes “America's Best Builder,” “National Housing Quality Award,” and “National Builder of the Year.” Weekley Homes has been recognized 19 times by Great Place to Work® and Fortune magazine as one of the 100 Best Companies to Work For. Since its inception, David Weekley Homes has closed more than 130,000 homes. For more information about David Weekley Homes, visit the company's website at www.davidweekleyhomes.com.    Podcast Thanks       Thank you to Denim Marketing for sponsoring Atlanta Real Estate Forum Radio. Known as a trendsetter, Denim Marketing has been blogging since 2006 and podcasting since 2011. Contact them when you need quality, original content for social media, public relations, blogging, email marketing and promotions. A comfortable fit for companies of all shapes and sizes, Denim Marketing understands marketing strategies are not one-size-fits-all. The agency works with your company to create a perfectly tailored marketing strategy that will suit your needs and niche. Try Denim Marketing on for size by calling 770-383-3360 or by visiting www.DenimMarketing.com.        About Atlanta Real Estate Forum Radio       Atlanta Real Estate Forum Radio, presented by Denim Marketing, highlights the movers and shakers in the Atlanta real estate industry – the home builders, developers, Realtors and suppliers working to provide the American dream for Atlantans. For more information on how you can be featured as a guest, contact Denim Marketing at 770-383-3360 or fill out the Atlanta Real Estate Forum contact form. Subscribe to the Atlanta Real Estate Forum Radio podcast on iTunes, and if you like this week's show, be sure to rate it. Atlanta Real Estate Forum Radio was recently honored on FeedSpot's Top 100 Atlanta Podcasts, ranking 11th overall and number one out of all ranked real estate podcasts.  The post Adam Cornett: Looking Beyond the Price Tag appeared first on Atlanta Real Estate Forum.

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It opens with Strange Brew flashbacks and Marshall explaining why he laughs at Canadians — then Shawn takes everyone to Asian Fest and comes home with a masterclass hiding in the festival's failures. Dealership cars parked with nobody there to sell. A sticky food tent while families sat on curbs in an empty blocked-off lot. Every festival has the same holes — and every hole is an opening.The picnic table play is the crown jewel: donate branded tables where families actually need to sit, partner with a local retailer, and suddenly you're not an ad — you're the business that made the day better. Email your customer list a heads-up about the event with zero sales pitch (seating courtesy of your shop), then follow up after: "did your car survive the weekend?" And per Marshall — feather flags at eye level, banners up high. Movement grabs eyes, height carries them.Then the raptor logic: raptors hunt in packs. Don't approach an event organizer as one shop — show up with three or four local businesses and a plan, and you're not asking for a favor. You're the reason their festival gets better.The RevRaptor receipts keep stacking: a skeptic dropped $130 in to test it and booked two lost customers within 30 minutes of sending the campaign — because Rev filters 89 maybes down to the six guaranteed closers and hands you the exact message. Shawn's shop got a full Oktoberfest plan he'd never have thought of. It's James Bond marketing: the envelope arrives, the mission's spelled out, go hunt.The back half is the winter survival kit: FLEETS. Not the $10-a-van Amazon scam kind — the electricians, plumbers, HVAC and mechanics in the industrial plazas everyone drives past. One plaza = 20-50 businesses at one address. Branded vans that earn all day, so after-hours service is your pitch, not your problem. Ceramic coat them with Stack — whole van in 15 minutes, glass first — and stack consistency all winter. One address, one invoice, dozens of vehicles. While you're there, knock on the other 19 doors with donuts.Plus Marshall calls his shot — guessing which coating brand is on a struggling member's website, sight unseen, and nailing it. Brands that market to installers instead of customers box you into their model, their messaging, their warranty theater.And the challenge: first 10 people who execute a RevRaptor hunt and send proof get 100 credits each. Push a couple buttons. Let Rev hunt.⚡ Key TakeawaysEvery Festival Fails Somewhere: Find the hole, be the solution, and you're a hero instead of an ad.The Picnic Table Play: Solve a real problem, tell your list with zero pitch, follow up after. Seeds now, harvest later.Hunt in Packs: A pack with a plan beats a solo shop asking for booth space.Flags Sell: Movement grabs the eye for half a second — that's all you need.Fleets Are the Winter Plan: Industrial plazas, after-hours service, one invoice, dozens of vehicles.Rev Filters, You Execute: 89 maybes become 6 closers with the exact message. Stop blanketing. Start hunting.

In this short podcast, Bryan and Roman discuss premature coil failure in ductless mini-splits and VRF equipment.  These coils are susceptible to a few different types of corrosion. Warmer coil saturation temperatures and shorter runtimes result in lower latent capacity; whatever moisture is on the coil dries on the coil instead of draining out. Minerals and chemicals (including chlorides from bleach or cleaners) interact with the coil and may cause corrosion, including formicary ("ant's nest") corrosion. Leaks and corrosion may be environmental rather than entirely attributable to manufacturer defects. Technicians can use proper cleaners with correct dilution ratios and rinse the coils. In situations where the environment contributes to coil corrosion, such as with substances off-gassing or dealing with coastal air, we will need to dilute the pollutants by ensuring proper ventilation. Dilution needs to be intentional, especially in hot-humid climates, and ventilating dehumidifiers with good filtration may be a good move. Source control and filtration are also good mitigation strategies, and clear, open client communication can help clients understand the problem and make informed decisions about their HVAC system. This episode contains embedded sponsor messages from Refrigeration Technologies, Carrier, NAVAC, and Fieldpiece. Resources Coil Corrosion w/ Kevin Hart and Bryan Orr Living in a World of Acids (and why HVAC coils are secretly crying for help) HVAC School calculators Submit a podcast question Learn about the GRIT Foundation Purchase your tickets or learn more about the 8th Annual HVACR Training Symposium at https://hvacrschool.com/symposium.

Industrial Talk is onsite at Octave Live and talking to Sunil Mudholkar, VP of Product - Physical Security at Octave about "Video and incident management solutions". Overview The conversation examined how Octave's Physical Security Group uses video, sensors, and AI to improve safety and operational awareness. Core Discussion Sunildescribed the group's work across cameras, access control, fire alarms, HVAC systems, and other sensors in environments such as airports, casinos, manufacturing facilities, and critical infrastructure.AI can analyze live video for events such as smoking, forced entry, or environmental hazards, while adding context to distinguish normal conditions from unusual behavior. Key Considerations Octaveis addressing privacy requirements that vary by region, including masking faces where facial recognition is restricted.Video integrity and chain of custody are maintained so footage can support investigations or legal proceedings.Physical security is increasingly integrated with industrial operations, helping validate equipment conditions, reduce risk, and preserve information across design, construction, operation, and protection. Outline Background Sunildiscussed his experience in video streaming, media production, and approximately four years withOctave'sPhysical Security Group. Physical Security Cameras and sensors monitor access, safety events, environmental conditions, and operational anomalies.The group consolidates signals to help customers operate safer facilities. AI And Privacy AI reviews live video and identifies potentially abnormal activity.Context and natural-language queries help reduce noise and improve alert relevance.Privacy practices differ by geography; facial masking is used where required. Industrial Integration Cameras function as operational sensors alongside industrial equipment data.Security and operations are converging to support safer, more sustainable facilities and continuous improvement across the business lifecycle. If interested in being on the Industrial Talk show, simply contact us and let's have a quick conversation. Finally, get your exclusive free access to the Industrial Academy and a series on “Why You Need To Podcast” for Greater Success in 2026. All links designed for keeping you current in this rapidly changing Industrial Market. Learn! Grow! Enjoy! SUNIL MUDHOLKAR'S CONTACT INFORMATION: Personal LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/smudholkar/ Company LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/octaveintelligence/ Company Website: https://www.octave.com/ PODCAST VIDEO: https://youtu.be/6RYe7_pdEGA THE STRATEGIC REASON "WHY YOU NEED TO PODCAST": OTHER GREAT INDUSTRIAL RESOURCES: NEOM: https://www.neom.com/en-us Hexagon: https://hexagon.com/ Arduino: https://www.arduino.cc/ Fictiv: https://www.fictiv.com/ Hitachi Vantara: https://www.hitachivantara.com/en-us/home.html Industrial Marketing Solutions:  https://industrialtalk.com/industrial-marketing/ Industrial Academy: https://industrialtalk.com/industrial-academy/ Industrial Dojo: https://industrialtalk.com/industrial_dojo/ We the 15: https://www.wethe15.org/ YOUR INDUSTRIAL DIGITAL TOOLBOX: LifterLMS: Get One Month Free for $1 – https://lifterlms.com/ Active Campaign: Active Campaign Link Social Jukebox: https://www.socialjukebox.com/ Business Beatitude the Book Do you desire a more joy-filled, deeply-enduring sense of accomplishment and success? Live your business the way you want to live with the BUSINESS BEATITUDES...The Bridge connecting sacrifice to success. YOU NEED THE BUSINESS BEATITUDES! TAP INTO YOUR INDUSTRIAL SOUL, RESERVE YOUR COPY NOW! BE BOLD. BE BRAVE. DARE GREATLY AND CHANGE THE WORLD. GET THE BUSINESS BEATITUDES! Reserve My Copy and My 25% Discount

The real reason some people are leaving blue-state markets? Taxes. And Charleston is quietly winning because of it. On this episode of Between Two Brokers, Stacy and Erin get into the wild stuff: -Millionaires taxes Pied-à-terre taxes -Why second homes are getting more expensive -Why wealthy buyers can pack up and move -Why Charleston keeps attracting people from the Northeast -Whether Florida actually has character -What spray foam, mold, and bad ventilation can do to a house -Why the cheapest contractor is not always the best choice This episode isn't just about wealthy buyers. It's also about who has the freedom to move when costs change—and who gets stuck. Plus, if you own a home, save this one. Between mold, HVAC issues, crawl spaces, and questionable contractors, bad advice can get expensive very quickly. Would you move for lower taxes, better weather, or a different lifestyle—or stay put no matter what? This Episode is brought to you in part by:  Bill Payne NMLS ID#: 283298 with First Home Mortgage https://www.billpaynemortgagebanker.com  

What is EBITDA, and why does it matter so much when building, financing, or selling a home service business?John Wilson and Jack Carr break down EBITDA in simple terms, including how it differs from net income and SDE, what a healthy EBITDA margin looks like, and why buyers, banks, and lenders pay so much attention to it.They also explain how EBITDA impacts business valuation, why maximizing profit doesn't always maximize company value, and the other financial metrics buyers look at during an acquisition.Plus, John shares the 50/30/20 framework used at Wilson: 50% gross margin, 30% SG&A, and 20% EBITDA.━━━━━━━━━━━━━━In This Episode━━━━━━━━━━━━━━• What EBITDA means and why it matters• EBITDA vs. net income and SDE• Healthy EBITDA margins for home service businesses• How EBITDA impacts business valuation• Using strong financials to access capital• Why higher EBITDA doesn't always mean a better business• The 50/30/20 framework━━━━━━━━━━━━━━Sponsors━━━━━━━━━━━━━━Quick StaffersHire trained HVAC and plumbing CSRs without the overhead of traditional hiring. Save $500 on your first placement with Quick Staffers:https://www.quickstaffers.com/Service ScalersGet more high quality leads with marketing built for home service companies. Book a free strategy call with Service Scalers and see what's driving real jobs: https://os.servicescalers.com/go/oao_podcast/referral/podcast━━━━━━━━━━━━━━Connect━━━━━━━━━━━━━━John Wilsonhttps://www.linkedin.com/in/johnbwilson1/Jack Carrhttps://x.com/thehvacjackSend Us Mail!More Ways To Connect with OAOStart HereOwned and Operated Newsletter Bonus Videos From JohnLeave a ReviewJohn Wilson, CEO of Wilson CompaniesJack Carr, CEO of Rapid HVAC

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In this episode of Roofing Road Trips®, host Heidi J. Ellsworth visits with Dana Castle, Kaitlyn Briggs and Candice Palansky from Green Link, Inc. to learn more about how the company is serving the roofing and HVAC markets with rooftop support systems that help protect roofs, equipment and buildings. They talk about why rooftop support is such an important part of commercial construction and dive into how the right systems can make a difference for contractors and building owners. Drawing on their insights from both HVAC and roofing, they share what roofing professionals should understand when working alongside HVAC teams on rooftop projects and how collaboration can lead to stronger results. Dana, Kaitlyn and Candice also share their passion for the construction industry, their commitment to helping contractors find stronger rooftop solutions and how Green Link, Inc. continues to support the people who keep buildings performing safely. Learn more at RoofersCoffeeShop.com!  https://www.rooferscoffeeshop.com/   Are you a contractor looking for resources? Become an R-Club Member today! https://www.rooferscoffeeshop.com/rcs-club-sign-up   Sign up for the Week in Roofing!  https://www.rooferscoffeeshop.com/sign-up   Learn more about GREEN LINK Engineering here! https://www.rooferscoffeeshop.com/directory/green-link-engineering Follow Us!   https://www.facebook.com/rooferscoffeeshop/  https://www.linkedin.com/company/rooferscoffeeshop-com  https://x.com/RoofCoffeeShop  https://www.instagram.com/rooferscoffeeshop/  https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCAQTC5U3FL9M-_wcRiEEyvw  https://www.pinterest.com/rcscom/  https://www.tiktok.com/@rooferscoffeeshop  https://www.rooferscoffeeshop.com/rss  #RoofersCoffeeShop #MetalCoffeeShop #AskARoofer #CoatingsCoffeeShop #RoofingProfessionals #RoofingContractors #RoofingIndustry #GreenLinkEngineering

BOOT CAMP DALLAS: NOVEMBER 6–7, OMNI AT THE STAR This isn't a seminar. It's a Boot Camp. Two days with Brian Burton and Dylan Moya, the man selling $3M+ a year out of one plumbing truck. Live role play. Real objections. Direct coaching. You'll leave with a sales process you can run Monday morning. General Admission: $1,695 VIP: $2,995 Only 14 seats. Includes a private steak dinner and special VIP lunch with Brian Burton and Dylan Moya. Bring your team: Buy 5 General Admission tickets, get the 6th free. Capped at 100 seats. When they're gone, they're gone. And our hotel room block has sold out at every Boot Camp, forcing late bookers to stay somewhere else. Book your ticket and room early. Grab your seat: https://wastenoday.pro/DallasBC Too many home service sales pitches fall flat not because the offer lacks value, but because technicians confuse homeowners with technical jargon, long words, and complex presentations. When customers don't understand what is happening in their own home, they default to polite avoidance and tell you they need to think it over. Mastering home service sales requires burning as few mental calories as possible through a structured, repeatable sales process that feels entirely fluid to the client. This episode explores proven strategies to help plumbing, HVAC, and electrical professionals present options that homeowners actually say yes to. You will learn why utilizing a consistent presentation process preserves your energy for high-impact enthusiasm, how to drop the ego excuses that trap techs in the same income bracket for years, and why leveraging relatable analogies bridges the gap between technical problems and customer understanding. Discover how simplifying your communication style stops accidental confusion, mirrors timeless storytelling frameworks used to connect with any audience, and aligns your presentation so you and the client review options together at the exact same moment. Listen to this episode to transform your customer interactions, stop driving away potential business with overcomplication, and start closing more options in the field today. Presented by Trainual Build a better-trained home service team with Trainual.

Henrico Schools officials have plans to fix HVAC issues that have plagued schools; Henrico supervisors approve several land-use cases, defer others; how Henrico's rates of insurance compare with other localities; county officials break ground on improvements to a West End park.Support the show

AI looked through a phone camera and helped diagnose a car problem. Are we already living in the future?Guss joins Great Apes Cafe for Episode 133, and this conversation goes everywhere—from artificial intelligence and the future of work to college debt, blue-collar careers, surviving cancer, mental health, faith, relationships, and learning when to let people fight their own battles. The crew debates whether college is still worth the price when students can pursue trades, side hustles and other ways of making money without taking on massive debt. They also discuss why plumbers, electricians, HVAC technicians and other skilled trades could remain valuable even as AI and automation continue advancing.Then things get futuristic.Timothy talks about using AI with his phone camera to help troubleshoot a car A/C problem in real time, leading to a bigger conversation about robots, automation and how quickly technology is changing everyday life.Guss also opens up about his experience surviving cancer, going through treatment and changing his lifestyle afterward. His comments reflect his personal experience and opinions—not medical advice. Anyone dealing with cancer or considering changes to treatment should work with qualified medical professionals.Questions for the comments:Would you choose college, a trade, or a side hustle today?Would you trust AI to help diagnose your car?And how much responsibility should you take for helping somebody who refuses to help themselves?Featuring Guss.Hosted by Timothy Ra, Kool Kev and Dre Aries.Like, subscribe, share and pull up a seat at the Great Apes Cafe.

In this episode, Andy and Eric explore the fascinating history and ongoing renovation of a 110-year-old bank building in Missoula. They discuss the building's unique architecture, outdated plumbing systems, and innovative solutions for modern upgrades.Text the guys your ideas & feedback! Send us your feedback or topic ideas over on our social channels!Eric Aune @mechanicalhub Andy Mickelson @mick_plumbNewsletter sign up: https://bit.ly/MH_email

Jaisa from The Final Clean joins us to talk about one of the most overlooked trades on a construction project: post-construction cleaning.With more than 15 years of experience, Jaisa explains why post-construction cleaning is completely different from residential house cleaning—and why the growing number of everyday cleaning companies jumping into construction without understanding the job is creating problems for builders.A construction clean isn't just vacuuming floors and wiping down countertops. It requires understanding construction materials, finishes, sequencing, deficiencies, site conditions and exactly what needs to happen before a builder hands those keys over to the client.We discuss why cleaners shouldn't be the afterthought at the end of a build or the company you start scrambling to find three days before occupancy. The final clean should be treated like every other important trade on the project—planned, scheduled and trusted to professionals who understand construction.Because after months or years of work from the plumbers, electricians, HVAC techs, painters, carpenters and every other trade, the final clean is the last impression of the entire build.Jaisa also shares her journey from working in home building to rebranding The Final Clean and going all-in over the last three years, how the industry has changed over 15 years, and why builders need to understand the difference between a cleaner and a true post-construction cleaning specialist.Connect with The Final CleanWebsite: www.thefinalclean.ca Instagram: @the_final_clean Email: info@thefinalclean.ca Phone: 905-906-5858This is The Construction Life.

Canada's housing market is becoming more affordable, but just as buyers are getting some relief, a new set of risks is emerging.The latest RBC affordability data shows condo affordability nationally has improved all the way back to late-2019 levels, reversing much of the deterioration that followed the pandemic. Toronto and Victoria are now even more affordable than they were in 2019, while Vancouver is only a few percentage points away.Renters are also gaining ground. Average Canadian rents have fallen 4.8% year-over-year to $2,035, marking the 23rd consecutive month of annual declines. Vancouver rents are down 2.4% to $2,729, while record levels of purpose-built rental construction continue adding competition for tenants.But affordability is only one side of the equation.Canada unexpectedly lost 41,700 jobs in August, compared with expectations for a 15,000 gain. Unemployment remained at 6.4%, but wage growth slowed to just 2%, its weakest pace since 2017. The question now is whether this was simply one weak month or the beginning of tariffs and slowing growth showing up in employment.Meanwhile, mortgage borrowers face a very different problem.Canada's five-year government bond yield reached 3.63%, a 27-month high, as bond yields surge globally amid inflation concerns, enormous government borrowing and geopolitical instability. Because five-year Canadian bond yields heavily influence fixed mortgage pricing, mortgage rates can rise even while the Bank of Canada keeps its overnight rate unchanged.Markets are also increasingly contemplating Bank of Canada rate hikes. At the time of recording, market pricing implied a 42% probability of an October hike and 78% by December, with additional increases being priced into 2027. Those probabilities can change rapidly, but the dramatic shift illustrates how quickly the interest-rate narrative has reversed.Development is providing equally dramatic examples of the market reset.CURV, the proposed 60-storey luxury Vancouver tower once marketed as the world's tallest Passive House and famous for offering a Porsche promotion, entered receivership after selling only 41 units. Presale contracts have now been terminated, and the 1075 Nelson Street development site is back on the market. The land had reportedly been appraised between $169 million and $183 million in 2024, illustrating just how dramatically development economics have changed.And even completed projects aren't immune to problems. Owners at Coquitlam's 567 Clarke + Como have filed a lawsuit alleging defects involving waterproofing, windows, HVAC, concrete, balconies and elevators. None of the allegations have been proven in court, and the developer disputes the claim, but the case provides an important reminder for condo buyers: new does not automatically mean risk-free.Finally, Vancouver's fall market is beginning under a cloud of uncertainty. Only 447 homes sold during the first nine days of September, compared with 539 during the same period last year, a roughly 20% decline. It's far too early to call the month, but the initial numbers point toward an unusually slow start.The contradiction is becoming impossible to ignore: housing and rents are becoming more affordable, but employment is weakening and borrowing costs threaten to rise again.For Vancouver real estate, the next phase may be determined by which of those forces wins._________________________________ Contact Us To Book Your Private Consultation:

On this episode of the Build Show Podcast, host Matt Risinger talks with architect Steve Baczek and builder Mark Willie about Joe Lstiburek's well-known list, "Top 10 Dumb Things to Do in the South." The three work through building science missteps common to hot, humid climates — vented attics, duct leakage, vapor barriers in the wrong place, painted brick, and carpet over concrete slabs — explaining why practices that work fine up north can cause moisture problems and mold growth in Texas. Risinger draws on his own remodeling experience, describing how negative air pressure and impermeable wall coverings trap humidity inside southern homes. Watch full episodes of Matt on Facebook, Instagram and Build Show Network. https://www.facebook.com/buildshownetworkhttps://www.instagram.com/risingerbuild/https://buildshownetwork.com/go/mattrisinger Don't miss a single episode of Build Show content. Sign up for our newsletter.

Quotes from the episode:    "You don't know what you don't know."    "That knowledge outside of energy efficiency is key for anyone working in the built environment."    "If you are engaged and want to keep learning, this is a great space to be in."    Eight years after her first appearance on the Building HVAC Science Podcast, Amanda Hatherly returns in a new role: CEO of the Building Performance Institute (BPI).    Amanda and Bill start by clearing up a common misconception. BPI is not a training organization. It is an ANSI-accredited standards and credentialing organization that brings industry experts together to develop standards and certifications for residential energy efficiency, home performance, weatherization, and healthy housing.    Amanda shares what has changed since taking the helm at BPI, including updating standards and certifications, simplifying technical language, expanding Spanish-language materials, refreshing the website, and making the organization and its staff more visible and approachable.  A major theme of the conversation is the continued convergence of HVAC, building performance, healthy homes, weatherization, and electrification. Amanda argues that understanding the house as a system shouldn't be limited to people working in traditional energy-efficiency programs. HVAC professionals can become much better problem solvers when they understand how mechanical systems interact with air sealing, insulation, moisture, ventilation, and occupant health.    They also explore BPI's Healthy Housing Principles and Building Science Principles programs, workforce development efforts, contractor resources, and the growing opportunity for HVAC and home performance professionals to learn from each other.    Amanda closes with a reminder that the building performance industry remains unusually collaborative and knowledge-rich. For people willing to stay curious, there is always something new to learn.    And one question finally gets answered from Amanda's original 2018 appearance: Is PowerPoint really dead? Apparently not. But terrible PowerPoint probably should be.    LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/amanda-hatherly/  Website: https://www.bpi.org/  Contractor and Test Center Locator tool: https://www.bpi.org/pages/locator  https://www.bpi.org/resources/certificates/healthy-housing-principles/  www.BetterHVAC.org  https://www.bpi.org/bpi-news/newsletters/  This episode was recorded in August 2026. 

In this episode of the HVAC Know It All Business Edition Podcast, co-hosts Gary McCreadie and Furman Haynes from WorkHero speak with Bill Spohn, Founder & CEO of TruTech Tools, LTD, who brings 38 years of experience in the HVAC industry. They discuss the Entrepreneurial Operating System (EOS), including meeting structure, decision-making, core values, accountability, and culture. Bill shares how TruTech Tools introduced EOS practices, used a Vision Traction Organizer, defined roles through the GWC framework, tracked leading indicators, and approached leadership succession.   Expect To Learn: How EOS uses a two-page Vision Traction Organizer to guide business planning. Why regular meetings with clear agendas improve leadership communication. How to define core values through a keep, kill, and combine process. What the GWC framework means for assigning people to the right roles. Why quarterly conversations can support accountability and feedback. How leading indicators can help teams anticipate future performance. How structured meetings can help leaders identify, discuss, and solve issues.   Timestamps: 00:00 – Introduction 01:14 – Discovering the Vision Traction Organizer 03:10 – Early EOS practices at TruTech Tools 04:29 – Implementing EOS and defining core values 07:32 – EOS impact on roles and accountability 10:57 – Quarterly conversations and giving people grace 13:27 – Defining culture through actions and process 16:57 – Succession planning and reducing Bill's day-to-day role 20:00 – Why Billy Spohn would not take over without EOS 20:22 – Visionary and integrator roles 22:55 – Identify, discuss, and solve meeting issues 23:51 – Using 90.io for EOS meeting preparation   Follow our Guest Bill Spohn and his companies: LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/billspohn/  Company LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/trutech-tools-ltd/  Company Website: https://trutechtools.com/   Follow Gary McCreadie: LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/gary-mccreadie-38217a77/  Website: https://www.hvacknowitall.com  Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/people/HVAC-Know-It-All-2/61569643061429/  Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/hvacknowitall1/    Follow Furman Haynes:  LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/furmanhaynes/  WorkHero: https://www.linkedin.com/company/workherohvac/  Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/workhero__/  

Could your home be making you sick? In this episode of the Health Fix Podcast, Dr. Jannine Krause sits down with Jason Richards, founder and owner of Pure Health Mold Inspections, to talk about one of the most frustrating and overlooked contributors to chronic health issues: mold exposure in the home. Dr. Jannine knows this topic personally. After dealing with mold issues in two different homes and helping clients navigate suspected mold exposure, she understands how difficult it can be to get clear answers. Many people experience symptoms that seem impossible to explain, only to be told that their home is fine after standard air testing comes back negative. But according to Jason, air testing alone may not tell the whole story. Together, Dr. Jannine and Jason dive into what comprehensive mold testing should look like, why surface testing can be so important, how mold and mycotoxins can remain in the home even after visible mold is gone, and why simply killing mold isn't enough. They also discuss the structural and environmental issues that can contribute to recurring mold problems, including humidity, poor ventilation, crawl spaces, attics, HVAC systems, water drainage, and tightly sealed homes. If you've been dealing with unexplained symptoms, suspect your home may have a mold problem, or have been told your testing is negative despite ongoing concerns, this episode will help you better understand what to look for and what questions to ask. In This Episode, You'll Learn: The mold testing challenges and how ERMI and PCR-based testing can help identify mold species Why standard air testing isn't enough & what a comprehensive mold inspection looks like What mycotoxins are and why removing mold is different from simply killing it Why small mold fragments and contamination can remain after remediation The structural issues and ventilation that commonly contribute to mold growth How humidity, crawl spaces, attics, plumbing leaks, and HVAC systems can become problem areas What an ERV system is and how it can improve indoor air exchange Connect with Jason Richards Jason Richards is the founder and owner of Pure Health Mold Inspections. His work focuses on helping people identify potential mold and environmental issues in their homes through comprehensive inspection and testing strategies. Jason has worked closely with functional medicine practitioners and understands the connection between environmental exposure and the health concerns many patients experience. His approach focuses on evaluating the home as a complete system and helping clients better understand potential sources of moisture, mold, and environmental contamination. https://www.purehealthmold.com/ Connect with Dr. Jannine Krause Check out Dr. Krause's Website for more resources and subscribe for more conversations on functional medicine, longevity, brain health, hormones, nutrition, and natural strategies to optimize your health. Be sure to Like, Subscribe, and Share this episode with someone who wants to protect their brain and age with vitality. This episode of Health Fix Podcast is sponsored by Chemical Free Body - home of Dr. Krause's favorite green juice - Organic Energy Juice - enter "thehealthfix" for 15% off your 1st order. 

How to grow a home service business is usually pitched as one thing: spend more on marketing. Alex Smereczniak has a faster, cheaper answer most owners never consider. As co-founder and CEO of Franzy and a serial entrepreneur who scaled 2ULaundry and sold 118 franchise locations, he has bought, built, and financed businesses more ways than almost anyone. In this episode, Tersh Blissett and Josh Crouch sit down with Alex to unpack how to grow through acquisition instead of ads, why the wrong business partner is the number one reason companies fail, and how to finance a deal using tools most owners have never heard of. You will hear why buying a retiring competitor can 2 to 3x your business, how seller financing, a 401k rollover, and SBA loans actually work, and the one thing that makes or breaks a co-founder relationship. THIS EPISODE IS BROUGHT TO YOU BY UPFROG System replacement leads from paid ads, nurtured and booked into sold jobs before your team arrives: upfrog.com TRAINUAL Trainual is an AI-powered training and knowledge platform for growing teams. Describe the training you need and it builds the steps, structure, and quiz: trainual.com/mastery MARKETSTORM An AI-powered advertising platform. Results vary by market, budget, and campaign configuration: https://marketstorm.ai/ CALLRAIL CallRail's Voice Assist is a 24/7 AI voice assistant that answers every call, handles customer questions, and books jobs directly onto your calendar, all without you ever having to step away from the current job. Try Voice Assist for free today at voiceassist.com BREEZY Capture 25-30% more clients with Breezy AI Agents. Use code 'SBM' to book a demo and get $500 on us: https://getbreezyapp.com/schedule-demo?utm_source=partner_servicebusinessmastery&utm_medium=affiliate&utm_campaign=servicebusinessmastery_partnership&utm_content=youtube_video PHONETAP Your calls hold the key to growing your business. PhoneTAP gives you instant AI analysis, real customer lifetime value, and tools to coach your team. Learn more: phonetap.ai/demo COMPANYCAM Capture work, track job progress, and stay connected from the field to the office with photo documentation and AI tools that keep work moving. Start a free trial at https://companycam.com/ CONNECT WITH OUR HOSTS AND GUEST Tersh Blissett: https://www.linkedin.com/in/tershblissett/ Josh Crouch: https://www.linkedin.com/in/josh-crouch/ Alex Smereczniak, Co-Founder and CEO of Franzy: https://www.linkedin.com/in/alex-smereczniak-40310329/ Franzy: https://franzy.com/ ABOUT SERVICE BUSINESS MASTERY Service Business Mastery helps home service owners run better, more profitable companies. Every week, Tersh Blissett and Josh Crouch break down the operations, technology, and leadership behind growing an HVAC, plumbing, or electrical business, with the operators actually doing the work. More at https://servicebusinessmastery.com/ Subscribe on YouTube and follow us on Spotify and Apple Podcasts so you never miss an episode. If this one helped, share it with an owner who needs it. #ServiceBusinessMastery #HomeServices #BuyingABusiness #Franchising #Entrepreneurship

Send us Fan MailYour community should know who you are before they ever need to call.For many home service companies, brand visibility still revolves around advertising, trucks, sponsorship logos, and telling customers why the company is the best.Crystal Williams argues that contractors need something more: real community involvement.Want to build a contractor brand people recognize and trust?Book a call with Lemon Seed Marketing:https://www.lemonseedmarketing.com/contact/In this episode of From the Yellow Chair, Crystal explains how HVAC, plumbing, roofing, pest control, electrical, and other home service companies can become more visible by showing up in the places their customers already care about.You will learn:• Why local recognition matters• Why your community needs reasons to talk about your company• Where contractors can start showing up• How to choose causes that fit your brand• Why writing a check is not the same as getting involved• How to include your employees in community service• How to set guidelines for sponsorship and donation requestsCrystal also challenges contractors to stop trying to support everything. Decide which causes matter to your company, create clear parameters, and invest more deeply in the opportunities that genuinely fit.Your action step this week:Choose one local organization, cause, event, or relationship where your company should be showing up more.Then go own it.Listen to From the Yellow Chair:Apple Podcasts:https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/from-the-yellow-chair/id1598195561Spotify:https://open.spotify.com/show/1goGP66YLPIxzpX1TxFGvTYouTube:https://youtu.be/7HOrJsrHYNgMore contractor marketing resources:https://www.lemonseedmarketing.com/contractor-marketing-podcast/If you enjoyed this chat From the Yellow Chair, consider joining our newsletter, "Let's Sip Some Lemonade," where you can receive exclusive interviews, our bank of helpful downloadables, and updates on upcoming content.Please consider following and drop a review below if you enjoyed this episode. Be sure to check out our social media pages on Facebook and Instagram.From the Yellow Chair is powered by Lemon Seed, a marketing strategy and branding company for the trades. Lemon Seed specializes in rebrands, creating unique, comprehensive, organized marketing plans, social media, and graphic design. Learn more at www.LemonSeedMarketing.comInterested in being a guest on our show? Fill out this form!We'll see you next time, Lemon Heads!

Ismael Valdez built NexGen Air Conditioning & Plumbing from $0 to $108 million in just 6.5 years. Now he's back on Owned and Operated to share the blueprint for his next $100M home service company.John Wilson and Ismael break down what worked at NexGen, the mistakes he would never repeat, why most HVAC and plumbing contractors stall below $2M, and why sales and marketing are the real engines behind rapid growth.Ismael also shares what he's building next. After investing more than $22 million of his own money into Nuve, generating $15.2 million in first-year sales, and selling more than 110,000 units, he's turning his attention back to home services.His vision: an AI-powered, hyper-efficient HVAC and plumbing company with almost no traditional back office, lower prices, higher close rates, and the potential for 40%+ EBITDA margins.In This Episode:• How Ismael Valdez built NexGen from $0 to $108M• What he learned from a nine-figure home service exit• Building Nuve to $15.2M in first-year sales• Why most contractors stall below $2M• NexGen's biggest wins and mistakes• Why sales and marketing drive growth• Building an AI-powered home service company• Ismael's blueprint for his next $100M companyConnectJohn Wilsonhttps://www.linkedin.com/in/johnbwilson1/Ismael Valdezhttps://www.instagram.com/nuveceo/Owned and Operatedhttps://www.ownedandoperated.com/SponsorsQuick StaffersHire trained HVAC and plumbing CSRs without the overhead of traditional hiring. Save $500 on your first placement with Quick Staffers:https://www.quickstaffers.com/AvocaSee how Avoca helps home service companies book more jobs with AI that handles calls, texts, follow ups, and dispatching without adding more chaos. Book a demo:https://www.avoca.ai/partners/oaoSend Us Mail!More Ways To Connect with OAOStart HereOwned and Operated Newsletter Bonus Videos From JohnLeave a ReviewJohn Wilson, CEO of Wilson CompaniesJack Carr, CEO of Rapid HVAC

George Wright III interviews franchise consultant Greg Mohr, founder of Franchise Maven, about franchising as an “anti-founder” strategy—stepping into proven systems and processes to reach goals faster than starting a business from scratch. Mohr shares his path from Taco Bell and corporate work to franchising after reading “Rich Dad Poor Dad,” and explains who fits franchising best: self-starters with risk tolerance who can be mentored and follow systems. They discuss capital requirements for brick-and-mortar franchises versus service-based franchises, including typical net worth and liquidity expectations and SBA Express loan options. Mohr outlines his client-matching process, the importance of treating a franchise as an asset, and due diligence using the Franchise Disclosure Document (items 19 and 20, bankruptcies, litigation, and open-vs-sold locations). They note post-COVID growth in essential services like HVAC, plumbing, restoration, senior care, and medical franchises, and discuss horizontal and vertical growth for long-term wealth.00:00 Franchise Fit Questions02:00 Greg's Franchise Origin Story03:59 Anti Founder Explained07:31 Who Thrives in Franchising09:19 Capital Needed to Start11:09 Consultant Matching Process12:53 Owner Operator vs Asset14:35 Marketing Support and Leads16:55 Due Diligence and Red Flags20:12 Hot Franchise Sectors Now21:20 Franchising for Wealth BuildingThanks for listening, and Please Share this Episode with someone. It would really help us to grow our show and share these valuable tips and strategies with others. Have a great day.George Wright III“It's Never Too Late to Start Living the Life You Were Meant to Live”FREE Daily Mastermind Resources:CONNECT with George & Access Tons of ResourcesGet access to Proven Strategies and Time-Test Principles for Success. Plus, download and access tons of FREE resources and online events by joining our Exclusive Community of Entrepreneurs, Business Owners, and High Achievers like YOU.Join FREE at DailyMastermind.comFollow me on social media Facebook | Instagram | Linkedin | TikTok | YoutubeGrow Your Authority and Personal Brand with a FREE Interview in a Top Global Magazine HERE.About GregI create entrepreneurs through franchising. Over 12 years, I've guided 300+ entrepreneurs through franchise evaluation and enabled them to open 500+ successful territories. I'm a 2X Wall Street Journal bestselling author (Real Freedom, Expert Resilience) and USA Today Best Seller. I have also worked with and co authored another book, “From Idea to Empire”, with Kevin Harrington, the original shark from Shark Tank.LinksWebsite https://www.franchisemaven.com/book-resources/Instagram https://www.instagram.com/franchisemaven/Facebook https://www.facebook.com/FranchiseMavenLinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/in/gregorykmohr/YouTube https://www.youtube.com/@Franchise_Maven

Download Gary's 13 Keys to Creating a Multi-Million Dollar Business from https://www.DitchDiggerCEO.com/Jennifer Davis is a technology entrepreneur, trade industry pioneer, and candidate running for Illinois's 8th Congressional District. Starting at just 17 years old alongside her husband Dan, Jennifer co-founded Davisware—a field service technology company that revolutionized logistics, dispatching, and backend accounting for commercial HVAC, food equipment, and petroleum service industries. Raised on a farm in rural Wisconsin as one of nine children, she balances her deep roots in hard work and problem-solving with decades of executive leadership, global operations, and tech innovation. As a mother of 10 and grandmother, she brings a hands-on understanding of what it takes to bootstrap a venture, manage hundreds of employees, navigate regulatory burdens, and build lasting enterprise value from the ground up.In this conversation with Gary Rabine, Jennifer details her transition from building businesses to serving in public office, outlining her drive to restore hope and accountability to governance. Drawing from her background as a "ditch-digger tech entrepreneur," she lays out her vision for protecting families from digital threats, reforming campaign finance, leveraging technology in national security, and empowering job creators to rebuild local communities.In this episode, Gary and Jennifer discuss:The Trades & Tech Fusion: Solving complex logistical problems for field services and building a SaaS powerhouse from scratch.  The Digital Dome Framework: Utilizing deep tech and AI insights to protect children and families from online dangers.  Campaign Finance & Governance Reform: Eliminating Super PAC dominance, implementing term limits, and ending career politics.  Bottom-Up Economic Growth: How strong family businesses create thriving communities and drive state-level renewal. Websites: https://www.votejenniferdavis.com/ Connect with Gary Rabine and DDCEO on: Website: https://www.DitchDiggerCEO.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/DitchDiggerCEOTikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@ditchdiggerceopodcast Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/DitchDiggerCEOTwitter: https://twitter.com/DitchDiggerCEO YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@ditchdiggerceo 

BOOT CAMP DALLAS: NOVEMBER 6–7, OMNI AT THE STAR This isn't a seminar. It's a Boot Camp. Two days with Brian Burton and Dylan Moya: live role play, real objections, direct coaching, and a sales process you can run Monday morning. See ticket options: https://wastenoday.pro/DallasBC Financial advisor JW Rayhons joins the show to break down why working hard in your plumbing, HVAC, electrical, or home service business isn't automatically translating into personal wealth. Trade professionals pour endless hours into their craft, yet personal finances often bleed out through unnoticed spending leaks and poor capital allocation habits. This conversation explores the psychology of financial discipline, contrasting how we obsess over volatile short-term stock market fluctuations while completely ignoring micro-expenses like recurring DoorDash bills. J.W. shares practical strategies on automating investment accounts, parking capital in the S&P 500, and developing a "set-it-and-forget-it" mindset that allows compound growth to quietly build long-term security in the background. Learn how to stop letting small leaks sink your financial ship and transition from merely working for money to making your money work hard for you. Listen to this episode if you are tired of trading all your time for revenue and want actionable guidance on building actual, lasting wealth from someone who genuinely cares about the financial future of home service operators. Presented by Trainual Build a better-trained home service team with Trainual.

Milwaukee is expanding the lighting category again in 2026. A couple notable new lights shown this year at PIPELINE are the usb-c rechargeable clip light and flat flashlight. Hayley Stamerra, product manager at Milwaukee Tool talks all things lighting in this week's episode. Text the guys your ideas & feedback! Send us your feedback or topic ideas over on our social channels!Eric Aune @mechanicalhub Andy Mickelson @mick_plumbNewsletter sign up: https://bit.ly/MH_email

Matt Risinger examines the growing number of mold-related lawsuits involving homebuilders and connects today's problems to changes in building practices and energy efficiency. He explains how tighter homes, oversized HVAC systems, poor moisture control, vented attics, and inadequate air sealing can contribute to elevated indoor humidity and condensation. Risinger also discusses lessons learned from earlier building failures involving bulk water and flashing, along with practical approaches for builders and homeowners to identify moisture problems. The discussion covers HVAC design, dehumidification, water management, building commissioning, moisture measurements, and the importance of keeping building assemblies dry. Referenced in this episode: Watch Forensic Files — Season 7, Episode 37, “Breaking the Mold,” covering the Austin, Texas mold case discussed by Matt:https://youtu.be/QhRfeDavAhQ?si=qlPlSfr0Mk8GVr8o. Watch full episodes of Matt on Facebook, Instagram and Build Show Network. https://www.facebook.com/buildshownetworkhttps://www.instagram.com/risingerbuild/https://buildshownetwork.com/go/mattrisinger Don't miss a single episode of Build Show content. Sign up for our newsletter.

In this episode, Bryan sits down with Mike Pastorello, owner of Refrigeration Technologies, and Ashley Lins, director of education and brand management for Viper, to talk about the company's roots, its newest product launches, and where the brand is headed next. This podcast focuses on "The Lab" and how it integrates field technicians with product development. Refrigeration Technologies was built on a "for techs by techs" philosophy after John, an HVAC technician with a chemistry background, began inventing products to solve his own field problems. Now, technicians are using their field problems to inspire innovation in the Refrigeration Technologies lab, and the Easy Dose is the first product that was developed, tested, and distributed via the "Lab" initiative.  The team also discusses chemical safety in their approach to products and what's really inside products like the Viper Pan & Drain Treatment and Nylog. This episode contains embedded sponsor messages from Refrigeration Technologies, Carrier, NAVAC, Fieldpiece, and AHR Expo 2027. Resources: Refrigeration Technologies AHR Expo HVAC School calculators Submit a podcast question Learn about the GRIT Foundation Purchase your tickets or learn more about the 8th Annual HVACR Training Symposium at https://hvacrschool.com/symposium.

What happens when a Louisiana duck hunter builds one of the fastest-growing HVAC companies in the region and turns a small convenience store into a destination for hunters?Host Wade Shoemaker sits down with Seth Chapman, owner of Chapman's Air Conditioning and Perry Outfitters, for a conversation about entrepreneurship, waterfowl hunting, social media, and the values that guide both his businesses and his life.Seth shares stories from growing up in coastal Louisiana, hunting the marshes around Pecan Island, and learning the outdoors from his father and generations before him. The conversation explores everything from building a company from a single service truck to managing dozens of employees, opening Perry Outfitters, and creating a community centered around hunting and the outdoors.Along the way, Seth reflects on how duck hunting has changed over the years, memorable hunts with family and friends, social media's role in modern outdoor culture, and why authenticity still matters in an increasingly online world.Topics CoveredGrowing up hunting in coastal LouisianaLife around Pecan Island and Vermilion ParishBuilding Chapman's Air Conditioning from scratchThe creation and growth of Perry OutfittersChanges in Louisiana duck hunting over the yearsMemorable hunts and waterfowl traditionsSocial media and outdoor cultureWhy authenticity matters in hunting and businessBalancing family, work, and the outdoorsListen now: www.ducks.org/DUPodcastSend feedback: DUPodcast@ducks.orgSPONSORS:Bird Dog Whiskey and Cocktails:Whether you're winding down with your best friend, or celebrating with your favorite crew, Bird Dog brings award-winning flavor to every moment. Enjoy responsibly.

It's ev.news Briefly for Thursday 03 September 2026, only todays headlines and nothing else, in just 4 minutes if you haven't got time for the full show.Patreon supporters fund this show, get the episodes ad free, as soon as they're ready and are part of the ev.news Community. You can be like them by clicking here: https://www.patreon.com/evnewsPOLESTAR 4 SUV LAUNCHES IN EUROPEPolestar has launched the Polestar 4 SUV in Europe, its largest market, adding a more practical body variant with a linear roofline, vertical tailgate, conventional rear window and mirror, 25mm more rear headroom, standard roof rails rated to 100kg dynamic load, 1,665 litres of capacity with the 60:40 seats folded and a 15-litre front trunk. Rear Motor versions offer 200kW and up to 630km WLTP range while Dual Motor models produce 400kW and up to 600km, both using a 100kWh battery charging at up to 200kW DC for a roughly 30-minute 10-80% top-up, priced from €57,900 in Germany and £54,750 in the UK with first deliveries planned for Q4 2026 and Canada to follow Europe.SCOUT REVEALS TWO TRAVELER CONCEPTSScout Motors has revealed the Mountainside and Trail-ready concepts based on its Traveler electric SUV, debuting at the Jazz Aspen Snowmass Labor Day Experience, with the rugged Trail-ready wearing Galvanized Steel paint, a Canvas roof, full-metal bumpers, elevated roof rack with trail lights, front winch, 18-inch beadlock wheels, 35-inch off-road tyres and a brick-red leather Denim District interior, while the refined Mountainside uses Morning Dusk charcoal-brown paint with gold flakes, 22-inch dish wheels, light-brown leather, grey fabric and recycled walnut trim. Scout has not confirmed whether either will be sold as a package or which features are optional; Traveler production starts next year with deliveries from 2028, and the range-extended Harvester, using a four-cylinder generator and 63kWh LFP pack for a claimed 500 miles, launches before the battery-electric version.FRANCE BEV SHARE RISES TO 38% IN AUGUSTBattery-electric vehicles took 38% of France's new-car market in August 2026, up from 35% in July, with registrations climbing 113% year on year to 36,159 units according to the CCFA. Chinese brands took 7,070 registrations or 7.5% of the market, led by BYD on 2,195, MG on 2,003 and Jaecoo on 1,987, but were outsold by Renault alone on 13,128, ahead of Peugeot on 11,716 and Tesla on 5,038, of which 4,622 were the Model Y, France's best-selling BEV.MOST USED EVS RETAIN ABOUT 90% CAPACITY AT 150,000KMAn Aviloo study of more than 500,000 battery-health tests across 20 popular models in North America, South America, Europe, Asia and Australia between 2022 and 2026 found most used EVs retained about 90% of usable battery capacity at 150,000km, with median state-of-health scores ranging from 87% to 94%, led at that mileage by the Mercedes-Benz EQA at 93.97% and Hyundai Ioniq 5 at 93.79%, and trailed by the Nissan Leaf at 86.67%, Mini Cooper SE at 87.11% and Renault Zoe at 87.33%. Chinese models were excluded for lack of data, air-cooled and smaller batteries such as the Zoe and Leaf degraded faster, the Leaf ZE1 showed a 13.5-percentage-point spread between individual cars, and with warranties typically covering eight years or 160,000km and requiring replacement below 70%, the findings strengthen calls for mandatory battery-health certification since identical age and mileage can mask very different treatment.KIA OPENS CANADIAN ORDERS FOR 2027 EV4 GTKia has opened factory orders for the 2027 EV4 GT at certified Canadian dealerships from CA$58,595, its third "affordable" EV to get GT treatment, replacing the standard car's front-wheel drive with a 288-horsepower dual-motor all-wheel-drive system paired to an 81.4kWh battery for an estimated 431km of range. The GT adds GT-exclusive neon-accented brake calipers, 20-inch alloys, suede and synthetic-leather seats, a GT instrument cluster and a steering-wheel GT boost button, sitting above the standard EV4 that launched in Canada in late 2025 from CA$38,995 as what Kia called the country's most affordable EV.HONDA SEEKS 1.5 TRILLION YEN IN SAVINGSHonda is seeking 1.5 trillion yen ($9.4 billion) in savings by 2030 to improve its car business, expecting cumulative EV-related losses to exceed $12 billion and shifting towards hybrids while under pressure from Chinese manufacturers including BYD, which are taking share in Southeast Asia, Latin America and Europe on software, battery technology and the industry's lowest prices. Honda briefed major suppliers on the plan in spring and, according to internal documents, is targeting a 30% cost reduction in pressed and forged components, electrical parts and software-defined-vehicle parts, with individual targets issued to suppliers afterwards.MNDOT OFFERS $41.2 MILLION FOR UP TO 40 SITESMnDOT is offering $41.2 million in its third and largest NEVI round for fast-charging sites across Greater Minnesota, expecting to award up to 40 locations across 74 eligible areas with no more than one station funded in each, now able to go beyond I-35, I-90 and I-94 after the federal government certified those routes as fully built-out corridors. Funded sites must provide at least four NACS and four CCS1 connectors delivering a minimum 150kW per port with all ports in simultaneous use, be open during the host business's hours, and include an ADA-compliant charging space, adequate lighting, security cameras or staff, and snow removal within two hours of storms exceeding an inch — even though most earlier interstate sites have yet to open.TESLA US SALES DROP 26% IN AUGUSTMotor Intelligence estimated Tesla sold 40,816 vehicles in the United States in August 2026, down 26% from 55,500 a year earlier and its largest year-over-year monthly decline of 2026, with demand appearing to stabilise around 40,000 units a month, below the 47,000 monthly average of the first half of 2025 and below tax-credit-inflated third-quarter volumes. Ending Model S and Model X production, extending Model Y and Model 3 offers, starting Model Y L deliveries, expanding a certified pre-owned programme from $20,600 and fully claiming California's MyFirstEV allocation within days did not materially change the trajectory.VOLVO GLOBAL SALES FALL 7.4% FROM JUNE THROUGH AUGUSTVolvo Cars sold 148,239 vehicles globally from June through August, down 7.4% year over year despite a 13% rise in electrified sales — fully electric up 27%, plug-in hybrids down 1% — which made up 53.5% of global volume, with the decline blamed on China's continuing downturn and weaker US demand for electrified models. The company expects a significantly stronger second half as EX60 deliveries ramp up from Gothenburg production that began in spring at around $60,000 in the US, alongside European growth and continued US recovery, while shifting more output stateside to cut tariff exposure with XC60 production starting in South Carolina later this year and global Polestar 3 production consolidated there.XPENG TAKES UK COMMERCIAL CONTROLXpeng is establishing its own UK national sales company, taking ownership of its UK operations and responsibility for strategic and commercial development while retaining International Motors — the Subaru and Isuzu importer that originally handled its UK shipping and retail — as a provider of operational infrastructure and local distribution expertise. Having entered the UK last year with the G6, delivering 1,800 units through 48 dealers in England, Wales and Scotland, Xpeng plans to add the X9 MPV as an ID Buzz rival and the L03 coupé-crossover, sold as Mona in China, though no UK launch date or pricing has been announced and an entry price below £40,000 would pitch it against the Skoda Enyaq and Ford Explorer.35% OF SCREEN-EQUIPPED OWNERS NEVER USE THEMJD Power's 2026 U.S. Tech Experience Index study, surveying 68,084 owners of vehicles with passenger screens, found 35% had never used the screen and only 6% used it every drive, even as the feature spreads through new vehicles. Smart ignition, climate control and driver-preference settings scored highest for satisfaction with the fewest problems while added complexity in driver-assistance features lowered scores, suggesting owners prefer predictable technology and that a screen — a cheap, simple way to make a plain dashboard look advanced, useful for passenger HVAC control or films on long trips — improves appearance rather than the ownership experience.

Bond yields jumped to multi-decade highs in some countries this week, as market anxiety about inflation and the Iran war grows. The U.S. is not exempt from this turmoil. Borrowing rates could balloon, affecting the Fed and your wallet. We'll explain. Also in this episode: The labor market barely budges in July job openings and labor turnover data, U.S. solar energy storage capacity nearly doubles under President Trump, and Reddit becomes valuable internet real estate in the age of AI.Every story has an economic angle. Want some in your inbox? Subscribe to our daily or weekly newsletter.Marketplace is more than a radio show. Check out our original reporting and financial literacy content at marketplace.org — and consider making an investment in our future.Read the stories in today's episode:Rising global bond yields will put pressure on U.S. interest rates, tooThe labor market in July showed very little movementFor this Mississippi barge line, labor is more of a concern than tariffsWhy solar energy storage capacity has nearly doubled since Trump took office"The heart of the internet": AI has marketers flocking to RedditFrom medicine to HVAC: one entrepreneur's journey

This episode was sponsored by Cardiff & selfpublishing.com   LightSpeed VT: https://www.lightspeedvt.com/ Dropping Bombs Podcast: https://www.droppingbombs.com/ Today's Dropping Bombs episode delivers a no-BS masterclass on books as business assets with Chandler Bolt, the college dropout who ran a six-figure painting business before founding selfpublishing.com. The company has helped over 10,000 authors publish their books, hit $80 million in revenue, and landed on the INC 5000 four consecutive years running as one of the fastest-growing private companies in America — all while chasing a mission to help 100,000 people self-publish by 2035.   Chandler breaks down why a book is the best 200-page sales letter you'll ever write, the "dirty secret" of the publishing industry that keeps authors broke, and how HVAC guys, landscapers, and CEOs alike can reverse-engineer a book into six or seven figures in new customers.   If you've got a business and no book, you're leaving money on the table — this episode hands you the blueprint to fix that.   SOCIAL HANDLES Instagram: @selfpublishing.com | YouTube: @selfpublishing | TikTok: @selfpublishing | Facebook: @selfpublishing | Website: selfpublishing.com | Book: publishedbook.com | Podcast: 7 Figure Principles