PHCPPros: Behind the Wall
The PHCPPros Behind the Wall podcast delves into the personal journeys of those who have created successful businesses within the PHCP industry. Every month, Host Ellen Rohr — PHC News columnist, plumber's wife, COO of Zoom Drain Franchising Company and overall industry icon — holds vulnerable conversations with guests to explore insights gained and lessons learned. Let's go behind the wall!
Episodes
23 episodes
Meet HVACJess, Apprentice at Cam Cool Refrigeration Inc.
Jessica Bannister (a.k.a. HVACJess) is a Level 3 HVAC Apprentice at her family’s company, Cam Cool Refrigeration Inc. in Vancouver, as well as the current president of Women in HVAC/R Canada. Tune in to learn about her experience as a thi...
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Season 2
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Episode 2
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28:39
Welcoming Max Rohr
We're kicking off a new season of the Behind the Wall podcast by interviewing our new host, Max Rohr! Max is the education and industry engagement manager with Caleffi North America. He began his manufacturing career at the Caleffi...
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Season 2
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Episode 1
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26:06
Meet Mary Jean Anderson, President and CEO of Anderson Plumbing, Heating & Air
Mary Jean Anderson is the heart and soul of Anderson Plumbing, Heating & Air. Founded in 1978, the company is currently ranked among the Top 1% of plumbing, heating and air conditioning businesses in the country. Tune in as she and Host Ell...
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Season 1
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Episode 21
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41:32
Meet Alexis Aranda, Owner & CFO of Pure Plumbing
Host Ellen Rohr interviews Alexis Aranda, owner & CFO of Pure Plumbing, a family plumbing business that currently has two locations in Las Vegas and Dallas. Discover how she began a career in the plumbing industry and the lessons she's lear...
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Season 1
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Episode 20
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48:03
Meet Alan O'Neill, CEO and Founder of Abacus Plumbing
Originally from Dublin, Ireland, Alan O'Neill started his journey in the home services industry more than 40 years ago as an apprentice plumber. Now the CEO and Founder of Abacus Plumbing and the Regional CEO-Central for Wrench Group, Ala...
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Season 1
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Episode 19
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49:14
Meet Kenny Chapman, Founder of The Blue Collar Success Group
Kenny Chapman launched The Blue Collar Success Group to fill what he recognized as a gap in the industry — to offer expert technician training and assist owners and leaders in creating businesses that serve their lives.Kenny entered the...
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Season 1
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Episode 18
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43:34
Meet Chloe Davis, CMO of Express Plumbing, Heating & Air
Host Ellen Rohr goes behind the wall with Chloe Davis, CMO of Express Plumbing, Heating & Air! While in high school, Chloe started working at her father's plumbing company as a CSR taking customer calls and booking jobs. Today, ...
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Season 1
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Episode 17
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40:39
Meet Brad and Sarah Casebier of Radiant Plumbing and Air Conditioning
Since 1999, Brad and Sarah Casebier have owned and operated home service company Radiant Plumbing & Air Conditioning, offering plumbing, drains, heating, and air conditioning services to residents of Austin, Texas. Tune in to le...
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Season 1
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Episode 16
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39:52
Meet Mark Matteson, Author and International Speaker
Mark Matteson discusses the lessons he’s learned throughout his career — from air conditioning and refrigeration technician to best-selling author and international speaker. Tune in to discover what motivates him to help others grow and learn, ...
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Season 1
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Episode 15
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44:02
Meet Chris Hunter, Director Of Customer Relations at ServiceTitan
Ellen Rohr and Chris Hunter discuss his journey through the skilled trades — from HVAC technician to business owner to his current role at ServiceTitan. Discover what moments and decisions changed his life forever, the lessons he’s learned alon...
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Season 1
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Episode 14
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40:05
Meet Evelyn Pacheco, Founder of Nevada Women In Trades
Evelyn Pacheco is an Army veteran who became Nevada’s first black female union plumber nearly 20 years ago. Find out what impact joining the military had on her life, why she entered the skilled trades, and how she continues to prepare ot...
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Season 1
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Episode 13
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33:56
Meet Cheryl McRae, Director of Vertical Marketing at Scorpion
Cheryl discusses how she began her career and the lessons she’s learned along the way. Discover how she combines her love of tech and the trades, as well as how she has staked her claim in the two heavily male-dominated industries!C...
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Season 1
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Episode 12
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40:16
Meet Michael Werner, CEO and Founder of HomeX
Host Ellen Rohr interviews Michael Werner, CEO and founder of HomeX. They discuss why Michael entered our industry, his experiences working with family, advice for businesses looking to grow, and the motivation behind HomeX, a home services pla...
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Season 1
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Episode 11
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45:56
Meet Jay and Kristy Egg
Jay Egg was fascinated when his wife, Kristy Egg, explained that epidemiological studies can be thought of for requiring seat belts in cars, and for the banning of lawn darts. He was even more fascinated to learn about Legionnaires Disease and ...
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Season 1
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Episode 10
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36:25
Meet Erin Holohan Haskell, President of HeatingHelp.com
Erin Holohan Haskell, president of HeatingHelp.com, shares her experiences growing up in the industry and working with family, as well as how she works to strengthen our industry through education, community and mentorship.
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Season 1
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Episode 9
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24:25
Meet Josh Kelly, CEO of Clover Marketing
Host Ellen Rohr interviews Josh Kelly, CEO of Clover Marketing, a marketing consulting business for contractors. Tune in to hear their vulnerable discussion on life as a serial entrepreneur, working for a family business, and finding love, as w...
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Season 1
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Episode 8
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37:08
Meet Sean McCormack, Owner of BMC Plumbing and Heating Inc.
Host Ellen Rohr interviews Sean McCormack, PHC News columnist and owner of BMC Plumbing and Heating Inc. They discuss what it's like to take over a family business, how Sean balances work and family, and why he decided to start writing about hi...
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Season 1
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Episode 7
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32:16
Meet Dennis Hamon, Co-Owner of Zoom Drain Seattle and Gene Johnson Plumbing and Heating
Ellen interviews Dennis Hamon, co-owner of Zoom Drain Seattle and Gene Johnson Plumbing and Heating. Tune in to learn about Dennis' unique career path (he's perhaps the world's only plumbing mortician) as well as how he's helping young people g...
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Season 1
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Episode 6
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32:45
Meet Dan Foley, President and Owner of Foley Mechanical
Ellen Rohr interviews Dan Foley, the president and owner of Foley Mechanical. Listen to find out how this industry icon got his start and what lessons he's learned throughout his 30-year career.
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Season 1
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Episode 5
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30:08
Meet Laura Kelly, Head of Sales and Marketing at RevuKangaroo
Laura Kelly is the head of sales and marketing at RevuKangaroo and partner at Clover Marketing and Consulting, a full service marketing firm that specializes in the home services industry. At only 24 years old, Laura has consulted one-on-one wi...
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Season 1
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Episode 4
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33:18
Meet Michael Bleier
Michael Bleier is the president and owner of Able Distributors. Listen for a lively conversation on the joys and challenges of combining business with family and how his company stays relevant in the age of the instant supply house.
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Season 1
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Episode 3
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49:18
