In this episode of the ESCO HVAC Podcast, host Clifton Beck sits down with Jason Estevez, General Manager at Seitron Americas and one of the Top 25 Most Influential HVAC Educators of 2024. Jason shares his journey from hands-on technician to award-winning trainer, offering a candid look at the real-life sacrifices, wins, and lessons that come with life on the road in HVAC education.

You’ll hear:

• The origin story of Seitron Americas and its evolution to a customer-first manufacturer with training at its core.
• Why training before selling builds long-term trust — and Jason’s philosophy on training: “Be the tech they call when something goes wrong. Be the trainer they trust — the sales will come later.”
• Practical tips on improving classroom engagement, building credibility, and using tools as teaching instruments.

Whether you’re a tech ready to take the leap into education or a contractor building an in-house training team, this conversation is packed with actionable insights and authentic perspective.

Presented by Seitron Americas — creating accessible tools for every technician. Learn more at https://seitron.com/en_us/

Flammability? Mitigation zones? Pressure controls? In this grounded and practical episode, we chat with Justin Bailey, Technical Trainer at Heatcraft, about how the HVACR industry is navigating the transition to A2L refrigerants…without the panic.

We discuss:

• Why the move to A2Ls isn’t as radical as it sounds—and what hasn’t changed
• How proper pipe sizing and detection systems are key to safe, smart installs
• What mitigation really looks like in a walk-in cooler
• How Heatcraft is supporting techs with dual-rated equipment and modular training
• The value of staying curious, getting ahead of change, and educating the customer

Justin shares real-world experience from the field, lessons from past transitions, and a calm, clear perspective that technicians at any stage will appreciate. If you're facing refrigerant changes with hesitation, this episode will help you breathe a little easier.

For more on Heatcraft’s training and products, visit: https://www.heatcraftrpd.com

In this episode of the ESCO “Did You Know?” Podcast, we are joined by Larry Waters, founder of Electrify My Home, to explore how contractors can future-proof their businesses in the rapidly changing HVAC landscape. With over four decades in the trade, Larry shares how he transitioned from conventional HVAC installations to pioneering high-performance heat pump solutions, and built a thriving, education-first business along the way.

We discuss:

• How to evolve your HVAC business for electrification
• The critical role of building science and load calculations
• Using DISC profiling to tailor your sales approach
• Virtual assessments, filtering leads, and building customer trust
• Why being a solutions provider beats racing to the lowest price
• How Larry grew from 3 to 19 employees with a 45% referral rate

Whether you're a contractor, educator, or just HVAC-curious, this episode offers powerful insights into what it takes to thrive in the electrification era.

📚 Explore Larry’s training programs at EMHLearn.com and learn more about his electrification work at ElectrifyMyHome.com.