Best Practices Jared Wall

There is WAY more to think about vis-a-vis roofing than you would ever think, and Jason Widener comes on the show to prove that.  In an immensely interesting and wide-ranging conversation, host Jared Wall gets Jason to share his many years of expertise, detail the wide variety of roof types & materials, explain how to think about white/reflective roofs, and offer his advice to those thinking about solar panels.

Jason is a contract manager at Baker Roofing.  He and his company can be found at the links below:
https://bakerroofing.com/
https://www.linkedin.com/in/jason-widener-71439012/

Raj Setty, President & owner of Setty & Associates joined Jared on the podcast.  His company does all of the necessary design and engineering associated with large-scale, complex, and ultimately very impressive projects.  Their work is not always recognized despite the high-profile nature of many of their products (they're the Rodney Dangerfield of engineering firms), but in spite of that their work remains top-quality and their portfolio of completed project speaks for itself.

Raj gives a brief insight into his company, shares some fun anecdotes about specific projects,  and offers some important advice.  He and Jared also spend some time reminiscing about their favorite computer games - Sim City and Roller Coaster Tycoon - two all-time classics.
https://www.setty.com/
https://www.linkedin.com/in/raj-setty-36a7033/

Chimere Harbor has spent all of his career in the world of energy efficiency, and is now in a role seemingly tailor-made for him.  As Channel Sales Manager at Centrica Business Solutions, Chimere has become an expert on the technology behind real-time energy monitoring technology & the benefits that such data can bring to owners & managers of industrial or commercial buildings.  He joins Jared on this episode to share that expertise with the Best Practices audience.

Referenced in the show:
Chimere's LinkedIn page
Centrica Business Solutions - Energy Insights Solutions
PowerRadar

Jared is in the sentimental spirit on this episode as he interviews his cousin, Patrick Horan.  Patrick is a serial entrepreneur going back to when he was charging neighborhood kids for rides to & from school.  Today, he is the owner of (as of this recording) two automotive repair shops - Precision Imports in Manchester, NH and AutoWorks in Kittery, ME.

Patrick and Jared start out talking about the challenges as well as the necessity of following one's own path.  Patrick then gets into all things related to the automotive repair business, how mentorship & collaborative groups have benefited him, and how to pick the right shop to take your vehicle to.
https://precisionimports.com/
https://auto-works.com/

Jared flies solo for the first time on this episode as he reflects on a recent trip he took to the lovely Cincinnati, Ohio to visit the impressive manufacturing campus of LSI Industries. 

While on site, he got to tour their manufacturing facilities, learn about new products, walk through the testing & engineering laboratory, and gain some insight into how other lighting industry professionals think about LED luminaires.  He doesn't pull any punches on that last part, so make sure to listen to the end!

https://www.southpointsolutions.com/

Bob Luddy began his business as a humble installer of kitchen ventilation hoods, and has since grown it into a market leader in both kitchen ventilation & general HVAC systems.  CaptiveAire, under Mr. Luddy's leadership, has been at the forefront of much of the technological advancement that has taken place within this world of kitchen ventilation & HVAC equipment. 

More recently, Bob founded the Thales Academy, a revolutionary advancement in the world of private school childhood education and is perhaps Mr. Luddy's most important work.  Links to Bob's book, and everything else he is involved with are below:
https://www.captiveaire.com/
https://www.thalesacademy.org/
https://mises.org/
https://www.amazon.com/Entrepreneurial-Life-Startup-Market-Leader/dp/0989498905/