E01: From Homeschool to HVAC: Rethinking College and Careers with "Unconformed" author Bryan Orr

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