PHCPPros: Behind the Wall

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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!

  1. Meet HVACJess, Apprentice at Cam Cool Refrigeration Inc.

    12/13/2022

    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 third-generation HVAC contractor, how she works to bring more awareness to women in the trades, and more!  Follow her journey further on Instagram at @HVACJess and on YouTube at “The HVAC Diaries."

    29 min
  2. Welcoming Max Rohr

    11/10/2022

    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 headquarters in Italy. Since then, he worked for several HVAC/P industry companies in the manufacturers' rep and wholesale distribution channels before returning to Caleffi in 2020.  Tune in to learn about his childhood growing up with parents Ellen and Bob 'Hot Rod' Rohr, why he chose to return to the industry as an adult, his passion for energy efficiency, and what he hopes to achieve with this podcast!

    26 min
  3. Meet Mary Jean Anderson, President and CEO of Anderson Plumbing, Heating & Air

    01/18/2022

    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 Ellen Rohr discuss how Mary Jean got her start in the industry, how she and her family have navigated the company's growth, and how she continues to help bring other women into the industry! Learn more about Anderson Plumbing, Heating & Air and read the company's mission statement at https://bit.ly/33J9t9s.

    42 min
  4. Meet Alexis Aranda, Owner & CFO of Pure Plumbing

    11/28/2021

    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 learned along the way, where she finds her ambition, her advice for working with a spouse, and how she plans to continue to grow her plumbing empire!

    48 min
  5. Meet Alan O'Neill, CEO and Founder of Abacus Plumbing

    09/02/2021

    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, Alan shares his advice for navigating the industry and discusses the mentors he’s had throughout his life, how he has become a successful leader, the lessons he’s learned as he’s grown his empire — and what’s in store for the future!

    49 min
  6. Meet Kenny Chapman, Founder of The Blue Collar Success Group

    07/01/2021

    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 in-home service industry in 1994 when he bought a truck and plumbing company in western Colorado doing only $1,000 per month in revenue. Pager and “brick phone” in hand, he scaled the company in only a few years to the point of creating personal income and freedom that was virtually unheard of in the industry.  Tune in to learn more about his journey as an entrepreneur, author, trainer and speaker!

    44 min
  7. Meet Chloe Davis, CMO of Express Plumbing, Heating & Air

    05/21/2021

    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, she has been proudly working at Express for four years as head of the marketing department — all while attending college for two bachelor's degrees in entrepreneurship and marketing. Learn about her path to the skilled trades, the ways she maintains her strong work ethic and how she eventually plans on taking over the company as CEO to continue her father's legacy!

    41 min
  8. Meet Brad and Sarah Casebier of Radiant Plumbing and Air Conditioning

    05/07/2021

    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 learn how the husband and wife team started working together, what continues to drive them as leaders, and the ways they’ve successfully grown their business over the years (which closed out 2020 at $34 million in net revenue!)

    40 min
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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!

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  • Creator
    PHCPPros
  • Years Active
    2020 - 2022
  • Episodes
    23
  • Rating
    Clean
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    © 2023 PHCPPros: Behind the Wall
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