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In this conversation, we’re talking about how to overcome the common fears of failure and rejection, experienced by many refrigeration professionals. From taking on new tasks for the first time, to feeling more confident in your next job interview, this episode is loaded with tips and practices for helping you overcome negative mindsets to unlock your full potential in your refrigeration career. “Whether you think you can or you think you can’t, you’re right.” -Henry Ford.

In this conversation, we discuss:

-Practical Tips for Job Interviews

-Learning from mistakes and seeking feedback

-Celebrating small wins and reflecting on success

-Maintaining a positive attitude

-Recognizing your fears

-Fear of success

-Reframing fear mindset

-Eliminating negative thoughts

-Fear of the unknown and getting out of your comfort zone

-Surrounding yourself with positive influences

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In this conversation, Dean Steliga from Bitzer Canada shares some incredible knowledge and practical tips for compressor inspection and failure analysis. This one is packed with super valuable tips for refrigeration technicians looking to enhance their compressor knowledge and provide more value to their customers. We discuss how to identify and understand mechanical and electrical failures in compressors, and how to do a thorough compressor inspection. We also cover common issues like lubrication problems, floodback, and proper compressor maintenance.

In this conversation, Dean discusses:

-Compressor inspection process and visual checks

-Most common mechanical failures in compressors

-What to look for when inspecting a failed compressor

-The process of a thorough compressor inspection

-Troubleshooting multiple compressor applications

-Two ways of lubricating compressors

-Floodback, flooded starts and liquid slugging

-Most common electrical failures in compressors

-Common causes of compressor failures

-Testing and analyzing compressor oil

-Understanding wrist pin damage

-Compressor replacement vs. repair

-Safety precautions for compressor inspection

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Connect with Dean on LinkedIn

Bitzer.ca

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In this conversation, we’re talking about how refrigeration technicians can can skyrocket their careers by finding ways to create more value to their companies and customers. The key is to look for areas to add value over and above your daily roles and responsibilities. We’ll discuss a number of ways you can help your company make more money, enhance your individual skillset and create better relationships with your customers - all of which will make you a more valuable asset and raise the ceiling on your refrigeration career and income potential.

In this conversation, we discuss:

-Adding value beyond your regular role

-The importance of personal development

-Mindset shifts for refrigeration technicians

-Going over and above expectations

-Thinking differently than most refrigeration technicians

-Training on your own time and dollar

-Running your own refrigeration business

-Ways of making more money as a technician

-Diversifying your skillset

-Mastering the basics

-Taking more on-calls for hands-on experience

-Enhancing communication skills

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In this conversation, I’m speaking with Larry Herman, President of Redline Control Design, about learning and understanding the world of refrigeration system controls. Larry shares his decades-long journey in refrigeration controls and front row seat to the evolution of control systems - from early manual setups to modern AI and predictive maintenance technologies. We talk about key control tips for refrigeration technicians and designers, the intricacies of CO2 retrofits, and the importance of understanding the refrigeration processes they manage. Larry also shares tips and practical advice for learning controls and troubleshooting issues.

-The Evolution of refrigeration control systems

-Troubleshooting basics and electrical knowledge

-CO2 retrofits

-Tips for learning controls

-Understanding wiring diagrams

-Troubleshooting newer refrigeration control systems using trend graphs

-Larry’s top tip for understanding refrigeration controls

Helpful Links & Resources:

Redline Control Design: https://rcd-llc.com/

Email Larry: larry@rcd-llc.com

Connect with Larry on LinkedIn

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In this conversation, we’re talking about how to develop a growth mindset for professional success in the refrigeration industry. It’s what the world’s most successful people practice and hone in order to persist through challenges, obstacles and failures - things that often lead people to give up. Because goal setting and taking action are just the start - it’s having the right attitude and determination that will help you get through the challenges and achieve those goals.

In this conversation, we discuss:

-The importance of personal development in the trades

-How to develop a growth mindset

-Embracing change and challenges

-Practicing gratitude

-Continuous learning and self-reflection

-Positive self-talk and meditation

-Affirmations

-Hiring coaches

-Embracing mistakes as lessons

-Surrounding yourself with positive people and conversation

Helpful Links & Resources:

Episode 210. Mastering Goal Setting to Skyrocket Your Professional Growth

Episode 212. Taking Action: The Most Important Step

Book: “Mindset: The New Psychology of Success” by Carol Dweck

Book: “How to Win Friends and Influence People” by Dale Carnegie

Book: Dale Carnegie’s Golden Book

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In this conversation with Andrew Freeberg from Refrigeration Unlimited (RUI), we’re talking about preventative maintenance in supermarket refrigeration. Maintenance often gets overlooked or brushed aside - by both technicians and store managers - but just like with our cars, routine maintenance always saves big time in the long run. Andrew goes over best practices for maintaining systems, which not only reduce emergency calls and costly equipment failures, but lead to much better relationships with customers and more recurring work for technicians.

-Preventative maintenance in supermarket refrigeration

-The challenges in selling maintenance programs

-Refrigeration case maintenance procedures

-Oil maintenance for refrigeration racks

-Costly consequences of poor maintenance

-Diagnosing oil separator issues

-Dealing with plugged drains

-Innovative solutions for drainage

-Handling ice in refrigeration cabinets

-Building customer relationships

-Self care and avoiding burnout when on-call

Helpful resources & links:

Andrew Freeburg on LinkedIn

Refrigeration Unlimited (RUI)

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In this conversation, we’re talking about how to break down success into actionable, attainable steps. It’s one thing to have goals; the harder part is taking action on them. But this episode uncovers the keys to how successful people reach their goals by creating systems and habits to make the seemingly large and daunting steps to achieving goals easier. We’ll discuss everything from scheduling and habit-building hacks, to meal planning, and surrounding yourself with the right people. In this conversation, we we're talking about:

-Why succeeding takes time

-Learning to schedule yourself

-Breaking down big goals into small, actionable steps

-Prioritizing your goals

-Reflecting on wins more than losses

-How others can negatively influence our goals

-Leveraging technology to help you achieve goals

-Rewarding yourself for each accomplishment

-Overcoming Excuses

-Healthy Eating and Lifestyle Changes

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Book Recommendation: Atomic Habits by James Clear

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In this episode of the Refrigeration Mentor Podcast, host Trevor Matthews talks with Madi Sakande, President of the Union of Associations of African Actors in Refrigeration & Air Conditioning (U-3ARC) about his efforts to uplift the refrigeration industry across Africa. He’s been a longtime advocate for more training facilities and understanding of refrigeration's importance in preventing food loss and affecting climate change. He’s also working to unify and train technicians, promote gender inclusion, and create far greater awareness about the refrigeration industry among politicians, change makers and the broad public.

In this conversation, Trevor and Madi discuss:

-Refrigeration Challenges in Africa

-Investing in knowledge and training outside of work

-The rapid evolution of refrigeration due to climate change

-Promoting Refrigeration Awareness in Africa

-Making consumers and politicians more aware of refrigeration

-Changing the focus of World Refrigeration Day

-Gender inclusion in refrigeration

-Food loss challenges due to lack of refrigeration in Africa

Helpful links and resources:

Union of Associations of African Actors in Refrigeration and Air Conditioning (U-3ARC)

Follow Madi Sakande on LinkedIn

World Refrigeration Day (June 26)

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