Hvac Know It All Podcast

In this episode of the HVAC Know It All Business Edition Podcast, co-hosts Gary McCreadie and Furman Haynes from WorkHero sit down with Andrew Blair, Director of Product and Market Development at Helix Earth and Advisor / Angel Investor at various startups, to explore the journey from growing up in a family-owned HVAC business to becoming a key operator in a commercial refrigeration company. The conversation dives into the realities of the skilled trades, the growing talent shortage, and the operational challenges of running a service-based business, especially in mission-critical environments like refrigeration.  The episode also highlights the evolving nature of trade education, licensing complexities, and what it truly takes to build and scale a successful HVAC business. Andrew Blair is an experienced HVAC and commercial refrigeration professional who grew up in the industry through his family's business, Kensington Mechanical.    Expect to Learn Why HVAC is one of the most underrated but complex skilled