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In this episode, I'm sharing ways you can bring more value to your customers, and in turn, the breakthroughs that come back in the form of new skills, job opportunities, pay raises etc. It starts with investing in professional growth and leveraging a community of fellow refrigeration professionals for support, learning and networking. I also share a couple inspiring stories of technicians who have rapidly advanced their skills through dedication and taking action on training programs.

In this episode, we discuss:

-Importance of growth and motivation

-Professional development in the trades

-Overcoming challenges

-Success stories

-Soft skills that make a big difference

-Communication skills development

-Building relationships in the refrigeration industry

-How to get more work in refrigeration

-Leadership skills

Helpful Links & Resources:

Episode 216. How to Become a Better Technician By Creating More Value

Episode 139. 7 Tips For Building Good Training And Development Habits

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This episode is about the importance of curiosity when your out on service calls to help in troubleshooting. Curiousity is a trait that will open doors to dig deeper, leverage resources, inspect things more thoroughly and get to know the complex systems we work on so much more. Here, we cover troubleshooting techniques, specifically focusing on dealing with proof failures and SLA alarms. The more you learn, the more refrigeration technicians will fast-track your careers and become confident, skilled professionals.

In this episode, we cover:

-Importance of curiosity in refrigeration

-Refrigeration training programs

-Proof failure troubleshooting example

-Advice for on-call technicians

-Investing in yourself and continuous learning

Helpful Links & Resources:

Episode 250. Service Call Stories and Troubleshooting Tips with Andrew Freeburg

Episode 333. Training and Troubleshooting Tips to Level Up Your Career

Episode 295. A Compressor Story: The Key to Faster Troubleshooting

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This episode is is on oil management for CO2 refrigeration systems, another of our "Morning Coffee" sessions with longtime refrigeration professionals Andrew Freeburg and Erik Holland. We cover the intricacies of oil separators, the role of velocity in oil management systems, the significance of net oil pressure, the impact of variable frequency drives (VFDs), and common troubleshooting techniques. Interested in joining the next Morning Coffee live? Join our FREE Refrigeration Mentor Community today.

In this episode, we cover:

-Challenges in oil management

-Components of oil management systems

-Practical tips and troubleshooting

-Oil management in compressors

-Oil sensor issues

-VFDs and compressor rotation

-Gauges and proper wiring

-Scroll compressor lockups

-Pressure differentials in oil separators

-Maintenance and efficiency in CO2 systems

-Advancements in CO2 technology

Helpful Links & Resources:

Episode 105: Oil Management w/ Philip Walker Arneg Systems

Episode 253. CO2 Experts: Designing an Oil Management System with Nabil Cook

Episode 358. Trend Graphs and CO2 System Troubleshooting with Andrew Freeburg and Erik Holland