Navigating the Information Gap w/ Roman Baugh

What Happens When You Stop Selling Boxes

Airflow wasn't just a technical skill for Tom Noland. It became a business strategy for Lickety Split A/C, Plumbing, and Electric. In this episode, Tom shares how adopting airflow and combustion diagnostics reshaped the way his company operated, created better customer experiences, and opened the door to significant growth. If you've ever wondered whether testing and measuring really make a difference, Tom's story provides a compelling answer. Featuring: Adam Mufich - National Comfort Institute David Richardson - National Comfort Institute Tom Noland - Lickety Split A/C, Plumbing, and Electric

Navigating the Information Gap w/ Roman Baugh

In this episode, we sit down with Roman Baugh and talk about the evolution of the HVAC industry, the shift in education, and the growing role technology plays in the trade. We discuss how technicians are learning differently today and how the balance between field experience and technical knowledge continues to shift. Roman also shares insights from working with contractors and technicians across the industry and explains why curiosity and continuous learning are essential traits for long term success. Connect with Roman and learn more about his company at https://vrftechtraining.com [https://vrftechtraining.com] Featuring: Adam Mufich - National Comfort Institute Casey Contreras - National Comfort Institute Roman Baugh - Kalos Services

Unforgettable Stories with Jim Davis

In this episode, Jim shares his stories from carbon monoxide investigations, deadly equipment failures, and the moments that shaped his career in combustion diagnostics and HVAC training. Jim discusses contractor liability, ANSI standards, CO testing, and why “good enough” diagnostics can have serious consequences. Featuring: Casey Contreras - National Comfort Institute Mark Hunt - National Comfort Institute Jim Davis - National Comfort Institute

Stop Guessing Airflow: TrueFlow Forecasting & Pressure Graphing Explained

Adam Mufich and Casey Contreras sit down with Chris Hughes from The Energy Conservatory to break down the latest updates to the TrueFlow app and what they mean for HVAC contractors. Learn how forecasting airflow can eliminate guesswork, what is pressure graphing and its use case, and how these tools can help you make faster, more confident decisions on the job. Featuring: Adam Mufich - National Comfort Institute Casey Contreras - National Comfort Institute Chris Hughes - The Energy Conservatory

The Science Behind Evacuation and Air

Ty Branaman dives into the hidden pitfalls of pulling a deep vacuum and more importantly, how to avoid them. From moisture behavior to evacuation strategy, this episode gets into the details that separate the guesswork from actual results. The properties of air can be confusing, but it is important to have a basic understanding when working in the HVAC field. Learn how a clothes dryer works and how it relates to HVAC and psychrometrics. Ty made this conversation fun and educational by breaking complex topics down into relatable bite size pieces. If you’ve ever struggled to make sense of what’s really happening inside a system, this conversation delivers clarity without watering down the details. Featuring: Adam Mufich - National Comfort Institute Casey Contreras - National Comfort Institute Ty Branaman - GRIT Foundation