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  Welcome to the “And So It Flows” podcast, BNP Media’s Plumbing Group show focused on all things tech, trades and trends within the PHCP-PVF industry. Each episode features exclusive insights from leading industry experts and decision-makers discussing the latest plumbing and HVAC news, industry innovations, trends and issues. Delve into the topics shaping plumbing and HVAC contracting and engineering markets as Plumbing &amp; Mechanical works to keep listeners up-to-date.

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  Welcome to the “And So It Flows” podcast, BNP Media’s Plumbing Group show focused on all things tech, trades and trends within the PHCP-PVF industry. Each episode features exclusive insights from leading industry experts and decision-makers discussing the latest plumbing and HVAC news, industry innovations, trends and issues. Delve into the topics shaping plumbing and HVAC contracting and engineering markets as Plumbing &amp; Mechanical works to keep listeners up-to-date.

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Get ready for ASPE’s 2026 Convention &amp; Expo in Oklahoma City. This episode explores what attendees can expect from the event, including technical education, the Expo show floor and opportunities to connect with industry peers. Plus, hear tips for first-time attendees, what makes Oklahoma City worth exploring, and where to learn more and register.This episode is brought to you by:      </itunes:summary>
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      <title>And So It Flows: How Shower Design is Changing</title>
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Shower design has come a long way from the days when homeowners simply accepted whichever drain happened to be on the plumber's truck.In this episode of And So It Flows, Mike Rizzuto, National Technical Sales West for Infinity Drain, joins host Kristen Bayles to discuss the evolution of shower and drain design, the rise of linear drains and aging-in-place considerations, and the opportunities available to plumbing contractors, wholesalers and showroom professionals as customers become increasingly involved in the design process.      </itunes:summary>
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In honor of National Backflow Prevention Day, Watts Water Technologies’ Michael Gaulin joins the podcast to discuss the essentials of backflow prevention. Learn what causes backflow, common misconceptions, when preventers need attention, how technology is evolving, and what contractors, owners, and suppliers should know about codes and growing this side of their business.      </itunes:summary>
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      <title>Retention: The Best Exit Strategy</title>
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Reins, joined Kristen Bayles for And So It Flows to discuss how employee retention, leadership development and incentive planning can affect the long-term value of a plumbing business. Reins works with independent business owners, particularly in the trades, to create alternative equity arrangements that help retain key employees and align them with the company’s goals.      </itunes:summary>
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        <![CDATA[Reins, joined Kristen Bayles for And So It Flows to discuss how employee retention, leadership development and incentive planning can affect the long-term value of a plumbing business. Reins works with independent business owners, particularly in the trades, to create alternative equity arrangements that help retain key employees and align them with the company’s goals.]]>
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      <title>And So It Flows: Heat Pump Water Heaters in Real Life</title>
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On this episode of And So It Flows, Kristen Bayles sat down with Gregg Holladay, business development manager for specialty markets at Bradford White, to discuss the growing role heat pump water heaters are expected to play in the residential plumbing market and why contractors need to start preparing now.      </itunes:summary>
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        <![CDATA[On this episode of And So It Flows, Kristen Bayles sat down with Gregg Holladay, business development manager for specialty markets at Bradford White, to discuss the growing role heat pump water heaters are expected to play in the residential plumbing market and why contractors need to start preparing now.]]>
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      <title>And So It Flows: How AI and Gen Z Are Transforming the Trades</title>
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In this episode of And So It Flows, Kristen sits down with Roland Ligtenberg, co-founder of Housecall Pro, to explore how technology, AI and shifting workforce dynamics are reshaping the skilled trades. Roland shares insights on the growing appeal of trade careers —especially among Gen Z! — as economic uncertainty and automation reshape traditional white-collar paths.      </itunes:summary>
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      <title>And So It Flows: Guide, Don't Sell</title>
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Upselling is often seen as a bad word in this business, and even the antithesis of why many people joined the trades. Editor Kristen Bayles spoke with Blake Turner, master trainer at Nexstar, to discuss the misconceptions surrounding "upselling," and how through a few simple steps — focusing on communication, presenting options, and helping customers make informed decisions — contractors can improve both the customer experience and their business outcomes, without ever feeling like a salesperson.      </itunes:summary>
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        <![CDATA[Upselling is often seen as a bad word in this business, and even the antithesis of why many people joined the trades. Editor Kristen Bayles spoke with Blake Turner, master trainer at Nexstar, to discuss the misconceptions surrounding "upselling," and how through a few simple steps — focusing on communication, presenting options, and helping customers make informed decisions — contractors can improve both the customer experience and their business outcomes, without ever feeling like a salesperson.]]>
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      <title>The cost of missed calls</title>
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As spring approaches, plumbing contractors across the country are preparing for one of their busiest seasons of the year. In this episode of And So It Flows, Kristen Bayles spoke with Jane Blanchard, head of brand and marketing at Service Forge, about a challenge many contractors underestimate: the true cost of missed calls.      </itunes:summary>
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        <![CDATA[As spring approaches, plumbing contractors across the country are preparing for one of their busiest seasons of the year. In this episode of And So It Flows, Kristen Bayles spoke with Jane Blanchard, head of brand and marketing at Service Forge, about a challenge many contractors underestimate: the true cost of missed calls.]]>
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      <pubDate>Tue, 17 Mar 2026 11:47:15 -0400</pubDate>
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      <itunes:duration>16:01</itunes:duration>
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      <title>Smart Water Heating Upgrades for America’s Homes</title>
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LG Director of Heating Sales Renae’ Turnbaugh outlines how high-efficiency water heating solutions provide an effective means to upgrade today’s homes. She clarifies misconceptions about high-efficiency water heating and explores benefits beyond water savings including smart home integration, aesthetics and user-friendly technology.



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        <![CDATA[LG Director of Heating Sales Renae’ Turnbaugh outlines how high-efficiency water heating solutions provide an effective means to upgrade today’s homes. She clarifies misconceptions about high-efficiency water heating and explores benefits beyond water savings including smart home integration, aesthetics and user-friendly technology.



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      <pubDate>Thu, 12 Mar 2026 18:11:12 -0400</pubDate>
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      <title>Speed, assortment and the art of saying yes: Behind SupplyHouse.com's merchandising and fulfillment engine</title>
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In this episode of And So It Flows, Jennifer Harrison, vice president of merchandising, and Kaytee Gray, vice president of fulfillment operations at SupplyHouse.com, offer a behind-the-scenes look at how digital merchandising and fulfillment strategies are evolving to meet the needs of today’s contractors. Harrison explains how online merchandising removes friction for pros in the field by putting expert-level product information directly at their fingertips. By leveraging customer search behavior, curated product data, and simplified navigation, SupplyHouse.com helps tradespeople quickly identify the right products without becoming overwhelmed — reducing “analysis paralysis” and supporting confident, on-the-job decision-making.      </itunes:summary>
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        <![CDATA[In this episode of And So It Flows, Jennifer Harrison, vice president of merchandising, and Kaytee Gray, vice president of fulfillment operations at SupplyHouse.com, offer a behind-the-scenes look at how digital merchandising and fulfillment strategies are evolving to meet the needs of today’s contractors. Harrison explains how online merchandising removes friction for pros in the field by putting expert-level product information directly at their fingertips. By leveraging customer search behavior, curated product data, and simplified navigation, SupplyHouse.com helps tradespeople quickly identify the right products without becoming overwhelmed — reducing “analysis paralysis” and supporting confident, on-the-job decision-making.]]>
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      <pubDate>Thu, 22 Jan 2026 12:15:51 -0500</pubDate>
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      <title>Real-time answers under jobsite pressure: How AI is shaping distribution</title>
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In this episode of And So It Flows, Tim Savage, electrical outside sales representative at Lock Supply Co., shares a ground-level view of how artificial intelligence is actually being used in distribution today. With firsthand experience in the trades — including electrical, HVAC and general contracting — Savage understands the urgency contractors face when materials, answers or substitutions are needed immediately.      </itunes:summary>
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        <![CDATA[In this episode of And So It Flows, Tim Savage, electrical outside sales representative at Lock Supply Co., shares a ground-level view of how artificial intelligence is actually being used in distribution today. With firsthand experience in the trades — including electrical, HVAC and general contracting — Savage understands the urgency contractors face when materials, answers or substitutions are needed immediately.]]>
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      <pubDate>Sun, 18 Jan 2026 03:31:16 -0500</pubDate>
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      <title>All hands on deck: Technical training for the next generation of pros</title>
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In this episode of And So It Flows, host Natalie Forster sits down with Spencer Pope, manager of technical support and training at Bradford White, to explore how education and workforce development are evolving across the plumbing, HVAC, and mechanical trades. Drawing on nearly 15 years with the manufacturer—and a background as a service contractor—Pope outlines the industry’s most pressing skills gaps, particularly the growing shortage of technical expertise as experienced technicians retire and fewer new workers enter the field with hands-on foundations.      </itunes:summary>
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        <![CDATA[In this episode of And So It Flows, host Natalie Forster sits down with Spencer Pope, manager of technical support and training at Bradford White, to explore how education and workforce development are evolving across the plumbing, HVAC, and mechanical trades. Drawing on nearly 15 years with the manufacturer—and a background as a service contractor—Pope outlines the industry’s most pressing skills gaps, particularly the growing shortage of technical expertise as experienced technicians retire and fewer new workers enter the field with hands-on foundations.]]>
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      <pubDate>Tue, 09 Dec 2025 09:56:57 -0500</pubDate>
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      <title>How training and collaboration are powering the trades with Oatey's Katherine Lehtinen</title>
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How can the plumbing and mechanical industries close the skills gap and build a stronger workforce for the future? In this episode, we talk to SVP of Marketing at Oatey, Katherine Lehtinen, about the power of collaboration: from manufacturers and educators to trade nonprofits and influencers.      </itunes:summary>
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        <![CDATA[How can the plumbing and mechanical industries close the skills gap and build a stronger workforce for the future? In this episode, we talk to SVP of Marketing at Oatey, Katherine Lehtinen, about the power of collaboration: from manufacturers and educators to trade nonprofits and influencers.]]>
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      <pubDate>Mon, 17 Nov 2025 16:11:34 -0500</pubDate>
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      <title>From Farm Girl to CEO - Meet Taco's Cheryl Merchant</title>
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Newly inducted into the Women in Manufacturing Hall of Fame, Taco's CEO, Cheryl Merchant, tells all in this podcast conversation. From her humble beginnings to working her way up the manufacturing ladder in various industries, her thankful nature and risk-taking business mindset has led the Taco Family of Companies to continued success.      </itunes:summary>
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        <![CDATA[Newly inducted into the Women in Manufacturing Hall of Fame, Taco's CEO, Cheryl Merchant, tells all in this podcast conversation. From her humble beginnings to working her way up the manufacturing ladder in various industries, her thankful nature and risk-taking business mindset has led the Taco Family of Companies to continued success.]]>
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      <title>Smart Pumps, Smarter Buildings: hydrovar® X in Action</title>
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Xylem’s Derrick Oberdorf and Jennifer Freres unpack the trends driving smarter, more sustainable commercial building systems, and the solutions helping design them, including smart pumps powered by Xylem’s hydrovar® X motor.



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        <![CDATA[Xylem’s Derrick Oberdorf and Jennifer Freres unpack the trends driving smarter, more sustainable commercial building systems, and the solutions helping design them, including smart pumps powered by Xylem’s hydrovar® X motor.



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      <pubDate>Fri, 10 Oct 2025 20:34:04 -0400</pubDate>
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      <title>A. O. Smith's 2025 Product Innovation</title>
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Listen as Matt Baranuk, the Portfolio Director at A. O. Smith, discusses the latest trends in commercial water heating and how A. O. Smith is leading the way with upcoming product launches and innovations.

Matt is committed to helping the industry, and A. O. Smith deliver hot water to those who need it—whether heating water, driving sustainability, or ﬁnding new ways to improve how we all interact with these products daily.



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        <![CDATA[Listen as Matt Baranuk, the Portfolio Director at A. O. Smith, discusses the latest trends in commercial water heating and how A. O. Smith is leading the way with upcoming product launches and innovations.

Matt is committed to helping the industry, and A. O. Smith deliver hot water to those who need it—whether heating water, driving sustainability, or ﬁnding new ways to improve how we all interact with these products daily.



Sponsored by:
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      <pubDate>Tue, 23 Sep 2025 11:32:50 -0400</pubDate>
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      <itunes:duration>22:45</itunes:duration>
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      <title>Radiant &amp; Hydronics All-Stars Roundtable 2025: Radiant in an electrifying world</title>
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Plumbing &amp; Mechanical Editorial Director Natalie Forster moderates a discussion on all things radiant with our incredible panel of Radiant All Stars: John Barba, director of sales training at Taco Comfort Solutions; John Siegenthaler, consulting engineer and principal of Appropriate Designs in Holland Patent, New York; Max Rohr, director of marketing and education, Caleffi Hydronic Solutions; and Dave Yates, a former mechanical contractor and owner of F.W. Behler in York, Pennsylvania.

⮞ WATCH THE VIDEO OF THE PODCAST      </itunes:summary>
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        <![CDATA[Plumbing &amp; Mechanical Editorial Director Natalie Forster moderates a discussion on all things radiant with our incredible panel of Radiant All Stars: John Barba, director of sales training at Taco Comfort Solutions; John Siegenthaler, consulting engineer and principal of Appropriate Designs in Holland Patent, New York; Max Rohr, director of marketing and education, Caleffi Hydronic Solutions; and Dave Yates, a former mechanical contractor and owner of F.W. Behler in York, Pennsylvania.

⮞ WATCH THE VIDEO OF THE PODCAST]]>
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      <pubDate>Fri, 22 Aug 2025 03:11:45 -0400</pubDate>
      <link>https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/www.pmmag.com/ext/resources/files/podcasts/2025/PM-SHT-Radiant-All-Stars-Roundtable-2025-Podcast-V1.mp3</link>
      <itunes:duration>1:16:01</itunes:duration>
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      <title>Expanding your candidate pool with FieldEdge's Jessie Barrack</title>
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With demand spiking and over 480,000 skilled trade jobs currently unfilled, plumbing contractors are scrambling to secure qualified talent ahead of peak season. Jessie Barrack, SVP of Business Development at Xplor FieldEdge, speaks about how top contractors are navigating this growing labor crunch—and the smart hiring moves they’re making now to stay ahead.      </itunes:summary>
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        <![CDATA[With demand spiking and over 480,000 skilled trade jobs currently unfilled, plumbing contractors are scrambling to secure qualified talent ahead of peak season. Jessie Barrack, SVP of Business Development at Xplor FieldEdge, speaks about how top contractors are navigating this growing labor crunch—and the smart hiring moves they’re making now to stay ahead.]]>
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      <pubDate>Wed, 16 Jul 2025 13:16:56 -0400</pubDate>
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      <itunes:duration>25:06</itunes:duration>
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      <title>How the Future Flows: Uponor Hybrid Piping Solutions</title>
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Stephanie Radel discusses how Uponor AquaPEX® and Uponor ChlorFIT® Schedule 80 Corzan® CPVC (Uponor ChlorFIT) blend flexibility, strength, and chemical resistance to handle high-demand commercial domestic-water applications.

Stephanie is the Director of GF’s Hot and Cold Water Category for the Americas, where she leads strategy and product development for plumbing systems that support safe, efficient, and sustainable water delivery.

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        <![CDATA[Stephanie Radel discusses how Uponor AquaPEX® and Uponor ChlorFIT® Schedule 80 Corzan® CPVC (Uponor ChlorFIT) blend flexibility, strength, and chemical resistance to handle high-demand commercial domestic-water applications.

Stephanie is the Director of GF’s Hot and Cold Water Category for the Americas, where she leads strategy and product development for plumbing systems that support safe, efficient, and sustainable water delivery.

Sponsored by:
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      <pubDate>Mon, 14 Jul 2025 18:54:55 -0400</pubDate>
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      <itunes:duration>21:02</itunes:duration>
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      <title>Codes update with IAPMO's Christoph Lohr: Advancements in water research</title>
      <itunes:summary>
IAPMO's Christoph Lohr, PE, vice president of technical services, dives into water safety in heating systems, IAPMO's recent acquisition of ESPRI and what this means for research efforts moving forward, plus changes to be aware of in upcoming code cycles.        </itunes:summary>
      <description>
        <![CDATA[IAPMO's Christoph Lohr, PE, vice president of technical services, dives into water safety in heating systems, IAPMO's recent acquisition of ESPRI and what this means for research efforts moving forward, plus changes to be aware of in upcoming code cycles.  ]]>
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      <itunes:image href="https://www.pmmag.com/ext/resources/files/podcasts/thumb/Christoph-Lohr-400x400.webp?t=1752044528"/>
      <enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/www.pmmag.com/ext/resources/files/podcasts/2025/CL-Podcast-FINAL.mp3" type="audio/x-mp3" length="36993499"/>
      <pubDate>Wed, 09 Jul 2025 02:55:52 -0400</pubDate>
      <link>https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/www.pmmag.com/ext/resources/files/podcasts/2025/CL-Podcast-FINAL.mp3</link>
      <itunes:duration>25:40</itunes:duration>
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      <guid>www.pmmag.com:141</guid>
      <title>Elevating valuable employees in the PVF world with Webstone's Lisa Lyon</title>
      <itunes:summary>
Lisa Lyon, general manager for Webstone, shares her insight on all things leadership and learning new sides of the business as a valve expert who has worked in every facet from marketing and sales, to product management and now general management.      </itunes:summary>
      <description>
        <![CDATA[Lisa Lyon, general manager for Webstone, shares her insight on all things leadership and learning new sides of the business as a valve expert who has worked in every facet from marketing and sales, to product management and now general management.]]>
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      <pubDate>Mon, 12 May 2025 14:37:16 -0400</pubDate>
      <link>https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/www.pmmag.com/ext/resources/files/podcasts/2025/PM-SHT-Podcast-Lisa-Lyon-V1.mp3</link>
      <itunes:duration>13:25</itunes:duration>
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      <title>Succession planning and business intelligence with PHCC &amp; Goalmakers </title>
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Aware of the industry need for business intelligence training, the PHCC Educational Foundation has partnered with Goalmakers to develop Business Leadership Essentials, a 10-week, peer-based learning program through its online PHCC Academy for current and future managers of plumbing and HVACR businesses. Natalie Forster talks with Dan Quinonez, executive director of the PHCC Educational Foundation and Jeremy Wall, CEO of Goalmakers, to discuss common business management mishaps, success planning and more.      </itunes:summary>
      <description>
        <![CDATA[Aware of the industry need for business intelligence training, the PHCC Educational Foundation has partnered with Goalmakers to develop Business Leadership Essentials, a 10-week, peer-based learning program through its online PHCC Academy for current and future managers of plumbing and HVACR businesses. Natalie Forster talks with Dan Quinonez, executive director of the PHCC Educational Foundation and Jeremy Wall, CEO of Goalmakers, to discuss common business management mishaps, success planning and more.]]>
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      <itunes:image href="https://www.pmmag.com/ext/resources/files/podcasts/thumb/Jeremy-Wall-and-Dan-Quinonez-Podcast-400x400.webp?t=1746647638"/>
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      <pubDate>Wed, 07 May 2025 13:48:31 -0400</pubDate>
      <link>https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/www.pmmag.com/ext/resources/files/podcasts/2025/PM-SHT-Succession-PHCC-Podcast-V1.mp3</link>
      <itunes:duration>33:23</itunes:duration>
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      <title>Overcoming barriers to water reuse in plumbing systems with Saniflo’s Christopher Peterson</title>
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Sustainability is a hot topic in the plumbing industry today, and water reuse is one of many ways that the plumbing industry is innovating to become more sustainable. From graywater reuse to rainwater harvesting, how are experts in the industry incorporating water reuse into their strategies, and why is it important?Associate Editor Kristen Bayles sat down with Christopher Peterson, National Sales Manager of Saniflo, to discuss the major hurdles for water reuse: from cost perceptions, space limitations, regulatory complexity, lack of standardized education/training, and more.      </itunes:summary>
      <description>
        <![CDATA[Sustainability is a hot topic in the plumbing industry today, and water reuse is one of many ways that the plumbing industry is innovating to become more sustainable. From graywater reuse to rainwater harvesting, how are experts in the industry incorporating water reuse into their strategies, and why is it important?Associate Editor Kristen Bayles sat down with Christopher Peterson, National Sales Manager of Saniflo, to discuss the major hurdles for water reuse: from cost perceptions, space limitations, regulatory complexity, lack of standardized education/training, and more.]]>
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      <pubDate>Tue, 06 May 2025 11:30:01 -0400</pubDate>
      <link>https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/www.pmmag.com/ext/resources/files/podcasts/2025/PM-And-So-it-Flows-Podcast-Peterson-V1.mp3</link>
      <itunes:duration>32:36</itunes:duration>
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      <guid>www.pmmag.com:138</guid>
      <title>Systems thinking to reach sustainability goals in modern buildings</title>
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As the Sustainability manager for GF Building Flow Solutions Americas, Chrissie Walsh leverages her climate-focused skillset as an Atmospheric Scientist to help further the company’s vision of becoming the global leader in sustainable water systems. Editorial Director Natalie Forster sits down with Chrissie to chat about the importance of transparency, collaboration and systems thinking in order to reach building sustainability goals.      </itunes:summary>
      <description>
        <![CDATA[As the Sustainability manager for GF Building Flow Solutions Americas, Chrissie Walsh leverages her climate-focused skillset as an Atmospheric Scientist to help further the company’s vision of becoming the global leader in sustainable water systems. Editorial Director Natalie Forster sits down with Chrissie to chat about the importance of transparency, collaboration and systems thinking in order to reach building sustainability goals.]]>
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      <itunes:image href="https://www.pmmag.com/ext/resources/files/podcasts/thumb/PM0525-Podcast_ChrissieWalsh_2024_400x400.webp?t=1745954826"/>
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      <pubDate>Tue, 29 Apr 2025 15:25:50 -0400</pubDate>
      <link>https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/www.pmmag.com/ext/resources/files/podcasts/2025/PM-SHT-Podcast-sustainability-goals-V1.mp3</link>
      <itunes:duration>32:00</itunes:duration>
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      <title>Water treatment becomes the norm: A conversation with filtration expert, Moen's Sara Krupa</title>
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The plumbing industry is at the forefront of water conservation, safety and quality, with virtually all manufacturers working toward a shared goal of increased efficiency and accessibility to clean water. Even so, the U.S. has an alarming water quality problem. One in four Americans’ water is unsafe to drink and 45% of tap water contains PFAS. As end users become more aware of and knowledgeable on the damaging effects of PFAS, micro plastics, other chemicals and hard water, plumbing professionals must be up-to-date with the latest water treatment and filtration technologies on the market. Plumbing &amp; Mechanical sat down with Sara Krupa, category manager, filtration at Moen to talk all things water filtration. (Image courtesy of Moen)      </itunes:summary>
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        <![CDATA[The plumbing industry is at the forefront of water conservation, safety and quality, with virtually all manufacturers working toward a shared goal of increased efficiency and accessibility to clean water. Even so, the U.S. has an alarming water quality problem. One in four Americans’ water is unsafe to drink and 45% of tap water contains PFAS. As end users become more aware of and knowledgeable on the damaging effects of PFAS, micro plastics, other chemicals and hard water, plumbing professionals must be up-to-date with the latest water treatment and filtration technologies on the market. Plumbing &amp; Mechanical sat down with Sara Krupa, category manager, filtration at Moen to talk all things water filtration. (Image courtesy of Moen)]]>
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      <pubDate>Wed, 02 Apr 2025 09:22:22 -0400</pubDate>
      <link>https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/www.pmmag.com/ext/resources/files/podcasts/2025/SHT-Water-treatment-podcast-Final.mp3</link>
      <itunes:duration>14:03</itunes:duration>
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      <title>Upgrade Your Customer’s Lives Everyday with Instant Hot Water</title>
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Plumbing professionals play a vital role in helping homeowners achieve the perfect balance of comfort and efficiency. Grundfos hot water recirculation pumps provide your customers with instant hot water while conserving resources—up to 12,000 gallons of water saved annually per home.

Live from the AHR Expo 2025 in Orlando, Fla., Curtis Maderios discusses why plumbers should consider installing hot water recirculation with Plumbing &amp; Mechanical Editorial Director Natalie Forster and longtime columnist Dave Yates.



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        <![CDATA[Plumbing professionals play a vital role in helping homeowners achieve the perfect balance of comfort and efficiency. Grundfos hot water recirculation pumps provide your customers with instant hot water while conserving resources—up to 12,000 gallons of water saved annually per home.

Live from the AHR Expo 2025 in Orlando, Fla., Curtis Maderios discusses why plumbers should consider installing hot water recirculation with Plumbing &amp; Mechanical Editorial Director Natalie Forster and longtime columnist Dave Yates.



Sponsored by:
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      <itunes:image href="https://www.pmmag.com/ext/resources/files/podcasts/thumb/Curtis-Maderios-Grundfos.webp?t=1741831674"/>
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      <pubDate>Wed, 12 Mar 2025 23:15:32 -0400</pubDate>
      <link>https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/www.pmmag.com/ext/resources/files/podcasts/2025/AHR-PM-Grundfos-Mixdown-1.mp3</link>
      <itunes:duration>13:06</itunes:duration>
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      <title>Leading the way through Upcoming DOE Changes and Beyond</title>
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With a focus on energy efficiency, continuous improvement, and innovation, Matthew Baranuk, Portfolio Director, Commercial for A. O. Smith, is committed to helping the industry and A. O. Smith deliver hot water to those that need it.

Join Matt Baranuk as he discusses the upcoming DOE regulatory changes, and the measures A. O. Smith has put in place to ensure a smooth transition. Additionally, learn how much of A. O. Smith's current product line is already compliant with these new standards. Learn More



Sponsored by:
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      <description>
        <![CDATA[With a focus on energy efficiency, continuous improvement, and innovation, Matthew Baranuk, Portfolio Director, Commercial for A. O. Smith, is committed to helping the industry and A. O. Smith deliver hot water to those that need it.

Join Matt Baranuk as he discusses the upcoming DOE regulatory changes, and the measures A. O. Smith has put in place to ensure a smooth transition. Additionally, learn how much of A. O. Smith's current product line is already compliant with these new standards. Learn More



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      <itunes:image href="https://www.pmmag.com/ext/resources/files/podcasts/thumb/Matt-Baranuk-headshot.webp?t=1737036833"/>
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      <pubDate>Thu, 16 Jan 2025 09:05:34 -0500</pubDate>
      <link>https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/www.pmmag.com/ext/resources/files/podcasts/2025/A.O.-Smith.PM-Podcast-V1.mp3</link>
      <itunes:duration>14:02</itunes:duration>
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      <title>Decarbonization regulation trends</title>
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Chris Forth, VP of Regulatory Codes and Environmental Affairs at Johnson Controls discusses sustainability trends and decarbonization regulations to keep an eye on.      </itunes:summary>
      <description>
        <![CDATA[Chris Forth, VP of Regulatory Codes and Environmental Affairs at Johnson Controls discusses sustainability trends and decarbonization regulations to keep an eye on.]]>
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      <pubDate>Wed, 23 Oct 2024 07:34:12 -0400</pubDate>
      <link>https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/www.pmmag.com/ext/resources/files/podcasts/2024/PM-SHT-Chris-Forth-Podcast-10.15-Final.mp3</link>
      <itunes:duration>15:16</itunes:duration>
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      <title>Radiant All Stars Roundtable discusses low-temperature systems, and more</title>
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Plumbing &amp; Mechanical Chief Editor Nicole Krawcke moderates a discussion on all things radiant with our incredible panel of Radiant All Stars: John Barba, director of sales training at Taco Comfort Solutions; John Siegenthaler, consulting engineer and principal of Appropriate Designs in Holland Patent, New York; Max Rohr, director of marketing and education, Caleffi Hydronic Solutions; and Dave Yates, a former mechanical contractor and owner of F.W. Behler in York, Pennsylvania.      </itunes:summary>
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        <![CDATA[Plumbing &amp; Mechanical Chief Editor Nicole Krawcke moderates a discussion on all things radiant with our incredible panel of Radiant All Stars: John Barba, director of sales training at Taco Comfort Solutions; John Siegenthaler, consulting engineer and principal of Appropriate Designs in Holland Patent, New York; Max Rohr, director of marketing and education, Caleffi Hydronic Solutions; and Dave Yates, a former mechanical contractor and owner of F.W. Behler in York, Pennsylvania.]]>
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      <enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/www.pmmag.com/ext/resources/files/podcasts/2024/PM-eBook-Podcast-Final.mp3" type="audio/x-mp3" length="96405392"/>
      <pubDate>Fri, 11 Oct 2024 18:24:47 -0400</pubDate>
      <link>https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/www.pmmag.com/ext/resources/files/podcasts/2024/PM-eBook-Podcast-Final.mp3</link>
      <itunes:duration>1:06:56</itunes:duration>
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      <title>Legionella prevention with NSF International’s Michael Conrad</title>
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Plumbing &amp; Mechanical Chief Editor Nicole Krawcke chats with Michael Conrad, senior technical manager at NSF International. Conrad has nearly 15 years of experience in research and technical roles in the water industry. He is a Professional Engineer and holds a Ph.D. in chemical engineering from the University of Toronto. His role is to develop risk assessments and optimize water management plans ensuring that they meet regulatory requirements and standard guidelines.      </itunes:summary>
      <description>
        <![CDATA[Plumbing &amp; Mechanical Chief Editor Nicole Krawcke chats with Michael Conrad, senior technical manager at NSF International. Conrad has nearly 15 years of experience in research and technical roles in the water industry. He is a Professional Engineer and holds a Ph.D. in chemical engineering from the University of Toronto. His role is to develop risk assessments and optimize water management plans ensuring that they meet regulatory requirements and standard guidelines.]]>
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      <itunes:image href="https://www.pmmag.com/ext/resources/files/podcasts/thumb/Michael-Conrad.webp?t=1726657905"/>
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      <pubDate>Wed, 18 Sep 2024 07:10:26 -0400</pubDate>
      <link>https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/www.pmmag.com/ext/resources/files/podcasts/2022/PME-Podcast-2022-Final.mp3</link>
      <itunes:duration>7:58</itunes:duration>
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      <title>Talking commercial bathroom trends with Bradley's Jon Dommisse</title>
      <itunes:summary>
Plumbing &amp; Mechanical Chief Editor Nicole Krawcke had the chance to chat with Jon Dommisse, Bradley Corp.’s vice president of marketing, to discuss how these commercial restroom trends are evolving in 2023, what the hottest products are and how codes are influencing the design of these spaces.      </itunes:summary>
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        <![CDATA[Plumbing &amp; Mechanical Chief Editor Nicole Krawcke had the chance to chat with Jon Dommisse, Bradley Corp.’s vice president of marketing, to discuss how these commercial restroom trends are evolving in 2023, what the hottest products are and how codes are influencing the design of these spaces.]]>
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      <itunes:image href="https://www.pmmag.com/ext/resources/files/podcasts/thumb/Jon-Dommisse.webp?t=1726658015"/>
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      <pubDate>Wed, 18 Sep 2024 07:03:37 -0400</pubDate>
      <link>https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/www.pmmag.com/ext/resources/files/podcasts/2023/PME-Podcast_Jon-Dommisse.mp3</link>
      <itunes:duration>20:41</itunes:duration>
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      <title>Decarbonization and heat pump water heaters</title>
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As the United States moves to decarbonize commercial and residential building structures, all eyes turn to heat pumps as a way to increase energy efficiency and reduce carbon emissions for not only space heating but domestic hot water as well. This month, Plumbing &amp; Mechanical Chief Editor Nicole Krawcke had a chance to sit down with Cain White, director of commercial product management for Mitsubishi Electric Trane HVAC US LLC (METUS), about commercial water heating trends, including heat pump water heaters.      </itunes:summary>
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        <![CDATA[As the United States moves to decarbonize commercial and residential building structures, all eyes turn to heat pumps as a way to increase energy efficiency and reduce carbon emissions for not only space heating but domestic hot water as well. This month, Plumbing &amp; Mechanical Chief Editor Nicole Krawcke had a chance to sit down with Cain White, director of commercial product management for Mitsubishi Electric Trane HVAC US LLC (METUS), about commercial water heating trends, including heat pump water heaters.]]>
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      <pubDate>Wed, 18 Sep 2024 06:53:45 -0400</pubDate>
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      <itunes:duration>10:45</itunes:duration>
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      <title>The ASPE Convention &amp; Expo is Headed to Columbus this October</title>
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The 2024 ASPE Convention and Expo will be hosted in Columbus, Ohio from October 18-23. Join Jennifer Hoff, CEO &amp; Founder of Taffy Event Strategies, as the management company for the ASPE Convention &amp; Expo as she discusses the bi-annual 2024 Expo and what to expect for this year’s event.

Jennifer Hoff has been providing show management for the ASPE Convention &amp; Expo since 1994.  In 2014, she launched and is CEO and owner of a full-service trade show and event management company, Taffy Event Strategies LLC.  Taffy Events manages strategy, sales, marketing, operations, content development, and financial management for a variety of tradeshows and conferences.  She serves the Center for Exhibition Industry (CEIR) Research Council chairman.





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        <![CDATA[The 2024 ASPE Convention and Expo will be hosted in Columbus, Ohio from October 18-23. Join Jennifer Hoff, CEO &amp; Founder of Taffy Event Strategies, as the management company for the ASPE Convention &amp; Expo as she discusses the bi-annual 2024 Expo and what to expect for this year’s event.

Jennifer Hoff has been providing show management for the ASPE Convention &amp; Expo since 1994.  In 2014, she launched and is CEO and owner of a full-service trade show and event management company, Taffy Event Strategies LLC.  Taffy Events manages strategy, sales, marketing, operations, content development, and financial management for a variety of tradeshows and conferences.  She serves the Center for Exhibition Industry (CEIR) Research Council chairman.





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For more information contact us here.

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      <pubDate>Wed, 18 Sep 2024 06:42:17 -0400</pubDate>
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      <itunes:duration>8:18</itunes:duration>
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      <title>Bell &amp; Gossett on sustainability and Building Better Futures</title>
      <itunes:summary>
Live from AHR 2024, Xylem’s Steve Clark, director, intelligent solutions and Jennifer Freres, global product manager, centrifugal pumps discuss the new hydrovar® X-enabled product line – a powerful pump and Smart Motor combination – and their commitment to Building Better Futures.



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        <![CDATA[Live from AHR 2024, Xylem’s Steve Clark, director, intelligent solutions and Jennifer Freres, global product manager, centrifugal pumps discuss the new hydrovar® X-enabled product line – a powerful pump and Smart Motor combination – and their commitment to Building Better Futures.



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      <itunes:image href="https://www.pmmag.com/ext/resources/files/podcasts/thumb/Bell-and-Gossett-Xylem-BBF.webp?t=1726655640"/>
      <enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/www.pmmag.com/ext/resources/files/podcasts/2024/AHR-2023---PME---Xylem-Mixdown-1-(1).mp3" type="audio/x-mp3" length="22152912"/>
      <pubDate>Wed, 18 Sep 2024 06:33:26 -0400</pubDate>
      <link>https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/www.pmmag.com/ext/resources/files/podcasts/2024/AHR-2023---PME---Xylem-Mixdown-1-(1).mp3</link>
      <itunes:duration>9:13</itunes:duration>
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      <title>Examining plastic pipe trends in commercial markets</title>
      <itunes:summary>
As we step into 2024, several key trends are shaping the landscape of plastic pipe usage in commercial markets. Plumbing &amp; Mechanical Chief Editor Nicole Krawcke sits down with Lance MacNevin, director of engineering, building and construction division of the Plastics Pipe Institute, to discuss top trends influencing the use of plastic pipes in commercial applications.      </itunes:summary>
      <description>
        <![CDATA[As we step into 2024, several key trends are shaping the landscape of plastic pipe usage in commercial markets. Plumbing &amp; Mechanical Chief Editor Nicole Krawcke sits down with Lance MacNevin, director of engineering, building and construction division of the Plastics Pipe Institute, to discuss top trends influencing the use of plastic pipes in commercial applications.]]>
      </description>
      <itunes:image href="https://www.pmmag.com/ext/resources/files/podcasts/thumb/Lance-MacNevin.webp?t=1728394739"/>
      <enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/www.pmmag.com/ext/resources/files/podcasts/2024/PM-Podcast-Jan-2023-Final.mp3" type="audio/x-mp3" length="34019157"/>
      <pubDate>Wed, 18 Sep 2024 06:25:05 -0400</pubDate>
      <link>https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/www.pmmag.com/ext/resources/files/podcasts/2024/PM-Podcast-Jan-2023-Final.mp3</link>
      <itunes:duration>23:26</itunes:duration>
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      <title>Everything you need to know about PHCC CONNECT 2024</title>
      <itunes:summary>
PM Chief Editor Nicole Krawcke sits down with Cindy Sheridan, CEO of Plumbing-Heating-Cooling Contractors — National Association (PHCC) to discuss the new and improved CONNECT conference and trade show, which will be held in Birmingham, Alabama, Oct. 7-10.      </itunes:summary>
      <description>
        <![CDATA[PM Chief Editor Nicole Krawcke sits down with Cindy Sheridan, CEO of Plumbing-Heating-Cooling Contractors — National Association (PHCC) to discuss the new and improved CONNECT conference and trade show, which will be held in Birmingham, Alabama, Oct. 7-10.]]>
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      <itunes:image href="https://www.pmmag.com/ext/resources/files/podcasts/thumb/Cindy-Sheridan.webp?t=1724795553"/>
      <enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/www.pmmag.com/ext/resources/files/podcasts/2024/PM-Podcast-8.23.24-Final.mp3" type="audio/x-mp3" length="13353827"/>
      <pubDate>Tue, 27 Aug 2024 17:47:29 -0400</pubDate>
      <link>https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/www.pmmag.com/ext/resources/files/podcasts/2024/PM-Podcast-8.23.24-Final.mp3</link>
      <itunes:duration>9:16</itunes:duration>
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      <title>Matt Sonnhalter revs up for 15th annual Tool Drive</title>
      <itunes:summary>
PM Chief Editor Nicole Krawcke sits down with Matt Sonnhalter, vision architect at Sonnhalter, a B2T marketing agency, to discuss the 15th annual Tool Drive, held in partnership with Greater Cleveland Habitat for Humanity. The Tool Drive runs throughout the month of August. Since 2010, Sonnhalter has raised more than $517,000 worth of donations for this cause.      </itunes:summary>
      <description>
        <![CDATA[PM Chief Editor Nicole Krawcke sits down with Matt Sonnhalter, vision architect at Sonnhalter, a B2T marketing agency, to discuss the 15th annual Tool Drive, held in partnership with Greater Cleveland Habitat for Humanity. The Tool Drive runs throughout the month of August. Since 2010, Sonnhalter has raised more than $517,000 worth of donations for this cause.]]>
      </description>
      <itunes:image href="https://www.pmmag.com/ext/resources/files/podcasts/thumb/Matt-Sonnhalter.webp?t=1722442045"/>
      <enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/www.pmmag.com/ext/resources/files/podcasts/2024/PM-Podcast-8.1.24-Final.mp3" type="audio/x-mp3" length="16800830"/>
      <pubDate>Wed, 31 Jul 2024 12:02:12 -0400</pubDate>
      <link>https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/www.pmmag.com/ext/resources/files/podcasts/2024/PM-Podcast-8.1.24-Final.mp3</link>
      <itunes:duration>11:38</itunes:duration>
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      <title>Milwaukee Tool celebrates 100th anniversary milestone at Pipeline 2024</title>
      <itunes:summary>
Plumbing &amp; Mechanical Chief Editor Nicole Krawcke sits down with Paige Bovard, senior vice president of product marketing for Milwaukee Tool, at the company's Pipeline 2024 event in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, to discuss the tool brand's success over the years.      </itunes:summary>
      <description>
        <![CDATA[Plumbing &amp; Mechanical Chief Editor Nicole Krawcke sits down with Paige Bovard, senior vice president of product marketing for Milwaukee Tool, at the company's Pipeline 2024 event in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, to discuss the tool brand's success over the years.]]>
      </description>
      <itunes:image href="https://www.pmmag.com/ext/resources/files/podcasts/thumb/Paige-Bovard.webp?t=1721338285"/>
      <enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/www.pmmag.com/ext/resources/files/podcasts/2024/PM-Milwaukee-7.24-Final.mp3" type="audio/x-mp3" length="17735593"/>
      <pubDate>Thu, 18 Jul 2024 17:20:50 -0400</pubDate>
      <link>https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/www.pmmag.com/ext/resources/files/podcasts/2024/PM-Milwaukee-7.24-Final.mp3</link>
      <itunes:duration>12:17</itunes:duration>
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      <title>Investment on U.S. soil with Viega LLC</title>
      <itunes:summary>
Supply House Times Chief Editor Natalie Forster and Marki Huston, COO of Viega LLC, discuss the recent surge of re-investment in U.S. manufacturing facilities and training centers, onshoring and more.      </itunes:summary>
      <description>
        <![CDATA[Supply House Times Chief Editor Natalie Forster and Marki Huston, COO of Viega LLC, discuss the recent surge of re-investment in U.S. manufacturing facilities and training centers, onshoring and more.]]>
      </description>
      <itunes:image href="https://www.pmmag.com/ext/resources/files/podcasts/thumb/Marki-Huston.webp?t=1721320703"/>
      <enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/www.pmmag.com/ext/resources/files/podcasts/2024/SHT-Viega-Podcast-Final.mp3" type="audio/x-mp3" length="10025086"/>
      <pubDate>Thu, 18 Jul 2024 12:37:08 -0400</pubDate>
      <link>https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/www.pmmag.com/ext/resources/files/podcasts/2024/SHT-Viega-Podcast-Final.mp3</link>
      <itunes:duration>6:56</itunes:duration>
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      <guid>www.pmmag.com:121</guid>
      <title>Investment on U.S. soil with REHAU</title>
      <itunes:summary>
Supply House Times Chief Editor Natalie Forster and Mark Hudoba, vice president of building solutions for the Americas region for REHAU discuss the recent surge of re-investment in U.S. manufacturing facilities and training centers, onshoring and more.      </itunes:summary>
      <description>
        <![CDATA[Supply House Times Chief Editor Natalie Forster and Mark Hudoba, vice president of building solutions for the Americas region for REHAU discuss the recent surge of re-investment in U.S. manufacturing facilities and training centers, onshoring and more.]]>
      </description>
      <itunes:image href="https://www.pmmag.com/ext/resources/files/podcasts/thumb/Mark-Hudoba.webp?t=1721320703"/>
      <enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/www.pmmag.com/ext/resources/files/podcasts/2024/SHT-REHAU-Podcast-Final.mp3" type="audio/x-mp3" length="18291901"/>
      <pubDate>Thu, 18 Jul 2024 12:37:01 -0400</pubDate>
      <link>https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/www.pmmag.com/ext/resources/files/podcasts/2024/SHT-REHAU-Podcast-Final.mp3</link>
      <itunes:duration>12:41</itunes:duration>
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      <title>Discussing the reinvestment in American manufacturing and training</title>
      <itunes:summary>
Plumbing &amp; Mechanical and PM Engineer Chief Editor Nicole Krawcke sits down with Andres Caballero, president of GF Building Flow Solutions Americas, formerly Uponor, to discuss the company's strategy when it comes to American manufacturing and training.      </itunes:summary>
      <description>
        <![CDATA[Plumbing &amp; Mechanical and PM Engineer Chief Editor Nicole Krawcke sits down with Andres Caballero, president of GF Building Flow Solutions Americas, formerly Uponor, to discuss the company's strategy when it comes to American manufacturing and training.]]>
      </description>
      <itunes:image href="https://www.pmmag.com/ext/resources/files/podcasts/thumb/Andres-Caballero.webp?t=1721150875"/>
      <enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/www.pmmag.com/ext/resources/files/podcasts/2024/PM-Uponor-7.24-Final.mp3" type="audio/x-mp3" length="23579712"/>
      <pubDate>Tue, 16 Jul 2024 13:21:42 -0400</pubDate>
      <link>https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/www.pmmag.com/ext/resources/files/podcasts/2024/PM-Uponor-7.24-Final.mp3</link>
      <itunes:duration>16:21</itunes:duration>
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      <title>Intentionality is a Multi-Million Dollar Word</title>
      <itunes:summary>


To develop your own workforce, build intentionality into your training blueprint and do not disregard the importance of Field Mentorship. Jeff Atwell and Corinne Hall, Workforce Development Coaches for Nexstar Network's NexTech Academy, crunch the numbers and discuss the benefits – and the what-ifs of not being mindful – with your program.



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For more information contact us here.
  
  
    

For more information contact us here.
  
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        <![CDATA[

To develop your own workforce, build intentionality into your training blueprint and do not disregard the importance of Field Mentorship. Jeff Atwell and Corinne Hall, Workforce Development Coaches for Nexstar Network's NexTech Academy, crunch the numbers and discuss the benefits – and the what-ifs of not being mindful – with your program.



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For more information contact us here.
  
  
    

For more information contact us here.
  
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      <itunes:image href="https://www.pmmag.com/ext/resources/files/podcasts/thumb/Corinne-Hall-and-Jeff-Atwell.webp?t=1717535221"/>
      <enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/www.pmmag.com/ext/resources/files/podcasts/2024/Nexstar-PM-Podcast-V1.mp3" type="audio/x-mp3" length="18419728"/>
      <pubDate>Tue, 04 Jun 2024 15:51:38 -0400</pubDate>
      <link>https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/www.pmmag.com/ext/resources/files/podcasts/2024/Nexstar-PM-Podcast-V1.mp3</link>
      <itunes:duration>12:46</itunes:duration>
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      <title>What do Artificial Intelligence and leak detection have in common?</title>
      <itunes:summary>
Plumbing &amp; Mechanical Chief Editor Nicole Krawcke sits down with Jeffrey Johnson, PhD, PE, innovation manager for Oldcastle Infrastructure, to discuss the growing concerns over water scarcity and how Artificial Intelligence and leak detection can help solve this issue.      </itunes:summary>
      <description>
        <![CDATA[Plumbing &amp; Mechanical Chief Editor Nicole Krawcke sits down with Jeffrey Johnson, PhD, PE, innovation manager for Oldcastle Infrastructure, to discuss the growing concerns over water scarcity and how Artificial Intelligence and leak detection can help solve this issue.]]>
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      <itunes:image href="https://www.pmmag.com/ext/resources/files/podcasts/thumb/Jeffrey-Johnson-PhD-PE.webp?t=1717149108"/>
      <enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/www.pmmag.com/ext/resources/files/podcasts/2024/PM-Jeffrey-Johnson-PhD-PE-Podcast-5.23.24-Final.mp3" type="audio/x-mp3" length="44967411"/>
      <pubDate>Fri, 31 May 2024 05:48:17 -0400</pubDate>
      <link>https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/www.pmmag.com/ext/resources/files/podcasts/2024/PM-Jeffrey-Johnson-PhD-PE-Podcast-5.23.24-Final.mp3</link>
      <itunes:duration>31:12</itunes:duration>
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      <title>The benefits of offering water treatment services</title>
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Plumbing &amp; Mechanical Chief Editor Nicole Krawcke sits down with Mark Arnold, president and CEO of Arnold &amp; Sons Plumbing, Sewer &amp; Drain, to discuss why plumbers should be doing water quality tests and offering water treatment services to their customers on every call.





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        <![CDATA[Plumbing &amp; Mechanical Chief Editor Nicole Krawcke sits down with Mark Arnold, president and CEO of Arnold &amp; Sons Plumbing, Sewer &amp; Drain, to discuss why plumbers should be doing water quality tests and offering water treatment services to their customers on every call.





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      <itunes:image href="https://www.pmmag.com/ext/resources/files/podcasts/thumb/Mark-Arnold.webp?t=1713910161"/>
      <enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/www.pmmag.com/ext/resources/files/podcasts/2024/PM-Podcast-Sponsored-Editorial-Mixdown-1.mp3" type="audio/x-mp3" length="14113049"/>
      <pubDate>Tue, 23 Apr 2024 18:05:17 -0400</pubDate>
      <link>https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/www.pmmag.com/ext/resources/files/podcasts/2024/PM-Podcast-Sponsored-Editorial-Mixdown-1.mp3</link>
      <itunes:duration>9:48</itunes:duration>
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      <title>And So It Flows: How Contractors Can Own Their Markets</title>
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Join us on this episode of And So It Flows to learn the secrets of dominating your local plumbing market with Billy Stevens, CEO, Sera Systems.

Billy Stevens is founder and Chief Executive Officer of Sera Systems, Inc., a subscription software provider for the home service industry.

Billy bought a failing new construction plumbing business in 1996, immediately converted it to residential and commercial service followed by adding HVAC and sold it to a private equity firm for millions in 2011, leading the entry of PE investors into home services.





Sponsored by:


For more information contact us here.

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        <![CDATA[Join us on this episode of And So It Flows to learn the secrets of dominating your local plumbing market with Billy Stevens, CEO, Sera Systems.

Billy Stevens is founder and Chief Executive Officer of Sera Systems, Inc., a subscription software provider for the home service industry.

Billy bought a failing new construction plumbing business in 1996, immediately converted it to residential and commercial service followed by adding HVAC and sold it to a private equity firm for millions in 2011, leading the entry of PE investors into home services.





Sponsored by:


For more information contact us here.

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      <pubDate>Mon, 22 Apr 2024 13:56:00 -0400</pubDate>
      <link>https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/www.pmmag.com/ext/resources/files/podcasts/2024/PM-Podcast-Billy-Stevens-20240415.mp3</link>
      <itunes:duration>23:42</itunes:duration>
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      <title>Legislative and regulatory issues affecting PHVAC contractors in 2024</title>
      <itunes:summary>
Plumbing &amp; Mechanical Chief Editor Nicole Krawcke sits down with Chuck White, vice president of regulatory affairs for PHCC-National Association, to discuss legislative and regulatory actions that PHVAC contractors should be aware of in the coming year.      </itunes:summary>
      <description>
        <![CDATA[Plumbing &amp; Mechanical Chief Editor Nicole Krawcke sits down with Chuck White, vice president of regulatory affairs for PHCC-National Association, to discuss legislative and regulatory actions that PHVAC contractors should be aware of in the coming year.]]>
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      <itunes:image href="https://www.pmmag.com/ext/resources/files/podcasts/thumb/Chuck-White.webp?t=1710271858"/>
      <enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/www.pmmag.com/ext/resources/files/podcasts/2024/PM-Podcast-Chuck-White-Mixdown-1.mp3" type="audio/x-mp3" length="59970486"/>
      <pubDate>Tue, 12 Mar 2024 15:23:08 -0400</pubDate>
      <link>https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/www.pmmag.com/ext/resources/files/podcasts/2024/PM-Podcast-Chuck-White-Mixdown-1.mp3</link>
      <itunes:duration>41:38</itunes:duration>
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      <title>Kick your business into high gear with Successware</title>
      <itunes:summary>
Plumbing &amp; Mechanical Chief Editor Nicole Krawcke sits down with Michele Windsor, vice president of training and implementation for Successware, to discuss current trends in contractor software.

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        <![CDATA[Plumbing &amp; Mechanical Chief Editor Nicole Krawcke sits down with Michele Windsor, vice president of training and implementation for Successware, to discuss current trends in contractor software.

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      <itunes:image href="https://www.pmmag.com/ext/resources/files/podcasts/2024/michele-windsor.webp?t=1705329712"/>
      <enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/www.pmmag.com/ext/resources/files/podcasts/2024/PM-Podcast---V2.mp3" type="audio/x-mp3" length="24880231"/>
      <pubDate>Mon, 15 Jan 2024 00:00:24 -0500</pubDate>
      <link>https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/www.pmmag.com/ext/resources/files/podcasts/2024/PM-Podcast---V2.mp3</link>
      <itunes:duration>17:15</itunes:duration>
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      <title>The rise of gas appliances with JJM Alkaline’s Kyle Emmons</title>
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As the head of JJM Alkaline Technologies and an expert in condensate neutralizer solutions, Kyle T. Emmons speaks to the growing popularity of high-efficiency gas-fired appliances, the importance of a condensate neutralizer with such combusting appliance, its role in safeguarding infrastructure and complying with building codes.      </itunes:summary>
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        <![CDATA[As the head of JJM Alkaline Technologies and an expert in condensate neutralizer solutions, Kyle T. Emmons speaks to the growing popularity of high-efficiency gas-fired appliances, the importance of a condensate neutralizer with such combusting appliance, its role in safeguarding infrastructure and complying with building codes.]]>
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      <itunes:image href="https://www.pmmag.com/ext/resources/files/podcasts/thumb/JJM-Logo.webp?t=1703694192"/>
      <enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/www.pmmag.com/ext/resources/files/podcasts/2023/PM-Podcast---Kyle-Emmons-V1.mp3" type="audio/x-mp3" length="27948742"/>
      <pubDate>Wed, 27 Dec 2023 11:15:25 -0500</pubDate>
      <link>https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/www.pmmag.com/ext/resources/files/podcasts/2023/PM-Podcast---Kyle-Emmons-V1.mp3</link>
      <itunes:duration>19:23</itunes:duration>
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      <title>Charlotte Pipe opens new foundry in Oakboro, NC</title>
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After more than 100 years operating at the company’s original foundry in Uptown Charlotte, North Carolina, Charlotte Pipe and Foundry began operations from a new, $460 million state-of-the-art foundry in Oakboro, North Carolina in September 2023. During the grand opening celebration in October, Supply House Times Chief Editor Natalie Forster sat down with Charlotte Pipe CEO Hooper Hardison and Brad Muller, vice president of corporate communications to get behind the scenes details about the move.      </itunes:summary>
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      <pubDate>Tue, 07 Nov 2023 06:12:51 -0500</pubDate>
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      <itunes:duration>11:28</itunes:duration>
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      <title>Best practices for Legionella prevention in plumbing systems</title>
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Plumbing &amp; Mechanical and PM Engineer Chief Editor Nicole Krawcke sits down Legionella expert Dr. Janet Stout, PhD, executive vice president and founder of Special Pathogens Laboratory, and research associate professor at the University of Pittsburgh Swanson School of Engineering in the Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering, to discuss best practices for Legionella prevention and mitigation.      </itunes:summary>
      <description>
        <![CDATA[Plumbing &amp; Mechanical and PM Engineer Chief Editor Nicole Krawcke sits down Legionella expert Dr. Janet Stout, PhD, executive vice president and founder of Special Pathogens Laboratory, and research associate professor at the University of Pittsburgh Swanson School of Engineering in the Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering, to discuss best practices for Legionella prevention and mitigation.]]>
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      <pubDate>Wed, 18 Oct 2023 13:59:25 -0400</pubDate>
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      <itunes:duration>29:26</itunes:duration>
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      <title>Children’s book inspiring a new generation of skilled trades workers</title>
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Plumbing Group Editors Nicole Krawcke and Natalie Forster sit down with Group Two’s Mollie Elkman and Oatey’s Katherine Lehtinen to discuss the workforce development movement behind the children’s book, “The House That She Built,” and how it’s generating awareness of the skilled trades for young women.




Sponsored by

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        <![CDATA[Plumbing Group Editors Nicole Krawcke and Natalie Forster sit down with Group Two’s Mollie Elkman and Oatey’s Katherine Lehtinen to discuss the workforce development movement behind the children’s book, “The House That She Built,” and how it’s generating awareness of the skilled trades for young women.




Sponsored by

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      <pubDate>Mon, 11 Sep 2023 09:34:06 -0400</pubDate>
      <link>https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/www.pmmag.com/ext/resources/files/podcasts/2023/PM-Oatey-Podcast---V1.mp3</link>
      <itunes:duration>13:59</itunes:duration>
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      <title>Combi-boiler market maturing</title>
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Plumbing &amp; Mechanical Chief Editor Nicole Krawcke sits down with Lochinvar Senior Product Manager Dan Rettig to discuss current trends in the combi-boiler market.      </itunes:summary>
      <description>
        <![CDATA[Plumbing &amp; Mechanical Chief Editor Nicole Krawcke sits down with Lochinvar Senior Product Manager Dan Rettig to discuss current trends in the combi-boiler market.]]>
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      <pubDate>Wed, 23 Aug 2023 17:21:43 -0400</pubDate>
      <link>https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/www.pmmag.com/ext/resources/files/podcasts/2023/PM-Podcast-(8.22.23)--V1.mp3</link>
      <itunes:duration>14:34</itunes:duration>
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      <title>Radiant All Stars Roundtable Discussion</title>
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Plumbing &amp; Mechanical and PM Engineer Chief Editor Nicole Krawcke moderates a discussion on all things radiant with our incredible panel of Radiant All Stars: Robert Bean, ASHRAE Fellow, lecturer and retired engineering technology practitioner; Mark Eatherton, a retired hydronic heating contractor, educator and columnist, and the former executive director of the Radiant Professionals Alliance; Dan Holohan, founder of HeatingHelp.com, and well-known industry educator and author; John Siegenthaler, consulting engineer and principal of Appropriate Designs in Holland Patent, New York; and last, but certainly not least, Dave Yates, a former mechanical contractor and owner of F.W. Behler in York, Pennsylvania.      </itunes:summary>
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        <![CDATA[Plumbing &amp; Mechanical and PM Engineer Chief Editor Nicole Krawcke moderates a discussion on all things radiant with our incredible panel of Radiant All Stars: Robert Bean, ASHRAE Fellow, lecturer and retired engineering technology practitioner; Mark Eatherton, a retired hydronic heating contractor, educator and columnist, and the former executive director of the Radiant Professionals Alliance; Dan Holohan, founder of HeatingHelp.com, and well-known industry educator and author; John Siegenthaler, consulting engineer and principal of Appropriate Designs in Holland Patent, New York; and last, but certainly not least, Dave Yates, a former mechanical contractor and owner of F.W. Behler in York, Pennsylvania.]]>
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      <pubDate>Thu, 27 Jul 2023 20:51:27 -0400</pubDate>
      <link>https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/www.pmmag.com/ext/resources/files/podcasts/2023/PM-Podcast---V1-(5).mp3</link>
      <itunes:duration>1:12:30</itunes:duration>
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      <title>Matco-Norca's take on the current state of the industry</title>
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The largest independent branded sourcing company for PVF Products.

Matco-Norca sits down with Plumbing &amp; Mechanical Magazine to talk about the state of the industry and how they have weathered the storm through their 70 plus years in business. Hear about upcoming initiatives including multifamily products, a new customer portal and how our marketing has changed how we do business.

Sit down and listen with Fred Grewen, Director of Faucets &amp; Plumbing Specialties and Amy Zucchi-Justice, Director of Marketing for Matco-Norca.

www.matco-norca.com      </itunes:summary>
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        <![CDATA[The largest independent branded sourcing company for PVF Products.

Matco-Norca sits down with Plumbing &amp; Mechanical Magazine to talk about the state of the industry and how they have weathered the storm through their 70 plus years in business. Hear about upcoming initiatives including multifamily products, a new customer portal and how our marketing has changed how we do business.

Sit down and listen with Fred Grewen, Director of Faucets &amp; Plumbing Specialties and Amy Zucchi-Justice, Director of Marketing for Matco-Norca.

www.matco-norca.com]]>
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      <pubDate>Thu, 13 Jul 2023 14:59:36 -0400</pubDate>
      <link>https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/www.pmmag.com/ext/resources/files/podcasts/2023/PM-Podcast---V1.mp3</link>
      <itunes:duration>15:50</itunes:duration>
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      <title>LAARS celebrates its 75th anniversary of being American-made</title>
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Plumbing &amp; Mechanical Chief Editor Nicole Krawcke chats with Domingo Mohedano, vice president and general manager, LAARS and Rich Simons, senior vice president of product strategy and marketing, LAARS, about the company’s long history of manufacturing products in the United States.      </itunes:summary>
      <description>
        <![CDATA[Plumbing &amp; Mechanical Chief Editor Nicole Krawcke chats with Domingo Mohedano, vice president and general manager, LAARS and Rich Simons, senior vice president of product strategy and marketing, LAARS, about the company’s long history of manufacturing products in the United States.]]>
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      <enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/www.pmmag.com/ext/resources/files/podcasts/2023/LAARS-Podcast---V1mp3.mp3" type="audio/x-mp3" length="21183175"/>
      <pubDate>Fri, 07 Jul 2023 09:55:19 -0400</pubDate>
      <link>https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/www.pmmag.com/ext/resources/files/podcasts/2023/LAARS-Podcast---V1mp3.mp3</link>
      <itunes:duration>14:41</itunes:duration>
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      <title>Talking American manufacturing trends, technology and sustainability with Legend Valve</title>
      <itunes:summary>
Plumbing &amp; Mechanical Chief Editor Nicole Krawcke discusses American manufacturing and the importance of technology and sustainability with Mike Boehk, general manager of pipe manufacturing, Legend Valve.      </itunes:summary>
      <description>
        <![CDATA[Plumbing &amp; Mechanical Chief Editor Nicole Krawcke discusses American manufacturing and the importance of technology and sustainability with Mike Boehk, general manager of pipe manufacturing, Legend Valve.]]>
      </description>
      <itunes:image href="https://www.pmmag.com/ext/resources/files/podcasts/thumb/Mike-Boehk-Headshot.webp?t=1688736981"/>
      <enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/www.pmmag.com/ext/resources/files/podcasts/2023/Legend-Valve-Podcast---V1.mp3" type="audio/x-mp3" length="20060061"/>
      <pubDate>Fri, 07 Jul 2023 09:35:34 -0400</pubDate>
      <link>https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/www.pmmag.com/ext/resources/files/podcasts/2023/Legend-Valve-Podcast---V1.mp3</link>
      <itunes:duration>13:54</itunes:duration>
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      <title>Talking American manufacturing with Intellihot</title>
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Plumbing &amp; Mechanical Chief Editor Nicole Krawcke sits down with Sridhar (Sri) Deivasigamani, founder and CEO, Intellihot, to discuss current manufacturing trends and why American manufacturing is important for Intellihot. The company has experienced revenue growth of 100% year-over-year and employs more than 100 people in both Galesburg and Chicago.      </itunes:summary>
      <description>
        <![CDATA[Plumbing &amp; Mechanical Chief Editor Nicole Krawcke sits down with Sridhar (Sri) Deivasigamani, founder and CEO, Intellihot, to discuss current manufacturing trends and why American manufacturing is important for Intellihot. The company has experienced revenue growth of 100% year-over-year and employs more than 100 people in both Galesburg and Chicago.]]>
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      <itunes:image href="https://www.pmmag.com/ext/resources/files/podcasts/thumb/Sridhar-Deivasigamani.webp?t=1688732358"/>
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      <pubDate>Fri, 07 Jul 2023 08:19:49 -0400</pubDate>
      <link>https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/www.pmmag.com/ext/resources/files/podcasts/2023/Intellihot-Podcast---V1.mp3</link>
      <itunes:duration>14:12</itunes:duration>
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      <title>RIDGID celebrates 100 years of American manufacturing</title>
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Plumbing &amp; Mechanical Chief Editor Nicole Krawcke chats with Ronan Lynch, vice president of operations for RIDGID, and Kyle Blakeslee, general manager of manufacturing for RIDGID, about the company’s 100th anniversary and the importance of being made in the USA.      </itunes:summary>
      <description>
        <![CDATA[Plumbing &amp; Mechanical Chief Editor Nicole Krawcke chats with Ronan Lynch, vice president of operations for RIDGID, and Kyle Blakeslee, general manager of manufacturing for RIDGID, about the company’s 100th anniversary and the importance of being made in the USA.]]>
      </description>
      <itunes:image href="https://www.pmmag.com/ext/resources/files/podcasts/thumb/Ronan-Kyle-combo.webp?t=1688731907"/>
      <enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/www.pmmag.com/ext/resources/files/podcasts/2023/RIDGID-Podcast---V1.mp3" type="audio/x-mp3" length="27678341"/>
      <pubDate>Fri, 07 Jul 2023 08:01:18 -0400</pubDate>
      <link>https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/www.pmmag.com/ext/resources/files/podcasts/2023/RIDGID-Podcast---V1.mp3</link>
      <itunes:duration>19:12</itunes:duration>
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      <title>Talking drain cleaning and inspection with Omar the Plumber</title>
      <itunes:summary>
Plumbing &amp; Mechanical Chief Editor Nicole Krawcke sat down with Omar Harris, a plumber with Harris Maintenance working with Broward County, Florida, but you may know him better by his Instagram handle, @OmarthePlumber.       </itunes:summary>
      <description>
        <![CDATA[Plumbing &amp; Mechanical Chief Editor Nicole Krawcke sat down with Omar Harris, a plumber with Harris Maintenance working with Broward County, Florida, but you may know him better by his Instagram handle, @OmarthePlumber. ]]>
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      <itunes:image href="https://www.pmmag.com/ext/resources/Issues/2023/06-June/Omar-Harris.webp?t=1684764035"/>
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      <pubDate>Mon, 22 May 2023 09:54:18 -0400</pubDate>
      <link>https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/www.pmmag.com/ext/resources/files/podcasts/2023/PM-Podcast---Omar-Harris.mp3</link>
      <itunes:duration>19:41</itunes:duration>
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      <title>Bath and Kitchen design experts share up and coming trends</title>
      <itunes:summary>
Supply House Times Chief Editor Natalie Forster dives deep into what is fueling today’s bathroom and kitchen design trends with Moen’s Director of Industrial Design Jessie Birchfield and Duravit’s Northeast Regional Sales Manager Dean Camastro. The two share top consumer and installer wants and how manufacturers are aligning to achieve shared goals like seamlessly integrated technology and sustainability.      </itunes:summary>
      <description>
        <![CDATA[Supply House Times Chief Editor Natalie Forster dives deep into what is fueling today’s bathroom and kitchen design trends with Moen’s Director of Industrial Design Jessie Birchfield and Duravit’s Northeast Regional Sales Manager Dean Camastro. The two share top consumer and installer wants and how manufacturers are aligning to achieve shared goals like seamlessly integrated technology and sustainability.]]>
      </description>
      <itunes:image href="https://www.pmmag.com/ext/resources/images/want-more/2022/PM-WantMore-Podcast.webp?t=1652462792"/>
      <enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/www.pmmag.com/ext/resources/files/podcasts/2023/PM-Podcast---Jessie-Birchfield-and-Dean-Camastro.mp3" type="audio/x-mp3" length="60798041"/>
      <pubDate>Mon, 01 May 2023 10:15:57 -0400</pubDate>
      <link>https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/www.pmmag.com/ext/resources/files/podcasts/2023/PM-Podcast---Jessie-Birchfield-and-Dean-Camastro.mp3</link>
      <itunes:duration>42:12</itunes:duration>
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      <title>Talking backflow prevention with the Backflow Prevention Institute’s Sean Cleary</title>
      <itunes:summary>
Plumbing &amp; Mechanical Chief Editor Nicole Krawcke interviews Sean Cleary, vice president of industry programs and Backflow Prevention Institute operations for IAPMO, about the importance of backflow prevention, how codes are influencing backflow preventers, why the industry needs more certified testers and more.      </itunes:summary>
      <description>
        <![CDATA[Plumbing &amp; Mechanical Chief Editor Nicole Krawcke interviews Sean Cleary, vice president of industry programs and Backflow Prevention Institute operations for IAPMO, about the importance of backflow prevention, how codes are influencing backflow preventers, why the industry needs more certified testers and more.]]>
      </description>
      <itunes:image href="https://www.pmmag.com/ext/resources/files/podcasts/2023/sean-photo.webp?t=1682353573"/>
      <enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/www.pmmag.com/ext/resources/files/podcasts/2023/PM-Podcast---Sean-Cleary.mp3" type="audio/x-mp3" length="24005730"/>
      <pubDate>Mon, 24 Apr 2023 12:22:59 -0400</pubDate>
      <link>https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/www.pmmag.com/ext/resources/files/podcasts/2023/PM-Podcast---Sean-Cleary.mp3</link>
      <itunes:duration>16:39</itunes:duration>
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      <title>Inflation Reduction Act offers opportunities for plumbing contractors</title>
      <itunes:summary>
PM Chief Editor Nicole Krawcke sits down with Chris Hunter, a former contractor and director of customer relations or ServiceTitan, to discuss what the Inflation Reduction Act (IRA) means for the trades and how contractors can prepare.      </itunes:summary>
      <description>
        <![CDATA[PM Chief Editor Nicole Krawcke sits down with Chris Hunter, a former contractor and director of customer relations or ServiceTitan, to discuss what the Inflation Reduction Act (IRA) means for the trades and how contractors can prepare.]]>
      </description>
      <itunes:image href="https://www.pmmag.com/ext/resources/Issues/2023/04-April/Chris-Hunter-Headshot.webp?t=1682083218"/>
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      <pubDate>Fri, 21 Apr 2023 09:19:12 -0400</pubDate>
      <link>https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/www.pmmag.com/ext/resources/Issues/2023/04-April/PM-Podcast---V1-(2).mp3</link>
      <itunes:duration>25:27</itunes:duration>
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      <title>Without a Plan, your Leadership Team will Falter</title>
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If employees are your company’s greatest asset, your leadership team is your greatest strength. Lisa Kinney, Nexstar Network Leadership and Culture Coach, shares how having an intentional plan to build a strong leadership team is essential for long-term organizational success.  Learn how an investment in your leadership team’s development today can be a competitive advantage for your company tomorrow, next year, and well into the future.Sponsored by
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      <description>
        <![CDATA[If employees are your company’s greatest asset, your leadership team is your greatest strength. Lisa Kinney, Nexstar Network Leadership and Culture Coach, shares how having an intentional plan to build a strong leadership team is essential for long-term organizational success.  Learn how an investment in your leadership team’s development today can be a competitive advantage for your company tomorrow, next year, and well into the future.Sponsored by
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      <pubDate>Mon, 03 Apr 2023 13:27:12 -0400</pubDate>
      <link>https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/www.pmmag.com/ext/resources/files/podcasts/2023/Nexstar-LisaKinney.mp3</link>
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      <title>Smart home plumbing</title>
      <itunes:summary>
Plumbing &amp; Mechanical Chief Editor Nicole Krawcke chats with Moen’s Senior Product Manager Suzy Kummer about current trends in smart home plumbing, the most sought-after smart products and more.       </itunes:summary>
      <description>
        <![CDATA[Plumbing &amp; Mechanical Chief Editor Nicole Krawcke chats with Moen’s Senior Product Manager Suzy Kummer about current trends in smart home plumbing, the most sought-after smart products and more. ]]>
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      <pubDate>Fri, 24 Mar 2023 12:55:09 -0400</pubDate>
      <link>https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/www.pmmag.com/ext/resources/files/podcasts/2023/PM-Podcast---Smart-Home-Plumbing.mp3</link>
      <itunes:duration>13:00</itunes:duration>
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      <title>PHCC, PMI, ASA discuss issues facing the plumbing industry ahead of World Plumbing Day</title>
      <itunes:summary>
Plumbing &amp; Mechanical and PM Engineer Chief Editor Nicole Krawcke interviews PHCC CEO Cindy Sheridan, ASA Codes and Standards Director Jim Kendzel, ASA Recruitment Marketing Director Steve Edwards, and PMI Executive Director and CEO Kerry Stackpole about current issues facing the plumbing industry, including sustainability, workforce development and more.      </itunes:summary>
      <description>
        <![CDATA[Plumbing &amp; Mechanical and PM Engineer Chief Editor Nicole Krawcke interviews PHCC CEO Cindy Sheridan, ASA Codes and Standards Director Jim Kendzel, ASA Recruitment Marketing Director Steve Edwards, and PMI Executive Director and CEO Kerry Stackpole about current issues facing the plumbing industry, including sustainability, workforce development and more.]]>
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      <pubDate>Fri, 03 Mar 2023 15:41:01 -0500</pubDate>
      <link>https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/www.pmmag.com/ext/resources/files/podcasts/2023/PM-Podcast-World-Plumbing-Day.mp3</link>
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      <title>Bath and kitchen remodeling trends</title>
      <itunes:summary>
Remodeling trends from coast to coast! Plumbing &amp; Mechanical discusses the latest trends, finishes and products that homeowners want with Beth Rhoades of Salem, Oregon-based C&amp;R Design Remodel, and Bob Ayer of Stoughton, Massachusetts-based PBZ Construction.      </itunes:summary>
      <description>
        <![CDATA[Remodeling trends from coast to coast! Plumbing &amp; Mechanical discusses the latest trends, finishes and products that homeowners want with Beth Rhoades of Salem, Oregon-based C&amp;R Design Remodel, and Bob Ayer of Stoughton, Massachusetts-based PBZ Construction.]]>
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      <pubDate>Fri, 24 Feb 2023 08:52:45 -0500</pubDate>
      <link>https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/www.pmmag.com/ext/resources/files/podcasts/2023/Bath-and-kitchen-remodeling-trends.mp3</link>
      <itunes:duration>28:19</itunes:duration>
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      <title>2023 water heating predictions</title>
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In this episode, Plumbing &amp; Mechanical Chief Editor Nicole Krawcke chats with Frank Windsor, president of Rinnai, about the top water heating trends heading into 2023, whether supply chain and inflation will continue to be a problem and more.       </itunes:summary>
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        <![CDATA[In this episode, Plumbing &amp; Mechanical Chief Editor Nicole Krawcke chats with Frank Windsor, president of Rinnai, about the top water heating trends heading into 2023, whether supply chain and inflation will continue to be a problem and more. ]]>
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      <pubDate>Thu, 12 Jan 2023 14:17:09 -0500</pubDate>
      <link>https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/www.pmmag.com/ext/resources/files/podcasts/2023/PMPME_2023WaterHeatingPredictions.mp3</link>
      <itunes:duration>18:48</itunes:duration>
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      <title>Talking software trends with Sera Systems’ Billy Stevens</title>
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This month, Plumbing &amp; Mechanical Chief Editor Nicole Krawcke had a chance to sit down with Billy Stevens, founder and CEO of Sera Systems, a subscription software provider for the home service industry, to discuss current trends with contractor software. Stevens, a licensed master plumber, purchased a failing new construction plumbing business in 1996, immediately converted it to residential and commercial service and followed by adding HVAC before selling it to a private equity firm for millions in 2011. Stevens is known for his expertise in helping service business owners achieve high operating efficiency and reduce overhead to substantially improve gross and net margins.       </itunes:summary>
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        <![CDATA[This month, Plumbing &amp; Mechanical Chief Editor Nicole Krawcke had a chance to sit down with Billy Stevens, founder and CEO of Sera Systems, a subscription software provider for the home service industry, to discuss current trends with contractor software. Stevens, a licensed master plumber, purchased a failing new construction plumbing business in 1996, immediately converted it to residential and commercial service and followed by adding HVAC before selling it to a private equity firm for millions in 2011. Stevens is known for his expertise in helping service business owners achieve high operating efficiency and reduce overhead to substantially improve gross and net margins. ]]>
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      <pubDate>Wed, 14 Dec 2022 11:26:31 -0500</pubDate>
      <link>https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/www.pmmag.com/ext/resources/files/podcasts/2022/Plumbing-Podcast-Sera-Systems-V2.mp3</link>
      <itunes:duration>14:37</itunes:duration>
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      <title>Leveraging a 90-Year Legacy and Building a Brand</title>
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As the company celebrates its 90th anniversary, Gabby Murrow, Brand Marketing Manager for Gerber Plumbing Fixtures, discusses the enduring legacy of the company’s reliable products and dedication to the customer experience and how that spirit has paved the way for the future.Sponsored by:
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        <![CDATA[As the company celebrates its 90th anniversary, Gabby Murrow, Brand Marketing Manager for Gerber Plumbing Fixtures, discusses the enduring legacy of the company’s reliable products and dedication to the customer experience and how that spirit has paved the way for the future.Sponsored by:
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      <pubDate>Wed, 02 Nov 2022 09:39:17 -0400</pubDate>
      <link>https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/www.pmmag.com/ext/resources/files/podcasts/2022/PM-Podcast-Gerber-V1.mp3</link>
      <itunes:duration>15:56</itunes:duration>
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      <title>5 ways to actually grow during a recession</title>
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With over 15 years of experience leading marketing teams at companies like Adobe and now Scorpion, VP of Marketing Joe Martin shares his unique perspective on what it takes to grow a business through content and advertising.

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        <![CDATA[With over 15 years of experience leading marketing teams at companies like Adobe and now Scorpion, VP of Marketing Joe Martin shares his unique perspective on what it takes to grow a business through content and advertising.

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      <itunes:image href="https://www.pmmag.com/ext/resources/files/podcasts/2022/Joe-Martin-250x250.webp?t=1665329557"/>
      <enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/www.pmmag.com/ext/resources/files/podcasts/2022/PME-Podcast-Scorpion-Final.mp3" type="audio/x-mp3" length="31865034"/>
      <pubDate>Sun, 09 Oct 2022 11:16:14 -0400</pubDate>
      <link>https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/www.pmmag.com/ext/resources/files/podcasts/2022/PME-Podcast-Scorpion-Final.mp3</link>
      <itunes:duration>22:08</itunes:duration>
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      <title>Talking drain cleaning with RIDGID’s Wyatt Kilmartin</title>
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Plumbing &amp; Mechanical Chief Editor Nicole Krawcke sits down with Wyatt Kilmartin, RIDGID’s vice president and general manager of Underground Technologies, to discuss the boom in the drain cleaning and diagnostic markets, current trends and more.      </itunes:summary>
      <description>
        <![CDATA[Plumbing &amp; Mechanical Chief Editor Nicole Krawcke sits down with Wyatt Kilmartin, RIDGID’s vice president and general manager of Underground Technologies, to discuss the boom in the drain cleaning and diagnostic markets, current trends and more.]]>
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      <itunes:image href="https://www.pmmag.com/ext/resources/files/podcasts/2022/Wyatt-Kilmartin.webp?t=1651752955"/>
      <enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/www.pmmag.com/ext/resources/files/podcasts/2022/PM-Podcast-January-2022-V1.mp3" type="audio/x-mp3" length="17113439"/>
      <pubDate>Thu, 05 May 2022 08:07:17 -0400</pubDate>
      <link>https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/www.pmmag.com/ext/resources/files/podcasts/2022/PM-Podcast-January-2022-V1.mp3</link>
      <itunes:duration>11:54</itunes:duration>
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      <title>Mergers &amp; acquisitions with The Beringer Group’s Brad Williams</title>
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Multimedia Editor Brett Parker chats with The Beringer Group’s Vice President Brad Williams about all things mergers and acquisitions. The two cover questions such as what a company should consider before selling, and they debunk some myths surrounding acquisitions.      </itunes:summary>
      <description>
        <![CDATA[Multimedia Editor Brett Parker chats with The Beringer Group’s Vice President Brad Williams about all things mergers and acquisitions. The two cover questions such as what a company should consider before selling, and they debunk some myths surrounding acquisitions.]]>
      </description>
      <itunes:image href="https://www.pmmag.com/ext/resources/files/podcasts/2022/Brad-Williams.webp?t=1651083846"/>
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      <pubDate>Wed, 27 Apr 2022 14:22:29 -0400</pubDate>
      <link>https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/www.pmmag.com/ext/resources/files/podcasts/2022/BRAD-WILLIAMS-PODCAST-FINAL.mp3</link>
      <itunes:duration>15:55</itunes:duration>
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      <title>Plumbing industry works toward gender parity </title>
      <itunes:summary>
In January, Matco-Norca announced its partnership with Plumbers Without Borders, working towards gender parity in the trades and to close to skills gap worldwide. Supply House Times Chief Editor Natalie Forster talked with Matco-Norca’s Amy Zucchi, Plumbers Without Borders’ Jeff Morgan, and a plumbing company’s Brand Manager turned female contractor, Tosha Everhart. The group discusses attracting and retaining women into PHCP, addressing the skills gap, challenges facing women in plumbing and more.       </itunes:summary>
      <description>
        <![CDATA[In January, Matco-Norca announced its partnership with Plumbers Without Borders, working towards gender parity in the trades and to close to skills gap worldwide. Supply House Times Chief Editor Natalie Forster talked with Matco-Norca’s Amy Zucchi, Plumbers Without Borders’ Jeff Morgan, and a plumbing company’s Brand Manager turned female contractor, Tosha Everhart. The group discusses attracting and retaining women into PHCP, addressing the skills gap, challenges facing women in plumbing and more. ]]>
      </description>
      <itunes:image href="https://www.pmmag.com/ext/resources/files/podcasts/2022/PWB_Matco.webp?t=1648497577"/>
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      <pubDate>Mon, 28 Mar 2022 15:57:50 -0400</pubDate>
      <link>https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/www.pmmag.com/ext/resources/files/podcasts/2022/SHT-Podcast-3-2022.mp3</link>
      <itunes:duration>34:59</itunes:duration>
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      <title>PHCC leaders discuss what contractors can expect in 2022</title>
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Nicole Krawcke, chief editor of Plumbing &amp; Mechanical, chats with Mark Ingrao, CEO of PHCC, and Joel Long, president of PHCC and owner of Gastonia, North Carolina-based GSM Services, about market trends and challenges contractors can expect in 2022, and how to successfully navigate them.       </itunes:summary>
      <description>
        <![CDATA[Nicole Krawcke, chief editor of Plumbing &amp; Mechanical, chats with Mark Ingrao, CEO of PHCC, and Joel Long, president of PHCC and owner of Gastonia, North Carolina-based GSM Services, about market trends and challenges contractors can expect in 2022, and how to successfully navigate them. ]]>
      </description>
      <itunes:image href="https://www.pmmag.com/ext/resources/files/podcasts/Ingao-Long.webp?t=1642022891"/>
      <enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/www.pmmag.com/ext/resources/files/podcasts/PM-Podcast-Feb-2022-V1.mp3" type="audio/x-mp3" length="39170421"/>
      <pubDate>Wed, 12 Jan 2022 16:26:48 -0500</pubDate>
      <link>https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/www.pmmag.com/ext/resources/files/podcasts/PM-Podcast-Feb-2022-V1.mp3</link>
      <itunes:duration>27:14</itunes:duration>
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      <title>Leak detection gaining traction in commercial spaces </title>
      <itunes:summary>
Nicole Krawcke, chief editor of Plumbing &amp; Mechanical, chats with Yaron Dycian, chief product and strategy officer for WINT – Water Intelligence, about the growing trend of leak detection in commercial buildings and the importance of water conservation.       </itunes:summary>
      <description>
        <![CDATA[Nicole Krawcke, chief editor of Plumbing &amp; Mechanical, chats with Yaron Dycian, chief product and strategy officer for WINT – Water Intelligence, about the growing trend of leak detection in commercial buildings and the importance of water conservation. ]]>
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      <itunes:image href="https://www.pmmag.com/ext/resources/files/podcasts/thumb/WINT_Yaron_Dycian-scaled.webp?t=1634736868"/>
      <enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/www.pmmag.com/ext/resources/files/podcasts/PM-Podcast-Dycian-2021-V1.mp3" type="audio/x-mp3" length="21103225"/>
      <pubDate>Wed, 20 Oct 2021 09:33:38 -0400</pubDate>
      <link>https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/www.pmmag.com/ext/resources/files/podcasts/PM-Podcast-Dycian-2021-V1.mp3</link>
      <itunes:duration>14:00</itunes:duration>
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      <title>PERC highlights propane as a high-efficiency, reliable alternative to natural gas, electricity</title>
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Nicole Krawcke, chief editor of Plumbing &amp; Mechanical, chats with Bryan Cordill, director of residential and commercial business development at the Propane Education &amp; Research Council (PERC) about how propane can help deliver resilient homes and buildings just in time for National Preparedness Month.
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        <![CDATA[Nicole Krawcke, chief editor of Plumbing &amp; Mechanical, chats with Bryan Cordill, director of residential and commercial business development at the Propane Education &amp; Research Council (PERC) about how propane can help deliver resilient homes and buildings just in time for National Preparedness Month.
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      <itunes:image href="https://www.pmmag.com/ext/resources/files/podcasts/thumb/Bryan-Cordill-150.webp?t=1632240848"/>
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      <pubDate>Tue, 21 Sep 2021 12:12:57 -0400</pubDate>
      <link>https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/www.pmmag.com/ext/resources/files/podcasts/PM-Podcast-Bryan-Cordill-v2.mp3</link>
      <itunes:duration>14:00</itunes:duration>
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      <title>How to handle tough conversations with employees</title>
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Nicole Krawcke, chief editor of Plumbing &amp; Mechanical, chats with Erica Leonor, a trainer with Power Selling Pros, which offers CSR and technician coaching for contractors. In this episode, Leonor discusses how to prepare contracting business owners to have tough conversations with their teams about things that need to change and improve.
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        <![CDATA[Nicole Krawcke, chief editor of Plumbing &amp; Mechanical, chats with Erica Leonor, a trainer with Power Selling Pros, which offers CSR and technician coaching for contractors. In this episode, Leonor discusses how to prepare contracting business owners to have tough conversations with their teams about things that need to change and improve.
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      </description>
      <itunes:image href="https://www.pmmag.com/ext/resources/files/podcasts/thumb/Erica-Leonor.webp?t=1629392361"/>
      <enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/www.pmmag.com/ext/resources/files/podcasts/PM-Podcast-September-2021.mp3" type="audio/x-mp3" length="22230"/>
      <pubDate>Thu, 19 Aug 2021 12:58:26 -0400</pubDate>
      <link>https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/www.pmmag.com/ext/resources/files/podcasts/PM-Podcast-September-2021.mp3</link>
      <itunes:duration>16:00</itunes:duration>
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      <title>Discussion with Danielle Putnam, president of The New Flat Rate</title>
      <itunes:summary>
Nicole Krawcke chats with Danielle Putnam, president of The New Flat Rate, a menu pricing system for contractors, about a topic she has presented at numerous industry conferences — how to work on your business and not in it.
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        <![CDATA[Nicole Krawcke chats with Danielle Putnam, president of The New Flat Rate, a menu pricing system for contractors, about a topic she has presented at numerous industry conferences — how to work on your business and not in it.
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      <itunes:image href="https://www.pmmag.com/ext/resources/files/podcasts/thumb/Podcast-headshot.webp?t=1625783981"/>
      <enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/www.pmmag.com/ext/resources/files/podcasts/PM-Podcast-3-V1.mp3" type="audio/x-mp3" length="25270"/>
      <pubDate>Thu, 08 Jul 2021 18:33:07 -0400</pubDate>
      <link>https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/www.pmmag.com/ext/resources/files/podcasts/PM-Podcast-3-V1.mp3</link>
      <itunes:duration>17:00</itunes:duration>
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      <title>QuickDrain USA’s latest product launch</title>
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Lehtinen and Valore chat with Supply House Times’ Natalie Forster about the applications and features of QuickDrain USA’s latest product launch, the SquareDrain point drain.
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        <![CDATA[Lehtinen and Valore chat with Supply House Times’ Natalie Forster about the applications and features of QuickDrain USA’s latest product launch, the SquareDrain point drain.
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      <itunes:image href="https://www.pmmag.com/ext/resources/files/podcasts/thumb/Katherine_Square.webp?t=1623183069"/>
      <enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/www.pmmag.com/ext/resources/files/podcasts/ST-Podcast-QuickDrain-V5-New-Music-New-Intro.mp3" type="audio/x-mp3" length="13348"/>
      <pubDate>Tue, 08 Jun 2021 16:10:05 -0400</pubDate>
      <link>https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/www.pmmag.com/ext/resources/files/podcasts/ST-Podcast-QuickDrain-V5-New-Music-New-Intro.mp3</link>
      <itunes:duration>9:00</itunes:duration>
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      <title>Niagara launches new toilets to meet market demands</title>
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In this podcast, Nicole Krawcke, chief editor of Plumbing &amp; Mechanical, interviews Carl Wehmeyer, executive vice president, Jenni Steele, vice president of marketing and Jeff Pratt, vice president of sales for Niagara during the company’s virtual launch event, where it announced 100 new SKUs designed to help wholesalers serve the needs of plumbing pros by offering advanced technology and high performance. 
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        <![CDATA[In this podcast, Nicole Krawcke, chief editor of Plumbing &amp; Mechanical, interviews Carl Wehmeyer, executive vice president, Jenni Steele, vice president of marketing and Jeff Pratt, vice president of sales for Niagara during the company’s virtual launch event, where it announced 100 new SKUs designed to help wholesalers serve the needs of plumbing pros by offering advanced technology and high performance. 
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      <itunes:image href="https://www.pmmag.com/ext/resources/files/podcasts/thumb/Carl-180x180.webp?t=1622827306"/>
      <enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/www.pmmag.com/ext/resources/files/podcasts/PM-Podcast-2-V1.mp3" type="audio/x-mp3" length="33842"/>
      <pubDate>Fri, 04 Jun 2021 13:21:11 -0400</pubDate>
      <link>https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/www.pmmag.com/ext/resources/files/podcasts/PM-Podcast-2-V1.mp3</link>
      <itunes:duration>23:00</itunes:duration>
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      <title>Bringing attention to the trades</title>
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In this podcast, Nicole Krawcke, chief editor of Plumbing &amp; Mechanical, interviews Alan Soukup, president of bluefrog Plumbing + Drain of North Dallas about the importance of the trades and workforce development on National Skilled Trades day. 
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        <![CDATA[In this podcast, Nicole Krawcke, chief editor of Plumbing &amp; Mechanical, interviews Alan Soukup, president of bluefrog Plumbing + Drain of North Dallas about the importance of the trades and workforce development on National Skilled Trades day. 
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      <itunes:image href="https://www.pmmag.com/ext/resources/files/podcasts/thumb/Alan-Soukup-1.webp?t=1620218634"/>
      <enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/www.pmmag.com/ext/resources/files/podcasts/PM-Podcast-1_Alan-Soukup.mp3" type="audio/x-mp3" length="22201"/>
      <pubDate>Wed, 05 May 2021 08:43:07 -0400</pubDate>
      <link>https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/www.pmmag.com/ext/resources/files/podcasts/PM-Podcast-1_Alan-Soukup.mp3</link>
      <itunes:duration>15:00</itunes:duration>
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      <title>PM Interview with Uponor North America President Bill Gray</title>
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Gray talks with Plumbing Group Multimedia Editor Nadia Askar about Uponor’s Complete Polymer Solution.
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        <![CDATA[Gray talks with Plumbing Group Multimedia Editor Nadia Askar about Uponor’s Complete Polymer Solution.
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      <itunes:image href="https://www.pmmag.com/ext/resources/files/podcasts/thumb/PM0220_PMProfile_BillGray_100x124.webp?t=1616527190"/>
      <enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/www.pmmag.com/ext/resources/files/podcasts/PM-Podcast---V1.mp3" type="audio/x-mp3" length="11684"/>
      <pubDate>Tue, 23 Mar 2021 15:17:58 -0400</pubDate>
      <link>https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/www.pmmag.com/ext/resources/files/podcasts/PM-Podcast---V1.mp3</link>
      <itunes:duration>12:00</itunes:duration>
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      <title>Don’t be a jerk – kickass communication skills contractors should know</title>
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Stop letting bad communication habits and nonverbal cues work against you. Effective (bottom line producing) workplace communication begins with the boss. Try these four simple ways to increase productivity and improve relationships. It’s easier than you think. 

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        <![CDATA[Stop letting bad communication habits and nonverbal cues work against you. Effective (bottom line producing) workplace communication begins with the boss. Try these four simple ways to increase productivity and improve relationships. It’s easier than you think. 

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      <itunes:image href="https://www.pmmag.com/ext/resources/files/podcasts/thumb/Currie-Gauvreau-hi-res.webp?t=1579029063"/>
      <enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/www.pmmag.com/ext/resources/files/podcasts/Plumbing-Group-Podcast-Authority.mp3" type="audio/x-mp3" length="25242"/>
      <pubDate>Tue, 14 Jan 2020 14:02:43 -0500</pubDate>
      <link>https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/www.pmmag.com/ext/resources/files/podcasts/Plumbing-Group-Podcast-Authority.mp3</link>
      <itunes:duration>26:00</itunes:duration>
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      <title>Evolution of leak detection</title>
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Group Multimedia Editor Nadia Askar talks with Flo Technologies' CEO and co-founder Gabriel Halimi and Flo’s Plumber in Residence Tim Brock about leak detection technology, ease-of-install and more.      </itunes:summary>
      <description>
        <![CDATA[Group Multimedia Editor Nadia Askar talks with Flo Technologies' CEO and co-founder Gabriel Halimi and Flo’s Plumber in Residence Tim Brock about leak detection technology, ease-of-install and more.]]>
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      <itunes:image href="https://www.pmmag.com/ext/resources/files/podcasts/thumb/PodcastPhotos.webp?t=1562083896"/>
      <enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/www.pmmag.com/ext/resources/files/podcasts/Plumbing-Podcast-Flo.mp3" type="audio/x-mp3" length="10801"/>
      <pubDate>Thu, 27 Jun 2019 15:20:51 -0400</pubDate>
      <link>https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/www.pmmag.com/ext/resources/files/podcasts/Plumbing-Podcast-Flo.mp3</link>
      <itunes:duration>12:00</itunes:duration>
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      <title>Water efficiency and IoT</title>
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Master plumber Ed Del Grande talks about how electronic water-saving technology is being built into more and more of our new plumbing fixtures. “If this trend continues, high-tech plumbing fixtures will soon be the industry standard,” he says. “We need to pay attention to this growing trend.”
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Reviews legitimize your business, and show why you’re great. But, if you’re only focused on what people are saying about you online, you’re missing a huge revenue opportunity.
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        <![CDATA[Reviews legitimize your business, and show why you’re great. But, if you’re only focused on what people are saying about you online, you’re missing a huge revenue opportunity.
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Group Multimedia Editor Nadia Askar talks with Kate Bittner, marketing communications manager at Mansfield Plumbing Products.      </itunes:summary>
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        <![CDATA[Group Multimedia Editor Nadia Askar talks with Kate Bittner, marketing communications manager at Mansfield Plumbing Products.]]>
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      <pubDate>Thu, 16 May 2019 12:28:14 -0400</pubDate>
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Group Multimedia Editor Nadia Askar talks with Bob Danielson and Nick Rocca about solar thermal heating. Download
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        <![CDATA[Group Multimedia Editor Nadia Askar talks with Bob Danielson and Nick Rocca about solar thermal heating. Download
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      <pubDate>Thu, 16 May 2019 12:24:39 -0400</pubDate>
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      <title>Pipeline rehabilitation technologies</title>
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Group Multimedia Editor Nadia Askar talks with Nu Flow’s Director of Technology and Licensing, Tom Bowman, about the pipeline rehabilitation technologies out there on the market.
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        <![CDATA[Group Multimedia Editor Nadia Askar talks with Nu Flow’s Director of Technology and Licensing, Tom Bowman, about the pipeline rehabilitation technologies out there on the market.
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      <pubDate>Thu, 16 May 2019 12:21:47 -0400</pubDate>
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      <title>What’s new in video inspection system technology</title>
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Group Multimedia Editor Nadia Askar talks with General Pipe Cleaners’ VP of Marketing, Marty Silverman about what’s new in video inspection system technology.
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        <![CDATA[Group Multimedia Editor Nadia Askar talks with General Pipe Cleaners’ VP of Marketing, Marty Silverman about what’s new in video inspection system technology.
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      <title>What’s new in drain cleaning tech</title>
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Group Multimedia Editor Nadia Askar talks with General Pipe Cleaners’ VP of Marketing, Marty Silverman about new in drain cleaning tech.      </itunes:summary>
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        <![CDATA[Group Multimedia Editor Nadia Askar talks with General Pipe Cleaners’ VP of Marketing, Marty Silverman about new in drain cleaning tech.]]>
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      <pubDate>Thu, 16 May 2019 12:17:58 -0400</pubDate>
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      <title>Interview with InSinkErator President Chad Severson</title>
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Group Multimedia Editor Nadia Askar talks with InSinkErator President Chad Severson after the company headquarters’ grand opening.      </itunes:summary>
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        <![CDATA[Group Multimedia Editor Nadia Askar talks with InSinkErator President Chad Severson after the company headquarters’ grand opening.]]>
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      <title>Interview with Aquatherm Managing Director Dirk Rosenberg</title>
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The North American media group interviews Aquatherm Managing Director Dirk Rosenberg at the Biggexchange International Symposium.
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        <![CDATA[The North American media group interviews Aquatherm Managing Director Dirk Rosenberg at the Biggexchange International Symposium.
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      <pubDate>Thu, 27 Sep 2018 10:57:39 -0400</pubDate>
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      <itunes:duration>37:00</itunes:duration>
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      <title>Aquatherm Biggexchange Day 2 panel discussion</title>
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9.5 The panel discussion featured speakers from day two as well as Aquatherm North America CEO Jordan Hardy.
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        <![CDATA[9.5 The panel discussion featured speakers from day two as well as Aquatherm North America CEO Jordan Hardy.
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      <pubDate>Thu, 27 Sep 2018 10:56:27 -0400</pubDate>
      <link>https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/www.pmmag.com/ext/resources/files/podcasts/Panel-audio-only.mp3</link>
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