The Edge of Learning with Sila Services' Eddie McFarlane

07/18/24 • 40 min

PHCPPros: Stories From the Mechanical Room With Dan Foley and Steve Smith

In this month's episode, Dan and Steve are joined by Sila Services' Eddie McFarlane! With the company since May 2023, Eddie was recently promoted from VP of Learning, Development & Engagement to Chief Learning & Development Officer. Tune in to learn how Eddie has applied his decades of HVAC industry experience to build Sila University, a comprehensive approach to professional and technical skill development.
Plus — the trio discuss Eddie's journey from Scotland to the U.S., his transition from the culinary industry to the trades, what's new and exciting with the ACCA Board of Directors, the surge in acquisitions of plumbing and heating companies, A2L refrigerants, electrification, and more!

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This month, Dan and Steve are joined by ACCA President and CEO Barton James! Tune in as the trio discuss what ACCA is doing to help contractors on Capitol Hill and improve workforce development efforts — as well as the latest regulations and the importance of trade associations in general. Plus, get a preview of ACCA 2024, an annual education and networking event for HVACR contractors taking place this year from March 11-14 in Orlando!

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Finding Success as Both a Businessman and Tradesman with Greg Jannone

In our latest episode, Dan and Steve interview Greg Jannone, owner of William Jannone & Sons in Branchburg, New Jersey! Tune in as the trio discuss the following:

Greg's company and how it implements large plumbing & heating design-build projects from start to finish
How Greg has become both a successful businessman and tradesman
Greg's experience with the Radiant Professionals Alliance (RPA)
What Greg's future looks like in the industry as a 60-year-old tradesman
Private equity, radiant, controls and VRF trends
And more!

About Our Sponsor:

Thank you to Mitsubishi Electric for sponsoring this episode! Data center cooling has come a long way from the glass-walled enclosures of the 1950s, but it is still just as crucial to control their heat and humidity to preserve data center performance. Mitsubishi Electric’s s-MEXT is a revolutionary I.T. cooling solution that cools data centers, telecommunication rooms, server rooms, battery rooms, and more. To learn more, visit: https://www.mitsubishicomfort.com/