The Dispatch

Welcome to The Dispatch, a podcast about the trades, told by the people who keep America running. Every episode, we sit down with voices you already know: field pros, veteran techs, and content creators showing what this work really looks like. We talk about the work, the culture, the tools, and the lessons you only learn on the job. No scripts. No PR. Just real conversations with the people who know what it takes to get the job done.

The Dispatch is a business podcast hosted by FieldMind, with 18 episodes on record and a Required Pod Score of 80. PitchCentric scores this show on Booking Probability, Listen Score, and live audience signals refreshed every 24 hours.

FieldMind hosts The Dispatch, a business show with 18 episodes published.

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  Finding Your Place in the Trades ft. Daniel Palacios

  Aug 20, 202639 min

  Daniel Palacios, better known online as HVAC TechTapes, is a commercial HVAC technician from Brownsville, Texas, sharing what he’s learning in the field with a growing community of technicians online. After working in everything from sales and banking to ministry, Daniel found his way into HVAC and has built his platform around troubleshooting, tools, and helping newer techs learn the trade. In this episode, you’ll hear: How Daniel found his way into HVAC and why he believes the trade gives technicians so many different opportunities to build a career How his background in teaching and mentoring shaped the way he creates content and helps newer technicians learn What he’s learned about troubleshooting, buying the right tools, and learning from mistakes on the job If you’re a newer tech learning the trade, trying to figure out where HVAC can take you, or looking to keep getting better in the field, this episode is for you. Follow Daniel on YouTube: HVAC TechTapes Follow us on TikTok: @RyanTradesUp Follow us on Instagram: @fieldmind_app

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  The Young Tech’s Guide to HVAC ft. Charlie Does HVAC

  Jul 23, 202650 min

  Charlie Williams V, better known online as ⁨@CharlieDoesHVAC⁩ is a Louisiana-based field service technician and content creator building a name for himself in the trades at just 21 years old. After starting in commercial HVAC at 18 and being thrown into high-pressure jobs across the country, Charlie learned quickly what it takes to survive, grow, and earn customers’ trust. In this episode, you’ll hear: -How Charlie went from running commercial install crews at 18 to building a career in residential service -What being “thrown to the wolves” taught him about handling pressure, difficult customers, and unfamiliar situations -Why honesty, education, and integrity are the foundation of his approach to HVAC sales If you’re a younger tech trying to find your place in HVAC, learning how to communicate with customers, or looking to build a career people can trust, this episode is for you. Follow us on TikTok: @RyanTradesUp Follow us on Instagram: @fieldmind_app

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  From Army to HVAC ft. HVAC Slim - 4th of July Special

  Jul 3, 202628 min

  David, @hvac_slim is a Georgia-based HVAC technician, Army infantry veteran, and one of the biggest voices in the trades online. After serving six years in the Army and being wounded in Afghanistan, Slim faced the same question many veterans do: what's next? The answer changed his life. In this episode, you'll hear: How Slim transitioned from Army infantry to a career in HVAC after being shot in Afghanistan Why he believes the trades offer veterans one of the best paths to building a new mission and a new life What military service taught him about operating under pressure, embracing discomfort, and getting the job done Why he tells younger techs that the more you learn, the more you're worth If you're a veteran looking for purpose after service, a younger tech trying to build a career, or someone who believes hard work still matters, this episode will hit home. Follow us on TikTok: @RyanTradesUp Follow us on Instagram: @fieldmind_app

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  The Next Generation of HVAC is here ft Next Gen Blue Collar

  Jun 21, 202656 min

  In this special National HVAC Tech Day episode, Ryan sits down with four of the most exciting young voices in HVAC: Andrew @hvac_disciple, Amir @xavierhvac, E @ewokdoeshvac and Ryan @tradesovercollege. At just 20 years old, they're already technicians, business owners, content creators, and leaders helping shape the future of the industry. In this episode, you'll hear: What it's like earning respect in the field when customers think you're too young Why more young people are choosing the trades over traditional college paths The lessons they've learned from service calls, job sites, and running businesses Their advice for anyone considering a future in HVAC If you're an HVAC tech, trade school student, business owner, parent, or someone trying to figure out what's next after high school, this episode is proof that the future of the trades is already clocked in. Follow us on TikTok: @RyanTradesUp Follow us on Instagram: @fieldmind_app

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  Everything HVAC Can Become ft. Rhydon Atzenhoffer @hvac_rhyno

  Jun 4, 202647 min

  Rhydon Atzenhoffer (@hvac_rhyno) grew up in a family HVAC business, started working in the trade as a kid, and has spent more than 20 years building a career that has taken him from job sites and warehouses to sales, leadership, distribution, and one of the top podcasts in the industry. In this episode, you'll hear: What it was like growing up in a family HVAC business Why HVAC offers far more opportunities than most people realize How sales, distribution, manufacturing, and leadership all connect back to the trade Why mentorship, curiosity, and continuous learning matter more than ever If you're an HVAC tech, trade school student, business owner, or someone exploring a future in the trades, this episode is a reminder that HVAC can take you a lot further than most people think. Follow us on TikTok: @RyanTradesUp Follow us on Instagram: @fieldmind_app Follow Rhydon's podcast: @hvac_rhyno // @hvac.rnd

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