Green Pod Energy

Mark joins us to discuss the business side of running a renewables company. Knowing your numbers is so vital to ensure success. We discuss the sometimes lonely world of running your own business and the mental health side of things.

The journey from from gas work to fitting heat pumps. Tune in to listen to the start of Mark Hall's journey as he renovates his forever home and fits his first heat pump in a 300 year old property.

Does exactly what it says on the tin! If you're fitting heat pumps, this is a must have in your armoury! No more bad backs from hauling heat pumps. 

There are changes afoot! Have a listen to see what MCS has planned after taking on feedback from  installers and homeowners alike.

Barry Sharp is today's guest. We look back at the Installer Show, discussing the noticeable increase in heat pump manufacturers compared to last year's show. 

What does Barry think the cork in the bottle is regarding rolling out the number of heat pumps, it certainly seems the demand is now there. So, how do we fulfill it?

ARRRRGH ME HEARTIES!! Friend of the show Richard Burrows is today's guest. For those that don't know Rich, he's an independent online plumbing merhcant. We've used Rich personally for years, his industry knowledge is vast and he's always on the end of the phone to help his customers with any technical questions we may have! 

We chat about what can be done to make heat pumps more affordable, and cover The Installer Show which is next week at the time of release! 

Get involved with Captain Dick Ginger's Treasure Hunt and bag yourself an amazing prize! 

Click link to join the treasure hunt - now!

How can we raise awareness about Heat Pumps? Emma has some good views on this! If you're looking to become an MCS heat puimp installer, Emma recommends some decent websites to make the paper work side of things more straight forward. 

A brief episode covering some common questions asked about heat pumps. 

Today's guest is Martyn Bridges from Worcester Bosch. Director of Technical Services, Martyn has been in the game for a considerable time! There's lots to be gleaned from this episode as Martyn makes a strong argument for Hybrid Systems. 

Do you think we'll see hybrid set ups become part of the governement funded grant? 

Let's see.

One of the barriers to retrofitting a heat pump when removing a gas combi can often be the lack of space for a hot water cylinder. Well, today is your lucky day! As Rich Cooper from Sunamp has the answer! Have a listen to find out more about the range of Sunamp products and how they can help you transition from fossil fuels to renewables.

If you're looking for an apprentice, but don't know where to start. We've got the perfect guest for you! Hannah Hockley is here to help, making the process simple and straight forward. A wealth of knowledge on the subject.

Let Hannah help you, so you can concentrate on running your business. 

Check out The Apprenticeship Partner here :-

https://www.theapprenticeshippartner.co.uk/

We're joined by David Smith from Primary Pro and Condensate Pro. Dave successfully sold his Heating Installation Business back in 2017 and is now providing innovative solutions to heating installers across the country. 

A fascinating insight into the world of a renewables installation business. Dr Thomas Clark is today's guest from Green Flare Renewables. 

Find out all about the Installer Show at the NEC on June 25-27th 2024. Lucy Dixon explains what to expect at this year's show with 600 stands! 

Look out for some new tool demos and brand new product launches! 

Not to be missed.

Want to ditch the fossil fuels but no room for a heat pump? No problem! Take a look at Tepeo's latest offering, The ZEB!

A great conversation with Rich from Heat Engineer, have a listen and get the app downloaded, it's a must for detailed heat loss calcs and more. 

Some great features coming to the app very soon too. If you've got a phone/tablet with a lidar camera, you can map the room instantly.

Alan Marcon from Oil Safe is this week's guest. BIG things are coming!

Mark McManus, MD of Stiebel Eltron UK is this week's guest. If you're new to heat pumps or a seasoned installer, this is well worth a listen. Mark covers the free 5 hour training course they now offer along with some other really interesting points. He also discusses what makes their products the installer's choice, with the amount of thought that goes into designing all of their products.

We sit down with John, from John Wood Plumbing & Heating to catch up on business, including his one bit of kit he can't live without and favouriote app that saves him time at work.

A great catch up with Adam Chapman. Lots to learn from this episode!

Williams & Co are an independent plumbing and heating merchant with 36 branches.

We have a lock down chat with Stu Adams of Accuwarm

A good chat with Tommy, about the importance of marketing.

We catch up with James from Aquabion UK

A great chat with Wayne from Off the Tools

A great way of arranging finance for your boiler install customers.

A great catch up with GasManGod - Amen to that!

We talk to Lee about growing his plumbing business to 16 employees then scaling back to half that.

A bit different this week as we catch up with Alex from Unilite. Illuminating dark spaces for tradespeople all over the world!

We catch up with Wayne Bettess to discuss what to consider when making the leap from employed to business owner.

We catch up with Ian Briggs this week to discuss plumbing and heating and how he goes about it in his business.

We catch up with Pete Booth aka pbplumber to discuss social media, apprenticeships and more.

An in depth chat with Kim Betty of The Heating Academy Northampton. Discussing Hydronics, Low Loss Headers and the various forms of separation on larger domestic heating systems.

What are the benefits of high recovery cylinder when used in an HMO or Social housing setup?

A good chat about OpenTherm, modulating boilers, fast recovery cylinders and setting up Intergas Boilers to get the very best from these versatile pieces of kit.

We chat to Rob Whitney formerly of Honeywell, now Resideo. We cover Smart Controls.