Cool Times Podcast
Hosted by business & life partners, Vince and Jenna Free, The Cool Times Podcast talks all things cool about the cold storage industry. Hear from general contractors to product vendors as they share their cool stories and products, in one of the fastest growing industries today. Learn more at https://www.freezconstruction.com/
Episodes
63 episodes
Designing tomorrows Cold Storage buildings with Michael Cody
In this insightful and entertaining episode, Vince and Jenna sit down with Michael Cody, Director of Industrial Cold and Food at Ware Malcomb, to dig deep into the world of cold storage design. From industry collaboration and field-grown teams ...
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Episode 63
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1:05:02
Thinking inside the Coldbox with Marko Dzeletovich
In this fun and insightful episode, Vince and Jenna sit down in-studio with Marko Dzeletovich, founder of ColdBox Builders, and his son Max to talk about legacy, leadership, and how ColdBox became one of the most respected names in cold storage...
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Episode 62
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58:35
Cool Returns: Real estate insights from Sean Gilbert of Saxum
In this fun and insightful episode, Vince and Jenna sit down with Sean Gilbert of Saxum Real Estate to talk about how Saxum went from boutique developments to becoming a national leader in cold storage and food processing facilities. Sean share...
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Episode 61
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50:06
Controlled Environment Building Association (CEBA) with Brian Lynch
In this episode of Cool Times Podcast, Vince and Jenna Free welcome back Brian Lynch for a deep dive into everything happening at CEBA (Controlled Environment Building Association) and the broader GCCA (Global Cold Chain Alliance). Bri...
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Episode 60
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46:27
Women in Construction with Jenna Free
In this special episode of Cool Times Podcast, host Vince Free sits down with his wife, Jenna Free, COO of Freez Construction, to celebrate Women in Construction Week and discuss the evolving landscape for women in the industr...
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Episode 59
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40:49
Racking systems with Steve Wilson
Cold Storage is Going Higher—Literally!Automation, ASRS, and smart warehouse design are reshaping cold storage—and Steve Wilson of Slate River Systems (SRSI) is at the center of it all. Vince and Jenna Free sit down with Steve to break ...
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Episode 58
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37:52
Rolling the Dice: Life and Cold Storage in Sin City
In this episode of the Cool Times Podcast, hosts Vince and Jenna Free are joined by Josh Lewis, President of RL Cold, to discuss the evolving cold storage industry. They explore RL Cold's unique customer-centric approach to developing cold stor...
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Episode 57
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50:42
Sponsorship Spotlight with Iceberg Mechanical
In this episode of the Cool Times Podcast, hosts Vince and Jenna Free welcome James Price, a regional sales manager at Iceberg Mechanical. James shares his extensive experience in the refrigeration industry, discussing the growth of Iceberg Mec...
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Episode 56
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35:45
Design. Build. Better. with Dan Crist
In this episode of the Cool Times Podcast, hosts Jenna, and Vince Free welcome Dan Crist, the President of A M King, to discuss the intricacies of the cold storage construction industry. Dan shares his journey from a large international contrac...
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Episode 55
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1:14:19
Low Ox with Wagner Group!
In this episode of the Cool Times Podcast, hosts Vince and Jenna Free welcome Frank Siedler from Wagner Group, a leading fire protection company specializing in low oxygen systems for cold storage facilities. Frank shares insights into the evol...
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Episode 54
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49:09
Industrial Refrigeration with EVAPCO
In this episode of the Cool Times Podcast, Vince and Jenna Free speaks with Kurt Liebendorfer, Vice President of Industrial Refrigeration Business Development at EVAPCO. Kurt shares his extensive journey in the refrigeration industry, detailing...
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Episode 53
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45:34
Long Game Legacy
In this episode of the Cool Times Podcast, host Vince and Jenna Free interviews Russell Leo, CEO of RLS Logistics. They discuss the current state of the logistics industry, the growth and services of RLS, and the importance of family legacy in ...
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Episode 52
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33:32
Commitment, Integrity, and Relationships with Bobby D.
In this episode of Cool Times Podcast, Bobby Degregorio, VP of Business Development at ESI Group Design Build, discusses his background in the military and his transition to the cold storage industry. He highlights the importance of relationshi...
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Episode 51
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44:05
The New Age of Cold Chain
Burnie Taylor, Chief Development and Solutions Officer at Arcadia Cold, joins the Cool Times podcast hosted by Jenna and Vince Free, to discuss the new age of cold storage construction. Arcadia Cold is a growing cold storage company that focuse...
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Episode 50
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39:27
Staying Current with Industry Trends and Technology with Dwight Clark
In this episode of the Cool Times podcast, Hosts Vince and Jenna Free interviews Dwight Clark, the President and CEO of Jamison Door Companies. They discuss Dwight's background, the history of Jamison, and the various products the company offer...
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Episode 49
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32:32
Cool Solutions for Hot Problems: Fire Safety in Cold Storage
In this episode, Hosts Vince and Jenna Free interviews Vince Humphreys,Senior Construction Sales at J.F. Ahern Co. about fire protection in cold storage construction. They discuss the history and background of Ahern, the different types of fire...
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Episode 48
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1:02:42
Catching Up with Weiland
In this episode of The Cool Times Podcast, hosts Vince and Jenna Free welcome the team from Weiland Doors, including Carl Weiland, Calvin Mueller, and Christina Sirek, to discuss the company's recent growth and developments. They highlight Weil...
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Episode 47
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35:08
Financing the Cold Storage Industry
Nelson, Principal Investment Portfolio Manager at BGO. Will discusses BGO's focus on cold storage investments globally, highlighting their approach and motivation. He explains the process of partnering with localized development teams and the f...
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Episode 46
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39:49
Rowing in the Same Direction
In this episode of The Cool Times podcast hosted by Vince and Jenna Free, they welcome guest Colin Williams from Williams Company, a project manager in the cold storage industry. Colin discusses his company's journey from its founding in 1920 t...
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Episode 45
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43:19
Celebrating Women in Construction - McKenna Migas
In this episode of The Cool Times podcast, hosts Vince and Jenna Free sit down with guest McKenna Migas, Project Engineer at Fisher Construction Group to discuss her experiences in the construction industry. McKenna shares insights from her cha...
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Episode 44
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30:24
Celebrating Women in Construction - Kathryn MacMillan
In this episode of Cool Times Podcast, hosted by Vince and Jenna Free, Kathryn MacMillan, Director of Business Development at FCL Builders, joins the conversation to share her experiences and insights as a woman in the construction industry.&nb...
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Episode 43
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38:22
Grab a Beer, We’ll Take it From Here
In this episode of The Cool Times podcast hosted by Vince and Jenna Free, they welcome guests Brandon Reeve, President at Applied Fabricators, Inc., and Andrew Bye, Director of Operations at Applied Fabricators, Inc. They discuss the growth a...
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Episode 42
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48:49
Innovating Cold Storage Solutions with Peter Goffredo
In this episode of the Cool Times Podcast, hosts Vince and Jenna Free welcome Peter Goffredo, VP of Operations at Frazier, for a discussion on the growth of Frazier in the material handling industry, especially in cold storage. They delve int...
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Episode 41
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44:20
2024 Mindset Mastery
In this episode of the Cool Times Podcast hosted by Vince and Jenna Free, the hosts reflect on the highlights and takeaways from 2023. They emphasize the importance of reflection and preparation for success in 2024. The episode features a speci...
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Episode 40
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1:02:13
Selectivity vs. Density with Todd Jessup
Welcome to The Cool Times Podcast, hosted by Vince Free and Jenna Free, where they explore all things cool in the cold storage construction industry. In this episode, they are joined by Todd Jessup, the President of FLEXSPACE and Co-founder of ...
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Episode 39
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1:01:18