Podcasts by R-Value

This New Tool Will Show Your Customers the Undeniable Impact of the 179D Tax Rebate from 2023-12-12T00:01

We highly recommend watching the video walkthrough of this podcast on our YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/@IDIDistributors

In the latest episode of the R-Value podcast, IDI’s own...

The Economic Outlook for Housing&Construction with Economist Brian Beaulieu of ITR Economics from 2023-09-13T01:34

Are you a business owner looking to grow your company's value and profitability in the years ahead? Tune in to this insightful episode of the R-Value podcast, hosted by IDI's Ken Allison with gu...

A Conversation on Compliance: W2 Employees vs. Independent Contractors from 2023-08-16T00:46

In this episode of the R-Value podcast, IDI’s Marketing Manager Blake Moreau, IDI’s HR Operations Manager Brenda Mattson and special guest Maddie Hollis dive into the essential aspects of runnin...

Get to Know Your HERS rater from 2023-07-24T00:32

Building standards and regulations have changed A LOT recently. It can be difficult to keep up with and communicate all of the changes, leading to failed inspections and lost revenue. The pace a...

Alignable is a Powerful Local Business to Business Marketing Resource with Chuck Casto from 2023-06-19T00:01

In this episode of The R-Value Podcast, IDI Distributor’s Ken Allison sits down with Chuck Casto, Alignable's business development guru and Head of Content Marketing. Alignable, often described ...

The Building Performance Association with new CEO Steve Skodak from 2023-05-18T01:16

In this episode, IDI’s Ken Allison speaks live with Steve Skodak, CEO of the Building Performance Association at the organization’s 37th annual National Home Performance Conference & Trade Show....

5 Best Practices for Building Business Success with Joe Arrigo from 2023-04-07T00:09

Winning bids and creating a profitable business doesn't just happen accidentally. It takes great people, great products, great work, and a team dedicated to learning and adapting to constant mar...

Credits, Incentives, Code Enforcement and The Inflation Reduction Act from 2023-03-03T00:01

The Inflation Reduction Act may have already passed but there are still lots of questions about the credits, incentives and rebates contained within. How will the funds be distributed? Which sta...

Getting Your Marketing Ready for Rebates and The Inflation Reduction Act from 2023-02-07T01:43

For contractors and consumers 2023 really is the “year of the rebate” courtesy of the Inflation Reduction Act. Potential customers are just starting to learn about how they can utilize these reb...

Undocumented Workers: Advice from Immigration Attorney Jorge Molina from 2022-12-06T01:05

According to Forbes, over 40% of the US construction workforce is expected to retire over the next decade. The fact is the construction industry faces a workforce shortage and according to Assoc...

The Most Underused Tax Credit: Understanding 179D with Bill Harbeson from 2022-11-29T01:00

A lot of changes are coming to tax credits and other ways to save contractors and their clients money with the passing of the Inflation Reduction Act. This includes not only new programs, but al...

The Inflation Reduction Act: Key Strategies For Finding Workers and Working With State Energy Offices from 2022-11-07T00:01

The Inflation Reduction Act is set to provide a lot of subsidies and other resources to contractors. But unless you know the details, you may not be able to maximize them for your business. That...

Doing Things The Right Way with Suburban Manufacturing from 2022-10-12T13:00

Doing things the right way, even when it’s harder, will help you maintain a business with great customer relationships and a reputation that attracts more customers. That’s a philosophy that is ...

Owens Corning adds Spray Foam from 2022-09-15T01:00

At IDI, we like to push the envelope, do the unthinkable, achieve the impossible. With this podcast, we're doing just that by welcoming Mike Swift, VP and General Manager, and Kurt Walters the N...

Right Sizing Equipment and Down Sizing Moisture Problems with Allison Bailes from 2022-08-03T01:11

This episode’s guest has a PHD in physics and he knows how to use it. Dr. Allison Bailes is the founder of Energy Vanguard, a company that focuses on teaching, Listen

Demand, Supply Scheduling and Creative Recruiting with Joe Arrigo from 2022-06-07T00:01

Various economic pressures are leading businesses to make creative decisions on supply of product and supply of people. How do you balance business realities with customer satisfaction? Today’s ...

5 Points of Failure for Budding Contracting Businesses with Joe Arrigo from 2022-05-05T12:25:16

People think starting a business can be hard, but building a business on the other hand can be even more challenging, ESPECIALLY if you don't anticipate simple obstacles that can sink your best-...

Where is All This Going? A Building Science Interview with Dr. Joe Lstiburek from 2022-04-05T01:00

We’re well into 2022 and a lot has already changed in the building industry, codes, regulations, legislation, and COVID guidance just to name a few. We’ve called in one of the leading experts in...

Graco Reactor 3 with Nick Pagano from 2022-03-10T01:00

It’s not just your phone, technology is improving rapidly in every facet of our lives including the tools we use to get the job done. Today we pay special attention to one of the most vital and ...

SPFA and the SprayFoam 2022 Convention with Rick Duncan from 2022-02-03T03:05

It's the Super Bowl of spray foam conventions, SprayFoam 2022, and it's live and in-person this February. Today we're talking to the man who is helping to put it all together, Rick Duncan. He is...

Using New Technology to Win Customer Trust with DeWitt Driscoll, Positive Energy Consulting from 2021-08-16T00:01

There's an adage in writing for the stage and screen: show, don't tell. That's an adage that has led to big business for our guest today, DeWitt Driscoll of Positive Energy Consultants. He's tak...

Legislation That Will Impact Your Contracting Business with Kara Saul Rinaldi, President and CEO of the AnnDyl Policy Group from 2021-08-09T00:01

We have news from the capital city, Washington D.C. that can help you keep more of your capital. Host, Ken Allison, speaks with Kara Saul Rinaldi, the President and CEO of the AnnDyl Policy Grou...

Celebrating Women in Insulation with Rachel Perry, Jessica the Attic Queen, Daja Oliver and Chelsea Whitley from 2021-05-27T23:18:27

This one goes out to all the women out there breaking down glass ceilings and insulating buildings. We're discussing women in the insulation industry with four of the brightest minds at IDI dist...

Celebrating Women in Insulation with Rachel Perry, Jessica the Attic Queen, Daja Oliver and Chelsea Whitley from 2021-05-27T23:18:27

This one goes out to all the women out there breaking down glass ceilings and insulating buildings. We're discussing women in the insulation industry with four of the brightest minds at IDI dist...

Managing Multiple Crews with Bryon Adamczyk from 2021-04-13T07:43

Bryon Adamczyk, President of AI Building Products, knows what it takes to hire, train and manage multiple teams of contractors. In this episode, he shares his no-nonsense insights into obtaining...

Sound Insulation Strategies with Brendan Van Gool and Jason Howell of The Rockwool Group from 2021-03-30T01:01

To keep the outside, outside and the inside dry and quiet takes a lot of science. No one knows that better than The ROCKWOOL Group who have been protecting residential and commercial properties ...

Contracting Gold Stars with Larry Zarker and John Jones of BPI from 2021-03-23T01:11

No matter what line of work you're in you'd like to be given a gold star, by your industry and certainly by your customer. Who is setting the standards for what qualifies as world-class building...

Blow Up Your Profit Margins with Chris Fuerst from 2021-03-11T14:03:32

On today's show the focus shifts from spray foam to blown fiberglass insulation. And no one knows it better than Chris Fuerst, IDI's Fiberglass Equipment and Sales Rep. Chris has a decade of exp...

Innovation and Ethics with Carlisle Construction Materials from 2020-11-23T23:56:07

Carlisle Construction Materials is a diversified manufacturer and supplier of premium building products and related technologies for the commercial and residential construction markets, and they...

Mils Don't Measure Performance with Dane Malmberg from 2020-11-17T09:13:50

Travis and Don are used to talking about insulating areas above ground, but on today's episode they talk with an expert about the fast growing segment of crawlspace encapsulation. Dane Malmberg,...

15: Molded Into a Leader with Geoff Costa from 2020-11-10T00:33

For a while now, the R-Value team has wanted to bring in guests that were not just vendors or product specialists. Focusing more on individuals who have great experience and life stories to shar...

14: Financing The Smart Way with Josh Penman of American Financial Partners from 2020-06-18T00:00

Go into your local or national bank and ask them about financing a new spray foam rig and be prepared to get a blank stare. That's why each week the R-Value podcast brings in experts in the indu...

13: Spray Foam Technology and Innovation with Ben Brown, President and CEO of Natural Polymers, LLC from 2020-06-11T00:00

The people that are leading the way in spray foam innovation are leading the way in the market place right now.

On this episode, Travis and Don welcome Ben Brown, President and CEO of Nat...

12: Get To The Next Level with Spray Foam Advisor from 2020-06-04T00:00

As always, you are in for another episode packed with valuable information. Today, Travis and Don welcome Robert Naini, of Spray Foam Advisor. His company provides information for SPF business o...

11: Have No Fear of Fire with IFTI/Paint To Protect from 2020-05-28T00:00

There's no worse tragedy that can happen to your home or business than a fire. And there is one company out there that is dedicated to putting that fear to rest. 

Travis Pankake and Don C...

10: Questions to Ask Your Insurance Provider Today with SPF Insurance Group from 2020-05-21T00:00

Have you properly protected your equipment and your business with the right insurance coverage? Not having the right coverage on your spray foam rig could set your business back or even end it. ...

09: The Buzz About Human Resources with Richard Hines, CEO of Buzz HR from 2020-05-14T00:01

When a small business starts to grow, they soon realize how much comes along with that growth. The intricacies of hiring, benefits, workers comp, payroll and so much more can be overwhelming. Listen

08: Your Personal Economy is Your Business Economy with David Avrin from 2020-05-07T01:21

Your business’ economic realities are directly related to your personal economic realities. If you want to help your employees you have to educate them (and yourself) on all of the options avail...

07: Become an Efficiency Expert with Jeremiah Bryant, COO of Thrice Energy Solutions from 2020-04-30T01:24

How much do you know about the building you are insulating?

Join Travis Pankake, Aaron Franzine and Ryan Stewart as they discuss the inside and out of the inside of homes with Jeremiah Br...

06: Understanding the market impact of COVID 19 from 2020-04-22T15:03:25

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Most Americans are waiting to go outside again, but what economic realities will be there to meet them when they do?

Join Travis Pankake, Don Clymer and Steve Kosel as ...

05: Graco: Vision, Customer Service from 2020-04-07T09:14:31

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Every customer, every time. That's the customer service philosophy of Pat McHale, CEO at Graco. Pat has instituted customer service policies that radically rethink the relati...

04: Tried and True Business Practices and Selling Tips From Dick Enrico from 2020-03-03T11:20:51

“Why buy new when slightly used will do, EXCEPT when the deals are this good." If you've heard that slogan you probably live in the Midwest and you probably know our guest today. Dick Enrico is ...

03: Keeping Site Safety as Top Priority: With Bullard’s CEO from 2020-02-04T10:44:19

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On this edition of the R-Value Podcast, we're chatting with Wells Bullard, a fifth-generation CEO of Bullard Manufacturing, a leading manufacturer of high-quality personal pr...

02: Impactful Tips on Running a Successful Business: IDI Talks with David Avrin from 2020-01-14T11:14:17

At the end of the day, it's NOT about quality. Quality work should be the bedrock of your business. At the end of the day, the difference between sale or no sale is all about being memorable. So...

01: HFO Performance, Mandates&More: IDI Talks with Chemours Professionals from 2020-01-13T12:35:10

Today it's all about the HFO. The next generation of blowing agent in spray foam is increasing yields and decreasing impact on the environment. But the rules on when and where HFO spray foam wil...