Let's Talk Shop

Let's Talk Shop


Latest Episodes

Let's Talk Shop Episode 23- A conversation with SMACNA's Chief Economist, Dr. Anirban Basu
November 28, 2022

In the latest episode of Let's Talk Shop, Angie Simon is joined by Dr. Anirban Basu, CEO of the Sage Policy Group and SMACNA's Chief Economist. During their discussion, Angie and Dr. Basu talk about a variety of topics, including the overall eco

Lets Talk Shop Episode 22 - A discussion with Nate Oland, Federated Insurance
September 29, 2022

In the latest edition of Let's Talk Shop, Angie Simon sits down with Nate Oland, Senior National Account Executive with SMACNA Premier Partner Federated Insurance. During their discussion, Angie and Nate talk about all of the ways that SMACNA collabo

Lets Talk Shop Episode 21: A Conversation With Joseph Sellers, Jr., General President, SMART
July 28, 2022

For the latest episode of Let's Talk Shop, Angie Simon is joined by Joseph Sellers, Jr., the General President of The International Association of Sheet Metal, Air, Rail, and Transportation Workers (SMART). Angie and Joe talk about the collaboration

Lets Talk Shop Episode 20: A conversation with Rick Blazier, COO of Southland Industries
July 14, 2022

Angie Simon is joined by Rick Blazier, COO of Southland Industries. Angie and Rick talk about Southland's recent acquisition of the Brandt Companies and its impact on the company. They also take a moment to talk about workforce development and some g

Let's Talk Shop, Episode 19: A Conversation with Bill Zahner (CEO/Chairman, A. Zahner Co.)
June 30, 2022

Angie Simon sits down with Bill Zahner, CEO/Chairman of A. Zahner Co. Angie and Bill talk about some of the incredible and diverse projects his company has been working on and some of the trends that are starting to develop within the industry. The two al

Lets Talk Shop Episode 18: A Conversation with SMACNA CEO Aaron Hilger
June 02, 2022

Angie Simon sits down with SMACNA CEO Aaron Hilger to talk about his first 100 days in the role, his background and prior experience, and outline some of his goals for the organization.

Let's Talk Shop, Episode 17: Chuck Gulledge on the Future of Our Industry
June 03, 2021

In Episode 17 of Lets Talk Shop, host Angie Simon, CEO, Western Allied Mechanical, chats with ASHRAE President Chuck Gulledge about his tenure as president in the times of COVID and the opportunities he capitalized on to meet more members than he might h

Let's Talk Shop, Episode 16: Diversity and Equity in the Industry
May 12, 2021

In Episode 16 of Lets Talk Shop, host Angie Simon, CEO, Western Allied Mechanical, chats with Leah Rambo, Training Director and Fund Administrator at Sheet Metal Workers Local 28, about the diversity requirements required in the building trades in NYC an

Let's Talk Shop, Episode 15: Indoor Air Quality and the Reopening of Buildings
April 07, 2021

Let's Talk Shop, Episode 15: Indoor Air Quality and the Reopening of Buildings by SMACNA

Lets Talk Shop, Episode 14: Celebrate Women In Construction Week
March 08, 2021

Episode 14 celebrates Women in Construction Week. Host Angie Simon, SMACNA president and CEO of Western Allied Mechanical, talks with Carmen Koo, partner at Applied Air Conditioning in California and Sandra Mennino, president of Cambridgeport Air Systems