Stu, Derek, and their guests will laugh about and explore all of the weird, scary, creepy things that keep us up at night, and the one thing that helps us forget all about them. From nuclear proliferation to ghosts to asteroids to artificial intelligence and everything in between, each episode will bring a new personal fear and a new craft beer (or, being realistic, a few of each) that we will analyze while we usually veer off and explore several tangents. My guests will include friends, col ...
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Created by IDI Distributors, R-Value provides business tips, stories from the field and industry updates for those who need to know what’s happening in the world of insulation. Gain valuable insights from experts who understand what matters most to contractors and their customers. Whether you want to discover new insulation tools or improve your small business tactics, subscribe now to get an edge on the competition.
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Innovative Dehumidification Technologies: What's New in the Market? with Nikki Krueger, Santa Fe
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On today’s R-Value podcast, IDI’s Ken Allison welcomes Nikki Kruger from Santa Fe dehumidifiers. As the industry grapples with the challenges of increasingly airtight homes, Nikki sheds light on the latest innovations in dehumidification technology and their role in maintaining healthy, comfortable living spaces. Nikki brings over 20 years of exper…
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In the latest episode of the R-Value podcast, IDI’s Chris Fuerst welcomes Derek Fowler from Owens Corning to discuss the critical topic of insulation coverage, emphasizing the importance of proper techniques and equipment settings to help maximize efficiency and profitability in insulation projects. Derek is a former insulation installer and insula…
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In the latest episode of the R-Value podcast, IDI’s Ken Allison welcomes Peter Troast, Founder and CEO of Energy Circle. In this episode, Peter and Ken discuss the significant benefits and underutilization of the 25C tax credit for insulation contractors. Peter shares insights on how Energy Circle, in collaboration with the North American Insulatio…
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In this episode, IDI’s Ken Allison and Owens Corning’s Mark Keenan discuss various aspects of soundproofing and acoustic insulation. Marc, who has been with Owens Corning for 24 years, shares his expertise in sound insulation. They cover the basics of sound transmission, the importance of resilient channels, and the differences in performance betwe…
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In the latest episode of the R-Value podcast, IDI's Ken Allison welcomes special guest Ken Levenson, the executive director of the Passive House Network. The discussion centers on the concept of "Passive House" and its impact on building sustainability and efficiency. Levenson, with his deep experience as an architect and advocate for energy-effici…
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This episode of the R-Value Podcast features an insightful conversation with industry veteran Henri Fennell about common issues that can arise with spray foam installations. Fennell shares his extensive experience analyzing spray foam problems and the most frequent causes he encounters, such as improper material handling and processing. He emphasiz…
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The TRUTH about Spray Foam and Metal Buildings with Rick Duncan, SPFA and John Stahl, Preferred Solutions Inc.
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In the latest episode of the R-Value podcast, IDI's Ken Allison welcomes special guests Rick Duncan, Executive Director of the Spray Polyurethane Foam Alliance (SPFA) and John Stahl of the Metal Buildings Initiative to discuss and dispel the myths surrounding the use of spray foam insulation in metal buildings. The conversation focuses on debunking…
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This episode of the R-Value podcast is an exciting listen for any insulation contractor looking to grow their business, but even more so for spray foam contractors! You won’t want to miss out on the great deal offered in this podcast. To learn more and take advantage of this Angi deal, read more below. In this episode, IDI's Ken Allison welcomes sp…
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In this episode of the R-Value podcast, host Ken Allison and special guest Sam Myers from Retrotec discuss the intricacies and importance of blower doors in testing a home's air tightness. They delve into common mistakes made during blower door tests, such as incorrectly matching the fan range to the gauge, and highlights advancements in technology…
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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 Ken Allison welcomes Apollo Energies CEO and President Mark Stout to show off a tool that will help your customers understand how much they could save by taking a…
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The Economic Outlook for Housing & Construction with Economist Brian Beaulieu of ITR Economics
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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 guest economist Brian Beaulieu to get an expert forecast on the housing and construction markets. They dive into projections for housing permits, sales, inter…
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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 running a compliant and profitable business. They explore the intricacies of employee state laws, overtime requirements, hiring practices, and the importance of t…
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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 and volume of change is a major challenge for builders across the country and non-profit organizers are stepping into the maze to help solve the problem. Peo…
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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 as the largest online Chamber of Commerce or the Facebook for business owners, is a platform that allows small business owners to connect with one another a…
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Beer Mountain Life is Afraid of Murky Water & We Drink Murky Beer
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Beer Mountain Life Backpacks founder Chris Gates knows three things: beer, hiking, and backpacks. Well, he probably knows more than that. But just go with it, okay? What are Beer Mountain Backpacks, you ask? Well, it might just be the best damned hiking backpack in the world. That's because it can hold 24 (yes, twenty-f***ing four) beers, along wit…
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Weird beer laws by state, Part #2. #beer #craftbeer #bar #brewery #laws #weirdlaws #beerlaw #liquorlaw #california #florida #illinois #louisiana #maine #newjersey #newyork #nyc #texas #beerfreaks #podcast Support the showΑπό τον Stu Haack & Derek Krueger
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Weird beer laws by state, Part #1. #beer #craftbeer #bar #brewery #laws #weirdlaws #beerlaw #liquorlaw #alaska #dc #iowa #missouri #nebraska #nevada #newmexico #ohio #vermont #wyoming #beerfreaks #podcast Support the Show.Από τον Stu Haack & Derek Krueger
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7 deadly sins of ordering a beer at the bar. Of course, none of this matters if you’re okay with being an a**hole. 1. Indecision 2. Arrogance 3. Multi-Tasking 4. Bargaining 5. Charging 6. Small-Splitting 7. Surprise Me-ing #beer #brewery #bartender #bartending #bar #etiquette #baretiquette #craftbeer #rules #service #beerfreaks #podcast Support the…
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If the Stanley Cup winner between Vegas and Florida was determined by which city has the best beer. This is an easy one… #beer #craftbeer #brewery #brewing #hockey #stanleycup #vegas #vgk #vegasgoldenknights #goldenknights #florida #miami #bigdogsbrewing #cervecerialatropical #floridapanthers #nhl #beerfreaks #podcast #predictions Support the show…
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Powdered beer could reduce beer transportation carbon emissions by 90%. But is it any good? #beer #brewing #brewery #craftbeer #powder #beerpowder #sustainability #tech #science #germany #neuzellerklosterbräu #neuzelle #green #beerfreaks #podcast Support the showΑπό τον Stu Haack & Derek Krueger
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Breweries are teaming up with non-beer brands for interesting collaborations. Which of these would you try? #beer #craftbeer #brewing #collab #weirdbeer #weird #frenchsmustard #oskarblues #snyderspretzels #captainlawrence #squattypotty #duclawbrewing #hardees #chucky #elysian #planterspeanuts #noonwhistlebrewing #ihop #dunkindonuts #harpoonbrewery …
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Beer, Tech & Data: Amazon can verify your age by scanning your hand at Major League Baseball games. #beer #craftbeer #beernews #amazon #amazonone #coorsfield #rockies #baseball #mlb #tech #data #dataprivacy #ageverification #beerfreaks #podcast Support the showΑπό τον Stu Haack & Derek Krueger
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Yes, THAT Grady Hendrix. New York Times Bestselling Horror Author Grady Hendrix. Writer of Horrorstor, My Best Friend's Exorcism, Paperbacks from Hell, We Sold Our Souls, Southern Book Club's Guide to Slaying Vampires, Final Girl Support Group, and most recently How to Sell a Haunted House Grady Hendrix! We sit down with Grady (over Google Meet) to…
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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. The Building Performance Association has expanded its focus and reach significantly over the past few years. "Three years ago, we were communicating with m…
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Over 2,000 cans of Miller High Life are crushed en route to Germany because in the EU you can’t call something “champagne” unless it’s from, well, Champagne. Support the showΑπό τον Stu Haack & Derek Krueger
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These little robots go bobbing for beer! Support the showΑπό τον Stu Haack & Derek Krueger
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For those moments when you want chili but you’re not hungry. Support the showΑπό τον Stu Haack & Derek Krueger
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Just why? Support the showΑπό τον Stu Haack & Derek Krueger
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Much to the delight of three local fishermen! Enjoy the Coors and Blue Moon, boys! Support the showΑπό τον Stu Haack & Derek Krueger
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Most of the lagers we drink today only exist due to this chance meeting in the 17th century. Support the showΑπό τον Stu Haack & Derek Krueger
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Scientists study the intensity of a hangover, beer versus wine! Support the showΑπό τον Stu Haack & Derek Krueger
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We didn’t even know this thing could drink. It’s only like a year old. And it’s a robot. Support the showΑπό τον Stu Haack & Derek Krueger
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Researchers studied post-natural disaster communities to see if breweries would help them fare better. The answer (to us) is not surprising. Support the showΑπό τον Stu Haack & Derek Krueger
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Two Colorado breweries team up with AI technology ChatGPT for CollabFest to design a beer style AND recipe. No word yet on if it was drinkable. Support the showΑπό τον Stu Haack & Derek Krueger
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Freaky Minute: Flagstaff, Arizona, the World’s First International Dark Sky City (and Brewery)
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2023 World Beer Cup Results. 10,000 Beers Sampled in 9 Days? How Are These Guys Alive? . . . #beer #craftbeer #brewing #worldbeercup #award #stonebrewing #judges #10k #drunk #usa #eu #bestbeers #beerfreaks #beerfreakspodcast #beerfreaksshow #podcast Support the showΑπό τον Stu Haack & Derek Krueger
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LA Dodger star Mookie Betts refuses to stay at a haunted hotel during a series against the Milwaukee Brewers. See Derek, you’re not alone! Support the showΑπό τον Stu Haack & Derek Krueger
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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 market changes. Today we're talking to an expert in the field of building successful contracting businesses, Joe Arrigo. He shares his 5 best practices for bui…
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Flagstaff Brewery Tour & Proving Pluto is a Planet
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Well it's official. We have hit the big time. The City of Flagstaff invited us along with prolific Nevada beer journalist and perennial Beer Freaks guest Bob Barnes out to their city to explore the magical world of Flagstaff brewing and space exploration. Yes, they do both. Our phenomenal tour guide, Meg, drove us to several tasty breweries, includ…
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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 states will benefit most? What’s the best way for contractors to ensure they can deliver these incentives to customers? Today we hope to answer these questions…
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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 rebates to start new projects, which raises the question. How should you adjust your marketing plan to best capture the interest of these new prospects in your…
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Nevada Beer Year-in-Review '22 with Bob Barnes at BrewDog Las Vegas
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We considered calling this episode "Bob Barnes 2: Electric Boogaloo" but then decided against it for various reasons. But yes, this is Bob's second visit with us. And it didn't disappoint. Not only did Bob share some impressive facts about Nevada brewing and BrewDog history, but he also shared a few new fears with us which stemmed from the birth of…
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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 Associated Builders and Contractors that shortage is up to 650,000 in 2022. This means every worker is critical including workers that came to our country lookin…
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Have you ever heard an eagle cry? GTFO! Really? You have? Oh, no, you were joking. Okay, cool. Well, we got the whole crew from Crying Eagle, including the head brewer Ryan O'Donnell, the brewing crew, the marketers, and of course the beer, and we had them on our podcast. Now I suppose you're wanting to know what beers and fears we talked about? No…
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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 also adjustments to regulations and extensions around exisitng credits like the 179D. It’s one of the most underused credits but it can save business lots of …
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