Let's Talk Shop

About Let's Talk Shop

SMACNA's first podcast is called Let’s Talk Shop with host Angie Simon, CEO of Western Allied Mechanical and SMACNA President. Angie has been a leader in the Bay Area construction industry for many years. Starting as a young 22 year old project manager in the late 80’s when there were very few women in construction, Angie is now CEO of an $80+ Million Mechanical contracting firm with over 220 people employed. She is a registered Professional Mechanical Engineer and has worked for Western Allied Mechanical (WAM) for 30+ years. Angie currently serves on SMACNA National’s board as the first ever women national President for SMACNA.

Publisher

SMACNA

Category

government

Language

en

Explicit

No

First episode

23 May 2019

Latest episode

21 Oct 2025

Latest episodes

38 episodes in the feed.

1. 

   21 Oct 2025

   Episode 38- Jake Olsen (CEO, Stratus)

   CEO Jake Olsen shares his industry journey and insights on how Stratus helps SMACNA members adapt to attract the next generation of workers in this interview with host Angie.

2. 

   9 Sept 2025

   Episode 37: (Special) Angie Simon and William Chaney (CEO, ServiceTrade)

   Seth Lennon interviews Angie Simon and William Chaney about building the industry's future workforce and attracting younger generations.

3. 

   6 May 2025

   Episode 36: Ron Palmerick (AABCO Sheet Metal Company)

   Host Angie interviews Ron Palmerick, Vice President of AABCO Sheet Metal Company, about his extensive industry experience and leadership within the SMACNA community.

Who has been a guest on Let's Talk Shop

Names identified in recent episode analyses. Showing up to five guests.

• Jake Olsen
• William Chaney
• Ron Palmerick
• Tom Martin
• Kevin Gill Sr

Reach and audience

Public platform figures. Ratings count people who left a rating, not total listeners.

YouTube views

25,651

Score snapshot 15 Sept 2025

Apple Podcasts (US)

5.0 / 5

5 ratings

Podcast Authority Score: 42 / 100

A composite of feed quality, social presence, YouTube performance and engagement. Read the methodology.

Quality

27

Social presence

0

YouTube

76

Engagement

68

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Guest appearances

Books guests

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