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The High Performance Edge Podcast

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by Peter Troast, CEO/Founder Energy Circle

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19 episodes
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Podcast Overview

Welcome to the podcast for contractors who lead with building science and want to turn that advantage into a stronger, more successful business. Whether you’re in HVAC, insulation, solar, or home performance, we dig into the strategy, sales, marketing, operations, hiring, and customer experience approaches that power stable, more profitable companies. Hear from top contractors and industry experts as we explore what it really takes to thrive as a very different kind of contractor. - Listen on Apple Podcasts (https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-high-performance-edge-podcast/id1850981282) - Listen on Spotify (https://open.spotify.com/show/7FDtXrTnfsckZ9yPeMq3Jf?si=0f6f2b7109384585) - Energy Circle website (https://www.energycircle.com/) - Energy Circle LinkedIn (https://www.linkedin.com/company/energy-circle-llc/) - Peter Troast, Energy Circle CEO and Founder LinkedIn (https://www.linkedin.com/in/petertroast/)

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11/5/2025

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Recent Episodes

Episode thumbnail for Building an HVAC Business Around the Duct Work Nobody Else Wants with Zach Ortwine

May 21, 2026

Building an HVAC Business Around the Duct Work Nobody Else Wants with Zach Ortwine

Zach Ortwine of Southeast Clean Air Solutions built a thriving business around the duct work most HVAC contractors avoid. Peter Troast talks with him about how and why his specialist model works.

Episode thumbnail for Why HVAC Contractors Keep Leaving Envelope Work on the Table with Chris Hughes

May 7, 2026

Why HVAC Contractors Keep Leaving Envelope Work on the Table with Chris Hughes

Chris Hughes of The Energy Conservatory discusses why high performance contractors struggle to integrate envelope improvements into their HVAC retrofit business and what it actually takes to get there.

Episode thumbnail for What AI Can Actually Do for Small Contractors with Furman Haynes

April 23, 2026

What AI Can Actually Do for Small Contractors with Furman Haynes

WorkHero co-founder Furman Haynes breaks down how small contractors are using AI today, from job costing to custom quoting to rebate processing, and why it may finally make the high-performance business model more sustainable.

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What is The High Performance Edge Podcast?

Welcome to the podcast for contractors who lead with building science and want to turn that advantage into a stronger, more successful business. Whether you’re in HVAC, insulation, solar, or home performance, we dig into the strategy, sales, marketing, operations, hiring, and customer experience approaches that power stable, more profitable companies. Hear from top contractors and industry experts as we explore what it really takes to thrive as a very different kind of contractor.

  • Listen on Apple Podcasts (https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-high-performance-edge-podcast/id1850981282)
  • Listen on Spotify (https://open.spotify.com/show/7FDtXrTnfsckZ9yPeMq3Jf?si=0f6f2b7109384585)
  • Energy Circle website (https://www.energycircle.com/)
  • Energy Circle LinkedIn (https://www.linkedin.com/company/energy-circle-llc/)
  • Peter Troast, Energy Circle CEO and Founder LinkedIn (https://www.linkedin.com/in/petertroast/)
How often does this podcast release new episodes?

This podcast updates daily.

Where can I listen to this podcast?

This podcast is available on 4 platforms including Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and more. You can also use the RSS feed directly.

Does this podcast accept guests?

Yes, this podcast regularly features guests.

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