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Created by Insulation Distributors Inc., 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. Whethe...
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How Insulation Contractors Can Boost Sales Before the 25C Tax Credit Ends with Peter Troast, Energy Circle
In the latest episode of the R-Value podcast, IDI's Ken Allison welcomes Peter Troast from Energy Circle. They discuss the critical, time-sensitive op...
$20M Lawsuit Nightmare: Lessons in Accountability & Liability from the Spray Foam Industry
In the latest episode of the R-Value podcast, IDI's Ken Allison welcomes Walter Mleczko II, President and Chief Executive Officer at Performance Spray...
Marketing to Millennials, Gen Z, and Beyond: Housing Trends with Sarah Gutterman
Are you ready for a future where your next customer demands a solar-powered, all-electric smart home—and rejects granite countertops?
In this e...
25C Tax Credit Free Marketing Update and Strategies for 2025
In the latest episode of the R-Value Podcast, IDI Business Development expert Ken Allison welcomes back Peter Troast, founder of Energy Circle. Peter...
Challenges With HFO Spray Foam Blowing Agents with Mary C. Bogdan, Research Fellow, Honeywell
The latest advancements in spray foam technology are here, but are you prepared to handle them? In this episode of the R-Value podcast, industry exper...
Getting Other People to Do Your Bids For You & Other Wisdom for Bidding Insulation and Spray Foam Projects with Shad Wall of ICDZ Insulation Construction Drawings
In the latest episode of the R-Value podcast, IDI’s Ken Allison sits down with Shad Wall of ICDZ Insulation Construction Drawings to discuss innovativ...
The Hidden ROI of Insulation and Air Sealing: Expert Tips from Rick Hall, Building Science Professional Training
The Hidden ROI of Insulation and Air Sealing: Expert Tips from Rick Hall, Building Science Professional Training
In the latest episode of the R-...
Innovative Dehumidification Technologies: What's New in the Market? with Nikki Krueger, Santa Fe
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 incre...
Getting The Most Out of Your Material with Derek Fowler, Owens Corning
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...
Unlocking the Power of the 25C Tax Credit with Peter Troast
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...
Acoustic Solutions for Contractors: Expert Tips from Owens Corning
In this episode, IDI’s Ken Allison and Owens Corning’s Mark Keenan discuss various aspects of soundproofing and acoustic insulation. Marc, who has bee...
Optimizing Building Efficiency with The Passive House Network and Ken Levenson
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 Netwo...
Avoid These MAJOR Pitfalls On Spray Foam Projects with Henri Fennell
This episode of the R-Value Podcast features an insightful conversation with industry veteran Henri Fennell about common issues that can arise with sp...
The TRUTH about Spray Foam and Metal Buildings with Rick Duncan, SPFA and John Stahl, Preferred Solutions Inc.
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...
Maximizing Your Business Growth on Angi (formerly Angie's List) with Ryan White
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 foa...
Blower Door Mastery: Techniques and Tips for Contractors with Sam Myers of Retrotec
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 do...
This New Tool Will Show Your Customers the Undeniable Impact of the 179D Tax Rebate
We highly recommend watching the video walkthrough of this podcast on our YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/@IDIDistributors
In the lates...
The Economic Outlook for Housing & Construction with Economist Brian Beaulieu of ITR Economics
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...
A Conversation on Compliance: W2 Employees vs. Independent Contractors
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 Holl...
Get to Know Your HERS rater
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 fai...
Alignable is a Powerful Local Business to Business Marketing Resource with Chuck Casto
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 Co...
The Building Performance Association with new CEO Steve Skodak
In this episode, IDI’s Ken Allison speaks live with Steve Skodak, CEO of the Building Performance Association at the organization’s 37th annual Nation...
5 Best Practices for Building Business Success with Joe Arrigo
Winning bids and creating a profitable business doesn't just happen accidentally. It takes great people, great products, great work, and a team dedica...
Credits, Incentives, Code Enforcement and The Inflation Reduction Act
The Inflation Reduction Act may have already passed but there are still lots of questions about the credits, incentives and rebates contained within....
Getting Your Marketing Ready for Rebates and The Inflation Reduction Act
For contractors and consumers 2023 really is the “year of the rebate” courtesy of the Inflation Reduction Act. Potential customers are just starting t...
Undocumented Workers: Advice from Immigration Attorney Jorge Molina
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...
The Most Underused Tax Credit: Understanding 179D with Bill Harbeson
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....
The Inflation Reduction Act: Key Strategies For Finding Workers and Working With State Energy Offices
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 a...
Doing Things The Right Way with Suburban Manufacturing
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...
Owens Corning adds Spray Foam
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...
Right Sizing Equipment and Down Sizing Moisture Problems with Allison Bailes
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...
The New Big Holes & Air Leakage In Spray Foam Projects with Jamie Kaye of Elm Energy Group
When it comes to keeping moisture from destroying a home, it's all in the details. That's what Jamie Kaye is focused on. He's a Building Science Pract...
Demand, Supply Scheduling and Creative Recruiting with Joe Arrigo
Various economic pressures are leading businesses to make creative decisions on supply of product and supply of people. How do you balance business re...
5 Points of Failure for Budding Contracting Businesses with Joe Arrigo
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 anticipa...
Where is All This Going? A Building Science Interview with Dr. Joe Lstiburek
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. W...
Graco Reactor 3 with Nick Pagano
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 spe...
SPFA and the SprayFoam 2022 Convention with Rick Duncan
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 helpin...
Using New Technology to Win Customer Trust with DeWitt Driscoll, Positive Energy Consulting
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 Drisc...
Legislation That Will Impact Your Contracting Business with Kara Saul Rinaldi, President and CEO of the AnnDyl Policy Group
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...
Celebrating Women in Insulation with Rachel Perry, Jessica the Attic Queen, Daja Oliver and Chelsea Whitley
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...