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Cool Times Podcast Hosted by business & life partners, Vince and Jenna Free, The Cool Times Podcast talks all things cool about the cold storage industry.

10/09/2025

What do NFL legends, owner-turned-builders, and $100M in cold storage have in common?

Layton Construction is laying it all on the line—and it’s paying off big time. Vince and Jenna Free sit down with Thomas Gubbins and Sean Doherty for a deep dive into Layton’s rise in the cold game. From building relationships to building facilities, this one’s full of laughs, insights, and serious momentum.

❄️ From sports agency life to jobsite grind
❄️ Why culture is the core of every cold project
❄️ $100M+ in cold storage? They’re just getting started.

Chill with the full episode: https://www.cooltimespodcast.com/
Or watch it here: https://youtu.be/zeAP5aZhwWM

Big thanks to our sponsors:
🧊 V***r Armor
🚪 Rytec High Performance Doors

27/08/2025

Think automation’s about replacing people? Think again.

On this episode of the Cool Times Podcast, Vince and Jenna Free sit down with Alex Reed, Sales Director at Swisslog, to unpack how automation is evolving—not to cut out people, but to get products to them faster, smarter, and greener.

From full pallet cranes dating back to 1969 to cutting-edge AI dashboards built in seconds, Swisslog has been quietly revolutionizing the cold chain—one deep-freeze warehouse at a time.

✅ Full pallets, totes, lipsticks, even hand sanitizer—Swisslog automates it all.
✅ Smart tech = less waste, fewer delays, better outcomes.
✅ Automation that complements people, not replaces them.
✅ Conveyor chaos (with women’s underwear!?), brownfield challenges, and serious good vibes.

🎧 Watch the episode now: https://youtu.be/ClcmXhcvW98

🌐 More cool at www.cooltimespodcast.com

💙 Sponsored by:

Senneca Holdings
🔗 https://www.senneca.com

Applied Fabricators (AFAB)
🔗 https://appliedfabricators.com

30/07/2025

What if your warehouse cameras could predict and prevent accidents before they happen? 👀

This week, Vince and Jenna sit down with Brian Benson of Voxel to reveal how AI is transforming cold storage—cutting incidents by 91%, slashing energy costs, and spotting risks no human eye could catch.

Want safer, smarter, and more efficient warehouses? This episode is your blueprint.

Watch now: https://youtu.be/vcVFKt7kl0g

Sponsored by:
Fastener Systems Inc. (https://www.fastenersystems.com/)
Iceberg Mechanical & Refrigeration (https://icebergmechanicalusa.com/)

16/07/2025

From Lincoln Logs to leading-edge cold storage facilities, Jeremy Bentley’s journey is anything but typical. In Episode 67, Vince and Jenna Free sit down with Power Construction’s Director of Architecture to talk smarter drawings, design/build synergy, and why field experience makes all the difference.

Watch the full episode on YouTube 👉 https://youtu.be/a_jTsXkJ5Zo

Sponsored by VersiFoam: https://www.rhhfoamsystems.com/
Sponsored by Jamison Door Company: https://jamisondoor.com/

25/06/2025

The cold storage industry got it WRONG for decades — here’s how one system is flipping everything.

Eric Finnerty, CEO of V***r Armor, reveals why frost ribbon details don’t work, the insulation mistake that costs millions, and how his perimeter seal design is saving buildings from failure. Over 40M sq ft and counting—with zero systemic issues.

❄️ Traditional frost ribbon = temporary fix, not a solution
❄️ V***r Armor’s 2-part detail attacks the real problem
❄️ Polyiso underperforms in cold? Here’s the proof
❄️ Up to 25% energy savings + 22-month ROI
❄️ The perimeter seal is EVERYTHING

📺 Watch the full episode: https://youtu.be/6S4HiTytFBo

🔹 Sponsored by V***r Armor

***rArmor

18/06/2025

He turned a roofing disaster into a cold storage revolution.

Eric Finnerty, aka “The Beard,” shares how a botched roof install sparked a movement that changed the game for cold storage. From lawsuits to lab tests, find out how V***r Armor became the ice-fighting giant no one saw coming.

❄️ A 15-year condensation-free guarantee
❄️ Built V***r Armor with a handshake and a mission
❄️ Industry laughed—then added it to new builds
❄️ Deep dive into thermodynamics and cold chain safety
❄️ Making food storage safer for 48 million lives

Watch the full episode here: https://youtu.be/f2LTT9Gwe4k

Sponsored by V***r Armor

***rArmor

21/05/2025

Not a Commodity isn’t just a book—it’s a mindset for anyone who leads with purpose.

Vince and Jenna Free sit down with cold storage construction legend Bret Wedding of Fricks to talk about trust-driven leadership, personal branding, and why relationships—not contracts—build legacies.

❄️ Why pricing wars erode long-term loyalty
❄️ How to turn clients into lifelong partners
❄️ Leadership lessons from the military to the job site
❄️ The wild (and hilarious) road from 2.0 GPA to published author

🎧 Watch the full episode: https://youtu.be/m0J7KoyVmC4

Brought to you by:
Rytec High Performance Doors
Fastener Systems Inc. (FSI)

07/05/2025

What do you get when cold storage architecture meets jobsite grit and whiskey wisdom?

Vince and Jenna Free sit down with Michael Cody, Director of Industrial Cold & Food at Ware Malcomb, for a chill deep dive into the design side of cold storage—from patented details and 3D printing to hot tub board meetings. 🍻

Whether you’re curious about the Cody-Vincent Detail or what not to cut in your next spec build, this one’s a blueprint for industry innovation.

❄️ Field-first design wins
❄️ Expansion joints done right
❄️ Cold storage culture (and cocktails)
❄️ Tech shaping the next gen

🎧 Watch the full episode → https://youtu.be/GmAT8iu2o_s

Sponsored by:
Iceberg Mechanical – https://www.icebergmechanical.com/
Fastener Systems Inc (FSI) – https://www.fsiindustrial.com/

29/04/2025

From Brick Phones to ColdBox Bosses: The Legacy of Marko & Max Dzeletovich

This one’s for the builders, dreamers, and legacy-makers. Vince and Jenna sit down in-studio with Marko Dzeletovich, founder of ColdBox Builders, and his son Max to unpack how a family-run business became a cold storage powerhouse. 💥

From scaling through the chaos of the pandemic to hiring with heart (not just headcount), Marko shares the wins, the fails, and the wisdom behind ColdBox’s rise. Max brings next-gen energy—and a few laughs.

❄️ Growth lessons that stick
❄️ Why culture always beats cash
❄️ Rebranding as brand therapy
❄️ Legacy in action

Sponsored by:
V***r Armor — https://www.vaporarmor.com/
Applied Fabricators (Afab) — https://www.appliedfabricators.com/

➡️ Watch the full episode here: https://youtu.be/ciD5h_i2Jv8 👀

***rArmor

09/04/2025

🚨 From boutique to $3B+ in cold storage assets? Here's how Saxum did it.

In this episode of Cool Times Podcast, Sean Gilbert of Saxum Real Estate shares how smart partnerships, culture-first hiring, and bold real estate bets helped Saxum become a national force in cold storage development.

❄️ Why Saxum bet big on niche markets
📦 The Arcadia Cold partnership that fueled rapid growth
🏗️ Spec build strategy—explained
💬 How team bonding (Dirt Dogs anyone?) plays a role

🎥 Watch now: https://youtu.be/AsVuZGR8exQ

🔹 Sponsored by Senneca Holdings & VersiFoam

26/03/2025

Cold chain construction is changing fast—and CEBA is leading the transformation.

In this episode, Vince & Jenna Free sit down with Brian Lynch to talk all things CEBA + GCCA: membership growth, global expansion, education programs like CEBA Pro, and how YOU can get involved in shaping the future of the industry.

❄️ What CEBA is & why it’s growing
❄️ CEBA Pro: in-person, hands-on training for cold storage professionals
❄️ “Built By the Best” awards—new categories now open
❄️ Get active: join committees, apply for board roles, and attend major events
❄️ Global expansion is already underway

📺 Watch the full episode: https://youtu.be/BQKIVr36a_I

🔹 Sponsored by Jamison Door Company + Fastener Systems, Inc.

👉 www.cooltimespodcast.com

12/03/2025

Breaking barriers in construction—one leadership lesson at a time.

For Women in Construction Week, Vince Free sits down with Jenna Free, COO of Freez Construction, to talk about her journey from growing up in the industry to leading a company and inspiring more women to do the same.

❄️ Female representation has grown by 50% in the last decade—but still only makes up 11% of the industry.
❄️ Confidence, skill-building, and communication are key leadership skills.
❄️ Mentorship helps more women enter and thrive in the field.
❄️ Women bring unique strengths—problem-solving, attention to detail, and adaptability.

📺 Watch the full episode: https://youtu.be/ulBQiJYxo_U

🔹 Sponsored by Iceberg Mechanical & Refrigeration + Senneca Holdings

👉 www.cooltimespodcast.com

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