How does someone go from two decades in commercial construction to becoming one of the most trusted home-performance experts in the Midwest?

In this episode of the HVAC ADHD Vodcast, host Jeremy Begley sits down with longtime friend and building-science powerhouse Julie Tolliver to unpack her career journey and the practical lessons she’s learned from improving hundreds of homes.

Julie shares how she transitioned into home performance during the 2009 recession, her early work with the Greater Cincinnati Energy Alliance, and how she developed a proprietary iPad-based app to streamline estimates, scopes, and project planning.

They dive into the realities of air sealing, blower door testing, phased project planning, and why great HVAC design can only work inside a great building envelope.

You’ll learn:

Why air sealing is the foundation of real, measurable comfort
What HVAC pros must understand about building envelopes
How to collaborate across trades without stepping on each other
How to future-proof homes against rising utility costs
Why educating homeowners is the secret to long-term success

Whether you’re in HVAC, home performance, or residential design, Julie delivers an absolute masterclass in practical, intelligent building science.

Links & Resources:

Energy Fitness for Homes → https://energyfitnessforhomes.com/
HVAC 2 Home Performance → https://www.hvac2homeperformance.com

From Commercial Construction to Home Performance Pro: Julie Tolliver on Air Sealing, Phased Projects & Smarter HVAC Collaboration