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Nexstar Network Walks Away from 50% of Its Revenue to Stay True to Its Mission

An HVAC Minute Video Update: October 13, 2025

October 13, 2025

After private-equity-backed companies grew from 10% to nearly a third of Nexstar’s membership, CEO Julian Scadden made a choice most leaders wouldn’t dare: cut ties with every single one.

Nexstar Cuts Ties With PE Members, Sacrificing 50% of Revenue

The organization will no longer work with private-equity-backed HVAC companies

Hannah Belloli-Oster

September 24, 2025

Nexstar Network just made a move most companies wouldn’t dare: It walked away from 50% of its revenue. The reason? To double down on its mission of serving independent contractors, not private-equity-backed businesses. Here’s how they made this bold decision and what it means for the home services industry.

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Getting Money Back from HVAC Organizations and Associations

Nexstar, ACCA, Service Nation offer rebates, cash-back programs for members

Hannah Belloli-Oster

April 21, 2025

Service Nation has 100+ partners that offer rebates on purchases by its contractor members.

How to Secure Capital for HVAC Business Growth

Getting the business ready is just half the battle — after that comes deciding what capital to choose

Hannah Belloli-Oster

November 25, 2024

Three HVACR industry veterans came together to discuss how they’ve navigated the waters of securing capital over the years, the impact it’s had on their businesses, and how contractors can successfully secure capital for their own businesses.

Navigating the Top 8 Inventory Tracking Challenges

Daniel Todd

August 17, 2024

It may be a long and arduous process, but ensuring the accuracy of inventory is something no HVAC contractor should ignore.

Nexstar Network Hosts Grand Opening of New Headquarters

An HVAC Minute Video Update: May 7, 2024

Hannah Belloli-Oster

May 7, 2024

Nexstar Network has upgraded their corporate headquarters, relocating from downtown St. Paul, Minnesota to Bloomington.

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Nexstar Network’s New HQ Celebrates Members

The new centralized location is also home to Frank J. Blau Jr. Training Center

Hannah Belloli-Oster

May 7, 2024

Nexstar Network upgraded its headquarters as part of its dedication to providing world-class learning, coaching, and development to its members, and on April 29, more than 100 members, VIPs, Strategic Partners, and employees came together to celebrate the grand opening.

The Importance of Reviewing More Than Your HVAC Income Statement

Shane Rau

March 22, 2024

When it comes to the financial health of a company, there’s a lot of information to cover, which is why it's critical to form good financial habits to avoid becoming overwhelmed.

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Build Your Own Training Academy: If not now, when?

The Importance of Lifelong Learning

Joel Ellingson

February 28, 2024

By building your own training academy, a new tool to help fuel the future of your team, nurture a strong company culture, and build a team from the inside up emerges.