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Are You in Need of Target Practice?

Your business and your life are a reflection of how you spend your time and energy
Jimmy Hiller
Jimmy Hiller
October 22, 2018
Whatever circle you focus on is the circle that grows, and the other circle shrinks. If you spend most of your day focusing on things you have no control over, your Circle of Concern will grow and your Circle of Influence will shrink.
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Sheet Metal Fabrication - The ACHR News

Contractors Discuss In-House Sheet Metal Fabrication Shops

To Fabricate or Not to Fabricate?
Angela Harris - The ACHR News
Angela D. Harris
October 15, 2018
Ductwork is a mandatory comfort delivery system. In fact, the only thing optional about it is whether or not HVAC contractors make their own fittings and duct runs.
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Online Scheduling Platforms Help HVAC Contractors Customize Customer Care - The ACHR News

Online Scheduling Platforms Help HVAC Contractors Customize Customer Care

Click HERE to schedule service
Maria Taylor
Maria Taylor
October 15, 2018
At some restaurants, customers can place an order online and go pick up lunch “as soon as possible” or “at a scheduled time.” Increasingly, service providers — like medical offices — are giving customers the option to schedule online, too. And the HVAC field is no exception.
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Commercial HVAC Contractors Dealing With Tariff Consequences - The ACHR News

Commercial HVAC Contractors Dealing With Tariff Consequences

MCAA offers contractors tips for revamping existing contracts
Angela Harris - The ACHR News
Angela D. Harris
October 15, 2018
These actions have increased the prices of sheet metal and aluminum, among other items, and they seem to be having a trickle-down effect for commercial HVACR contractors.
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Fabric Ductwork - The ACHR News

Offer Ductwork Maintenance as a New Service, Source of Revenue

Manufacturers discuss installation and maintenance best practices
Angela Harris - The ACHR News
Angela D. Harris
October 15, 2018
Although ductwork doesn’t require quite as much maintenance as other HVAC equipment does, there are steps to be taken to ensure its longevity, safety, and efficient operation.
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Referrals Are the Best Way to Grow HVACR Contracting Businesses

Darrell Sterling - The ACHR News
Darrell Sterling
October 15, 2018
Referrals are what successful companies thrive on, and they are what allow for massive growth and expansion. The services or products are so outstanding that the consumer raves to family, friends, and neighbors.
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Facts + Figures - The NEWS - ACHR

Facts + Figures: AHRI Shipment Data for July 2018

October 15, 2018
Information contained in these graphs is courtesy of the Air-Conditioning, Heating, and Refrigeration Institute (AHRI).
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California Brings Heat Illness Prevention Regulations Indoors - The ACHR News

California Brings Heat Illness Prevention Regulations Indoors

Details remain fluid but business potential appears solid as Jan. 1 milestone approaches
Robert Beverly
October 15, 2018
Mechanical contractors in California should keep an eye on the state’s Occupational Safety and Health Administration (Cal/OSHA) as it continues work on a standard with a working title of Heat Illness Prevention in Indoor Places of Employment.
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Kelly Hearnsberger, vice president, residential product marketing, Daikin, unveiled the Daikin Fit™ system to an enthusiastic crowd of distributors and Daikin Comfort Pro™ professional contractors. - The ACHR News

Daikin Introduces a New HVAC Product That ‘Fits’ Today’s Industry Needs

Contractors can expect to see more smart products from Daikin in the near future
Amy Al-Katib
Amy Al-Katib
October 15, 2018
And the reason for all the hype is that the Daikin Fit does exactly what it says: It fits the comfort needs, budget barriers, and space constraints of homeowners who are looking to upgrade their HVAC systems without breaking the bank.
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HVAC Sales: Listening to Find Rather Than Reply

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Mark Matteson
October 15, 2018
The key to high close ratios and record sales is listening … listening to find, to be exact. Listen to understand their point of view, their challenges, their concerns, their objectives.
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