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Business Briefs - Richard Alaniz

The Pandemic: Unforeseen Events and Unforced Errors

Richard D. Alaniz
November 27, 2021
The coronavirus pandemic has been one of those once-in-a-lifetime events that no one, especially employers, ever wants to see again.
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Thanksgiving

Why We’re Grateful for HVACR Techs: A Special Thanks

November 25, 2021

It’s November, the month in which we all give thanks. In our industry, that means being thankful for technicians that work tirelessly to make HVAC systems run smoothly.


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Mercedes Van.

Ready to Upfit Your HVAC Vehicles? Consider These 4 Important Points

Marcus Luce
November 24, 2021
Before you upfit your next commercial vehicle, take a look at these four important considerations, which can save you time and money.
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Kevin Burbage

Tech of the Month — November 2021: Kevin Burbage of Hero Heating and Air

Burbage is recognized as the technician of November 2021
November 21, 2021
Kevin Burbage admits he wasn’t a great student in high school but today, he’s the field supervisor at Hero Heating and Air, where he teaches others.
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Len LaPorta (left) and Alan Scharfstein (right).

Mistakes to Avoid When Selling an HVACR Business

Maximize value with strategic steps to avoid costly errors
November 18, 2021
Successful HVACR business owners know what it takes to run a business, but selling it requires a different expertise. Here are some ways to avoid the most common and costly mistakes made during a sale process.
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Robbins Heating and Air Conditioning Team.

HVAC Contractors Hires Good People, Turns Them into Technicians

Focus on staff, advertising helps grow business
Ted Craig
Ted Craig
November 17, 2021
Almost every HVAC contractor in the nation says hiring good technicians is the top priority. Not Robbins Heating and Air Conditioning: they don’t hire techs, they hire good people.
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Airducts

Four Reasons I Failed Selling Duct Upgrades

How my frustrations led to a life-changing phone call about sales
David Richardson
David Richardson
November 16, 2021
Sales is not an evil word, despite what many would have you believe. However, there is a right way and a wrong way to sell.
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The ACHR NEWS Podcast

NCI Trainer David Richardson Talks Insulation

How insulation installation can improve HVAC contractors’ bottom line
November 14, 2021

In a recent episode of The NEWSMakers podcast, Kyle Gargaro, editorial director for The ACHR NEWS, interviewed David Richardson, director of technical curriculum and instructor at the National Comfort Institute (NCI).


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Jonathan Neves, owner of Green Energy Mechanical.

Minority Contractors See Opportunities in HVAC for Themselves, Others

Owners emerge as face of the business as country’s mood shifts
Ted Craig
Ted Craig
November 13, 2021
Three Black HVAC contractors recently shared their stories of how they entered the trade, built their businesses, and work to add people like themselves to the HVAC industry’s ranks.
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ACCA CEO Barton James.

HVAC Contractors Need More Workers to Meet Surging Demand

Overcoming perceptions remains the biggest challenge
Ted Craig
Ted Craig
November 12, 2021
Many expected a steep decline in demand when the pandemic started. Instead, the opposite happened — consumers started investing in their homes.
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