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Letters From Our Readers: December 30, 2019

December 30, 2019
The following remarks were made regarding the article “Do Successful Contractors Cheat?” written by Matt Michel, CEO of Service Roundtable, for The ACHR NEWS, published April 29.
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HVAC Industry Steels Itself for More Tariffs

HVAC Industry Steels Itself for a 2020 with Tariffs

'Phase One' deal would not affect metal imports; most contractors have dodged fallout so far
Robert Beverly
December 23, 2019
A recent agreement did not address underlying trade issues between China and the US, but it did cancel "penalty tariffs" scheduled for December 15.
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Classroom-technicians

Teaching Your Technicians in the Way They Learn Best

Realizing people learn differently will improve your teaching
Jim Johnson
December 23, 2019
If we’re going to be effective in training, we must realize that people have specific tendencies and methods of communication.
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Opinions

The HVAC Industry Adjusts to the Times

Building value for your customers over decades
Kyle Gargaro
Kyle Gargaro
December 16, 2019

At The ACHR NEWS, our goal is to cover the entire HVACR industry to ensure that you, our subscribers, are the most educated contractors in the field.


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Guest Commentary

Dealing with Depression as an HVAC Contractor

How to stay strong when life gets hard
Matt Michel
Matt Michel
December 16, 2019
Depression and its partner, suicide, are the unmentionable illnesses affecting our industry.
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Marsiglio

Matt Marsiglio Talks HVAC Industry Strategies

Marsiglio discusses attracting customers, employees
December 13, 2019
Marsiglio has been the operations manager at Flame for the past 23 years. The Warren, Michigan, company has been around for 70 years.
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The staff at Oliver Heating, Cooling, Plumbing, Electrical in Morton, Pennsylvania, dress up in work-appropriate Halloween costumes.

Holiday Fun Can Build HVAC Customer Relationships

Gifts, parties, and the art of balancing business and celebrations
Angela Harris - The ACHR News
Angela D. Harris
December 9, 2019
Handling the holidays successfully comes down to handling employees and customers effectively and with class.
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Market-trends

Advice for When Business Is Thriving, and for When Not

How to surf the waves of business
Megan Jackson - The ACHR News
Megan Jackson
December 9, 2019
The ebb and flow of the ocean tide is consistent and so is the flow of businesses and industry.
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Business Briefs - Richard Alaniz

A Guide to Marijuana Legislation, and Its Effect on the Workplace

Understanding the rapidly evolving marijuana rules
Richard D. Alaniz
December 4, 2019
Despite the increase in legalized marijuana, it is still illegal in many states and, more importantly, under federal law.
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Sell Solutions To Your HVAC Distribution Customers, Not Just Benefits

Sell Solutions To Your HVAC Distribution Customers, Not Just Benefits

Customers typically offer only half the story; success requires pulling out the rest.
Darrell Sterling - The ACHR News
Darrell Sterling
December 2, 2019
It doesn’t matter what you’re selling — what is most important stays the same: You should always give your customers what they need.
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