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You Are Fired

‘You’re Fired:’ Four Key Reasons to Let People Go

Ninety-five percent of the decisions can be made by others in your organization, but you earn your money making the tough 5%
Chris Hunter
Chris Hunter
December 14, 2023
As leaders in the home service industry, our goal is to balance immediate needs with long-term vision, making decisions that are tough but necessary for growth and success.
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Past Due Bills

The Secret to Getting Paid in the HVAC Service Industry

Your HVAC company is not a lending institution, so stop acting like one
Bill Prosch
Bill Prosch
December 13, 2023
It’s substantially easier to clearly state the expectation of being paid today than it is to repeatedly call the customer and beg them for the money you earned two months ago.
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Onboarding

A Story About Onboarding… and Why It’s So Important

The real purpose of onboarding is to help new hires feel they’ve made the right choice
Laura Sukorokoff
December 7, 2023
Companies that prioritize onboarding make a median revenue of $169,100 per employee, compared to those that don’t, which average $82,800.
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How Do You Differentiate

The New Plague of the HVAC Contractor: Being Just Like Everyone Else

Without a distinct presence in the client's mind, contractors risk being reduced to a line item in a budget, where the lowest cost becomes the sole differentiator
Frank Favaro
Frank Favaro
November 29, 2023
While almost every HVAC service company owner believes his company delivers great service, only 10% of their customers agree.
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Frog in Pot

Ontological Shock: Why We Can’t Be the Frog in the Pot

Ontological shock is what happens when you have an experience that confronts your worldview in such a way that it can’t be ignored.
Laura Sukorokoff
November 26, 2023
The technician shortage took on a new importance during the pandemic and, in many ways, that hasn’t eased up.
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Millennial Selfie

Key Factors in Attracting Millennials to the HVAC Industry

Regular hours, safe working environments, and a positive company culture top the list
Claire Munch
Claire Munch
November 18, 2023
It’s up to the HVAC industry to tap into this generation’s skill sets, but it starts with understanding what gets a millennial up in the morning (besides their Apple Watch).
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Customer Retention

Customer Retention: Relationships Are the Goal

The three most important words of business success are retention, retention, and retention
Justin Jacobs - The ACHR News
Justin Jacobs
October 16, 2023
If the only time customers are hearing from you is when you’re asking them to buy, then it won’t be long before the relationship (if I can even use the word here) will be seen as one-sided and predatory.
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Autumn

13 Ways to Profit From the Offseason

Instead of scarcity, the fall should be a time of opportunity
Matt Michel
Matt Michel
October 14, 2023
Autumn, leading into year-end, is the prime time to consider adding or switching equipment brands.
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Air Cleaners

What’s the CADR of Your IAQ Products?

The only existing test that looks at an air cleaner’s impact on particles in a room space over time is the ANSI/AHAM AC-1-2020
Steve Mores
October 12, 2023
If there is no air movement through the air cleaner, there will be no CADR results.
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Hot Summer

Why Was It So Hot This Summer?

The next few years will be good ones for the air conditioning industry
Matt Michel
Matt Michel
September 9, 2023
While the industry will wrestle through new refrigerants and the higher prices that result, the hotter weather of the next few years will stimulate demand despite equipment affordability issues.
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