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Culture

Why Does Culture Have the Word ‘Cult’ in it?

Your culture should be tangible
Crystal Williams
April 14, 2023
Understanding why you are doing something to build your culture and trusting the process is so important to the overall success of the effort given.
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Pick Pocket

HVAC Marketing: Don’t Let Your Pocket Get Picked

At the end of the day, marketing is about trust on both ends
Justin Jacobs - The ACHR News
Justin Jacobs
April 6, 2023
There are plenty of good, ethical marketing options still out there, but how does a contractor know which to trust and which will simply pick their pockets?
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Reporters

Integrity, Honesty Help HVAC Contractors Avoid Unethical Traps

HVAC contractors must be aware of sting traps commonly set by local media companies
Greg Fox
April 5, 2023
Local news channels will be on the lookout for unsuspecting technicians who could get tripped up with tune-ups that uncover nothing more than a loose wire.
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Now Hiring Sign

Seven Ways to Attract and Retain Field Service Technicians

Those who feel respected by their leaders are 10% more likely to stay with their organizations
Laura Sukorokoff
April 4, 2023
The estimated cost of replacing an employee ranges from 50% to 200% of salary, depending on position.
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We Want You

Leveraging Your Workforce in Recruitment and Retention Strategies

Creativity, incentives help bolster recruiting, retention
John Cerasuolo
John Cerasuolo
March 30, 2023
It isn’t just about closing the hole in your business where you lose people. It’s about empowering all employees and engaging them in operating the business.
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Shredded Documents

Information Protection and the HVAC Contractor

How contractors can better secure and dispose of physical documents
Jerry Dilk
March 29, 2023
Information protection should always be a concern for any HVAC company owner.
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HVAC Upsell Chart

The Upsell: Why Indoor Air Quality Products Are About the Customer, Not the Company

There’s a thin line between profits and principles
Merritt
Scott Merritt
March 26, 2023
Upsells don’t have to be avoided to feel as though you’re being honest with customers.
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HVAC Dealers and Homeowners

What Does SEER Mean to Homeowners?

It may be tricky explaining the transition from SEER to SEER2 to homeowners
Nicholas Orth
Nicholas Orth
March 25, 2023
Consumers may know heating and cooling units are a major contributor to their overall utility bills and that their equipment’s efficiency matters, but terms like 14 SEER don’t translate to anything relatable.
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Darrell Sterling - Distribution Trends

An Analytical Approach: Review Accounts to Optimize Sales Efforts

Most sales professionals do not take the time to appropriately analyze their accounts
Darrell Sterling - The ACHR News
Darrell Sterling
March 23, 2023
It is incredibly important to regularly look at all of your accounts and determine which are likely to grow and which are not.
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Matt Michel

HVAC Contractors Should Stay Wary of Stings

It’s springtime, which means sting time
Matt Michel
Matt Michel
March 4, 2023
While HVAC, like any profession, is not corruption free, it is neither corruption riddled. A sting of one contractor damages all contractors.
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