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Characteristics of Highly Effective HVAC Websites

November 10, 2021
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Let’s talk about what some of the leading HVAC websites have in common and why these characteristics are important.
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Butch-Welsch

Contractor Consolidation: A History Lesson and Cautionary Tale

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Butch Welsch
November 6, 2021
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It might be worthwhile to review some of the history that occurred with the consolidation efforts of the 1990s.
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The Importance of Line Set Protection in HVAC Maintenance, and How to Do It

HVAC contractors should challenge themselves to solve old problems in new ways
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Scott Merritt
October 10, 2021
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I’m here to talk today about a problem we saw, how we solved it in a new way, and why more contractors should be considering the same.
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Matt-Michel

Let’s Ban Gas Furnaces

This screed is solely the sarcastic cynicism of the author
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Matt Michel
August 13, 2021
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Unless we start pushing back in our local communities, we will wake up and find our only option is to own an all-electric home heated by wind and solar.
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How to Use Maintenance Agreements to Keep the Revenue Flowing

Maintenance agreements keep your business booked up and profitable all year long
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Butch Welsch
August 6, 2021
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Whether you are large or small, new to the industry, or an established contractor, a good maintenance agreement program will strengthen your entire operation.
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Indy Cars Teach HVAC Contractors About Overcoming Adversity

Knowing how to overcome obstacles is key to HVAC contracting success
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Butch Welsch
July 17, 2021
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It is wise to prepare yourself to take on tough times and difficult issues so that you are not shocked when they are knocking at your door.
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Matt-Michel

Eight Simple Strategies for Surviving This Summer of Shortages

How to overcome this season’s supply chain challenges
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Matt Michel
June 8, 2021
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We thought the summer of COVID was going to be a challenge, but it’s this summer that will really challenge your ability to run your contracting business.
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Butch-Welsch

The Best HVAC Contractors Plan Ahead

Treating your employees like family is critical to treating your customers well too
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Butch Welsch
May 15, 2021
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Planning helps to develop systems that show you respect that your employees are the ones who have helped you retain those customers in the first place.
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Why HVAC Contractors Should Consider Accepting Bitcoin and Cryptocurrencies

Cryptocurrencies offer a new, important way for contractors to accept payment
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Scott Merritt
April 28, 2021
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Cryptocurrencies aren’t going away, and to ignore them is to ignore a growing market segment.
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Butch-Welsch

HVAC Contractors Need to Adapt to Succeed in the Future

Change in the marketplace is the one constant
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Butch Welsch
March 3, 2021
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Contractors who have seen change coming and made adjustments are the ones who have survived for years.
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