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Matt Michel

Let’s Ban Gas Furnaces

This screed is solely the sarcastic cynicism of the author
Matt Michel
Matt Michel
August 13, 2021
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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Guest Columnist Butch Welsch

How to Use Maintenance Agreements to Keep the Revenue Flowing

Maintenance agreements keep your business booked up and profitable all year long
Butch Welsch
Butch Welsch
August 6, 2021
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
Butch Welsch
Butch Welsch
July 17, 2021
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
Matt Michel
Matt Michel
June 8, 2021
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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Guest Columnist Butch Welsch

The Best HVAC Contractors Plan Ahead

Treating your employees like family is critical to treating your customers well too
Butch Welsch
Butch Welsch
May 15, 2021
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
Merritt
Scott Merritt
April 28, 2021
Cryptocurrencies aren’t going away, and to ignore them is to ignore a growing market segment.
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Guest Columnist Butch Welsch

HVAC Contractors Need to Adapt to Succeed in the Future

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

Love Your HVAC Business Communications Results

Is Cupid’s arrow missing your customers?
Melanie-Rembrandt
Melanie Rembrandt
February 4, 2021
Valentine’s Day is near, but you may not feel the love, especially when you look at the financial statements for your HVAC business.
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Guest Commentary

Updating Your Customers Respects Their Time

A little customer service can go a long way
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Lucas McAlpin
January 23, 2021
What it would mean to your customers if gave them several simple updates on the day they’re expecting service?
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Millennial Homeowners

Ignore Millennials If You Don’t Want to Reach Homeowners

HVAC contractors need to recognize this burgeoning market
Ted Craig
Ted Craig
January 22, 2021
Half of the HVAC contractors who responded to a recent survey by EGIA said they don’t market to millennials.
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