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12 Reasons to Love Air-Conditioning

A/C has more benefits than just comfort and convenience
Matt Michel
Matt Michel
September 23, 2019
When someone is ranting about air conditioning’s energy use or damage to the environment in an attempt to virtue signal, stand up for your industry.
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Communication Is Key To Business Success

Quick tips for success in interpersonal relationships
Megan Jackson - The ACHR News
Megan Jackson
September 9, 2019
Our ability to listen and process information is key to navigating thru life’s twists and turns, especially in business.
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Guest Commentary

Keep HVAC Technician Morale High During Summer

Balance workload, improve efficiency, and show appreciation to employees
Don Rackler
Don Rackler
August 26, 2019
As you battle with summer, ensure workload is evenly distributed, improve tech efficiency, and be certain that your employees feel appreciated.
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Serving Your Internal and Your External Customers

Treating both customers and employees well go hand-in-hand
Steve Coscia
July 29, 2019
Contractors who inculcate more synergy in their company cultures will improve internal service and thereby boost service to external customers.
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Tips for Serving Customers and Driving Sales

What’s the best possible outcome?
Drew Cameron
Drew Cameron
July 22, 2019
In a service-based business model, to get the results you want for your business, you must deliver the results, outcomes, and experiences customers want for their lives.
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Three Tips for Marketing Your Contracting Company

How to stop customers from asking "Who are you again?"
Justin Jacobs - The ACHR News
Justin Jacobs
July 15, 2019
A business depends on your prospects noticing your marketing and remembering your name. To break through the noise, you need a plan.
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Guest Commentary

Four Tips to Help Contractors Maximize A Business' Sale Price

The right steps could help a company sell above the expected market price
Matt Michel
Matt Michel
July 8, 2019
Too many contractors sell for less than they could get for their businesses. Here is how you can maximize the price of your company.
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Guest Commentary

Having Hard, Necessary Conversations Leads to Business Success

I hate saying no, and so do you
Jack Tester - ACHR
Jack Tester
July 1, 2019
As I reflect on the leadership challenges I have observed in myself and others, I’ve realized that “no” is a hard word for many managers to say.
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Guest Commentary

Don’t Start a Contracting Company If You Haven’t Thought About It

Starting a company comes with challenges you might not initially anticipate
Butch Welsch
Butch Welsch
June 24, 2019
Many individuals in the HVAC industry want to open their own businesses one day. I am not here to discourage but only to urge caution.
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Remembering the Little Things Will Improves HVAC Sales - The ACHR News

Remembering the Little Things Will Improves HVAC Sales

Discipline and Healthy Routines Are the Key to Success
Darrell Sterling - The ACHR News
Darrell Sterling
June 17, 2019
If you show up late and unprepared for an appointment, you will usually lose the sale. The key to bigger sales is to focus on the little things.
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