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Home » Authors » Jim Hughes

Jim Hughes

Jim Hughes is a trainer and consultant, with over 30 years experience in the home service industry. For more information, visit www.profitassist.com.

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ARTICLES

Book Service Calls, No Matter the Weather

Mine Your Customer Base to Help Fill the Void
Jim Hughes
December 22, 2014

Extreme temperatures create urgency, and that translates into more sales; either from an actual failure or from the fear that an older system may fail under the added strain.


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Buying Your Competition is Not so Easy

Fair Market Value is Only 1 Part of the Equation
Jim Hughes
June 23, 2014

Once you’ve made the decision to buy a business, buy into a business, or sell your business, you need to prepare yourself. 


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The Truth about Pricing, Profits, & Value

Discover What They Want; Give Them What They Need
Jim Hughes
May 12, 2014

Selling systems at a higher price point makes good sense, especially when the economy is growing, unemployment is low, and credit is readily available. Unfortunately, this has not been the case for several years. 


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What’s Happening After Sales Training?

Everyone Benefits from Sharpened Sales Procedures
Jim Hughes
January 20, 2014

Sales techniques really do work in all markets, and when they are not working, they are not being used correctly. 


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View Your Website Through a Customer’s Eyes

Internet Bells and Whistles Don’t Always Translate to HVAC Sales
Jim Hughes
September 30, 2013

Making your website easy for visitors to use is more than smart business; it’s a matter of survival. 


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Busy Making Money, or Are You Just Busy?

Amidst a Busy Summer, Ensure Your Profit Margins are Legit
Jim Hughes
August 19, 2013

With a little planning and out-of-the-box thinking, you can keep your costs in line with your revenue and see your profits climb.


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Stop Using Technology to Hide

How to Use Technology to Improve HVAC Customer Service
Jim Hughes
June 10, 2013

It should be easier than ever for customers to contact us. Unfortunately, the technology designed to keep us connected can actually push customers away.


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Creative Ways to Keep Your Customers Coming Back

Jim Hughes
April 29, 2013

In an industry where it can be years between service calls, and replacements are 15 or more years apart, you need more than great customer service to keep customers coming back. 


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First Quarter Profit Ensures Future Success

Jim Hughes
February 25, 2013

Earning a profit in the first quarter is a challenge for many, but those who do can expect a very profitable year. 


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How to Train Techs for Service Calls

Jim Hughes
December 24, 2012
As you prepare for a busy winter season, you’ll start having meetings and scheduling training sessions. You do a lot to ensure you earn a decent profit, but these meetings don’t always turn out to be anything more than gripe sessions. Is there another way? 


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