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Home » Authors » Matt Bishop

Articles by Matt Bishop

Tool Time:

NEWS Advisory Board Picks Favorite Tools

Matt Bishop
November 11, 2013

We asked the members of our contractor advisory panel to identify their go-to tools. Here’s a sampling of their favorite gadgets.


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HVAC Educators Work to Keep Up on Advancing Technology

Many Going Back to Basics to Help Next Generation of HVAC Workers
Matt Bishop
October 28, 2013

As technology continues to grow in the HVACR industry, educators are scrambling to come up with new ways to make sure the next generation of service technicians is equipped with the skills necessary to keep up with the current crop of techs. 


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HVAC Contractor Zones in on Profits

Getting Out of New Construction Made Big Impact
Matt Bishop
October 28, 2013

With new construction tumbling with the economy, Marty Gildemeyer placed a new focus on service, replacement, and maintenance agreement work. Additionally, Gildemeyer discovered a new niche — zoning.


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Metro, Rural Marketing Are the Same, Only Different

Similar HVAC Tasks, Different HVAC Angles
Matt Bishop
October 14, 2013
Whether you’re selling to a smaller rural audience, or canvassing a metro area filled with millions of people, marketing details and strategies can be quite different.


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Relationships are the Essence of Success

The Relationships We Form, Cultivate, and Sometimes Even Mend Are Our Backbone
Matt Bishop
October 7, 2013
Relationships are a big part of human life. It’s what makes life so interesting. No day is the same, whether you’re plugging away at a keyboard like myself, or installing air conditioners, such as yourself. The relationships we form, cultivate, and sometimes even mend are our backbone.


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Energy-Efficient Equipment Boosts HVAC Contractor Profits

Creative Financing Options Attract Customers to High-Efficiency Products
Matt Bishop
September 30, 2013

A concerted effort to save energy is not only paying off for customers, but for HVAC contractors as well. 


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The Greenest of the Green

The NEWS’ Advisory Board Selects Favorite Green Products
Matt Bishop
September 30, 2013

We asked our HVAC contractor advisory panel to identify their go-to green products. Here are their recommendations.


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Commercial Geothermal Equipped for Growth

Higher Margins Help HVAC Contractors Earn More
Matt Bishop
September 30, 2013

Even though geothermal technology has been around for a while, HVAC contractors are still finding opportunities to profit from commercial geothermal work.


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Contractor Invents Magnetic Gauge Holder

HVAC Strap Sticks to Metal Surfaces for Hands-Free Operation
Matt Bishop
September 30, 2013

After his gauges kept falling to the ground while on the job, HVAC contractor Dan VandeVoorde came up with an attractive solution.


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HVAC Contractors and Consumers Benefit from Financing Options

Residential, Commercial Customers Consider Financing a Viable Option
Matt Bishop
September 16, 2013

Financing options are helpful for HVAC contractors and consumers, often providing the difference between gaining a sale or losing it.


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