John Strabley

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Cash Tight? Why Some HVAC Contractors Are Turning to Barter

Third-party barter exchanges let contractors swap HVAC for advertising, computer repair, and more

John Strabley

October 27, 2025

Bartering can turn downtime into a valuable commodity.

Using Barter to Boost HVAC Sales

Barter Exchanges Bring New Buyers and Sellers Together, Potentially Creating a New Customer Base

John Strabley

December 9, 2013

Savvy HVAC contractors are discovering that bartering is a great vehicle for using downtime, moving excess inventory, attracting new customers, and generating barter dollars that can be used for advertising and other business expenses.

On Demand As AI workloads and high-density computing push traditional cooling methods to their limits, the data center industry is accelerating the adoption of next-generation HVAC technologies.

In this webinar we will detail what HVAC material buyers and technicians need to know when selecting duct mastics, including matching mastic to substrate, alternatives to liquid mastic, and where UL 181 Listings fit into real world installations.

Articles by John Strabley

Cash Tight? Why Some HVAC Contractors Are Turning to Barter

Using Barter to Boost HVAC Sales

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