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Julian Scadden

Julian Scadden

Julian Scadden is President and CEO of Nexstar Network, a member-owned organization headquartered in Bloomington, MN, serving over 700 independent Plumbing, HVAC, and Electrical home services companies since 1992. Nexstar’s mission is to help the world’s best tradespeople become the world’s best businesspeople. Follow Julian on LinkedIn here.  

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The Future of the Trades Starts With Today’s Decisions

Business owners must take a creative, strategic approach to developing talent in their communities
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Julian Scadden
July 5, 2026

The trades offer an incredible career path. But we’re not the ones who need convincing: It’s future employees. 


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Love Your Numbers

Clean numbers are not just accounting — they are the foundation for smarter leadership, stronger growth, and better business decisions.
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Julian Scadden
May 17, 2026

Your numbers reveal problems long before they show up in your bank account, and they give you the confidence to make tough business decisions with clarity. 


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 Trade Connections That Count

Having a strong peer network truly matters in the HVAC industry
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Julian Scadden
April 19, 2026

The people a contractor spends time with can influence everything from mindset to business strategy.


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What HVAC Owners Get Wrong About Employee Feedback

Feedback isn’t about giving up authority; it’s about leading better
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Julian Scadden
March 5, 2026

HVAC leaders can use these three steps to turn feedback into better decisions. 


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What HVAC Owners Get Wrong About Employee Feedback

Feedback isn’t about giving up authority; it’s about leading better
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Julian Scadden
February 1, 2026

HVAC leaders can use these three steps to turn feedback into better decisions. 


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Ignoring 50% of the Workforce Is Bad Business

Data from ACCA, WHVACR shows recruiting women can improve retention, safety, customer satisfaction.
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Julian Scadden
December 27, 2025

The mental image of a 45-year-old male tradesperson is costing you talent.


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The Right Thing to Do: Why Loyalty Starts with Long-Term Thinking

Are you planning for the next quarter — or the next generation?
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Julian Scadden
December 13, 2025

What does “doing the right thing” mean for an HVAC business? 


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Your HVAC Business Is What Your Employees Feel It Is

Great leadership in the trades isn’t about doing it all yourself. It’s about creating the clarity, trust, and systems that empower your team to serve with purpose.
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Julian Scadden
November 9, 2025

The customer experience starts with culture.


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In Tough Times, Identity Is Your Strategy

Cutting prices won’t save you — but clarity of values, messaging, and customer focus just might
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Julian Scadden
September 28, 2025

Markets shift, costs rise, conditions change — but the companies that win never abandon their DNA.  


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The Real Labor Shortage Fix? Keep the People You’ve Got

From clear expectations to life-stage support, here’s how HVAC employers can adapt to a new generation of work
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Julian Scadden
September 15, 2025

Retention isn’t a perk — it’s your competitive advantage in the HVAC labor market. 


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