Articles by Mike Weil

The World According to Weil: The Trade Show Conundrum

Tips for getting the most value out of an HVAC trade show

January 11, 2016

So, despite all the techie methods for communicating and staying in touch with customers and vendors, the old-fashioned pressing of the flesh is still the best way to network, develop relationships, build up existing relationships, and learn a lot, all in one setting.

The World According to Weil: Is Your Identity Safe from Hackers?

You never fully comprehend the repercussions until it happens to you

Mike Weil

August 24, 2015

I’ve been lucky in my life to have mostly been shielded from the evils of fraud, theft, and other criminal mishaps that happen daily. Until now. I learned, much to my dismay, that my wife’s social security number was stolen sometime last year, and, since then, our lives have been turned upside down.

The World According to Weil: Company Worth — Mirage or Reality?

Oftentimes, Stock Prices Fail to Tell the Whole Story

Mike Weil

May 18, 2015

Work with professionals who can help you set a strategy, build the plan to get there, and keep you on track. Then, stick to it. The reality of doing this will be a win for you, your company, and your customers.

The World According to Weil: Taking Care of Our Aging Workforce

Which Direction is Best for Unfunded HVAC Pension-plan Liabilities?

Mike Weil

March 23, 2015

Over time, the fortunes of multiemployer plans and their participants mirrored the economic conditions of the industries they served. Eventually, many of these plans became unfunded, and that is where all the trouble really took root.

The World According to Weil: As One Door Closes, Another Opens

Component Regulations Are Unnecessary and Unneeded

Mike Weil

January 26, 2015

Life sure is strange. I find myself appearing in the pages of this fine publication after more than 30 years of working for a competitive magazine. And, yet, it’s like a homecoming of sorts.