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Matt Michel

Matt Michel is a serial entrepreneur and founder of Service Nation and other contractor organizations. He is a recipient of the ACHR NEWS’ Legends of HVAC Award and was named by the NEWS as “one of the top five business advisors in the HVACR industry.” Contact him at (214) 995-8889.

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Matt-Michel

Seven Things the HVAC Industry Should Expect in 2023

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Matt Michel
January 3, 2023
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If the past few years have taught us anything, it is that we should expect the unexpected. Nevertheless, here are seven things you can expect from the HVAC industry in the new year.
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Light Bulb.

Overpowering the Electrical Grid Might Lead To Blackouts

Wake Up or Black Out!
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Matt Michel
September 11, 2022
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Lately, the green movement appears to have hugged one tree too many. Suddenly, we are putting people at risk today to avoid a hypothetical risk a century from now.
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Recession.

Ten Reasons to Be Optimistic In a Recession

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Matt Michel
August 19, 2022
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Recessions can be good for businesses that approach them correctly. Here are 10 reasons for optimism in a recession.
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Home.

Beware of the Bullwhip Effect in Residential HVAC

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Matt Michel
June 19, 2022
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Major U.S. retailers were caught with too much inventory and were being forced to heavily discount to liquidate it. This was the result of the Bullwhip Effect.
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How to Conduct a Supplier Review

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Matt Michel
April 20, 2022
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For a contractor, the most critical link in the supply chain is the one with his supplier/distributor. Conducting a supplier review can enhance and strengthen this relationship.
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Phases of Selling Your HVAC Business

Phases of Selling Your HVAC Business

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February 25, 2022
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Selling a business is a roller coaster of emotion. If you are considering the sale of your company, be prepared for the following phases.
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COVID Vaccine.

COVID Safety Mandates Will Create Chaos for HVAC Industry

Mandated Chaos
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Matt Michel
December 15, 2021
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Courts have so far halted the OSHA mandate, the Medicate mandate, and the executive order. But does that mean the mandates are gone for good?
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Matt-Michel

Let’s Ban Gas Furnaces

This screed is solely the sarcastic cynicism of the author
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Matt Michel
August 13, 2021
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Unless we start pushing back in our local communities, we will wake up and find our only option is to own an all-electric home heated by wind and solar.
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Eight Simple Strategies for Surviving This Summer of Shortages

How to overcome this season’s supply chain challenges
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Matt Michel
June 8, 2021
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We thought the summer of COVID was going to be a challenge, but it’s this summer that will really challenge your ability to run your contracting business.
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Pardon Me While I Take a Victory Lap for the HVAC Industry

Look forward to 2021 with optimism
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December 4, 2020
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HVAC contractors are entrepreneurs. All you need is a little faith in yourselves and you will blow out 2021. Trust me.
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