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Kyle Gargaro - Opinion

What’s Coming Next for the HVAC Industry?

The HVAC industry is preparing for a return to normal
Kyle Gargaro
Kyle Gargaro
June 15, 2021
Finally, we are seeing the light at the end of the tunnel of the pandemic.
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HVAC Contractors Should Expect Some Effect With a Possible Minimum Wage Increase

An increase to $15 per hour may bring unanticipated challenges
Ted Craig
Ted Craig
June 3, 2021
It’s important to understand that this would be the largest increase in the shortest span of time since the federal minimum wage was introduced in 1938.
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HVAC Contractors Should Expect Some Effect With a Possible Minimum Wage Increase

An increase to $15 might have larger effects than some are anticipating
May 20, 2021
A $15 minimum wage sounds like something the industry can handle, but for most of the country, this will be an experience without much precedent.
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Kyle Gargaro - Opinion

HVAC Contractors, What is Your Plan for Young HVAC Talent?

Contractors should taking developing the next generation of talent into their own hands
Kyle Gargaro
Kyle Gargaro
May 14, 2021
Many people are concerned on how a graying industry can bring young people into the mix. Contractors should have a plan.
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When Will HVAC Contractors Own a Fleet of Electric Autonomous Vehicles?

Technology changes will bring advantages, and challenges, for contractors
Ted Craig
Ted Craig
April 25, 2021
It’s been said that technology takes longer to arrive than expected, but once it does, adoption occurs more quickly than expected as well.
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Kyle Gargaro - Opinion

HVAC Contractors Need to Play the Long Game in Marketing

Investment in brand marketing can pay off for contractors
Kyle Gargaro
Kyle Gargaro
April 17, 2021
If there was ever a time to invest in brand marketing that may pay off at a later date, it is when the phone is already ringing off the hook.
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Top 40 Under 40

Help The Industry Recognize HVAC’s Young Talent

Nominate a worthy up-and-comer for the Top 40 Under 40
Kyle Gargaro
Kyle Gargaro
April 1, 2021
What has not changed since we started the Top 40 Under 40 list is the importance of young people in the HVAC industry.
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Kyle Gargaro - Opinion

Taking the HVAC Message to Space

Unique strategy could bring awareness to HVAC industry
Kyle Gargaro
Kyle Gargaro
March 23, 2021
Whenever the conversation turns to how we get younger talent into the HVAC, I think of a message that a former HARDI president shared with me years ago.
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The Best Contractors to Work For 2020

The Best Contractor Knows Happy Workers Make for Happy Clients

Recognition brings many rewards
Ted Craig
Ted Craig
February 20, 2021
Happy technicians make for happy customers — and that investing in employees provide substantial returns for any business.
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Kyle Gargaro - Opinion

ACCA Helps HVAC Contractors Navigate Pandemic

Association benefits both members and HVAC industry as a whole
Kyle Gargaro
Kyle Gargaro
February 2, 2021
ACCA is not the only HVAC association, but it is a great one to look at. No matter how profitable you are, a business can always be improved.
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