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Letters From Our Readers: July 8, 2018

July 8, 2019

The following remarks were made regarding the article “Contractors Discuss the State of HVAC System Odor Complaints” written by Angela D. Harris, technology editor of The NEWS, published June 10.

The Necessity of a Succession Plan for the Contractor

Peace of mind is achieved from having a plan in place

Joanna R. Turpin

July 2, 2019

Ten years ago, Skip Snyder taught me about the importance of succession plans for those in business leadership.

Count Your Success in the HVAC Industry

Scoring your business with the success inventory survey

Angela D. Harris

July 1, 2019

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Success is an attitude that can focus on the positive instead of the negative, and that will get your business further in the rest of 2019.

Letters From Our Readers: July 1, 2019

July 1, 2019

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The following remarks were made regarding the article “Renewable Resources Could Save American Suburbs,” written by Maria Taylor, business management editor of The NEWS, published May 27.

Take Time to Check Your Google My Business Listing

Managing the photos, reviews, and questions sections will help your contracting business

Kyle Gargaro

June 24, 2019

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If HVAC contractors are not taking advantage of Google My Business, they should start now.

Congress, HFCs, and Taboo

Industry leaders pitch plans, but some words are off-limits

Robert Beverly

June 17, 2019

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Comments at the HARDI Fly-In about the reportedly upcoming industry-supported federal HFC phasedown legislation often sounded like Taboo rules.

Make Sure Your HVAC Customers Know the Services You Provide

Tell customers about the comprehensive solutions you offer

Kyle Gargaro

June 10, 2019

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As HVAC contractors, you offer homeowners many products and services. Make sure they know exactly what you offer, so they can start buying.

A Good Economy Is a Mixed Blessing for HVACR Contractors

The high demand for work is a reminder of the high demand for workers

Joanna R. Turpin

June 3, 2019

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Most contractors struggle to find and retain workers, and this problem is not likely to get better anytime soon. That is why it is becoming so important to think outside the box when it comes to attracting talent.

Renewable Resources Could Save American Suburbs

Renewables might be the solution to degrading infrastructure

Maria Taylor

May 27, 2019

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If we keep building more subdivisions, we’ll run into a crisis when all the infrastructure that makes suburbia possible needs to be repaired.

How to Have Exceptional HVAC Customer Service

Little things make a big difference when working with customers

Kyle Gargaro

May 20, 2019

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Simple things, like the difference between saying “my pleasure” versus “no problem,” will stand out to your customers.

2019 Best Contractors to Work For: HVAC Company Values Awards and Incentives

Goettl Air Conditioning & Plumbing CEO Ken Goodrich, at right, poses with co-author Michael E. Gerber to show off this new book “The E-Myth HVAC Contractor” at Service World Expo.

Private Equity Firms Investing in HVAC Contractor Consolidation

2019 Best Contractors to Work For: North Carolina HVAC Company Creates Family Atmosphere

Compressor Discharge Temperature Reflects How Equipment is Operating

Trademark Infringement Allegation Gets Fan Manufacturer Thrown Out Of Expo

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Events

February 25, 2020

Wholesaler eCommerce 101: Addressing Mindset then Revenue

eCommerce has and will continue to transform the way we look at wholesale distribution. Every stakeholder in the supply chain has woken to a new landscape with challenges that are too large to tackle all at once. In fact, most wholesalers don’t have the right staff in place to educate and guide management towards the basic principles of eCommerce.

March 4, 2020

HVAC Contractor Best Business practices and other recommendations to keep money in your pocket

Come learn about ways that you can protect against costly call-backs and common installation pitfalls. We’ll identify common causes that “reverse the flow of money”, aka: spending more on a job than you make.

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