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Employee Moves from Field Technician to Prison Professor

Making the best of a bad situation

Joe Ranck

October 7, 2019

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Life is a continual challenge for all of us to constantly think outside the box, especially in the most challenging situations.

12 Reasons to Love Air-Conditioning

A/C has more benefits than just comfort and convenience

Matt Michel

September 23, 2019

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When someone is ranting about air conditioning’s energy use or damage to the environment in an attempt to virtue signal, stand up for your industry.

Communication Is Key To Business Success

Quick tips for success in interpersonal relationships

Megan Jackson

September 9, 2019

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Our ability to listen and process information is key to navigating thru life’s twists and turns, especially in business.

Keep HVAC Technician Morale High During Summer

Balance workload, improve efficiency, and show appreciation to employees

Don Rackler

August 26, 2019

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As you battle with summer, ensure workload is evenly distributed, improve tech efficiency, and be certain that your employees feel appreciated.

Serving Your Internal and Your External Customers

Treating both customers and employees well go hand-in-hand

Steve Coscia

July 29, 2019

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Contractors who inculcate more synergy in their company cultures will improve internal service and thereby boost service to external customers.

Tips for Serving Customers and Driving Sales

What’s the best possible outcome?

Drew Cameron

July 22, 2019

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In a service-based business model, to get the results you want for your business, you must deliver the results, outcomes, and experiences customers want for their lives.

Three Tips for Marketing Your Contracting Company

How to stop customers from asking "Who are you again?"

Justin Jacobs

July 15, 2019

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A business depends on your prospects noticing your marketing and remembering your name. To break through the noise, you need a plan.

Four Tips to Help Contractors Maximize A Business' Sale Price

The right steps could help a company sell above the expected market price

Matt Michel

July 8, 2019

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Too many contractors sell for less than they could get for their businesses. Here is how you can maximize the price of your company.

Having Hard, Necessary Conversations Leads to Business Success

I hate saying no, and so do you

Jack Tester

July 1, 2019

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As I reflect on the leadership challenges I have observed in myself and others, I’ve realized that “no” is a hard word for many managers to say.

Don’t Start a Contracting Company If You Haven’t Thought About It

Starting a company comes with challenges you might not initially anticipate

Butch Welsch

June 24, 2019

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Many individuals in the HVAC industry want to open their own businesses one day. I am not here to discourage but only to urge caution.

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