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December 2019

December 2019

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20 Questions with Dan Goodman

Publisher Terry Tanker sat down with Dan Goodman CEO of Building36 a technology company that provides smart home solutions to HVAC, plumbing and electrical contractors. The two discussed the connected home, reduced energy costs, smart maintenance agreements and electronic tools that tie the contractor to their customers for improved service …

November 2019

November 2019

Avoid the Pitfalls of Short Term Working Capital

It’s vital to know your options and plan for the future to obtain financing that will not constrict the cash flow of your business.

Discover my HVACR lessons from an Alligator Farm

Make sure your team is trained to provide the best experience when on a service call. Ultimately, that will keep your customers coming back and they’ll tell their family and friends.

Recurring Revenue is Your Rocket Fuel

Whether residential or commercially focused, all companies need a thriving maintenance program.

Guide to Refrigerant Regulation and Policy

The HVACR industry is working diligently to make sure the transition to low-GWP refrigerants goes as smoothly as possible in the United States. Here's what you need to know.

20 Questions with Jeff Nusz

We sat down with Jeff Nusz, president of Reitmeier, a mechanical HVACR contractor in Tualatin, Ore. Jeff discussed training the future workforce, learning to run a company and the importance of company culture.

October 2019

October 2019

Avoid Time Waste

Strategic diagnosing and troubleshooting reduces both call backs and time wasted accomplishing nothing.

You Can’t Take a Percentage to the Bank

What matters is the bottom line dollars or that the gross margins are consistent.

Learn How Soft Skills Can Benefit Your Whole Company

By deploying technicians with strong soft skills, you’re maximizing the customer experience and increasing the likelihood of maintaining them as a loyal customer.

How Do YOU Define Success?

Regardless of size and years of experience, certain information is appropriate for all contractors to define success.

20 Questions with Eric Knaak

We sat down with Eric Knaak, vice president of operations for Isaac Heating & Air Conditioning in Rochester, N.Y. and current chairman of the Air Conditioning Contractors of America (ACCA). Eric discussed learning to be a leader, educating the industry and staying humble.

September 2019

September 2019

What You Need to Know about Worker's Compensation Insurance

Want to protect yourself and your employees — physically and financially? Here’s what you need to know before buying a worker’s compensation policy.

Inventory is a Bet

Profitable contractors do two things extremely well: Manage labor and manage inventory.

Managing Change

Most everything changes and, often in a short period of time, changes again.

12 Things You Need to Know Before Signing a Lease

There are a lot of reasons why a contractor should personally buy a building and have the business they own pay them rent. A compelling case could also be made, however, that there are a lot of reasons that a contractor should never own a building.

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