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January
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Selecting An HVAC Software Provider

Sales and service software technology continues to become more common in the HVAC industry, because of this contractors are faced with more HVAC software options than ever before. While competition isn’t necessarily a bad thing, the lines between quality HVAC software provider and the less dedicated continue to blur. Here are six quick ways to…

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June
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Commercial HVAC Service Sales Cycle – Questioning, Listening, Qualifying

Questioning, Listening and Qualifying Once a plan of action, letter of intent or approach has been agreed upon, work through a process of questioning, listening and qualifying the different levels of decision making.  Survey, gather data, receive financial information and investigate the necessary items as to why the prospect will do business with you. Analyze…

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June
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Commercial HVAC Service Sales Cycle – The First Visit

The First Visit The first visit flip chart or company overview illustrates your company’s capabilities, value, competencies and approach.  Build rapport, question/listen and receive commitment to move forward at this stage. Show your capabilities → Deliver your action plan → Show decrease in building operations costs Capabilities Overview Present the following: Why you are there…

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June
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Commercial HVAC Service Sales Cycle – Setting the Appointment

Setting the Appointment This is the critical first step after planning and preparation.  We use a phone script, lead generation activities, understand the difference between suspects and prospects, and get the face to face meeting. Prepare the phone or email script → Make the call → Set the appointment Writing The Script Define your benefits…

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March
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ACCA-PHCC Convention

The Ohio Chapters of the Air Conditioning Contractors of America and the Plumbing-Heating-Cooling Contractors are hosting their annual Convention and Expo on March 25-27, 2015 at the Embassy Suites Cleveland-Rockside, Independence, Ohio.  Be sure to visit us at Booth 37. Jamie Brown will be in attendance, regularly demoing our products throughout the exhibit hours.  We…

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January
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OSHA Regulations and Recordkeeping

Can you believe the end of January is here?  With heating season in full swing you may have missed the new OSHA regulations and record keeping guidelines. We’re here to make sure you are up to date. As of January 1, 2015, OSHA requires all employers to report any work related fatality within 8 hours…

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September
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HVAC Best Practices

I was reading HVACR/Hydronics Distribution Business magazine earlier this week when I came across an outstanding article called “The Principles of Success.”  If you haven’t read the article, I strongly suggest that you do.  It’s a nice look at a successful distributor. I was struck by the company’s Principles of Performance.  It’s a motivational tool…

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September
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Building a Sales Culture

What have you sold today? If your business has a well established sales culture, you will ask that question of yourself and your employees everyday.  No exceptions.  It’s not only a question of quite literally “what have you sold today?” but also “how has your sales-oriented mentality affected your decision making?”  We want employees to…

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August
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Developing a Business Identity

A strong business identity can influence the buying decision for a prospect – even before they contact you. Your business identity is your brand.  It identifies for a prospect who you are and what you do.  To lead that prospect into becoming a customer, you need a strong business identity.  Think about each of the…

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July
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Flat Rate vs Hourly Billing part 6

Sixth and final entry into our series of examining billing practices in the HVAC and Plumbing industries. Scenario:  Why do I need to use Flat Rate books? Personally train your technicians how to use the flat rate pricing book.  Proper use of the book is very important.  We recommend a weekly meeting with role playing. …

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