It is just the society we live in these days. There is a general lack of patience, and when anything goes wrong, people want their pound of flesh. It is your job as the leader of your business to prevent your employees from taking the bait.
According to Michael Riegel, director of A/E/C Business Strategies in New York, communication of what is truly meant by a no must be done clearly and positioned correctly.
How can service organizations better brand their companies and their open positions in a way that really speaks to and attracts younger talent that has different needs, goals, and drivers?
The idea that there is an ideal HVACR customer waiting to be discovered may seem absurd, but according to Justin Jacobs, marketing coach for Hudson Ink, finding the right customers for contractors depends on the bait that is used.
If you have been in this business long enough, you remember when just telling customers that you used drop cloths and shoe covers was enough to make you stand out. Maybe you went crazy and even performed background checks and drug-screened your team. That was what customers said they cared about.
When you sell premium comfort, your customers are happier and you make more money. One reason profits soar is because it takes the same overhead to install amazing comfort as it does basic heating and cooling.
The “it” in this case isn’t the goal of working hard to succeed in the distributor business or even joining forces with other distributors. Ritchey is talking about the measures and programs his company invests in with one objective: assisting HVAC contractors in building and maintaining their own successful businesses.
I am certain, however, about one thing: the importance of growth. To me, the contrast between growth and the alternative has sharpened, and in this area, I feel blessed with clarity.