John Young is sometimes described as a marketing guru because of his experience and insights into successful marketing strategies for HVACR contractors. Young, whose title with AirTime 500 is chief innovation officer, spoke with attendees of the group's spring meeting in Anaheim.
Tom O'Connor has seen the good and the bad. The owner of Shamrock Heating & A/C, an AirTime 500 member, recently told fellow members about how he turned his business around after struggling for a couple of years.
Attendees of the Southwest Virginia Chapter of the Refrigeration Service Engineers Society (RSES) meeting on Feb. 17 heard Mike Wise speak. Wise, a Honeywell sales representative for the region, made some eye-opening remarks about IAQ to the chapter members in attendance.
Last November, The News published a story about Terry Boone, a contractor struggling to lessen his workload in the field. The News enlisted consultants to help Boone. The first step in his effort to develop a successful business plan came when he opened a new office.
Beginning in a couple of weeks, some News readers will see a survey in the mail. The purpose of the survey is to find out what smaller HVAC contractors view as their biggest business challenges.
We all know that nothing is certain in life except death, taxes, and greedy lawyers (OK, I made the last one up). We also know that each factor has a definite impact on our businesses - some positive but many negative.
Attendees of the 2005 International Air-Conditioning, Heating, Refrigerating Exposition (AHR Expo) saw many new product demonstrations from manufacturers of hydronics-related equipment.
Those attending the 2005 International Air-Conditioning, Heating, Refrigerating Exposition (AHR Expo) were treated to glimpses of new products in the blower, motor, and drive categories.
Computer software and programs designed to increase speed, information sharing, and profitability were big hits for attendees of the 2005 International Air-Conditioning, Heating, Refrigerating Exposition (AHR Expo).