6 Ways To Prevent Side Jobs
Side jobs are the little secrets of service techs and plumbers. Business owners hate them, and many techs depend on them for extra income. There are reasons why techs do side jobs. Those reasons …
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What is the Power of PACT 12?
Okay, you have seen or heard of PACT 12 by now. Already some of you have formed your own opinion about PACT 12 and Service Excellence Training. Many of you know our team to be one of the best in …
3 Keys to Blow Away Your Breakeven
I coach and consult with quite a few contractors, and I really enjoy working with you guys. Over the past decade, there are three things that really stand out to me about residential service …
The 5 Keys to Winning at Vendor Negotiations
You should never take the first offer from your vendor. You should count the first offer as the worst offer. It’s as bad as it’s going to get, and it’s up to you to make it better. Related: The 3 …
The 3 Benefits of Negotiating with Your Vendor
As a business owner, you have the responsibility to negotiate with your vendors. Getting the best deal with your vendor is beneficial for you and your supplier. It brings you closer to your vendor, …
The True Cost of Running an HVAC Business
How many times has a technician said, “I think the owner is getting rich!”? There’s an interesting perception that hvac business owners must be raking in the cash. Is that true? In …
4 Steps to creating YOUR Business’s Unique Selling Proposition
A USP, “Unique Selling Proposition,” is a statement to the marketplace about your business. It says, “This is why my business is better than the competition, and this is why you should buy from me.” …
How are communism and socialism different from capitalism?
The conversation was heated. It was a dinner table conversation that turned to politics. They say political conversations never makes for good company, but we all agreed to go there anyway. My …
Leadership in Independent Contracting
In this clip, Howard Schultz, CEO of Starbucks, talks about how he had to revamp his company’s outlook and attitude for success.
