Aug 16, 2023 | CHOICE, HVAC, Marketing, Sales
We are pleased to announce the acclaimed JUMP START® HVAC Fundamentals Training is moving to a Learning Management System (LMS) platform, making the training both self-paced and more accessible.
Aug 20, 2018 | CHOICE, Sales
Over the last 10 years, our industry has realized that offering 3 or 4 choices instead of a single “bid” is a smart way to sell. Here’s why, and more importantly, how.
Jun 20, 2016 | CHOICE, HVAC, Sales
For most people, the word “options” refers to things that can be added to what they have just decided to buy. In a buying context, when a sales person offers options, you know you are going to hear a sales pitch. The commissioned sales person will tell you why what...
Sep 10, 2015 | CHOICE, HVAC, Sales
Few residential HVAC or plumbing contractors have someone responsible for managing sales. Many owners do the selling, perhaps along with a selling technician or two, and get good-enough results. Companies with a technician-selling strategy usually have the service...
Aug 17, 2015 | CHOICE, Sales
Six weeks ago Neil decided to join the family HVAC business. He had been working overseas as a teacher and had no HVAC experience. The business has been growing and Dad/Owner has been doing all of the selling. A full time comfort advisor is now needed so Neil’s...
Jan 5, 2015 | CHOICE, HVAC, Sales
Do you believe that, in part at least, you create what you believe? I am pretty sure your Mother read you the story, The Little Engine That Could. It’s on YouTube if you’d like a refresher on how attitude can create success. The emotional challenge of being a career...
Aug 8, 2011 | CHOICE, Sales
I believe that with all time-tested sayings and quotes one must conclude there is reason and truth at their core. They were likely created to address a specific situation or context but their relevance often casts a broader net over much more. So it is, I think, with...
Apr 26, 2011 | CHOICE, HVAC, Sales
I was chatting with a woman who told me her son was a natural-born salesman. Naturally interested in hearing why she thought that I asked why. Her story: At 3 ½ Joel asked me if he could make some money by selling lemonade in front of the house. It was a nice weekend...