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The boys chat about how they are getting things ready for heating season.
If you do service work, do season changes effect your vehicle stock?
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We answer a listeners question regarding an irritated customer. When do you "fire" the customer, what does it take? The guys discuss some of the in's and out's of letting a customer go.
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The guys get back into the electrification of everything and talk heat pumps. Will they be able to repolace gas furnaces and boilers fully?
Also, is it slowing down where you're at?
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Quin writes in asking how we prefer to get started on the job. What do we tackle first, the tough stuff or the low hanging fruit. In either case the project has to get finished but sometimes a clear plan from the start can move things along smoother.
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Starting out on your own can be hectic and costly. There are some free ways to get listed in your area for potential work.
The guys talk about getting listed on the "Find a contractor" sections of websites. Have you done this too?
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Eric brings up free estimates and the guys go into more discussion about why free estimates don't really work out.
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Are the types of projects you're working on changing? IS the new energy bill changing peoples idea of how to heat their home for the coming winter?
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The guys take listener questions this week and it a doozy!
Do you think the shortage of workers may be due to the trades not paying enough? Whats enough? Should every trade get paid the same? Heck no! Eric & Andy get right into it on this one, we hope you enjoy and please consider rating the show on Apple Podcasts. #mtga
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The guys chat about employees using social media in the workplace.
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Eric and Andy talk about online vs brick and mortar suppliers.
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