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Our customer's finances are feeling the pinch more than ever as prices are the highest on record. Inflation, tariffs, shipping backlogs are just some of the bigger problems on the product side but a big part of the general population is finding it difficult manage unexpected bills. Eric is now offering financing and Andy is looking into it for his business.
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This isn't a how-to guide, let's get that out of the way immediately.
The guys chat about the accuracy of estimates, whether the price of a job changes when things are missed AND how some companies operate on the "low upfront bid" and tack on the add-ons as the job progresses.
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As supply chains and tariffs are making running our service and construction businesses increasingly more difficult, is there benefit to buying only US? Do our customers care? Are they willing to pay more for products made in the US?
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Eric's been working on a plan to partner with local builders for water conditioning in new construction homes and Andy talks about something similar they've been doing with a local general contractor in an affluent Missoula neighborhood.
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Some recent changes to standard operating procedures were in order for Andy's plumbing & heating shop, Eric's making the change too.
Do you work in client's home's when no one is there? Should you? Give this one a listen and let us know what you think by sending us a message using the link below!
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New tools are great but new tool bags are awesome! Andy gives us a close look at his latest addition, the Veto Pro Pac Hybrid Tool and Meter bag (SB-LD)
This episode is best viewed on the MH youtube channel:
https://youtu.be/RjQVIcKgg7k
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Ever wonder how Milwaukee Tool decides what to build next or how they test them? Our guest John Jarzombek is a project manager at Milwaukee Tool. John has personally managed teams developing tools such as the MX Fuel Pipe Threader, the new roll groover, The Ringer and more.
It was fun to have John join us in Orlando at the AHR Expo podcasts pavillion, thanks John!
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Are gas absorption heat pumps a viable alternative to the electrification of our heating and cooling systems?
Mike Cameron is a longtime Canadian friend working in Vancouver, BC. Mike installs and services a lot of the GAHP units, some are only prototypes but all are performing impressively.
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Building relationships with your local suppliers, reps and sales people is important for the success of your business. Of course it is!
This week the guys talk about a recent discussion happening behind the scenes about sourcing parts for hvac systems, buying local and/or online.
We've talked about this topic differently in the past, thanks for taking the time to listen to this episode, we hope its useful and enjoyable.
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Andy starts off a little spicy in this one. Sometimes the social media comment section is a terrible place!
Thanks to Reed Wiens for writing in to the show, this was a fun conversation!
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