HVAC

Intellihot, a leading innovator in smart water heating systems, hired Dave Martin as its new chief operating officer (COO). With his exemplary track record of successfully leading large companies, Martin is poised to take Intellihot to the next level of growth and innovation.

As COO, Martin will oversee Intellihot’s sales and marketing teams, as well as day-to-day operations, with a key focus on optimizing the company’s operational efficiency, streamlining processes, and enhancing customer satisfaction. Additionally, he will play a pivotal role in strengthening partnerships with key stakeholders, including suppliers, distributors, and contractors, to further propel Intellihot’s growth trajectory.

“We are thrilled to have Dave join our team as our new chief operating officer,” said Sridhar Deivasigamani, CEO of Intellihot. “His extensive experience and proven leadership skills in scaling companies make him the perfect fit for our team.”

Martin comes to Intellihot with decades of experience in HVAC and operations management. His previous roles include leadership positions at Coca Cola, Rheem and HTP Comfort Solutions. His keen strategic vision and ability to drive operational efficiencies have resulted in outstanding outcomes for the companies he has served.

Speaking about his new role, Martin said, “I am honored to join Intellihot and work with a team of exceptionally talented professionals who are pushing the boundaries of energy-efficient water heating technology. It is an exciting time to be part of the company, and I look forward to leveraging my expertise to contribute towards Intellihot’s continued success.”

Company aims to promote job opportunities in HVAC, Electrical and Plumbing industries as the skilled trade labor shortage continues

Trade Jobs, a recruiting platform built specifically for the HVAC, electrical and plumbing industries, launched on November 13th, 2023.The company aims to address the ongoing and increasing employment crisis in the trades.

A report by Fox Business stated that there have been more than 770,000 skilled job postings from nearly 95,000 different employers across the country in 2023. With the older generation of skilled workers retiring, that number will likely continue to increase.

Trade Jobs is addressing the longstanding challenges of costly and inefficient recruitment processes. Today, the company announces a transformative solution to streamline hiring and connect employers with pre-qualified candidates at a fraction of the cost of traditional methods.

“The employment crisis in the trades has been well-documented as the older generation continues to enter retirement,” said Jeff Bond, president of Trade Jobs. “Contractors are always looking for professional, skilled workers to fill those vacancies, but it can be difficult.”

Built for and crafted by trade professionals, Trade Jobs was developed to help contractors in the HVAC, Electrical and Plumbing spaces recruit qualified candidates. The platform helps reduce the need to sift through hundreds of resumes from unqualified candidates by connecting employers with job seekers who meet their specific job requirements.

Now through December 31st, 2023, Trade Jobs will offer exclusive, discounted charter membership pricing for employers seeking to hire within the HVAC, Electrical or Plumbing industries. The site is free to job seekers.

Start posting jobs and connecting with qualified candidates today by going to https://gettradejobs.com.

Career Training to Members of Detroit’s Gun Violence Reduction Program

Interplay Learning, the leading provider of immersive skilled trades training, announces a transformative partnership with C.H.O.I.C.E.S (Choosing Honorable Options Increasing Chances to Establish Success), a community-based violence intervention program dedicated to reducing gun violence in Detroit as part of Mayor Mike Duggan’s “Detroit at Work” program. C.H.O.I.C.E.S is using Interplay Learning’s virtual reality and simulation-based training to empower at-risk youth and individuals affected by gun violence. Interplay’s innovative training equips them with valuable skills that open doors to a brighter future through sustainable employment in high-demand fields like HVAC, Plumbing, Electrical, Multifamily Maintenance, and Facilities Maintenance.

Aligning with C.H.O.I.C.E.S’ mission to empower violence-affected and/or justice involved individuals with practical job-ready skills, Interplay’s experiential videos, interactive 3D simulations, and immersive virtual reality courses complement the program’s existing in-person residential construction classes. Participants can now tailor their learning experience to align with their specific needs, schedules, and interests by taking the C.H.O.I.C.E.S in-person residential construction classes and/or Interplay’s online skilled trades courses. Using Interplay, learners can access 400+ hours of courses and hands-on simulations so they can practice their skills in a safe, realistic environment. They can leverage Interplay’s courses for as long as needed to prepare for industry certifications, secure meaningful employment with local employers, and ensure long-term success on their journey to self-sufficiency.

“We absolutely love Interplay,” said Stephanie Nixon, Chief Program Officer at Detroit at Work. “It complements our in-person learning well, and their team is great to work with. Our program participants are totally engaged; they’re having fun while learning, they’re competing with one another to complete courses, and all the while, it’s changing the trajectory of their lives.”

A critical feature of the training platform is the administrator reporting tools that enable program coordinators to identify participants who need help and provide timely support and intervention to those individuals. This proactive approach ensures participants stay on course with their training paths, bringing them closer to their ultimate goal of gaining employment and contributing positively to their communities.

“Our mission is to help institutions build better training, better careers, and better lives,” said Doug Donovan, founder and CEO of Interplay Learning. “C.H.O.I.C.E.S is making significant strides in reducing gun violence in Detroit and empowering individuals to lead fulfilling lives. We’re proud to partner with them to support the at-risk and underserved community with an innovative strategy that builds flexible pathways to meaningful trades careers.”

Your plumbing business generates income through your services. It’s the simplest business model in the book; people pay for your plumbing services and you provide them. You can make a good living like this, but there are opportunities for more money to be made! 

There can be periods where you don’t get as much work as you’d like, so it helps to have other possible sources of income feeding your earnings. Diversifying your plumbing business makes a lot of sense, and here are three of the best ways to do it: 

Sell Plumbing Parts

Some people don’t like to pay for plumbers and prefer to tackle jobs themselves. That’s their decision, but you can find an easy way of catering to them. Get your hands on some plumbing parts or have some specially made. Sites like https://jdiplastics.com/ can introduce you to manufacturers capable of making things like plastic o-rings, caps for pipes, and so on. 

Set up a website and sell these products alongside your services. It lets the DIY plumbers – and fellow professionals – purchase essential parts needed for maintenance or repair jobs. The other great thing about this is that you can offer to install the parts for someone, which helps you earn even more money with a service fee! 

Create Plumbing Manuals

On the topic of selling products, why don’t you create plumbing manuals? 

Look, you’ve got all the hallmarks of a great plumber. You’re the best at what you do, so share this knowledge with others. Think about some of the most common plumbing jobs around the house and create an e-book with step-by-step guides on how to do things like fixing a leaky faucet or stopping a toilet from running. 

Sell the e-books for a small price on your website and you generate another stream of income. Alternatively, make books for plumbers to help them with their training! 

Develop Great Content

If you don’t want to make an e-book, you can take your ideas and turn them into free content. You are literally reading a plumbing blog right now, full of free information for plumbers and regular people. If you start your own blog, you can draw people in with excellent content and make money from adverts, affiliate links, etc. 

Or, do the same thing on YouTube and make video content – this is wonderful for showing people how to fix things! The additional benefit of developing content is that it works as a lead-generation tool. Your content draws in an audience and can convince them to hire your plumbing services or purchase any products you’re selling. This means more business and more money. 

Try to avoid falling into the trap of relying on your plumbing services as the only source of income. When the demand for your services dries up, you need other ways of bringing home the bacon. Don’t be afraid to diversify and explore other ways of making money as a plumber.