Upcoming courses will give contractors insights and best practices to succeed in an increasingly competitive market. Seattle—Business Development Resources (BDR), a trusted provider of business coaching and training services for the HVAC, plumbing, and electrical industries, announces its upcoming lineup of virtual contractor training courses to help enhance home service business growth in the coming Read more
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Upcoming courses will give contractors insights and best practices to succeed in an increasingly competitive market.
Seattle—Business Development Resources (BDR), a trusted provider of business coaching and training services for the HVAC, plumbing, and electrical industries, announces its upcoming lineup of virtual contractor training courses to help enhance home service business growth in the coming winter season.
These sessions cover a wide array of essential topics, offering actionable insights and strategies to drive profitability, improve customer relations, and streamline operations. “The home services market is becoming more competitive every year,” said Matt MacArthur, Sr. Vice President of Training at BDR. “For that reason, we’re offering a full slate of educational courses to help contractors close out 2024 strong and start 2025 on the right foot.”
With 10+ virtual training events over the next four months, BDR provides contractors access to a wide range of information vital to the growth and success of their business. Topics in these upcoming trainings cover all areas of a contractor’s business, including:
- Mastering Productivity: Strategies for Prioritization, Time Management, & Delegation (December 18, 2024)
This power-packed class offers practical tools and resources for improving productivity to help attendees gain control over their day and allow them to be more effective in their lives and job roles. - The Home Service Blueprint: 5 Core Pillars for Building Your Dream Business (January 9, 2025)
In this one-day intensive workshop, business owners and managers will learn five foundational strategies to increase profitability and success and immediately enhance their HVAC and plumbing business. - Top Gun Technician Excellence: Beyond Diagnostics (January 30-31, 2025)
In this session, service technicians learn the soft skills to perform their jobs better, driving customer satisfaction, sales leads, and referrals through a defined service delivery procedure. - Customer Experience University (February 6-7, 2025)
This course teaches sales and install coordinators a structured retail process to help build long-lasting customer relationships, close more appointments, and position the company for referrals.
“The way the home service industry operates has changed dramatically over the last decade,” MacArthur said. “In order to remain competitive, contractors must adapt to increased consumer expectations. From office management to improving point-of-sale opportunities, these training courses can help position business owners for growth and expansion as the market changes.”
For more information about BDR’s upcoming contractor training schedule, visit https://www.bdrco.com/upcoming-bdr-events/.
Savvy plumbing, drain cleaning, and maintenance pros trust fast, reliable Gen-Eye® video inspection systems from General Pipe Cleaners to spot hidden problems, boost profitability, and avert needless repairs. All Wi-Fi equipped, Gen-Eye packages help keep your quotes competitive – and customers happy. You’ll know what the problem is, where it is, and how deep to Read more
Savvy plumbing, drain cleaning, and maintenance pros trust fast, reliable Gen-Eye® video inspection systems from General Pipe Cleaners to spot hidden problems, boost profitability, and avert needless repairs.All Wi-Fi equipped, Gen-Eye packages help keep your quotes competitive – and customers happy. You’ll know what the problem is, where it is, and how deep to dig.
Just grab one – and go! Excellent for troubleshooting anything from close-in conduits to 10” drains. The popular, powerful range includes:
- Gen-Eye POD®
- Gen-Eye X-POD Plus®
- Gen-Eye USB-P®
- Gen-Eye Micro-Scope3®
Depending on model, “all-in-one” tools combine camera, reel, monitor, and Gel-Rod® video cabling into compact, convenient packages that improve jobsite efficiency.
Gen-Eye USB-P®, for instance, features a command module with wi-fi, one-touch recording, sunlight readable screen, digital zoom, voice-over recording, date & time stamps, and more.
A variety of options are available, too – like the Gen-Pack™ Battery Adapter for selected systems that lets you operate your Gen-Eye package in remote locations with limited access to power. It adds portability and versatility – and makes jobs easier!
St. Louis — Rapid Locking System (RLS), a leading provider of press-to-connect fittings for the HVAC/R market is proud to announce that its couplings, elbows, reducers, tees, caps, bushings and SAE flares are officially certified A2L-compliant. Attaining A2L compliance required RLS to participate in a thorough testing and screening process, across multiple 3rd party testing Read more
St. Louis — Rapid Locking System (RLS), a leading provider of press-to-connect fittings for the HVAC/R market is proud to announce that its couplings, elbows, reducers, tees, caps, bushings and SAE flares are officially certified A2L-compliant.
Attaining A2L compliance required RLS to participate in a thorough testing and screening process, across multiple 3rd party testing labs, ensuring that the RLS fittings adhere to updated industry code and standard requirements.
“At RLS we are proud of the testing we continue to put our products through,” noted Sean Kelleher, Director of Engineering at RLS. “Building trust in our product and in this market takes time, and transparency in testing is a key component of that.”
The HVAC/R industry in the United States is shifting to use predominantly A2L refrigerants to provide a more sustainable and environmentally friendly solution to the market.
As the industry continues to adapt to the needs of the environment and the customers it serves, RLS is proud to provide high quality, third-party certified press fittings to the company’s wide-reaching customer base.
Leading manufacturer partners with charitable organizations in Pennsylvania and Michigan this Thanksgiving, committing $25,000 in donations Ambler, Pa. — Bradford White Corporation, an industry-leading manufacturer of water heaters, boilers and storage tanks, is providing much needed support for three charitable organizations this Thanksgiving season, including Jaws Youth Playbook, Mel Trotter Ministries and Philabundance. The company’s Read more
Leading manufacturer partners with charitable organizations in Pennsylvania and Michigan this Thanksgiving, committing $25,000 in donations
Ambler, Pa. — Bradford White Corporation, an industry-leading manufacturer of water heaters, boilers and storage tanks, is providing much needed support for three charitable organizations this Thanksgiving season, including Jaws Youth Playbook, Mel Trotter Ministries and Philabundance. The company’s charitable contributions include both monetary support and employees volunteering their time.
“At Bradford White, we manufacture water heating products that provide families with access to essential hot water for their health, safety and comfort,” said Rebecca Owens, senior communications manager at Bradford White Corporation. “That said, we recognize that too many families and individuals have even greater concerns this holiday season, like having enough to eat. Through our support, our hope is that we lessen the worry over food for our communities and honor the true meaning of Thanksgiving.”
Leading manufacturer Bradford White Corporation sponsors Ron Jaworski’s (pictured, right) Jaws Youth Playbook Turkey Drive along with other charities in Pennsylvania and Michigan to support the fight against hunger this Thanksgiving.
Once again, the company is partnering with former Philadelphia Eagles quarterback Ron Jaworski and his foundation Jaws Youth Playbook. Their $5,000 donation supports a Thanksgiving Turkey Drive where full meals will be distributed to families in need across Philadelphia.
Bradford White is also excited to sponsor this year’s Camp Out for Hunger, and provide a $10,000 donation to Philabundance, the beneficiary of the event. Each year, local Philadelphia radio hosts Preston & Steve “camp out” at the Wells Fargo Center complex for a week, broadcasting live and encouraging donations of food or funds to Philabundance.
Plus, this year employees at Bradford White’s headquarters in Ambler, PA, will be hosting a food drive and donating the collected items to Camp Out for Hunger in support of Philabundance, whose mission is to drive hunger from communities today and to end hunger for good.
Bradford White’s contribution to Mel Trotter Ministries in Middleville, MI, includes both time and treasure for the Thanksgiving Community Meal at DeVos Place in Grand Rapids, MI. Their $10,000 donation allows many unhoused individuals and families to eat a full meal around a community table on Thanksgiving. In addition, 25 Middleville employees and their families plan to volunteer at the event.
“We love being a part of the communities where we live and work and believe that no one in them should have to go hungry,” Owens said. “We’re so thankful that organizations like these exist, and being able to partner with them and brighten Thanksgiving for our neighbors in need is a meaningful way to kick off the holiday season.”
For more information about Bradford White Corporation, visit https://www.bradfordwhitecorporation.com.
Columbus, Ohio — Buckeye Heating, Cooling & Plumbing, a leading heating, cooling and plumbing company serving greater Columbus, is proud to announce it is providing a complimentary Carrier home heating and cooling system to an outstanding local educator. Since 2022, Buckeye Heating, Cooling & Plumbing has provided a free heating and cooling system to an Read more
Columbus, Ohio — Buckeye Heating, Cooling & Plumbing, a leading heating, cooling and plumbing company serving greater Columbus, is proud to announce it is providing a complimentary Carrier home heating and cooling system to an outstanding local educator. Since 2022, Buckeye Heating, Cooling & Plumbing has provided a free heating and cooling system to an educator within its service area.
This year, a free Carrier home heating and cooling system is being given to Reid Parrett, an intervention specialist at Franklin Heights High School. Parrett has a history of helping students both during and after-hours to ensure every student has what they need to succeed. In addition to teaching within her school, Parrett volunteers at her church’s nursery.
“Our teachers invest in local youth every day. Today, we are so proud to invest in one of them,” said Mike Roszkowski, President of Buckeye Heating, Cooling & Plumbing. “Supporting a local educator each year is something we are incredibly proud of here at Buckeye. We are thrilled to celebrate Ms. Parrett and the contributions she makes in the classroom.”
Buckeye Heating, Cooling & Plumbing’s teacher home comfort system giveaway is part of its MAX Gives initiative that focuses on charitable contributions to the communities in which the company serves. Other initiatives have included HVAC giveaways to families in need, water heater giveaways to first responders and community volunteers, monetary contributions to local charities, scholarships to deserving high school seniors, and donations to local families in need during the holiday season.