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EditorsNoteMike

Steel tariffs create buzz in HVAC, sheet metal industry

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Michael McConnell
April 1, 2018
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It’s not often that the machinations of politicians in Washington, D.C., quickly find their way onto Snipsmag.com or the pages of this magazine.


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Randy Redinger

Is your company pricing the job correctly? (Part 2)

Randy Redinger
March 21, 2018
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Last time we talked about how sales is a two-step process. We talked about the three major things customers use to decide whom to hire: trust, feeling listened to and getting a good deal (price is a part of this). 


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Anthony Lagunzad

The HVAC industry must not be complacent after tax reform passage

Anthony Lagunzad
March 8, 2018
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It’s hard to believe President Donald Trump has been in office for a year now. But in that first year, tax reform has been accomplished, and he can check off that big win for himself, families and businesses across America.


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Randy Redinger

Is your HVAC company pricing the job correctly? (Part 1)

Randy Redinger
March 2, 2018
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How many times have you seen this happen? You get a call from someone who needs an expensive project done:  a furnace, boiler, or water heater replaced, or maybe a remodel of their home that includes a new heating or plumbing system.


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EditorsNoteMike

Can the construction industry overcome stereotypes to be more welcoming to women?

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Michael McConnell
March 1, 2018
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Why aren’t there more females in the HVAC/sheet metal industry?


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EditorsNoteMike

What should the HVAC industry do about medical marijuana?

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Michael McConnell
February 1, 2018
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About 15 years ago, I was having a friendly debate with a co-worker about the legalization of marijuana. Medical pot was just starting to grow beyond California and there was still a lot of resistance to its use in the medical community.


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Adams Hudson

Six months of HVAC marketing tips

Adams Hudson
January 15, 2018
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We work with over 3,000 contractors a year and the No. 1 problem we help solve is “marketing control.” You’re a contractor. You control job flow, costs, time, design and personnel — but you often have no control of the marketing that generates the leads and sales.


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EditorsNoteMike

The HVAC industry likes to give back

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Michael McConnell
January 1, 2018
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In my years at Snips, I’ve learned that the HVAC and sheet metal industry is a pretty charitable one. Not every company or association talks about it, but many people who work in this field like to give back.


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RuthKing-Column

Social media tips for growing your business online

Are you socially awkward when it comes to online media?
Ruth King
December 4, 2017
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There are now more than 2 billion monthly Facebook users according to data released by the company earlier this year. This means that it is getting harder and harder to get attention on Facebook.


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EditorsNoteMike

Hawaii SMACNA conference experiences power outage

December 1, 2017
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I’ve been to a lot of SMACNA conferences, including a few in Hawaii, but I’ve never experienced anything like October’s event on Maui.


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