The TradeMarke
Step into ’The TradeMarke,’ your go-to podcast for everything marketing in the trades. Hosted by Award Winning Industry Marketing Experts, Sarah Ghirardo from ReMarketable and Eric Thomas from Rival Digital. Together, we’re here to unite the worlds of trades and marketing, bringing you insights, stories, and strategies from the heart of the home service industry. Whether you’re a trade professional, a marketing expert, or somewhere in between, this is the place for you. Listen in as we’re here for the BIG ideas, the game-changers, and the everyday successes. Because at ’The TradeMarke,’ we’re with the trades and for the trades.
Episodes
Wednesday Aug 04, 2021
ACCA & The Industry | Deb Weiner & Barton James
Wednesday Aug 04, 2021
Wednesday Aug 04, 2021
On this episode of the Smart HVAC Marketing Podcast, we welcome Deb Weiner and Barton James from ACCA (Air-Conditioning Contractors of America) We discuss the upcoming conference in NOLA in November--Join ACCA
We also discuss how ACCA helps gain access and employment in the HVAC Industry and how ACCA is navigating the labor shortage.
The Smart HVAC Marketing podcast was created by Rival Digital to help residential HVAC contractors and is now streaming on all major platforms. Follow along for ways to improve your marketing and grow your business as we begin to interview industry experts.
Monday Aug 02, 2021
Monday Aug 02, 2021
On this episode, we are joined by Alyssa Rogers and Trevor Smith from Rogers Heating, Cooling & Electrical. This South Boston business has been around since 1996, and has since re-branded in 2018.
We discuss the importance of brand awareness, why truck wraps are vital to growth & how they want their customers and community to view what they do.
It has always been the Rogers’ passion to provide customers with exceptional HVAC products and services. They have achieved this thanks to their strong team of employees. They attribute the growth of the business over the years to their strong team of hard-working employees.
Wednesday Jul 28, 2021
The Importance of Utilizing Data | Central Cooling and Heating
Wednesday Jul 28, 2021
Wednesday Jul 28, 2021
On this episode, we are joined by Sean and Drew from Central Cooling and Heating from Woburn, Massachusetts.
In this episode, we discuss being accountable and using date to help propel Central Heating and Cooling towards greater success.
We talk data, data, data! --and how it can drive the type of business you want.
We also talk about how working in a trade industry can give you skills that no one can ever take from you.
The Smart HVAC Marketing podcast was created by Rival Digital to help residential HVAC contractors and is now streaming on all major platforms. Follow along for ways to improve your marketing and grow your business as we begin to interview industry experts.
Monday Jul 26, 2021
The Many Hats of Mountaineer | Drew & Joshua
Monday Jul 26, 2021
Monday Jul 26, 2021
On this episode we are joined by Drew and Joshua of Mountaineer Heating and Cooling in Boone, North Carolina. Mountaineer, established in 1981, is a family business that puts family and customers at the forefront of their company.
In this episode, we discuss the family dynamic, and how Joshua is trying to make mountaineer a widely known brand. He shares his branding and marketing secrets and tips on how he plans to make Mountaineer a household name.
The Smart HVAC Marketing podcast was created by Rival Digital to help residential HVAC contractors and is now streaming on all major platforms. Follow along for ways to improve your marketing and grow your business as we begin to interview industry experts.
Monday Jul 26, 2021
Monday Jul 26, 2021
Are you ready to get back to in-person conferences & trade shows? Well lucky for you, Service World Expo is back and better than ever! Break out the bourbon - because this year it will be held in Louisville, Kentucky from September 21st - 24th.
In this episode of the Smart HVAC Marketing podcast, we talk to Pete Danielson, VP of Market Development at Service Nation about what to expect at the event. We also share some exciting news about Rival Digital's involvement at Service World.
Use our promo code ‘SWEPOD21’ for $20 off of event registration
The Smart HVAC Marketing podcast was created by Rival Digital to help residential HVAC contractors and is now streaming on all major platforms. Follow along for ways to improve your marketing and grow your business as we begin to interview industry experts.
If you are interested in recording a podcast episode with Eric at the event, stay tuned for more details!
Wednesday Jul 21, 2021
Building a Career Where There is Always a Demand | LimRic Plumbing, Heating, & Air
Wednesday Jul 21, 2021
Wednesday Jul 21, 2021
One this episode, we are joined by Kelly Palenske from Lim Ric Plumbing, Heating and air.
We discuss how it is important to build a career in a occupation where there is always to be a demand.
We talk about how LimRic has become the best place to work 3 years running and what keeps their employees happy and motivated.
The Smart HVAC Marketing podcast was created by Rival Digital to help residential HVAC contractors and is now streaming on all major platforms. Follow along for ways to improve your marketing and grow your business as we begin to interview industry experts.
Monday Jul 19, 2021
Staying Accountable to Their Customers | Western Heating and Air
Monday Jul 19, 2021
Monday Jul 19, 2021
This week we are joined by Ryan Snow from Western Heating and Air.
We discuss their 4 step process that puts customers first. Snow talks about his companies goal of giving customers an experience and having the customers do the advertising for them. (reviews and testimonials)
Snow shares with us his family ties to the business and how it's impacted their branding and grown their business.
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The Smart HVAC Marketing podcast was created by Rival Digital to help residential HVAC contractors and is now streaming on all major platforms. Follow along for ways to improve your marketing and grow your business as we begin to interview industry experts.
Thursday Jul 15, 2021
How Leaders Grow Businesses | Julian Scadden - Nexstar Network
Thursday Jul 15, 2021
Thursday Jul 15, 2021
This episode we are joined by Julian Scadden from Nexstar Network. This ex-plumber is now a part of a member-owned organization that coaches and trains residential plumbing, electric and HVAC businesses.
We discuss how leaders can grow businesses, you can't outrun what you don't know & the importance of hiring people that know more than you.
The Smart HVAC Marketing podcast was created by Rival Digital to help residential HVAC contractors and is now streaming on all major platforms. Follow along for ways to improve your marketing and grow your business as we begin to interview industry experts.
Links:
The Big 5, Jim Hamilton
Friday Jul 09, 2021
91 Years of HVAC, What is Standard's Secret? | Claire Ferrara
Friday Jul 09, 2021
Friday Jul 09, 2021
In this episode, we are joined by Claire Ferrara from Standard Heating and Air, located in Minneapolis, MN. Standard has been in business for 91 years. It is family-owned and operated with over 100 employees and growing.
We discuss Claire's passion for solving people's problems and contributing to her community, as well as how they reach their customers and grow their client base. We also discuss the importance of brand recognition, brand awareness and their legendary maintenance program.
Wednesday Jul 07, 2021
What is Service Roundtable, and What Does it Mean for Your Business? | Matt Michel
Wednesday Jul 07, 2021
Wednesday Jul 07, 2021
In this episode, we are joined by Matt Michel from Service Roundtable. Michel started his career in the engineering world and found himself in the marketing world.
We discuss his path to how he got to where he is today as well as how Service Roundtable can help your HVAC business.
Topics include digital forms of marketing that Service Roundtable utilizes, as well as how your company can join the Service Roundtable.
Michel and I play another round of HVAC trivia, and he offers his expert advice to new and entrepreneur contractors.
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The Smart HVAC Marketing podcast was created by Rival Digital to help residential HVAC contractors and is now streaming on all major platforms. Follow along for ways to improve your marketing and grow your business as we begin to interview industry experts.