The TradeMarke

Hiring the Right People & Having the Right Tools | Ryan Osterkamp

On this episode, we are joined by Ryan Osterkamp from Quality Comfort Home Services.
We discuss how Ryan went from a one-man-show to a company with over a dozen employees. Quality Comfort has been around for 10 years in the Cincinnati area and spans beyond HVAC.
Listen as Ryan shares his advice for those starting out in HVAC.
 
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.
 
 

Revenue Follows Service | Brian Gesner, Prestige

On this episode, we are joined by Brian Gesner from Prestige Heating and Air Conditioning. Brian and I discuss marketing strategies in an area where humidity and moisture wreak havoc on homes. With 34 years in the industry and 13 of those running his own business, Gesner knows his stuff. We discuss the importance of taking care of the client first and the importance of service first, revenue second.

Porcelain Hits the Road | All-Pro

On this episode, we are joined by Richard Black and Manny from All-Pro plumbing, heating, air and electrical.
All-Pro does it all. 
They also do whatever they can to get noticed i.e. the 'Toilet Car.' Check out their website to see just how massive and impressive this thing is! 
Richard and Manny talk about how it came to be and why, as well as what went into it to make it happen. 

How One Company Is Helping Grow The Industry | Peterman Bros.

On this episode, we are joined by Chad Peterman from Peterman Bros. Heating and Cooling. 
We discuss how this Indiana business has created an in house training program in hopes of increasing interest and popularity within the trade industry. Their in house training, 'Peterman Top Tech Academy' is a three-month long program in plumbing or heating. 
They start their third class at the end of August. 

ACCA & The Industry | Deb Weiner & Barton James

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.

Dependable and Affordable--What Makes Rogers Successful | Alyssa Rogers & Trevor Smith

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.
 

The Importance of Utilizing Data | Central Cooling and Heating

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. 

The Many Hats of Mountaineer | Drew & Joshua

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. 

Everything You Need To Know About Service World Expo 2021 | Pete Danielson - Service Nation

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!

Building a Career Where There is Always a Demand | LimRic Plumbing, Heating, & Air

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.