Comments for Air Conditioning Contractors of America

Comment on New Technologies Always Meet Resistance by Steve Bez

Steve Bez — Sat, 03 Sep 2011 22:35:01 +0000

Great insight Ellis, I fight the battle of comfort zone vs trying new ideas just about every day.

Comment on New Technologies Always Meet Resistance by Ellis Guiles

Ellis Guiles — Fri, 02 Sep 2011 15:29:50 +0000

I think its some of both. My “bad” habit, if I’ve got one, is a tendency to want to go where angels fear to tread, meaning I get a kick out of trying new stuff. I don’t mind suffering a little to learn something new.

I do believe most of though are more inclined to stay in our comfort zone with what we know because much like the flow of water, follows the path of least resistance and has much lower risk associated with it.

Comment on New Technologies Always Meet Resistance by bob wandtke

bob wandtke — Thu, 01 Sep 2011 16:39:32 +0000

Interesting how things come around.Do you think it is a cost factor still compared to a “conventional system” or is it just human nature to naturally steer away from the unknowwn or both?

Comment on Industry Capitol Hill Event Features HVACR & Hot Water Equipment Cake by Steve Bez

Steve Bez — Sat, 13 Aug 2011 20:57:26 +0000

Love it! Edible condensing units, haha how cool. Wish I was there. Did it taste any good?

Comment on Industry Capitol Hill Event Features HVACR & Hot Water Equipment Cake by Aaron York, Sr.

Aaron York, Sr. — Fri, 12 Aug 2011 10:37:40 +0000

Good morning Charlie,

Such is just what our industry needs to get the attention, and the memory, of our industry before our politicians. They WON’T forget who we are, what we do and where to get their info.

GREAT JOB!

Aaron York

Comment on 2nd Annual Contracting Week Taking Place in October, Registration Now Open by Noel C.

Noel C. — Mon, 08 Aug 2011 22:41:57 +0000

This is great, thanks Melissa! We’re planning on being at the Conference in March, just pinged Tom to see about exhibiting here as well, didn’t know you had exhibitor spots available.

Comment on To Respond or Not? That Is the Question! by Melissa Broadus

Melissa Broadus — Tue, 02 Aug 2011 11:21:24 +0000

Patrick…any of the sites you can post positive or negative comments. This blog just focused on how to handle the negative ones when they occur. I’m sure all companies would be thrilled to have customers post their positive experiences, because it helps the business in the long run.

Comment on To Respond or Not? That Is the Question! by patrick chester

patrick chester — Mon, 01 Aug 2011 21:54:02 +0000

Are there any websites out there that I can post positive comments??

Comment on Hiring from Outside of the HVAC Industry – The Pool Is Deep by Adam Gloss

Adam Gloss — Wed, 27 Jul 2011 19:40:46 +0000

Rich – We started just with people replying to our ad on Craigslist. Once we got a few people in the door that way, we found a few industries that gave us some good parallel experience, and we’ve been able to get direct referrals from staff we’ve hired of people they used to work with.

As an example, we’ve found good success bringing in new service technicians with backgrounds in car audio, home automation/security, and residential electrical work, as they come to us with a head-start in being able to read wiring diagrams, and understand electrical troubleshooting. Like I said in my blog post though, it is really more important that they match up with the attitude and aptitude we are looking for. We’ll get them the training they need.

Comment on Hiring from Outside of the HVAC Industry – The Pool Is Deep by Rich K.

Rich K. — Wed, 27 Jul 2011 19:12:28 +0000

Hey Adam, this is really great article. I’m curious, how have you built interest in HVAC in people outside the industry? Have you found any converts from other industries? Or mainly people looking to break into the biz through Craigslist?