HVAC CHATS

Welcome to “HVAC Chats,” a series of HVAC podcast episodes by Contracting Business and Endeavor Business Media, hosted by Nicole Krawcke, editor-in-chief of Contracting Business magazine. “HVAC Chats” offers industry and business insights to help heating and air conditioning contractors grow and manage their businesses. In every episode, Contracting Business explores the topics and trends impacting HVAC contracting businesses and considers strategies for success in the ever-changing HVACR market. For more information on Contracting Business, visit www.contractingbusiness.com.

Episodes

May 28, 2025

20 min

While consumer behavior is shifting toward short-term solutions like repairs over replacements, customers still prioritize value over cheap options. Therefore, HVAC contractors should resist reducing prices and instead focus on increasing value, according to The New Flat Rate President Danielle Putnam.

May 28, 2025

20 min

May 14, 2025

32 min

ACCA President & CEO Barton James and Sean Robertson, ACCA's vice president of membership, advocacy, and events, discuss tariff policies, supply chain, industry pricing, as well as regulatory issues for HVAC contractors to watch. 

May 14, 2025

32 min

Sep 26, 2024

6 min

Get to know this amazing trainer/consultant who has helped thousands of HVACR contractors learn more and sell more.

Sep 26, 2024

6 min

Sep 6, 2024

10 min

Amy O'Grady, Women in HVACR's first Executive Director describes her  background in HVAC and how WHVACR is helping women gain traction in the trades.

Sep 6, 2024

10 min

Aug 23, 2024

4 min

All generations LOVE to buy but HATE to be sold. Wind the HEART and the MIND will follow.

Aug 23, 2024

4 min

Aug 1, 2024

14 min

Andy Hobaica, Comfort Advisor with Hobaica Services, achieves outstanding results in HVAC system sales by HELPING, not selling. 

Aug 1, 2024

14 min

Jul 16, 2024

4 min

Is a family member being paid too little or too much? And should you sell, will family want to work for a new owner?

Jul 16, 2024

4 min

Jul 3, 2024

6 min

We share an article by HVAC industry consultant Tom Piscitelli, on how to be certain your HVAC sales proposals will result in more closes.

Jul 3, 2024

6 min

Jun 17, 2024

7 min

Various industries adjust pricing for various reasons. Matt Michel explains what's likely to happen to pricing models for HVACR service.

Jun 17, 2024

7 min

Jun 3, 2024

7 min

An "In Case You Missed It" reading of an article on how Rob Minnick transformed the family HVAC business.

Jun 3, 2024

7 min

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