Hey so Alex here again , I was just wondering today after reading marcus aurelius, and yeah I have took my business problem as an acceptance and trying to solve it, ( basic stoicism ) so I was wondering what problems you veterans are facing and keeping you up at night, which when goes away will give you a significant advantage over your competition and lead you a better life. For me, its just more installations and getting more jobs of a concern right now. Thank you !!
What are the current problems you guys are facing in doing business as a HVAC owner ?
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Every single time.
You’ll find maybe one in ten people actually appreciate your skills and knowledge, the other nine just want a cheap price.
You’re only screwing yourself by not giving it to them.
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You can discount a little bit or help customers find cheaper part that isn't much worse and works, but never compromise that much on price because you got bills to pay.
When they call you at 3am because their ac crapped out and they're dying in 120 degree heat, because their cheap contractor screwed up, you'll have work.
Customers learn very fast to not cheap out of hvacr work when their sanity is on the line.
You can discount a little bit or help customers find cheaper part that isn't much worse and works, but never compromise that much on price because you got bills to pay.
When they call you at 3am because their ac crapped out and they're dying in 120 degree heat, because their cheap contractor screwed up, you'll have work.
Customers learn very fast to not cheap out of hvacr work when their sanity is on the line.
My problem is not having enough clients. And the local competition can be tough to stand out against.
Some folks on another forum (not HVAC related) suggested using digital billboards. It got me interested. I found a site, *********, where you can advertise on these billboards for less than $1 per play.
I'm curious about others' opinions. Are they worth the cost? Would appreciate any insights or feedback.
Please don't add links to third party sites as it is against the forum rules - thanks.
Some folks on another forum (not HVAC related) suggested using digital billboards. It got me interested. I found a site, *********, where you can advertise on these billboards for less than $1 per play.
I'm curious about others' opinions. Are they worth the cost? Would appreciate any insights or feedback.
Please don't add links to third party sites as it is against the forum rules - thanks.
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Collect personal phones at starting time in the morning. Issue restricted company phones for work hours use. At quitting time they turn in company phones and retrieve personal phone.
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I do Service/Repair/Troubleshooting. I started my Business in 1979. I find it amazingly easy to get new customers, due to the quality of the service techs that attempted to work on their HVACR equipment. I get my customers from 'word of mouth' advertising. Best investment ever.
My competitors do not dictate to me how I work or how much I charge for parts/labor. My 'success'( Some of my customers call me Mr.Broken Clock because I am correct only 2 times a day) in fixings abused /mis-used/damaged equipment/dirty HVACR keeps me independent. Most of my competitors actually help me a lot, by getting me new customers.
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