Change Requires Vision | Five Minutes Forward

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In this edition of Five Minutes Forward with BDR Training Advisor Angie Swartz and Tyler Gunhus, BDR’s Sr. Marketing Communications Specialist, they discuss the quote, “Without vision, change dissolves into a list of confusing projects that take you in the wrong direction,” from Acuity Institute’s Change Management Foundations certification course.

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How to Organize a Team-Building Event

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Discover how events create opportunities for team members to personally connect and build trust, leading to a more cohesive and productive work environment. Enhance your company’s relationships, communication, morale, and teamwork through the power of team-building events.

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The Mechanical Room: Exploring BDR’s Industry Training & Coaching With Jasen Laws

The Mechanical Room podcast featured BDR Head Coach & Trainer Jasen Laws sharing insights on how his military experience shaped his trades role, the significance of soft skill training, the distinction between coaching and consulting, and the positive impact of having a coach for business success.

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AI For Home Service Contractors: What it Can and Can’t Do

PR Podcast - Tyler-Gavin

How can you use AI resources right now? What tools and services powered by AI might be available in the future? If you don’t know much about AI, listen to learn best practices to apply as you investigate Chat GPT and other new AI-based tools. If you’re already crafting detailed prompts for generative AI, listen to learn pitfalls to avoid and for new ideas on how the home services industry may be impacted going forward.

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Carrying Your Light Amidst Uncertainty | Five Minutes Forward

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In this short conversation, BDR Accounting Coach Leah Tomlin and BDR University Advisor Angie Swartz discuss what it means to discover your unique “light” and how it can help inspire you to push through uncertain times and stay positive in your business and personal life.

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BDR Announces New Training Course Designed to Help Enhance Performance of HVAC, Plumbing, and Electrical Distributor Sales Managers

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BDR is happy to announce a new training Raising the Bar: Enhancing Success in Distribution Sales Management gives sales managers the tools and skills to lead their sales teams to greater results successfully.

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Going From Information Gatherer to Implementor | Five Minutes Forward

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In this short discussion, BDR Head Coach Adam Skorstad and BDR University Training Advisor Angie Swartz share wisdom and discuss how to stop searching for the golden nugget and use the current information you have to get one thing done that moves your business forward.

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