Posts by Tyler Gunhus (BDR)
BDR welcomes Nate Agentis as Director of Plumbing Vertical
SEATTLE – Nov. 13, 2025 – Business Development Resources (BDR), the business coaching, training, and marketing authority for home services industry professionals, announced the acquisition of the Plumbing CEO brand. Nate Agentis, the founder of Plumbing CEO, will join BDR’s team of industry-leading coaches and trainers in the newly created role: Director of Plumbing Vertical. A third-generation…
Read MoreUsing Data to Make Better Business Decisions
In this episode of the Prime Resources podcast, Todd Neely, head coach at BDR, discusses the importance of using data to make informed business decisions. He emphasizes the need for contractors to understand key metrics such as breakeven points, leading indicators, and financial benchmarks.
Read MoreBDR’s Joel Bruch honored on ACHR 40 Under 40 list for 2025
SEATTLE – Aug. 21, 2025 – ACHR News, one of the most authoritative trade publications in the HVAC world, has revealed its 40 Under 40 list for 2025. The list celebrates the industry’s rising stars—among them Joel Bruch, head coach for Business Development Resources (BDR). The list, released annually, highlights notable young talents spanning the industry, encompassing…
Read MoreFor Plumbing Companies, Marketing is a Year-Round Necessity
Licensed plumbers generally experience solid demand year-round; after all, concerns like leaky toilets or clogged dishwashers can happen to any homeowner at any time. Even so, most plumbers recognize a spike in business once the weather turns cold—a peak season for frozen pipes and other cold weather concerns. Plumbing companies often count on that peak…
Read MoreHow to Run a Profitable HVAC Service Department
A successful HVAC service department is the engine of a thriving contracting business. When running smoothly and systematically, it transforms any HVAC company from a simple service contractor into a profitable and sustainable business.
Read MoreFour Mistakes Contractors Make With Lead Generation… & One Step to Fix Each
Today, marketing isn’t just about getting your name out there—it’s about building a system that consistently brings in the right leads and turns them into customers. Yet for many contractors, lead generation feels like throwing money into a black hole with little return. In a recent BDR survey of over 300 contractors (January–March 2025), generating…
Read MoreCapturing Detailed Technician Processes | SPARK Highlights
Gain insight from this SPARK breakout session as BDR Lead Head Coach Dave Consulo discusses technician processes and how it can improve their performance.
Read MoreTransforming Business Success
Learn more about how Elite Air Heating and Cooling owners Heather and Brandon Taipalus went from sleepless nights managing their business out of their home to exceeding their business growth expectations and moving into an office space!
Read MoreIncreased Profitability and Stability With a Plan
Hear how Angela Rubino Hines, one of the owners of Bovio Rubino Service, benefitted from a strong relationship with a business coach that led to profitability and stability in their business.
Read MoreThe Power of a Second Set of Eyes
Learn more about how owner James Beyer and the team at Beyer Plumbing leveraged BDR’s Profit Coaching and insight from their coaching team to implement improvements in financials and operations along with clear pathways for career progression for their team!
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