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Discover industry insights, expert advice, and best practices that will help your home service business succeed faster!

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Discover industry insights, expert advice, and best practices that will help your home service business succeed faster!

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BDR’s HVAC 101 for the Counter Elevates Service and Efficiency for Distributor Counter Teams 

July 18, 2023

BDR announces HVAC 101 for the Counter, a new live virtual course series that empowers HVAC distributor counter teams with essential knowledge to improve customer service, efficiency, and revenue generation.

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When Technicians Educate Homeowners on HVAC, Business Will Grow

July 12, 2023

When we fail to fully inform homeowners about HVAC products and services, they seek solutions from other sources.

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

July 11, 2023

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

July 10, 2023

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

June 20, 2023

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

June 19, 2023

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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Surviving and Thriving in a Family Business

June 1, 2023

Learn how to prioritize communication, establish transparent structures, implement well-defined policies and procedures, embrace professional management, and create a solid plan for succession and continuity in your business with BDR Head Coach Jay Crowe.

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BDR Launches Leadership Excellence Academy for HVAC, Plumbing, and Electrical Industries

May 16, 2023

BDR is excited for the return of its Leadership Excellence Academy this fall for HVAC, Plumbing, and Electrical industries.

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Business Wisdom from the Author of “One Day, One Job, One Call at a Time”

May 15, 2023

Mike Graessle, General Manager at Hetter Heating and author of “One Day, One Job, One Call at a Time,” shares his business wisdom. Learn about his number one rule and the “one percenters” concept that could help you succeed in your career.

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Prioritize and Execute | Five Minutes Forward

May 8, 2023

Discover how to sift through the little things in our day-to-day, prioritizing and executing the important stuff with host Angie Swartz and guest Chris Koch.

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