Jan 2, 2024 | Columns, Consultants' Corner
by Jim Hinshaw Ron Smith, who has been described as the Godfather of HVAC passed away in December. He touched those in the HVAC industry either as a teacher, investor, coach or mentor, sharing his systems for improving business to anyone who wanted and needed his...
Nov 29, 2023 | Columns, Consultants' Corner
by Lorraine Ball How often have you said that? When I retire, I am going to travel more, read more, exercise or spend time with family. What are you waiting for? Imagine, you were never going to sell your business and never going to retire? How would you change...
Nov 2, 2023 | Columns, Consultants' Corner
by Jim Hinshaw Just got back from SWE (Service World Expo, our huge convention), which was held at the convention center in Phoenix, Az this year. We used to do this event at a hotel, but it has gotten so large that we have to go to convention centers. It goes on...
Sep 1, 2023 | Columns, Consultants' Corner
by Jim Hinshaw Meet Lesley Paterson, she won a BAFTA (British Academy Film Awards, their version of the Oscars) on Sunday for best adapted screenplay but the BBC cut her acceptance speech from the program. They found time for inane interviews backstage, but not the...
Sep 1, 2023 | Columns, Consultants' Corner
by Lorraine Ball I had the strangest phone call the other day. It was from someone I have known for a long time. I wouldn’t call us friends, but our paths have crossed multiple times over the years so we are acquainted. We chatted for a few minutes. He told me...
Aug 1, 2023 | Columns, Consultants' Corner
by Jim Hinshaw Just had a great experience, I bought myself a Remarkable tablet. I am not a rep for them, no money is involved in telling you about this. What is involved is how customer friendly they made the whole process. Starts with the website, easy to...
