Profiles in Prosperity

Crystal Williams, of McWilliams & Son Heating and Air Conditioning, was named the Service World Woman of the Year at Service World Expo. In part two of this interview, Crystal talks about working in and running a business with family members, and her choice for favorite business book.

Crystal Williams, of McWilliams & Son Heating and Air Conditioning, was named the Service World Woman of the Year at Service World Expo. In part one of this interview, Crystal talks about advertising strategies and involvement of her company in non-profit organizations.

Crystal Williams, of McWilliams & Son Heating and Air Conditioning, was named the Service World Woman of the Year at Service World Expo. In part one of this interview, Crystal talks about advertising strategies and involvement of her company in non-profit organizations.

If you’re in a Residential Service business you’re probably training your team. But what kind of training are you providing? Corey Hickmann stepped up his personal training plan, extended it to his team, and got great results. What is he doing that you’re not?

Larry Taylor’s one of the smartest and most respected contractors in our industry. Every time I talk with him I get great information. You will too!

Bob Viering, VP of Programs for Service Nation Alliance, gives us his ideas for the “rolling billboards” we all use, and how to make them more effective.

John LaPlant doesn’t just KNOW financial ratios; he has the wonderful ability to explain them and make them interesting. We asked John for 3 ratios – just 3 – that people often overlook and often don’t understand.

A residential service business can’t grow if the leaders can’t hire the right people. Finding skilled techs and plumbers is difficult for many businesses. Ed O’Connell’s solution was to grow his own. Here’s what he did… It will work for you, too!

Technician “ride a longs” have always been considered a great way to train and ensure the quality and consistency of the customer experience. But what are the best practices for a ride a long? How do you make the most of this important training opportunity? Long-time Industry Consultant and Service Manager, Dale Mincks, has conducted hundreds of ride a longs. He tells us his methodology and how to make a ride a long most successful.

Dave Rothacker is back and gives us two more book reviews for 2018, one of which he has already labeled as his 2018 book of the year and in his ALL TIME top ten! Dave Rothacker is an impressive reader and student of books and business, and his book picks never disappoint. Find out what you should be reading this summer!