The 1075

Nationally-renowned speaker, author, and trainer Brian Basilico gives a preview of his upcoming Can-Do marketing training webinar on April 8 at 3 p.m. ET. He shares how to create relationships with prospective customers in an increasingly digital world.

PERC CEO Tucker Perkins talks with Derek Dalling, state executive of the Michigan and Ohio propane gas associations, about ways his states are seeing gallon growth in non-traditional marketers like school buses and mowers. Derek also explains how his associations engage with builders to capitalize on outdoor living and home remodeling trends.

As the Midwest experienced record low temperatures this week, Derek Dalling, executive director of the Michigan and Ohio propane gas associations, talked with PERC President and CEO Tucker Perkins about how marketers are meeting home heating demand, the importance of having a robust supply infrastructure, and using digital media to communicate safety messages to customers.

Jack Walzel, owner of Tri-Co Propane in Texas, talks to PERC President and CEO Tucker Perkins about how he manages safety and training, hires and keeps talented employees, and grows gallons.

Ed Ferguson, owner of C3H8 Consulting, explains recent changes to the International Fire Code regarding vehicle impact protection requirements for propane installations. This includes changes for cylinder storage and exchange cabinets. The update to the code was based off of a research project funded by the Propane Education & Research Council. For more information, download the fact sheet at http://propane.click/facts.

Ryan Jackson, COO of D.F. Richard Energy, and Lyndon Rickards, assistant vice president for risk management with Eastern Propane & Oil, talk about some recent concerns that their companies experienced regarding improper purging of propane containers.

People are using Google to find local businesses in their area to get the products they need. That’s why we’re encouraging all propane retailers to sign up for a Google My Business listing now. It not only helps customers find you, but also allows you to manage promotions across locations, see and respond to customer reviews, and more.

In today’s edition of The 1075, Stuart Flatow, vice president of safety and training at PERC, discusses some of the updated consumer safety materials PERC has to offer, the reasons fueling these changes, and the costs associated.

Ingrid Bechard, Director of Market Communications, explains what the Back to School PR Campaign is all about and describes some of the key elements of the outreach.

In this five-minute podcast, PERC President and CEO Tucker Perkins talks about specific opportunities to market propane right now, and the tools that can help you do it.