John Robert joined the company in August of 2018 as Territory Manager in Houston, Texas, after graduating from Texas Tech University. John spent most of his time as a Territory Manager, consulting with contractors and working with our distribution partners throughout greater Houston.

With the ongoing impacts of shipping delays, price inflation, and supply chain shortages, the last thing HVAC professionals need right now is to be unprepared for upcoming 2023 HVAC industry regulation changes. These forthcoming regulations entail new minimum efficiency standards for heat pumps and air conditioners that can affect how to conduct business in the new year.

The past two years have forced every industry to navigate countless operational restrictions, delays, and shutdowns induced by the COVID-19 pandemic. Although still present, the ramifications of the pandemic have finally begun to subside — along with the restrictions on businesses. Now, those in the HVAC industry are gearing up to return to pre-pandemic performance levels.

Every business owner — and their team of talented technicians — deserves fair compensation for their services. However, compensation can only be as fair as the established price of services allows. If a business owner doesn't follow best practices while pricing their HVAC or plumbing services, it's not long before profit comes up short, or worse, company cash flow dips into the negative.  

Welcome back, fellow plumbing and HVAC trade professionals! Over here at JB Warranties, the nation's leading provider of Extended Warranties and marketplace hub for Business Management Tools, we've recently introduced a new round-up series highlighting the hottest trends and topics across the HVAC and plumbing industry. If you're anything like us, you can't get enough trade news.

With the labor shortages brought on by the pandemic still plaguing the trade industry (no pun intended), the value of incoming trade professionals is higher than ever before. To connect with up-and-coming talent looking to navigate the industry and carve a new niche for a potential employee in your operation, consider offering an apprenticeship through your trade business.

Your top myths about credit card processing debunked 

When it comes to selecting the right payment processor for your business, there can be quite a bit of confusion. With a myriad of options available to choose from, the process can seem daunting, at best. There can also be a general lack of transparency within the industry, which breeds distrust among consumers. That said, it’s understandable why there would be uncertainty and misconceptions associated with credit card processing. 

JB Warranties is growing in 2022! We’ve added some talented new team members. Take a few minutes to get to know them!

Are you a trade worker looking for the latest on all things HVAC and plumbing? Then, you’ve come to the right place! JB Warranties, the nation's leading provider of Extended Warranties and marketplace hub for Business Management Tools, is here to introduce our new monthly round-ups. Each month, we’ll curate the hottest topics and trends shaping the current HVAC and plumbing market.

On this episode of Trade Talk, Rick Nadeau the Director of Training and Technical Services for Samsung shares some of his insights on HVAC trends, training, and technology. Rick has been in the HVAC industry for 36 years and is a thought leader when it comes to HVAC.