Maritza Cabrera was assigned a small portal that consists of two counties within the Dallas - Fort Worth metroplex where we are headquartered, a territory that has been worked pretty consistently over the last 10 years.

Every field service business needs leads to be successful. Although they don't guarantee sales, they can help you find new and potential prospects to target. Relying on only one source for leads isn't a smart move, so your approach and strategy must be effective for your business. If you're looking to gain leads for your field service business, you need four essential strategies.

Bethany joined the claims department in October of 2018. This was a period of rapid growth for the company and for the claims department in particular. In less than two years, Bethany has shown that she is a fast learner and willing to roll up her sleeves and do the work that is required of a claims adjuster at JBW.

Though temperatures can rise and fall across the country, one thing remains constant: the temperature of the Earth beneath your feet. Right at this moment, the heat of the Earth burns hot. Deep beneath the surface, the temperature increases at an average rate of 1°F for every 70 feet in depth. Tectonic and volcanic regions are bringing pockets of higher temperatures even closer within reach. 

With the rise of WiFi-enabled products in the living room, kitchen, and even the bathroom, more than 14 million households across America are now hooked up to "smart home" devices. From aiding with accessibility to preventing in-home disasters, smart home technology provides customers with improved peace of mind while also offering a unique opportunity to boost your bottom line. Between add-ons and up-sells in existing maintenance or warranty programs, smart home technology can significantly drive profit for both HVAC-R and plumbing contractors.

In this episode of Trade Talk, Tommy Cue talks with Janet Rudebeck from FieldEdge. They spend time digging into the their product  and how 

If recent events have taught those in the service industry anything, it’s that times are changing. While the traditional face-to-face relationships you’ve built with your customers are irreplaceable, there’s no longer an excuse to shy away from the benefits of digital. Not only is your target market living and breathing on smartphones and social media, but remote working capabilities and streamlined customer service are required to outshine your competitors.

Effective management of both your time and your finances is critical to running a successful HVAC-R or plumbing business. But when you’re operating on an already-tight schedule, it can be difficult to track your daily flow of money or plan for future growth. Fortunately, time-consuming tasks like payroll management, billing and invoicing, and estimating new projects can be automated for optimal time management.