While the title “Master Plumber” indicates that you’ve obtained the highest level of expertise in your field, it doesn’t imply that you’ve also mastered other elements of the plumbing business, like how to promote your services—and that’s okay! Most people who can swap out a water heater in record time or shimmy into a trench box for a burst pipe don’t focus heavily on plumbing advertising ideas.

Did you know that roughly 40% of sales leaders miss their annual revenue targets? While there are an array of uncontrollable factors that could impact overall plumbing sales success—hello, a global pandemic and widespread supply chain delays—a leading, yet manageable factor is a lack of company sales skills. Without proper plumbing sales training, the average plumbing company will struggle to gain customer leads, boost profit margins, and ultimately, fail to hit revenue goals in 2024. 

While many of the supply chain delays and service challenges of the COVID-19 pandemic are behind us, they’ve taught HVAC business owners a very valuable lesson: It’s integral to future-proof your operations to sustain business growth, especially in the face of an unstable economy or uncertain horizon. Though you never know what tomorrow will hold, you can prepare with confidence.

Welcome back to another Monthly Round-Up, our periodic report of the industry's current state—but more importantly, we want to wish you a very Happy Holidays, from our team to yours! After we made it past Brown Friday, we scanned the web to gather the latest industry trends and events for you.

As Thanksgiving approaches, it's the perfect time to reflect on the year that has passed and express our gratitude to our customers and partners. At JB Warranties, we are truly thankful for the remarkable journey we've had this year and the incredible partnerships that have allowed us to thrive. Today, we take a moment to extend our heartfelt thanks to all of you.

In today’s budding era of advanced technology, the conversation of virtual reality (VR) has made its way into countless industries. From personal entertainment to advanced offline and online training solutions, there is certainly no shortfall of opportunities VR technology seems to offer society. But did you know that VR solutions even offer expansive opportunities for those in the HVAC workforce?

When it comes to HVAC warranties, the majority of homeowners and new buyers aren’t aware of the full capabilities and features of their system plans. Beyond the extended coverage for component defects, system damages, and general breakdowns, many HVAC extended warranties are also equipped to transfer from the original or current owner of the property to the recent buyer.  

Hey there, plumbing and HVAC professionals! Welcome back to another JB Warranties Monthly Round-Up, our corner of the internet for contractors and technicians to catch up on the various current events and hot topics that are heating up the industry. Speaking of ‘heating up,’ who else has been installing new water heaters and home heating systems before the cold weather rolls in? 

As per a 2022 consumer market survey, homeowners consider home improvement projects a major investment; however, not all have the budget to complete such projects completely out of pocket. At a time when nearly 80% of homeowners would prefer to finance part—if not all—of their home improvement projects, have you considered the benefits of HVAC and plumbing financing? 

Millions of homeowners have leveraged the power of humidification products in HVAC to combat the myriad of negative impacts dry air has on not just their homes but, more importantly, their health. Recent years have witnessed a surging interest in humidification products, particularly due to their potential for combating ongoing COVID-19 and similar airborne pathogen-related concerns.