Talent Isn’t a Trait. It’s a Trajectory.
If you were to ask ten people what “entrepreneurial talent” looks like, there is a very good chance that you’d get ten different answers. Some focus on mindset, others on …
Market Insights
Pentagon Pricing Series – Part 1 – Sell Side Pricing
For the past number of months, David Gordon and I have been talking non-stop about pricing and have been busy helping many distributors and manufacturers with their “buy side” and …
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Mingledorffs Podcast delivers insight into HVACR opportunities
Last year, I started a series on Mingledorff‘s after following their content and meeting the team in person at one of their Atlanta locations. I follow the Mingledorff’s podcast – …
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AI at the Crossroads: What Happens Next Depends on Who’s Driving
The conversation around AI is picking up steam, and not just in tech circles. Whether you’re in HVACR, construction, distribution, or finance, the ripple effects of AI are starting to …
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WATSCO 2025 Investor Day highlights key growth programs
In the world of distribution (especially in the HVACR Channel) most private companies do not report results, and many public companies do not release the detailed strategic initiatives that have …
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New Research: What HVAC Buyers Expect from Distributors in 2025
New research reveals how buying behavior is changing—and what it means for your ecommerce strategy We recently partnered with BigCommerce to better understand how contractors and institutional buyers are sourcing …
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Loyalty Is Earned. But Sometimes It’s Bought, and That’s a Good Thing
In my experience, contractors can be a fickle bunch. In today’s hyper-competitive HVACR market, contractor loyalty is more important – and more elusive – than ever. A new report from …
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Ferguson Q3 Results highlight Dual Trade Contractor Strategy Performance
Ferguson recently released their Q3 Results through April 30, 2025 and although the pace of Ferguson acquisitions has slowed, their growth remains strong. Their focus on the dual trade contractor …
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Carrier Investor Day shows continued growth built off a strong business base
Carrier’s Investor Day, May 19, 2025 provided a deep dive into the HVACR leading manufacturer strategy and results that were enlightening. Often in these high-level investor day presentations, you have …
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Solving the HVAC Labor Crunch
Fieldedge’s Jessie Barrack shares candid insights on the HVAC labor crisis, the role of technology, and the need for coordinated action across the HVACR distribution channel. How FieldEdge Helps Contractors …