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Green Friday
Today is affectionately known in the industry as Brown Friday, one of the busiest plumbing and drain cleaning days for emergency calls, clogs, drainline clears, etc. as a result from the holidays. According to Roto Rooter, the day after Thanksgiving consistently brings a 50% spike in service calls—making it the busiest day of the year for the industry.
Now, I know some of the contractors I’ve talked with don’t seem to mind the day and its name, but aren’t we trying to steer away from the stigma of all plumbers do is work with shit? So I am petitioning that we change the name from Brown Friday to Green Friday. Since it’s one of the busiest days, let’s get that bag!
Giving Back
Home services company JackRabbit, located in Ocala, Fla., surprised local military hero Pasquale Burgese with a free air conditioning unit to honor his service and dedication to our nation. Local technicians chose the deserving Veteran for the free A/C unit and installation, valued at $10,000 as part of their Thanksgiving Service Initiative. Pasquale Burgese, a disabled U.S. Marine Corps veteran, served from 1981 to 1985 as a wireman with Lima Company during the Beirut deployment.
Podcasts
AFC: On this week’s Appetite for Construction podcast, Tim & John talk to three separate contractors about their business. Dayna Hotlle from C&C Heating and Cooling, Washington Mich., Marissa & Jason Johnson from Johnson & Johnson Heating, AC & Plumbing, Martinsburg, WV, and Phil Hotarek from Lutz Plumbing, San Francisco Bay Area join the fellas. And, what is a 14-er hike? Listen here, https://www.buzzsprout.com/1203956/episodes/18257932
MTGA” Over on the Make Trades Great Again Podcast tEric and Andy discuss various challenges faced in the HVAC industry, including customer expectations, the importance of technology in service management, and the frustrations that arise from customer interactions. They share personal anecdotes about job bids, gas connections, and the impact of customer attitudes on their business. Listen here, https://www.buzzsprout.com/1198388/episodes/18236068
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