Author: Uma Santhanakrishnan

Amanda Zink on HVAC Chats

Running a family-owned business requires wearing a lot of hats. Member Amanda Zink’s advice: know which hat you’re wearing when working with family members. Tune in!

How Our Industry Is Quietly Figuring Out AI

- By Ashleah Wilson, Growth Marketing Partner, The NoW of WORK

Artificial intelligence is fast-moving, full of promise, and packed with potential for the skilled trades. Between smarter dispatching and better call handling, marketing automation, and improved efficiency, AI offers clear opportunities for growth. But for…
Monthly Coach Highlight – Dan Kayser, Business Coach
This month, we sat down with Business Coach Dan Kayser to talk about his journey through the trades, what brought him to Nexstar, and what he cares about the most. Q: When and where did…
Paying it Forward For Neighbors in Need

Giving back to their Roswell, GA community is super important at TE Certified Electrical, Plumbing, Heating, & Cooling, and their team is always on the lookout for opportunities to lend a hand. Recently their big-hearted crew helped build a new resource center at The Drake House – a charity supporting single moms – which resulted in an additional $10,000 donation through Rheem HVAC’s “Difference Maker” award. “The check from Rheem HVAC was an awesome surprise. Helping others is really the best part of being in the trades,” explained Josh Booker, TE Certified Owner.

Building A Legacy From the Ground Up

Tune in to hear the inspiring conversation between husband-wife members Lara and Brian Beltz, founders of Beltz Home Services. The dynamic duo recently shared their story on the “Owned and Operated” podcast with Nexstar member and host John Wilson, CEO of Wilson Plumbing in Ohio. Together Lara and Brian have grown from a one-truck startup in 2001 to a 49-person team — all while staying true to their community roots.

Time To Focus On Gen Z

Member Phil Hotarek of Lutz Plumbing encourages contractors in P&M to meet Gen Z pros where they’re at to build their future team!