Category: News Makers
In a recent PHCP Pros Q&A article, Nexstar’s own General of Awesome Julian Scadden shared why the organization chose purpose over profit to refocus on serving the independently owned PHCE contractors. ”The decision to sunset our PE-backed members was not taken lightly, and candidly, there have been tough conversations,” Julian explains. “There have also been positive interactions and well-wishes. These are deep relationships held within a tight-knit industry. These are life-changing relationships. Generational relationships. Few were surprised; most saw it coming. That does not discount the fact that for some it was more difficult than for others.”
We’re super excited to reveal the first few Super Meeting Podcast interviews with our mainstage guests – like Carey Lohrenz – as well as several all-star Nexstar members. Find these recorded chats over on our YouTube channel as well as streaming on Apple, Spotify, and all the usual podcast platforms. And stay tuned for our Strategic Partner interviews publishing next month. Thanks to our outstanding hosts Digital Marketing Coach Nick Rau and Business Coach Joshua Tessier for guiding these insightful conversations.
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.
Two Nexstar members – Jamie Hunley, CEO of Point Loma Electric, Plumbing, Heating & Air, and Cassie Pound, Vice President of Quality Heating, Cooling, Plumbing & Electric – recently shared top tips that work well for their teams when it comes to offering employees valuable incentives that go beyond the paycheck. Thanks to ACHR The News for digging into this timely topic!
We’re excited to spot our member Dayna Hottle, GM at C&C Heating & Air Conditioning, interviewed by Detroit’s WDIV-TV news team as part of their new “Trade Up” series of coverage spotlighting the importance of the trades. Dayna and her team are recognized for emphasizing the significance of the skilled trades and their proactive efforts to recruit women and young people into our rewarding industry. Bravo, Dayna!
Listen in as Kate Cinnamo, Executive Director of Explore the Trades, chats up the future of the trades on the Service Business Mastery podcast. The conversation centers on tangible ways contractors can step in to help fill the skilled labor gap and attract and train young workers to build a stronger workforce