Category: News Makers

Wisdom Shared: Upselling To Benefit The Customer

Plumbing & Mechanical’s editor Kristin Bayles shares the mic with our own Master Trainer Blake Turner in this recent “And So It Flows” podcast. Hear how contractors can move from salesperson to a proactive, solution-oriented service provider. The key: good conversations.

From Training to Hiring Questions to Operational Efficiencies: Derek Cormier Interview

Climate Experts founder Derek Cormier shares a lot of contractor insights in this episode of the Let’s Vent Podcast. Tune in to hear his winning approach to leadership and building a successful business from the ground up.

PHCP Pros Q&A With Julian Scadden

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.”

Super Meeting Podcast Hits the Airwaves!

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.

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.

Retention Strategies That Work

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!