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Fall HVAC Profits with Weldon Long: Breezy HVAC Insider Series

Sales & Growth

Fall HVAC Profits with Weldon Long: Breezy HVAC Insider Series

Author and speaker Weldon Long
Author and speaker Weldon Long

Weldon Long

The transition from summer to fall can present significant challenges for HVAC business owners. During this slow season, the demand for cooling services drops sharply, and without proper preparation, can lead to decreased cash flow and underutilized resources for HVAC businesses. 

The key challenges include managing surplus inventory, retaining skilled labor without the summer income to support them, and maintaining operational momentum in the face of reduced customer inquiries and service calls.

As part of our ongoing commitment to empower HVAC business owners, Breezy's HVAC Insider Series recently hosted a virtual masterclass led by Weldon Long, a New York Times bestselling author and a proven residential HVAC sales expert. 

Seven Solutions to Fall Slow Season Challenges

During the masterclass, Weldon outlined the severe impact of the seasonal slow-down that many HVAC business owners face as summer ends. He introduced a seven-step process designed to not only sustain but also boost business during these leaner months

  1. Have the Right Mindset

Adopting a prosperity mindset is crucial for overcoming the inherent challenges of the HVAC industry. Weldon Long emphasizes that believing in one's ability to prosper despite seasonal downturns is the foundation for sustained success.

  1. Outbound Like a Boss and Create Promotions

As demand decreases in the fall, proactive outbound marketing and promotions become essential to generate new leads. Engaging potential customers through targeted campaigns ensures that your business remains top-of-mind and captures any available market opportunities.

  1. Set Quality Residential Sales Leads and Service Calls

Setting high-quality sales leads and ensuring consistent service calls are vital during the off-peak season to maintain revenue streams. Focusing on quality interactions helps in building strong customer relationships and enhances the likelihood of repeat business.

  1. Set Quality Tech Turn Leads

Efficiently converting service calls into sales opportunities, or 'tech turn leads,' is a critical skill that can significantly impact your bottom line. It ensures that every customer contact is maximized, thus optimizing revenue potential from existing operations.

  1. Build and use a Residential HVAC Sales System

Implementing a structured sales system is key to navigating the fall slowdown effectively. A robust HVAC sales system streamlines processes, minimizes errors, and ensures a consistent approach to sales, enhancing overall business performance.

  1. Deliver Consistent Ongoing Training and Coaching

Ongoing HVAC training and coaching for your team are imperative for maintaining high standards of service and sales proficiency. Continuous improvement in skills and knowledge not only prepares your team for the current season but also sets a strong foundation for future growth.

  1. What Gets Measured Gets Done

Measurement and accountability are fundamental to achieving and surpassing sales goals. By consistently tracking performance and productivity, you ensure that objectives are met and strategies are adjusted in real-time to respond to any market changes effectively.

Breezy CRM: Your Partner in Overcoming Seasonality

In addition to the strategies discussed, Breezy offers specialized HVAC Business CRM and Field Management Software that integrates seamlessly with your business operations to further enhance your ability to manage seasonality effectively. By leveraging Breezy, HVAC businesses can maintain a steady flow of leads, optimize operational efficiencies, and keep their teams engaged and productive year-round. We invite you to see how Breezy can transform your business by scheduling a demo today!

Looking Ahead: October's Masterclass

Continuing our mission to deliver value through education, the next session in The HVAC Insider Series will be held on October 24, 2024, at 12:00 PM Pacific. This session will feature Jason Walker, founder of HVAC Masters of the Hustle, and will focus on "Preparing Your HVAC Sales Team for a Profitable 2025". Join us to gain actionable insights that will set your team up for success in the coming year.

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Breezy is the first platform built exclusively for Residential HVAC Pros. Streamline your operations, service more customers, and increase your profitability with a tool designed to give you an edge in the market.

© Copyright 2024 Breezy Software Inc | All Rights Reserved

Breezy is the first platform built exclusively for Residential HVAC Pros. Streamline your operations, service more customers, and increase your profitability with a tool designed to give you an edge in the market.

© Copyright 2024 Breezy Software Inc | All Rights Reserved