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HVAC Techs Can Make More Money by Fixing Airflow, Oversizing & Duct Issues – Tim De Stasio Part 2

2025/3/27
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Gary McCready: 我注意到许多销售人员只专注于推销产品,而非真正评估客户的实际问题,许多技术人员的技能水平不足,遇到较复杂问题时倾向于直接建议更换设备而非维修,这损害了行业声誉和客户利益。 我认为行业应该更加关注客户需求,提供高质量的服务,而非仅仅追求利润最大化。 我们需要改进技术人员的培训,提高他们的技能水平,让他们能够更好地诊断问题并提供解决方案。 消费者也应该更加了解HVAC系统,避免被误导,选择那些提供透明服务的公司。 DIY现象的出现也是销售人员不当行为的结果,消费者为了节省成本,开始自己安装设备,这增加了安全风险。 Tim De Stasio: 公司文化对技术人员的销售和服务方式有很大影响,风气从上至下。风险投资公司收购公司后,利润最大化成为首要目标,影响了行业道德标准。那些专注诊断和提供维修方案的技术人员往往不受重视,而那些容易推销新设备的技术人员则受到赞扬。 风险投资公司追求短期高额回报,导致公司更倾向于推销产品而非提供高质量服务。销售本身并非坏事,关键在于销售方式是否合乎道德。基于实际数据和测量结果的建议才是合乎道德的销售。 一些公司夸大维修成本以促使客户购买新系统,故意夸大维修成本,以引导客户购买新系统。公司会使用一些策略来避免维修,例如声称旧设备的维修没有保修。销售人员缺乏维修技能,导致其在与客户沟通时出现道德模糊的行为。 销售人员为了养家糊口,可能会被迫采取一些不道德的行为。缺乏技术培训导致销售人员可能没有意识到自己行为的不道德性。行业现状类似于医疗行业中过度用药的情况,只关注症状而非根本原因。 行业应该关注根本原因,而非仅仅处理表面症状。很多问题并非设备本身的问题,而是通风、管道或设备尺寸等其他问题。消费者应该选择那些提供透明服务的公司,就像选择医生一样。行业中存在不道德行为,这源于无节制的贪婪。 在该行业快速致富通常意味着采取不道德的手段,但通过诚实和正确的经营方式,同样可以在该行业获得成功。教育是改善行业现状的关键途径,老一辈技术人员应该教育和指导年轻一代,树立行业标准。 利用社交媒体等平台传播正确的行业信息,引导人们向正确的方向发展。行业中总会有不道德的人存在,但可以通过教育来改善现状。通过教育,可以减少行业中一些错误的观念和做法。 一些大型公司利用租赁计划等方式来牟取暴利,消费者开始意识到这些行为的不合理性。消费者开始倾向于选择小型公司,并对大型公司的行为表示不满。利率上升可能会导致行业进行自我调整,高利率可能会导致行业进行自我调整,因为消费者开始更加关注实际成本。 消费者开始转向DIY,这也在一定程度上影响了行业发展。DIY现象也是销售人员不当行为的结果。技术人员应该避免为消费者安装他们自己购买的设备,因为这存在风险。技术人员有权拒绝安装消费者自己购买的设备,以避免潜在风险。 技术人员应该明确自己的服务价格,并避免夸大设备价格。技术人员应该将利润转移到安装成本上,而不是夸大设备价格。技术人员应该提供自己的设备,并承担相应的责任。虽然DIY现象越来越普遍,但技术人员应该坚持自己的原则。 应该培养技术人员进行深入的系统诊断,并从中获利。通过深入分析,可以解决建筑围护结构、管道和系统尺寸等问题。他正在为承包商提供培训,教授他们如何进行深入的系统诊断。他提供面对面和远程培训,教授承包商如何进行深入的系统诊断。 公司所有者需要做出决定,选择专注于性能而非仅仅销售。他不再经营HVAC公司,而是作为顾问帮助其他公司取得成功。他认为教育和指导技术人员是很有意义的事情。他也为其他公司提供咨询服务,例如关于燃烧分析和压缩机拆解等方面的培训。 他更喜欢提供咨询服务,而不是亲自进行现场维修。他们专注于可以改变的事情,并接受无法改变的事情。选择正确的道路,即使是艰难的道路,最终也会获得成功。

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This chapter explores how the profit-driven sales tactics in HVAC negatively impact both customers and the industry's long-term sustainability. It discusses the pressure on technicians to sell rather than solve problems, leading to unethical practices and a decline in service quality.
  • Technicians are pressured to sell, not fix.
  • Lack of assessment and deep-diving into customer issues.
  • Company culture prioritizes sales over service.
  • Venture capital's focus on short-term profits exacerbates the problem.
  • Inflated repair costs drive customers towards new system purchases.
  • Lack of warranty on repairs further pushes sales.
  • Ethical ambiguity due to pressure for sales and lack of technical knowledge.

Shownotes Transcript

In this episode of the HVAC Know It All Podcast, host Gary McCreadie) continues his conversation with Tim De Stasio), the owner and president of Comfort Science Solutions). In Part 2, he takes a closer look at the issues in HVAC caused by profit-focused decisions instead of customer care. He also discusses how company culture and investor pressure can affect service quality and ethical standards in the industry. Tim explains here in the part how some technicians are pressured to sell rather than fix real customer problems. He points out how this approach harms both the industry and customers in the long run. Tim emphasizes the need to focus on quality service instead of quick profits to create a more honest and sustainable business. Tim highlights the need to move away from profit-driven sales tactics in HVAC. He advocates for a culture that values technical skills and real problem-solving. He explores how ethical business practices can improve service quality and strengthen a company's reputation. Expect to Learn:

How company culture influences HVAC technicians' approach to sales and service.

The impact of venture capital on ethical practices within HVAC companies.

Strategies for HVAC companies to adopt more ethical sales practices.

The role of technician training in promoting problem-solving over sales-first approaches.

How the industry can shift towards more sustainable and customer-focused practices.

Episode Highlights: [00:33] – Introduction to the Second Part of the Episode with Tim De Stasio [02:19] – Transitioning from Comfort Advisors to Sales Technicians [05:24] – Analysis of venture capital's role in shaping company culture and ethical dilemmas [11:46] – Exploring the balance between making profits and providing ethical HVAC services [18:00] – Tim's take on the real-world impacts of prioritizing sales over service [21:22] – Promoting Ethical Training and Diagnostics in HVAC    This Episode is Kindly Sponsored by: Master: https://www.master.ca/) Cintas: https://www.cintas.com/) Supply House: https://www.supplyhouse.com/) Cool Air Products: https://www.coolairproducts.net/) Lambert Insurance Services: https://www.lambert-ins.com/)    Follow the Guest Tim De Stasio on: LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/tim-de-stasio-0618824a/) Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/timothy.destasio) Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/timdestasiohvac/) YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@timdestasiohvac) Comfort Science LP: https://www.instagram.com/comfortsciencehvac/)    Follow the Host: LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/gary-mccreadie-38217a77/) Website: https://www.hvacknowitall.com) Facebook:  )https://www.facebook.com/people/HVAC-Know-It-All-2/61569643061429/) Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/hvacknowitall1/