ACHR News Podcast

On this debut episode of Beyond the Wrench, Chris Lollini speaks with Cody Damp, owner and president of American Home Pros, a Tulsa-based HVAC and plumbing company with 17 trucks on the road. Damp breaks down the company’s approach to marketing, including a major push to dedicate 40% of marketing spend to brand recognition.

Housecall Pro’s Roland Ligtenberg joined the Newsmakers Podcast to discuss a new report tracking HVAC repair economics from 2021 to 2025, and the message was clear: repair is taking a larger role in contractor revenue.

In this episode of The Newsmakers Podcast, Jacob Guest (left) and Ryan Kauffman (right) of Ferris State University discussed the gap between what the HVAC industry needs and what the talent pipeline is currently producing.

In this episode of the Newsmakers Podcast, Tracy Paul, founder and principal of Cornerstone Advertising, explains the difference between local and hyperlocal marketing for contractors. He argues that the most effective strategy often starts with focusing on the zip codes closest to the shop, where brand recognition, referrals, and operational efficiency are strongest. Paul also discusses how trucks, yard signs, sponsorships, local SEO, and paid search all work together to improve visibility and click-through rates.

Jamie Adams, CRO at Scorpion, explains how homeowners are now frequently turning to AI tools, and prioritizing the online reputation of HVAC contractors before booking.