Inside The Mind Of An HVAC Contractor (Or Two)

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Inside The Mind Of An HVAC Contractor (Or Two)

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67 minutes

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Jul 27, 2018

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Learn more about the inner workings of two excellent HVAC contractor's
challenges, joys, business realities, and aspirations for the future of the
industry. Kristof interviews Patrick Wilks of Wilks Air Conditioning &
Heating in San Antonio, TX and Nacho Moreno of New Results AC in Austin,
TX. The conversation is broad ranging and insightful.

Released:

Jul 27, 2018

Format:

Podcast episode

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Inside The Mind Of An HVAC Contractor (Or Two)

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