When the summer cools down or the winter warms up and business slows down, how can you make the phone ring? Special promotions.

This week, Weldon Long welcomes back Gary Elekes to explain how to use promotions -- and which specific promotions to use -- to drive revenue in those seasons when business isn't organically booming. Plus, tackling "three bids" and other questions.

All that and more, on this week's episode of Cracking the Code!

Watch now before it enters the EGIA members-only archive on 11/19.

Sure, your company is selling service and expertise -- the solution to a problem -- but the equipment itself is still a big part of every industry company's business. So how do you decide what brand to sell? Should you offer a variety, or vet out a single brand that you think is in your client's best interest? In this month's Snapshot Survey we're asking all about choosing equipment brands to learn what practices are being implemented across the industry -- and why.

Less than 15 years ago, Parker & Sons did $7 million in sales. In 2018, they'll surpass $100 million. How did they accomplish such incredible growth?

In the latest episode of Contractor Coffee Club, Parker & Sons owner Paul Kelly joins host Mark Matteson to explain exactly what he's done, what his company focuses on, and what they continue to strive for in order to reach those heights ... and continue that growth.

On ContractorConnect.org, DJ asked:

Just had a class with Gary Elekes and took in a lot of good info. Boss and I are trying to recall service ticket averages. I thought it was $350 for HVAC and $850 for plumbing goals. He thinks it’s $660 for HVAC.

See other contractors’ and consultants’ feedback, and join the conversation yourself, on Contractor Connect – the latest EGIA member benefit free for all members.

In a typical year, does your company layoff (or hire) seasonal employees?

Log-in to access last month’s research summary report on overcoming seasonality, as well as the full Snapshot Survey archives.

More of the Fall 2018 slate of educational workshops are reaching capacity, but don’t worry, there will be plenty more opportunities to experience the one- to two-day game-changing educational experiences that are garnering rave reviews industry-wide: We have officially announced the Spring 2019 Workshop Calendar!

Twenty-five more acclaimed live educational workshops have been added to the calendar beginning in January, on topics like marketing, financials, customer service, sale, service agreements and much more!

As always, registration is free for EGIA Premium Members!

EPIC2018 is in the books but, after it sold out three months in advance, you don’t want to wait to reserve your spot for EPIC2019.

Next year’s conference will take place October 3-4 at the Bellagio in Las Vegas, and will be built upon the same foundation that made EPIC2018 such a success: a commitment to helping individuals and companies grow and improve, access to industry experts and world-renowned keynote speakers, and unrivaled networking opportunities!

Don’t wait, lock-in your spot today!

Learn how to develop a prosperity mindset that delivers transformational business results and allows you to thrive and prosper in the face of any adversity. Whether the challenge is the economy, cheap competitors or personal difficulty, you will learn how to become an unbeatable and unstoppable force to be reckoned with in the marketplace.