The Good Guys Blog
An Attitude of Gratitude
I had the good fortune of listening to a podcast this morning that spoke to me and I wanted to share. It was on John Warrillow’s podcast, and he was interviewing Bill Hudenko, a psychologist, Dartmouth professor and serial entrepreneur. The subject of finding...
How Important is a Mission?
I’m not talking about a trip to Mars or an African safari. This is all about creating a Mission Statement for an organization. Some business owners aren’t into this “fluff” and would just prefer to get stuff done. I for one, believe that a well-constructed corporate...
What Can We Predict About the Future?
Before we talk about what we can predict, let’s talk about what we can’t. In last year’s Farmer's Almanac their prediction states: “Winter will be colder than normal, with near-normal precipitation and above-normal snowfall. The coldest periods will be early December/...
Why is a Humidifier Necessary?
Cracked Hardwood Floors As winter approaches and you turn the heating system on in your home, the temperature is not the only thing that's important. One often overlooked item is the amount of moisture in the air. During the air conditioning season, your goal is to...
What Happens if They Stay?
There’s an old business adage that says, “What if I train my people and they leave?” The opposite of that thought process is “What if I don’t train my people and they stay?” That’s the more important question.We’ve made a commitment to our employees and our customers...
Ductless Heat Pumps
The terms ductless heat pump and ductless mini-split have been out there for years. Many people think of them as the little HVAC units people install in a sunroom. However, the ductless heat pump has become a major force in the world of home comfort.Goodco has earned...
Be Proactive and Save $$
This is not the season for procrastinating, especially with your heating system or water heater. It's time to be proactive and not reactive. Why is now different than before?Having your comfort system or water heater maintained is so important with all of today's...
Beat the Cold This Year. Be Prepared!
The current temperature as I write this is 81F with a RealFeel of 92F. My message to you is be prepared and beat the cold in 2021. Beat the what?? That's correct, you need to be planning far ahead of heating season by looking at any potential heating equipment...
Finding Qualified People to Do the Work
Where do we find qualified people to perform the work we have in 2021? I guess the answer is not too different than it's been for the past few years. We've been hearing about the lack of skilled workers in our industry for as long as I can remember. Baby boomers are...
Has It Been A Year Already? Huge Thanks!
Who remembers when we were shutting down for 2 weeks to "flatten the curve"? That was over a year ago and here we are, still navigating protocols, scheduling vaccinations and trying find some sense of normalcy in our work and personal lives. As an "essential business"...