http://flopro.taco-hvac.com Mon, 26 Sep 2011 14:25:51 -0400 en-us Business Taco FloPro Taco FloPro - Hydronic Professionals Taco FloPro info@floproteam.com clean In part three, John Barba and Sean Giberson, residential sales manager for Taco of Canada complete their in-depth look at the innovative and ambitious "Beautiful Heat" campaign to promote hydronic heating as a system solution that delivers comfort and efficiency. One unusual aspect of the campaign is that direct competitors have partnered to develop and fund a multi-year program to benefit the industry as a whole. http://flopro.taco-hvac.com/images/giberson_pt3.mp3 http://flopro.taco-hvac.com/images/giberson_pt3.mp3 Wed, 30 Nov -0001 00:00:00 EST Taco FloPro Sean Giberson Interview: Part 3 In part three, John Barba and Sean Giberson, residential sales manager for Taco of Canada complete their in-depth look at the innovative and ambitious "Beautiful Heat" campaign to promote hydronic heating as a system solution that delivers comfort and efficiency. One unusual aspect of the campaign is that direct competitors have partnered to develop and fund a multi-year program to benefit the industry as a whole. 20:40 clean Part 2 of John's interview with Sean Giberson about the "Beautiful Heat" campaign. In this podcast, they discuss the training requirements for contractors who want to get involved in the program. Sean also outlines the coordinated efforts being made to promote hydronic heating in Canada with the goal of sparking significant growth in the hydronics business there. http://flopro.taco-hvac.com/images/giberson_pt2.mp3 http://flopro.taco-hvac.com/images/giberson_pt2.mp3 Wed, 30 Nov -0001 00:00:00 EST Taco FloPro Sean Giberson Interview: Part 2 Part 2 of John's interview with Sean Giberson about the "Beautiful Heat" campaign. In this podcast, they discuss the training requirements for contractors who want to get involved in the program. Sean also outlines the coordinated efforts being made to promote hydronic heating in Canada with the goal of sparking significant growth in the hydronics business there. 17:11 clean John Barba talks with Sean Giberson, residential sales manager for Taco of Canada about a new campaign to promote hydronic heating to consumers throughout North America. In this first of three parts, Sean provides an overview of the new, "Beautiful Heat," campaign, a joint effort by 11 manufacturers of heating equipment to position hydronic heating as a system solution that delivers comfort, rather than as a collection of individual components. http://flopro.taco-hvac.com/images/giberson_part1.mp3 http://flopro.taco-hvac.com/images/giberson_part1.mp3 Wed, 30 Nov -0001 00:00:00 EST Taco FloPro Sean Giberson Interview: Part 1 John Barba talks with Sean Giberson, residential sales manager for Taco of Canada about a new campaign to promote hydronic heating to consumers throughout North America. In this first of three parts, Sean provides an overview of the new, "Beautiful Heat," campaign, a joint effort by 11 manufacturers of heating equipment to position hydronic heating as a system solution that delivers comfort, rather than as a collection of individual components. 13:47 clean Taco FloPro Team Leader John Barba talks with Allison Bailes III, PhD, about home energy efficiency and the residential plumbing & heating contractor. Dr. Bailes and his firm, Energy Vanguard (www.energyvanguard.com), help builders improve the energy efficiency of their homes and train professionals to do home energy audits using the HERS (Home Energy Rating System) system. Dr. Bailes and John Barba enjoy a wide-ranging discussion on the value of thinking of a house as an overall system, home energy audits and some of the problems frequently found in homes, the Energy Star rating for homes, energy efficient mortgages and the role of hydronic systems in green buildings, and more. http://flopro.taco-hvac.com/bailes_podcast.mp3 http://flopro.taco-hvac.com/bailes_podcast.mp3 Wed, 30 Nov -0001 00:00:00 EST Taco FloPro Interview with Allison Bailes III, PhD Taco FloPro Team Leader John Barba talks with Allison Bailes III, PhD, about home energy efficiency and the residential plumbing & heating contractor. Dr. Bailes and his firm, Energy Vanguard (www.energyvanguard.com), help builders improve the energy efficiency of their homes and train professionals to do home energy audits using the HERS (Home Energy Rating System) system. Dr. Bailes and John Barba enjoy a wide-ranging discussion on the value of thinking of a house as an overall system, home energy audits and some of the problems frequently found in homes, the Energy Star rating for homes, energy efficient mortgages and the role of hydronic systems in green buildings, and more. 33:00 clean John Barba, FloPro team leader, interviews Beth Shady, president of, "Sustainable Design and Project Management." Beth, an Internet marketing consultant and LEED green associate, talks about how the Internet has changed traditional ways of getting new business, and what that means for contractors. In this section of three parts of the interview, John and Beth dig deeper into Facebook and Twitter, then explore how contractors can target their online marketing efforts to reach their specific markets effectively. http://flopro.taco-hvac.com/images/bethshady_part2.mp3 http://flopro.taco-hvac.com/images/bethshady_part2.mp3 Wed, 30 Nov -0001 00:00:00 EST Taco FloPro Beth Shady Interview: Part 2 John Barba, FloPro team leader, interviews Beth Shady, president of, "Sustainable Design and Project Management." Beth, an Internet marketing consultant and LEED green associate, talks about how the Internet has changed traditional ways of getting new business, and what that means for contractors. In this section of three parts of the interview, John and Beth dig deeper into Facebook and Twitter, then explore how contractors can target their online marketing efforts to reach their specific markets effectively. 19:17 clean How can contractors use the Internet and social media for marketing their businesses? Find out as John Barba, FloPro team leader, interviews Beth Shady, president of, "Sustainable Design and Project Management." Beth, an Internet marketing consultant and LEED green associate, talks about how the Internet has changed traditional ways of getting new business and how a simple plan will help contractors succeed in today's world of electronic marketing. http://flopro.taco-hvac.com/images/bethshady_part1.mp3 http://flopro.taco-hvac.com/images/bethshady_part1.mp3 Wed, 30 Nov -0001 00:00:00 EST Taco FloPro Beth Shady Interview: Part 1 How can contractors use the Internet and social media for marketing their businesses? Find out as John Barba, FloPro team leader, interviews Beth Shady, president of, "Sustainable Design and Project Management." Beth, an Internet marketing consultant and LEED green associate, talks about how the Internet has changed traditional ways of getting new business and how a simple plan will help contractors succeed in today's world of electronic marketing. 13:19 clean http://flopro.taco-hvac.com/uploads/podcasts/eric_aune_part3.mp3 http://flopro.taco-hvac.com/uploads/podcasts/eric_aune_part3.mp3 Wed, 30 Nov -0001 00:00:00 EST Taco FloPro Eric Aune Interview #3: Getting the Most Out of Taco's 'The Neighborhood' 14:14 clean In this episode, John Barba, FloPro Team leader talks with Eric Aune of Aune Plumbing and Heating, Zimmerman, MN, about the differences, opportunities and limitations of using Twitter and Linkedin to promote his business. http://flopro.taco-hvac.com/uploads/podcasts/eric_aune_part2.mp3 http://flopro.taco-hvac.com/uploads/podcasts/eric_aune_part2.mp3 Fri, 04 Feb 2011 08:00:00 EST Taco FloPro Eric Aune Interview #2: Using Twitter and Linkedin for Your Business In this episode, John Barba, FloPro Team leader talks with Eric Aune of Aune Plumbing and Heating, Zimmerman, MN, about the differences, opportunities and limitations of using Twitter and Linkedin to promote his business. 14:14 clean Eric Aune of Aune Plumbing and Heating in Zimmerman, MN, has embraced social media to bring new visibility and more business to his company. Taco FloPro Team Leader John Barba sat down with Eric recently to talk about Facebook, the power of those four little letters, "L-I-K-E," how Eric makes this, "new word of mouth" media work for his business, and how you can, too. http://flopro.taco-hvac.com/uploads/podcasts/eric_aune_part1.mp3 http://flopro.taco-hvac.com/uploads/podcasts/eric_aune_part1.mp3 Wed, 19 Jan 2011 08:00:00 EST Taco FloPro Eric Aune Interview #1: How to Use Facebook in Your Plumbing and Heating Business Eric Aune of Aune Plumbing and Heating in Zimmerman, MN, has embraced social media to bring new visibility and more business to his company. Taco FloPro Team Leader John Barba sat down with Eric recently to talk about Facebook, the power of those four little letters, "L-I-K-E," how Eric makes this, "new word of mouth" media work for his business, and how you can, too. 22:30 clean Taco training manager John Barba talks with industry expert Robert Bean. http://flopro.taco-hvac.com/uploads/podcasts/Robert_Bean_Part_3.mp3 http://flopro.taco-hvac.com/uploads/podcasts/Robert_Bean_Part_3.mp3 Wed, 17 Nov 2010 14:00:00 EST Taco FloPro Robert Bean Interview: Part 3 - Benefits of standardization in residential hydronics Taco training manager John Barba talks with industry expert Robert Bean. 27:05 clean Taco training manager John Barba talks with industry expert Robert Bean. http://flopro.taco-hvac.com/uploads/podcasts/Robert_Bean_Part_2.mp3 http://flopro.taco-hvac.com/uploads/podcasts/Robert_Bean_Part_2.mp3 Wed, 17 Nov 2010 14:00:00 EST Taco FloPro Robert Bean Interview: Part 2 - Myths about radiant floor heating Taco training manager John Barba talks with industry expert Robert Bean. 30:19 clean Taco training manager John Barba talks with industry expert Robert Bean. http://flopro.taco-hvac.com/uploads/podcasts/Robert_Bean_Part_1.mp3 http://flopro.taco-hvac.com/uploads/podcasts/Robert_Bean_Part_1.mp3 Wed, 17 Nov 2010 14:00:00 EST Taco FloPro Robert Bean Interview: Part 1 - We condition people, not buildings Taco training manager John Barba talks with industry expert Robert Bean. 25:13 clean http://flopro.taco-hvac.com/images/FloproHolohan4.mp3 http://flopro.taco-hvac.com/images/FloproHolohan4.mp3 Wed, 03 Nov 2010 11:00:00 EDT Taco FloPro Dan Holohan Interview: Part 4 - European Heating Technology - What We Can Learn From Them, What They Can Learn From Us 20:36 clean Taco training manager John Barba talks to Dan Holohan, industry leading writer, speaker and trainer, and host of "The Wall." http://flopro.taco-hvac.com/images/FloProExpert3.mp3 http://flopro.taco-hvac.com/images/FloProExpert3.mp3 Wed, 03 Nov 2010 11:00:00 EDT Taco FloPro Dan Holohan Interview: Part 3 - A Pumping Away Tutorial from The Man Who Wrote The Book! Taco training manager John Barba talks to Dan Holohan, industry leading writer, speaker and trainer, and host of "The Wall." 16:35 clean Taco training manager John Barba talks to Dan Holohan, industry leading writer, speaker and trainer, and host of "The Wall." http://flopro.taco-hvac.com/images/TS-406231.mp3 http://flopro.taco-hvac.com/images/TS-406231.mp3 Wed, 03 Nov 2010 11:00:00 EDT Taco FloPro Dan Holohan Interview: Part 2 - Getting the Phone to Ring in a Down Economy Taco training manager John Barba talks to Dan Holohan, industry leading writer, speaker and trainer, and host of "The Wall." 20:25 clean Taco training manager John Barba talks to Dan Holohan, industry leading writer, speaker and trainer, and host of "The Wall." http://flopro.taco-hvac.com/images/JB_DH.mp3 http://flopro.taco-hvac.com/images/JB_DH.mp3 Wed, 03 Nov 2010 11:00:00 EDT Taco FloPro Dan Holohan Interview: Part 1 - Challenges and Opportunities for The 2011 Heating Season and Beyond Taco training manager John Barba talks to Dan Holohan, industry leading writer, speaker and trainer, and host of "The Wall." 21:42 clean Taco training manager John Barba talks to Wendy Bounds, an author and a columnist for the Wall Street Journal and a correspondent for ABC News and CNBC. http://www.taco-hvac.com/images/TS-382541.mp3 http://www.taco-hvac.com/images/TS-382541.mp3 Tue, 17 Aug 2010 11:00:00 EDT Taco FloPro Wendy Bounds: Selling Consumers on the Long-Term Cost Savings of Going Green Taco training manager John Barba talks to Wendy Bounds, an author and a columnist for the Wall Street Journal and a correspondent for ABC News and CNBC. 20:31 clean Taco training manager John Barba talks to contracting business consultant Ellen Rohr, owner and president of barebonesbiz.com, about receivables. http://www.taco-hvac.com/images/TS-193588-3.mp3 http://www.taco-hvac.com/images/TS-193588-3.mp3 Fri, 13 Mar 2009 08:45:55 EDT Taco FloPro Ellen Rohr: Ellen Rohr #3: How to Remain Profitable in a Down Economy Taco training manager John Barba talks to contracting business consultant Ellen Rohr, owner and president of barebonesbiz.com, about receivables. 14:35 clean Taco training manager John Barba talks to contracting business consultant Ellen Rohr, owner and president of barebonesbiz.com, about some of the challenges people face in a down economy. http://www.taco-hvac.com/images/TS-193588-1.mp3 http://www.taco-hvac.com/images/TS-193588-1.mp3 Thu, 12 Mar 2009 10:11:24 EDT Taco FloPro Ellen Rohr: Ellen Rohr #1: How to Remain Profitable in a Down Economy Taco training manager John Barba talks to contracting business consultant Ellen Rohr, owner and president of barebonesbiz.com, about some of the challenges people face in a down economy. 19:03 clean Taco training manager John Barba talks to contracting business consultant Ellen Rohr, owner and president of barebonesbiz.com about how to make the right pricing decisions that will enable you to remain profitable in a tough economic climate. http://www.taco-hvac.com/images/TS-193588-2.mp3 http://www.taco-hvac.com/images/TS-193588-2.mp3 Fri, 06 Mar 2009 12:58:52 EST Taco FloPro Ellen Rohr: Ellen Rohr #2: How to Remain Profitable in a Down Economy Taco training manager John Barba talks to contracting business consultant Ellen Rohr, owner and president of barebonesbiz.com about how to make the right pricing decisions that will enable you to remain profitable in a tough economic climate. 15:17 clean John Barba and Jeff Young discuss ways to ride out the downturn in today's economy. http://www.taco-hvac.com/images/TS-180762-Edited.mp3 http://www.taco-hvac.com/images/TS-180762-Edited.mp3 Tue, 17 Feb 2009 07:47:21 EST Taco FloPro FloPro Round Table: Staying A float in Today's Economy John Barba and Jeff Young discuss ways to ride out the downturn in today's economy. 23:09 clean John Barba, Jim Godbout and Rocky Pavey discuss ways for hydronics professionals to thrive during a recession. http://iview.taco-hvac.com/albums/round_table/TS-183775.mp3 http://iview.taco-hvac.com/albums/round_table/TS-183775.mp3 Mon, 09 Feb 2009 11:05:09 EST Taco FloPro FloPro Round Table: Effects of the Economic Downturn on the Hydronics Business John Barba, Jim Godbout and Rocky Pavey discuss ways for hydronics professionals to thrive during a recession. 36:01 clean An interview with Larry Drake, the founder and executive director of the Radiant Panel Association http://iview.taco-hvac.com/albums/round_table/TS-158271.mp3 http://iview.taco-hvac.com/albums/round_table/TS-158271.mp3 Tue, 11 Nov 2008 15:16:35 EST Taco FloPro FloPro Round Table: Interview with Larry Drake, the founder and Executive Director of the Radiant Panel Association An interview with Larry Drake, the founder and executive director of the Radiant Panel Association 35:59 clean Listen in on a discussion about the fine points of finding, paying and keeping good employees. http://iview.taco-hvac.com/albums/round_table/1219416380_TS-140414.mp3 http://iview.taco-hvac.com/albums/round_table/1219416380_TS-140414.mp3 Tue, 11 Nov 2008 15:09:39 EST Taco FloPro FloPro Round Table: Employee Compensation and Retention Listen in on a discussion about the fine points of finding, paying and keeping good employees. 21:55 clean Join John Barba as he discovers how Boston-area Central Cooling and Heating transformed itself from a traditional forced air/air conditioning shop into a full-fledged hydronic operation. http://iview.taco-hvac.com/albums/round_table/i0000_04_Episode7_~_Taco_FloPro_Round_Table.mp3 http://iview.taco-hvac.com/albums/round_table/i0000_04_Episode7_~_Taco_FloPro_Round_Table.mp3 Tue, 11 Nov 2008 15:03:10 EST Taco FloPro FloPro Round Table: Roundtable Number 7 Join John Barba as he discovers how Boston-area Central Cooling and Heating transformed itself from a traditional forced air/air conditioning shop into a full-fledged hydronic operation. 28:49 clean Our FloPro panel of expert hydronic contractors gets into a deep discussion of "green" trends in the industry. http://iview.taco-hvac.com/albums/round_table/i0020_FloProRoundtable6.mp3 http://iview.taco-hvac.com/albums/round_table/i0020_FloProRoundtable6.mp3 Tue, 11 Nov 2008 14:56:37 EST Taco FloPro FloPro Round Table: Industry Trends Our FloPro panel of expert hydronic contractors gets into a deep discussion of "green" trends in the industry. 29:34 clean The FloPro Roundtable of Hydronic Experts takes on the challenges of recruiting and hiring in the contracting business. http://iview.taco-hvac.com/albums/round_table/i0062_TS-97600.mp3 http://iview.taco-hvac.com/albums/round_table/i0062_TS-97600.mp3 Tue, 11 Nov 2008 14:51:05 EST Taco FloPro FloPro Round Table: Recruiting and Hiring in the Contracting Business The FloPro Roundtable of Hydronic Experts takes on the challenges of recruiting and hiring in the contracting business. 35:32 clean The Taco FloPro Roundtable has a lively discussion of competition and competitive selling for contractors. http://iview.taco-hvac.com/albums/round_table/i0060_TacoRoundtable4.mp3 http://iview.taco-hvac.com/albums/round_table/i0060_TacoRoundtable4.mp3 Tue, 11 Nov 2008 14:44:14 EST Taco FloPro FloPro Round Table: Competition and Competitive Selling The Taco FloPro Roundtable has a lively discussion of competition and competitive selling for contractors. 36:58 clean This week Taco FloPro Roundtable members discuss their experiences with pre-fab products and materials. http://iview.taco-hvac.com/albums/round_table/TS-89075.mp3 http://iview.taco-hvac.com/albums/round_table/TS-89075.mp3 Tue, 11 Nov 2008 14:13:40 EST Taco FloPro FloPro Round Table: Pre-Fab Products and Materials This week Taco FloPro Roundtable members discuss their experiences with pre-fab products and materials. 34:46 clean Led by John Barba, the roundtable talks about high-efficiency heating equipment, the trend to "mod/con" boilers and the ins and outs of working with those systems. http://iview.taco-hvac.com/albums/round_table/EPISODE2.mp3 http://iview.taco-hvac.com/albums/round_table/EPISODE2.mp3 Tue, 11 Nov 2008 13:04:40 EST Taco FloPro FloPro Round Table: High-efficiency Heating Equipment and the Trend to "Mod-Con" Boilers Led by John Barba, the roundtable talks about high-efficiency heating equipment, the trend to "mod/con" boilers and the ins and outs of working with those systems. 30:13 clean FloPro Roundtable members discuss the question, "Is it more difficult to be in business now?" http://iview.taco-hvac.com/albums/round_table/TS-81884.mp3 http://iview.taco-hvac.com/albums/round_table/TS-81884.mp3 Sun, 09 Nov 2008 16:33:01 EST Taco FloPro FloPro Round Table: All Things Hydronic FloPro Roundtable members discuss the question, "Is it more difficult to be in business now?" 32:57 clean