Happy Thanksgiving! Before we all get to enjoy our holiday meal, the cook must do a lot of planning and preparation. Well, the same is true when you’re an entrepreneur creating a new HVAC business. And one of the first and most important ingredients you need to focus on is your marketing.
As you prepare to whip up a brand that will appeal to customers in this saturated, competitive industry, we’re offering some tips that will help you set a perfect table when it comes to your brand.
For starters, HVAC companies really need to identify their value proposition. But what does this actually mean? Great question! A value proposition is a company’s promise that its goods and services will provide more value to consumers than their competitors’ services.
So, how does an HVAC business identify its unique value proposition? It’s easier than you might think when you start with some simple introspection. To come up with a winning recipe, you should immediately consider the following questions:
To differentiate themselves in a crowded industry, some HVAC brands claim they perform “better work” than their competitors. However, as we all know, “better work” is subjective and not something a business owner can base a brand’s value upon.
For example, an HVAC brand’s value proposition might read: “We provide honest service and highly trained HVAC professionals, ideal for busy families needing flexible appointment schedules at no extra fee.”
If your company value lies in honest, well-trained employees who can be trusted to do stellar work at convenient times for families, you are setting yourself apart from the competition in those areas. You are differentiating your company
by scheduling flexible appointments at no additional fee. So, this example of a value proposition works extremely well. From there, your HVAC brand logo should be designed to visually capture as much of the value proposition as possible.
So, let’s talk turkey for a moment and recap: If you’re starting a new HVAC business, you should take a hard look at what truly differentiates your company from the competition and build a value proposition statement around those core values. Once you have that key portion of your brand’s identity, let it be the guiding force behind your marketing decisions.
Once crafted, use this value proposition on websites, in print, on social media platforms—you name it. It can even act as your employees’ mantra, as well as your CEO’s elevator pitch. Crafting a value proposition is 100% worth your time—and one more reason you can truly feel grateful and give thanks for your future and continued success!
