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The Future of the Workforce: Efficiency through a Shared Workforce Model
Matt Hurlbutt Matt Hurlbutt

The Future of the Workforce: Efficiency through a Shared Workforce Model

The Future of the Workforce: Efficiency through a Shared Workforce Model

As businesses evolve, particularly in responsive service sectors, there’s much to be gained by embracing a shared workforce. Traditional employment models may no longer be the most efficient way to manage talent, especially when both businesses and workers can benefit from a more fluid, decentralized approach to employment. I believe that every worker should have the ability to maximize their income, and in service-based industries, that means minimizing downtime and maximizing billable hours.

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Keep Your Money in Your Company: Quit Paying the Warranty Company
Matt Hurlbutt Matt Hurlbutt

Keep Your Money in Your Company: Quit Paying the Warranty Company

Keep Your Money in Your Company: Quit Paying the Warranty Company

We may be crazy for using that headline, considering that one of our core products is extended service contracts or warranties. However, while we use performance-based pricing—much like a safe driver discount—to ensure contractors get the best-priced warranty program, we also recognize that this is just a stepping stone toward the ultimate goal: giving contractors complete control over their warranty programs.

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How We Built Caddie: Our Journey from College Roommates to Business Partners
Matt Hurlbutt Matt Hurlbutt

How We Built Caddie: Our Journey from College Roommates to Business Partners

Every business has a story, and ours begins with a shared vision and a passion for doing things differently. Caddie wasn’t born out of a simple desire to create another company—it was the product of years of experience in the HVAC industry, a drive to challenge traditional processes, and the partnership between two friends who shared the same goal. Here’s how Evan Myers and I took our experiences, ideas, and insights to build Caddie.

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Why We Started Caddie: Challenging the Status Quo in the HVAC Industry
Evan Myers Evan Myers

Why We Started Caddie: Challenging the Status Quo in the HVAC Industry

The HVAC industry is rapidly evolving, and contractors face new challenges every day. At Caddie, we recognized a fundamental issue: there wasn’t enough focus on the operating expenses and processes that drive a contractor’s business. As pricing transparency becomes more common, we believe the industry is heading in a direction similar to the auto industry, where shrinking margins per unit will pressure contractors to adapt. That’s why we started Caddie—to give contractors the tools and solutions they need to thrive in this new environment.

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