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September 5, 2025 19 mins

In this thought-provoking episode, we sit down with Scott Pierson from Encompass Supply Chain Solutions to tackle two of the HVAC industry’s biggest challenges: the skilled labor shortage and fragmented supply chains. Together, we explore innovative solutions to streamline operations and empower contractors to deliver faster, more efficient service.

We discuss:

• The impact of labor shortages on technicians, distributors, and manufacturers

• How fragmented supply chains drive up costs and delay repairs

• The role of technology in simplifying parts identification and procurement

• Why a single-source solution can transform contractor efficiency and customer satisfaction

• How Encompass is leading the charge with data-driven tools and OEM partnerships

Scott shares valuable insights and forward-thinking strategies to help HVAC professionals navigate these challenges and thrive in a competitive market. Whether you’re a contractor, distributor or manufacturer, this episode is packed with takeaways to elevate your business.

Coming up this Thursday, Sept. 11:

Scott will be live on the ESCO Live Show sharing insights on the HVAC supply chain, labor shortages, and more. Don’t miss it!

Plus, Clifton recently joined Scott’s podcast, The Parts Truth, to dig into the “meat and potatoes” of HVAC. Catch the episode now!

• Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/clifton-beck-esco/id1827319605?i=1000723011963

• Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/episode/5FjKnltvpynlaK1BH0rL1W?si=477188279ba849d2&nd=1&dlsi=fdc64bfac83744e4

Learn more at encompass.com. #HVAC #SupplyChain #SkilledTrades #ESCO #ESCOInstitute

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