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Vegas Baby
11 Plays26 days ago
I could be meaner
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Introduction to HVAC Tactical Awards
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Baker Plbg
Okay, ready for my two cents on the HVAC Tactical Awards? And listen, here's my new shirt that I got. I could be meaner, and I actually should get, I could be way meaner, and I've decided to be less mean just today.
00:00:17
Baker Plbg
um And the reason for that, I mean, I do understand it. ah It's nice to get together and get some accolades. It can be, the trade world can be a lonely place.
00:00:28
Baker Plbg
There's no doubt about that. um Much of what we do is solo um in difficult environments that not very many people see nor understand.
Positive Aspects and Community Recognition
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Baker Plbg
And I think it's it's not a bad thing as long as, I mean, take it with a grain of salt. And I guess part of the reason for my um change of attitude is...
00:00:55
Baker Plbg
You know i know, I have personally met and broken bread with, had conversations for hours with um
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Baker Plbg
presenters, ah winners, organizers of said event. And they are really, really good people um that bring a positive light to the trade. And I think that's great.
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Baker Plbg
But it is. I mean, it is.
Event Attendance and Ticketing
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Baker Plbg
Just like prom. It's a wonderful time.
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Baker Plbg
And it looked like it was it looked like it was well attended. I think I saw in the feed 30, don't know how many tables. The highest number I saw was 35. So we'll say 35 tables.
00:01:49
Baker Plbg
ah times how many at a table? Seven or eight? I'll let you guys do the math. That's 300 people maybe in attendance. That's not bad. That's pretty good. Anyway, I did find it funny that I had a couple of messages.
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Baker Plbg
did Baker, did you know this? Like you have to reserve a ticket? I'm like, yeah, it's a catered event. it's not It's not a buffet where you just show up and eat what you want. So...
00:02:17
Baker Plbg
ah Yeah, kudos to them.
Industry Trends and Influencer Community
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Baker Plbg
Great. Everybody needs to get back to work, although we're going into AHR. um I do find it fascinating ah that the the new thing seems to be every manufacturer needs to have their influencer. One o'clock.
00:02:36
Baker Plbg
Why doesn't anybody do anything at 10? Oh, right. Everybody knows why nothing happens at 10. Yeah.
00:02:42
Baker Plbg
ah So come and see so-and-so press or ah dismantle or ah showcase their product, ah which again, it's great and enjoy it while it lasts. I do certainly understand the sense of community that this these type of events bring together. And you know ah the longer that I sort of participate,
00:03:11
Baker Plbg
in the social media world. um i mean, there's some absolute buffoons and, you know, liars and cheats and crooks. um But there are some really honest, hardworking, dedicated, well-meaning people ah that are sincerely trying to make this a better place.
Transitioning to Influencer Role
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Baker Plbg
And for that, my hat is off to you. um ah Yeah. What else can I say? I wish everybody a wonderful time down there in Vegas. um it it It truly is one of my favorite places. It has been probably a decade since I've been down there.
00:03:54
Baker Plbg
um as mentioned, building empires up here. And i you can expect to see me far more frequently in the future as we as I transition from business owner to full-time influencer over the next four or five years. Wouldn't that be fun?
00:04:16
Baker Plbg
and That seems like a long time, but let's not forget, COVID was like seven years ago now. Is what it was? Yeah. So that's coming
Conclusion and Future Outlook
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Baker Plbg
up fast. I'm excited about it. I'm looking excited about new opportunities and and just some refreshment.
00:04:35
Baker Plbg
And the boys are excited. and Anyway, it's a wonderful time to be part of the trades. We will no doubt continue the trade talk. um That's it for now. Hope everybody has a fabulous day. Thanks for the Eyeballs in the ears, and those are my thoughts and not yours.
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Baker Plbg
Behave yourselves out there.