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Why Good Businesses Sell for Less Than They Should

Strong profits alone don’t guarantee a premium valuation.

Brad Williams

May 6, 2026

Understanding how buyers view a business can help explain why valuations sometimes fall short of expectations.

February 2026 ASA Master of Distribution Management cohort

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February 2026 MDM cohort kicks off at full capacity; May classes now open

March 27, 2026

The February 2026 ASA Master of Distribution Management cohort is officially underway, with a class of 13 students kicking off, ready to embark on their leadership growth pathway.

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Navigating FMLA: DOL’s opinion letter clarifies travel time

March 17, 2026

The U.S. Department of Labor’s Wage and Hour Division recently issued an opinion letter explaining an employee’s available leave under the Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA) may be applied toward time spent traveling to and from a medical appointment.

Elizabeth Ubell, newly appointed member of the Board of Directors at DSG.

DSG appoints Elizabeth Ubell to board of directors

The veteran demand generation executive joins the board amid industry transformation.

August 7, 2025

Ubell has held leadership positions with several

Resideo announces intention to separate ADI business, creating two independent public companies

This separation is designed to enhance operational performance and strategic flexibility with focused business models.

July 30, 2025

Watsco reports second quarter 2025 results

The company provided updates on innovation and strategic technology initiatives.

July 30, 2025

Company reports record gross profit margins & expanded operating margins amidst A2L product transition; strong balance sheet fortifies the company and enables continued investments in growth.

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ASA President's Letter

ASA’s business intelligence tools help drive your company’s decision-making

Benchmarking to success

Dave Poteete

July 7, 2025

Industry Insights Senior Vice President Greg Manns notes data from the 2025 report shows 2024 was a challenging year compared to a few recent ones. However, Manns cautions that he is not painting a picture of gloom and doom because ASA wholesaler respondents still reported a fairly solid year when looking from a historical perspective over the last 5-10 years.

Watsco declares $3.00 quarterly dividend

This marks 200th consecutive quarter of dividend payments.

July 1, 2025

Watsco marks a milestone with its 200th consecutive quarterly dividend payment, continuing a 51-year streak of returning value to shareholders while supporting long-term growth through a conservative financial strategy.

GreenHouse Digital + PR announces key leadership and staff promotions

Three senior team members will take on expanded strategic roles as the Chicago-based agency strengthens its national client service and growth focus.

June 24, 2025

GreenHouse Digital + PR has announced a series of strategic promotions, naming three senior team members to elevated leadership roles.

The Unified Group’s 2025 Human Resources Forum: advancing excellence in workforce strategy

HVAC leaders gather to share HR strategies, tackle challenges, and build stronger teams.

June 6, 2025

From onboarding best practices to mental health in the trades, The Unified Group’s HR Forum delivered actionable strategies and honest dialogue to help HVAC companies lead with empathy, build stronger teams and embrace a culture of growth