Well-managed tanks send a powerful message

November 13, 2020 By Randy Doyle

Organized, clean and painted tanks send the powerful message of the propane company’s competitiveness and operational excellence.

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Implement positive change in business practices

September 24, 2020 By Randy Doyle

Of all the challenges that come with running a propane business, one of the most important is keeping up with the times by improving business practices.

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Marketers prepared to adapt will be best positioned

May 15, 2020 By Randy Doyle

When we look at the impact of COVID-19 on the propane industry and the propane marketer, on balance, this crisis can create opportunity.

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Green’s Blue Flame Gas converts entire fleet to propane autogas

May 8, 2020 By Ellen Kriz

Green’s Blue Flame Gas of Houston finished converting the last of its service and delivery vehicle fleet to propane autogas.

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This year's survey offers busy retailers a useful tool to assess their businesses. Photo: iStock.com/kozmoat98

Assessing LPG’s progress

January 28, 2020 By Ellen Kriz

Randy Doyle provides an updated assessment of how to realize propane’s growth potential and sets new priorities for the industry.

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“E pluribus unum,” one out of many, must be the spirit of the propane industry. Photo: iStock.com/scyther5

Volunteerism represents a critical pillar of the propane industry

November 26, 2019 By Randy Doyle

Randy Doyle explores why volunteering is important to the propane industry, and how it unites and strengthens propane marketers.

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Poorly maintained tanks can frustrate customers and damage the reputation of the entire industry. Photo: iStock.com/Lautaro Federico

Paving a path to business excellence

October 15, 2019 By Randy Doyle

Randy Doyle poses five questions all propane marketers should ask themselves when evaluating how the public views their operations.

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Heating up furnace sales for propane retailers

September 9, 2019 By James Guyette

A heating systems study quantifies propane’s superior furnace performance and helps retailers tailor solutions to customers’ needs.

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The oil and gas shale boom has made propane more cost competitive with electricity. Photo by Harris Baker.

Calling propane businesses to prepare for the road ahead

May 15, 2019 By Randy Doyle and Mike Sloan

ICF’s Mike Sloan and propane industry veteran Randy Doyle explain why it’s time for propane retailers to prioritize and plan for the industry’s future.

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Propane 1075 placard. Photo by Joe McCarthy

Addressing the propane industry’s gallon sales decline

March 1, 2019 By Randy Doyle

Randy Doyle looks into how the propane indsutry can reverse its recent downward sales trend.

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