Higher energy prices hurt us all

February 22, 2022 By Tom Jaenicke

Tom Jaenicke suggests propane retailers let their customers know that they share the pain of higher energy prices caused by inflation.

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‘Stretch codes’ threaten energy choice

January 4, 2022 By Tom Jaenicke

Homebuyers will ask why they should add propane if their homes are already wired solely to use electricity. Propane marketers need to be ready to respond.

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Preserving energy choice

October 21, 2021 By Tom Jaenicke

Tom Jaenicke argues that the propane industry needs more tools to market the future of propane and to preserve energy choice.

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Own the environmental campaign

August 26, 2021 By Tom Jaenicke

Here is how to get involved with the environmental campaign from the Propane Education & Research Council to benefit your propane business.

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Propane industry positions to recruit for the long term

August 19, 2021 By Tom Jaenicke

According to Tom Jaenicke, the propane industry needs to work on recruiting and hiring employees who are seeking a career.

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Propane customers’ user experience builds industry image

April 13, 2021 By Tom Jaenicke

Advertising the reality that propane offers – cost savings, dependability and clean energy – is in a retailer’s best interest.

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Promoting propane’s place in a clean-energy future

March 4, 2021 By Tom Jaenicke

In the time of climate activism, there are several steps propane retailers can take to promote propane as a clean-energy solution.

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A successful brand strategy can help increase revenue

December 31, 2020 By Tom Jaenicke

Branding in the propane business is often overlooked, but research shows that the consistent presentation of a brand can increase revenue by 23 percent.