Roswell, Ga., June 13, 2011 - Keith O’Brien has joined the ENERVEX team as the National Sales Manager for the residential market. O’Brien’s role with the company will focus on building the fireplace and stove market within the residential market.
O’Brien’s previous experience includes serving as Territory Sales Manager at the MSA Group for more than five years. He was responsible for increasing sales and adding new clients during an economic downturn.
O’Brien boasts more than 10 years of experience as National Account Manager for INTERMATIC Inc. He was able to increase the business by 25% and was held responsible for managing the relationship with The Home Depot.
O’Brien comes highly recommended from previous colleagues and ENERVEX is eager to have him join the team as sales manager.
ENERVEX is a global leader in the design and supply of demand-controlled mechanical draft and exhaust systems focusing on innovation, design and environmental sustainability in residential and commercial markets. ENERVEX operates in a number of countries emphasizing the USA, Canada, Central America and the Middle East.
To contact Keith O’Brien, he can be reached by phone (770)587-3238 or by e-mail keitho@enervex.com.

Here at Lindemann Chimney Supply we like to help you help your customer. If your customer has a fireplace the best way to save them energy dollars is to install a tight sealing chimney top damper. A tight sealing damper will seal in air-conditioning in the summer and heat in the winter. It will also minimize or eliminate cold or warm damp air from being pushed or pulled down the fireplace and into the room.

The following dampers have a superior seal to anything available in the industry.

The Energy Top Damper has a refrigerator type seal (above). No other damper has this type of seal. When it is closed it conforms to the lid creating a rubber tight seal.

The Energy Top+ (above) also has the same seal but includes a chimney cover. This stainless steel chimney cover deters animals as well as helping provide spark protection.

The Sealtight Damper (above) provides a high tech 2 part gasket that is more effective and seals a greater area than similar dampers on the market.

The Top Damper (above) features a rubber gasket seal. This damper has stronger springs than similar competitive dampers. It also doesn't require a fire safety device like similarly constructed dampers.

We've got you covered! You can be a hero by saving your customer in "paid" energy dollars! Please contact us today for more information.

Here we are at the start of a new year and our Staff at Lindemann Chimney Supply want to wish you a safe and successful one. What worked for your chimney sweeping or hearth business last year? Do you need to do something better next year? Here are some brief and to the point ideas for today's ever changing world.

• You are more visible than ever before because of the internet (Facebook, Twitter, webpages, Angie's List, etc). Address problems immediately and be careful what you post on the net.
• Persistence pays off. Don't give up on your dreams and turn mistakes into lessons.
• Make sure you are available to your employees and that they feel comfortable talking to you even if they don't agree.
• Empower your employees to make good decisions.
• Play fair and keep competition in perspective.
• Know when to say no. Some jobs just aren't worth the risk.
• Carve out time to strengthen your skills and further your education.
• Prepare your employees and your business for change. Be proactive.
• Success takes hard work. If it were easy everyone would be successful.
• Sometimes you have to cut your losses. Consider it a unique opportunity to figure out what went wrong to avoid similar future situations.
• Pick your "heros" wisely. Who influences you? What's their track record. Does it make sense to follow their lead?
• How often are you on the "front-line"? Are you connected to these employees? Do you miss important information from standing on the       sidelines?
• Hire wisely. Attitude is hard to change but aptitude is easier to train.
• Self-motivated employees will save you energy.
• Celebrate your company's accomplishments! Recognize the exhilaration that comes from having achieved a tough goal.
• Diversity of opinions opens up new opportunities for your company. Welcome and recognize employee suggestions.
• Market your strengths. Your company is unique to your competitors.
• Address issues without emotion to avoid conflict and the drama.
• Strive to be the person you want your employees to emulate.

These important points will help you to implement a lasting legacy for your business. As a company owner, you must always be vigilant and open to changes. As a role model your employees look up to you for an example and for guidance.

Posted by Rob Lindemann