Chris Caywood

Christopher Caywood

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Christopher Caywood, together with his brother Michael, is a co-owner of Caywood Propane Gas Inc. They have owned the business for more than 20 years, but only recently became actively involved after careers in the retail, pharmaceutical, higher education and legal professions. Contact him at chris@caywoodpropane.com.

Posts by Christopher Caywood

Organize technology to do your due diligence Posted on 29 Jun 2023 in the Blue Flame Blog & Current Issue & From the Magazine categories.

Christopher Caywood discusses what buyers and sellers should know about technology during a transaction in his monthly column. Read more»

Seek decision-making support from industry colleagues Posted on 23 Mar 2023 in the Blue Flame Blog & Current Issue & From the Magazine categories.

When making decisions for your propane operation, talking with benchmarking colleagues can help you evaluate product options and possible trade-offs. Read more»

Use technology to make yourself dispensable Posted on 23 Jan 2023 in the Current Issue & Featured & From the Magazine categories.

Technology is an indispensable part of being dispensable. Here are four examples of how technology frees up time for more valuable activities. Read more»

Think of propane as a delivery service Posted on 06 Dec 2022 in the Current Issue & Featured & From the Magazine categories.

Christopher Caywood encourages propane retailers to go the last mile for customers by thinking of propane marketing as last-mile delivery logistics. Read more»

Invest in employee-driven tech Posted on 20 Oct 2022 in the Blue Flame Blog & Current Issue & From the Magazine categories.

Christopher Caywood shares how employee driven technology can be used to improve your team's retention and efficiency. Read more»

4 categories to update your business data Posted on 28 Jul 2022 in the Blue Flame Blog & Current Issue & From the Magazine categories.

Propane retailers should remember that databases deserve a refresh in the summer to keep customer and equipment information updated. Read more»

Always be ready for sale Posted on 09 Jun 2022 in the Blue Flame Blog & Current Issue & From the Magazine categories.

Christopher Caywood explains why technology-supported processes drive better results, or a higher multiple, which bodes well when selling a business. Read more»

Cultivate ‘customer intimacy’ Posted on 18 Mar 2022 in the Current Issue & Featured & From the Magazine categories.

Successful companies must continually customize products and services to meet customers’ changing needs in the digital age. Read more»

Mitigate software vulnerabilities Posted on 08 Feb 2022 in the Current Issue & Featured & From the Magazine categories.

Christopher Caywood encourages propane retailers to address network and software security to protect their business and customers. Read more»

Customer contact: Shift from snail mail to digital communication Posted on 16 Dec 2021 in the Blue Flame Blog & Current Issue & From the Magazine categories.

Christopher Caywood explains how his company has shifted to digital communications and why it makes sense from demographic and cost standpoints. Read more»