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Blog posts by Amanda Marquez
Strategy & Best Practices
How an Advisor Locked In Energy Contracts with a Steel Manufacturer Across Four States
See how a trusted technology advisor and Broker Online Exchange (BOX) helped a steel tubing manufacturer secure tailored electricity and natural gas contracts across four states, including a deliberately extended timeline to align with a future solar project. The result: a complex, multi-market energy challenge turned into a coordinated strategy with long-term budget stability.By Amanda Marquez / AppDirect / October 14, 2026
Strategy & Best Practices
Take the Guesswork out of Selling Energy—A Clear Path to Recurring Revenue for Technology Advisors
Selling energy gives technology advisors a simple way to create fast, recurring revenue from existing customer relationships, while helping businesses lower one of their biggest ongoing costs. Here’s everything you need to know to get started.By Amanda Marquez / AppDirect / April 21, 2026