Grow Your Business with Side Discharge Systems
Vanguard is a Daikin Northeast contractor program focused on using side discharge products to grow your business.
As a part of Vanguard, you’ll gain access to:
Tools to help you sell side discharge to homeowners
Side Discharge focused Sales & Installation Training
Field support and guidance from DNE Experts
Insights and best practices from leading contractors
How It Works
Steps:
Join Vanguard
Enroll and get access to training, tools, and support
Grow Your Business
Sell and install more side discharge systems
Hit Performance Milestones
Track your progress as your volume increases
Earn Recognition & Rewards
Qualify for The Daikin Northeast Standard
The Northeast Standard
Recognition that Reflects Your Results
As your business grows, you unlock access to The Daikin Northeast Standard, our tiered recognition and rewards program built for top-performing contractors.
THE GOLD STANDARD
Included at this level:
- • Executive-level access and bi-annual leadership roundtables
- • Featured recognition at Daikin Northeast events
- • Visibility among top-performing contractors in the region
- • Participation in exclusive experiences tied to key events
Recognition & Rewards:
- • Custom tailored gold blazer with Daikin detailing
- • VIP reward trip experience with exclusive upgrades
- • Annual achievement pin and display plaque
Qualification:
200+ side discharge outdoor units annually and growth vs. prior year
THE BLUE STANDARD
Included at this level:
- • Participation in bi-annual leadership roundtables
- • Recognition at Xchange and EXPO
- • Increased visibility within the Daikin Northeast network
Recognition & Rewards:
- • Premium Daikin blue vest
- • Reward trip experience
- • Annual achievement pin and display plaque
Qualification:
150+ side discharge outdoor units annually and growth vs. prior year
THE SILVER STANDARD
Included at this level:
- • Participation in inverter-focused mentoring programs
- • Foundational recognition within the Daikin Northeast network
Recognition & Rewards:
- • Daikin Select hat
- • Annual achievement pin and display plaque
Qualification:
50+ side discharge outdoor units annually and growth vs. prior year
Recognizing the highest level of performance and leadership in side discharge business.
The Gold Standard represents the top tier of Daikin Northeast dealers, those leading their markets, driving adoption, and setting the pace for inverter growth.
Gold standard dealers gain direct access to Daikin Northeast and Daikin North America leadership, participate in exclusive roundtable discussions, and are featured across major events including Xchange and EXPO. This level is designed for contractors who are growing and influencing the future of the category. You’ll be recognized as a market leader and be invited into conversations that help shape strategy, innovation, and growth across the region.
Established performance, recognized growth and elevated access.
The Blue Standard recognizes dealers who have built meaningful momentum in side discharge and are consistently growing their business.
At this level, you gain increased visibility, access to leadership discussions, and recognition at Daikin Northeast’s most important events. Blue Standard dealers are seen as strong performers in their markets and are positioned to continue advancing.
You’re part of a group that is actively shaping demand and driving adoption across the region.
Contractors building momentum and learning from the best.
The Select level is where growth begins to take shape.
Dealers at this level gain access to mentoring programs and real-world insights from top-performing contractors and Daikin Northeast sales leaders. It’s designed to help you accelerate your side discharge business and build the foundation for long-term success.
This is where your efforts and dedication earn recognition and where future top performers are built.