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Tapping Into the Power of Your Crew’s Potential
When I needed someone to head the new crew, I immediately thought of you, Tom. You learn quickly, you work hard, and you’re...
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Plumber Learns How To Work On His Business, Not In It
Pat Grogan has two partners that contribute significantly to the success of his plumbing business: the Nexstar Network and Service Titan, a...
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4 Ways to Minimize Downtime at Your Business
You’ve heard the old saying “time is money.” Certainly, business owners strive to use their time wisely and productively, serving clients, developing...
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Utilizing ‘Human Data’ to Find Your Preferred Customers
Those of us who have been in the marketing industry for years throw around abstract terms like “target audience,” “market data,” “leads,”...
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Hello, Goodbye! Learning the Ins and Outs of Business Email Greetings
Billionaire entrepreneur Richard Branson sent me an email a few years back. I had published an article about the time he gave...
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An Alternative Solution for Handling Hard Water
When plumber Jake Johnson worked in Baton Rouge, Louisiana, he never had the urge to learn the ins and outs of water...
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When Do You Need a Valuation to Sell Your Used Equipment?
Do you have trucks or heavy equipment taking up valuable space in your shop? Do you own equipment that you no longer use,...
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Wouldn’t Your Employees Enjoy Three-Day Weekends?
I’ve worked several different schedules. Some were great, others less so. But the best work schedules all shared one thing in common:...
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Plumbing Company Sets Standards High When Working with Customers
Gold Canyon Plumbing is not your orthodox plumbing business. It is nonconforming in its ownership, doesn’t have a front office, and caters...
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Taking the Steps to Get on Social Media
Facebook, Instagram, TikTok and other social media — they can all be annoying, time consuming and distracting, but if you use them...
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How Being Too Busy Can Be Bad Business
Having a busy business schedule is often seen as a badge of success. According to a study conducted by the Journal of Consumer...
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Prevent Employee Burnout
The pandemic may be in a different phase, but its impact continues to be profoundly felt in the workplace as employees — reeling...
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Current Plumbing Industry Trends You Need to Know
Do you find yourself often simply operating in “business as usual” mode, or do you actively stay aware of industry trends and...










