When Brent D. Hershey talks about plumbing and onsite wastewater, he does not start with trucks, tools or even technology. He starts...
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The Journey From Employee to Owner
I have now worked in the wastewater industry for 37 years. One might think of retiring after 37 years. One’s wife might...
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Expanding a Plumbing Business into Drain Cleaning
In today's highly competitive market, it is crucial for plumbing business owners to continuously seek growth strategies to stay ahead.
One highly effective...
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Mastering Your Craft: Business Books to Read to Learn and Improve
In many trades, when someone with years of experience buys a business of their own, you often hear them say that while...
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Implementing a Standard Costing System
In today's competitive business landscape, achieving operational efficiency and maximizing profitability is crucial for long-term success.
To optimize resource allocation, control costs, and...
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Bringing Fun to the Workplace
When most people think about work, “fun” probably isn’t the first word that comes to mind. Deadlines, meetings and spreadsheets? Sure. But...
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Bridging the AI Knowledge Gap: When Employee Adoption Outpaces Company Policy
There’s a common refrain employees hear these days: “AI isn’t coming for your job. It’s the person who understands AI who will...
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In Your Words: Advice and Insight from 2025’s Featured Contractors
This industry is filled with hardworking, talented individuals who are proud of our industry, and we enjoy sharing their work with you.
Every...
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Visionary Business Leaders Create Change Before It’s Urgent
Most leaders don’t ignore change because they don’t care. They ignore it because, in the moment, it doesn’t feel urgent. When the...
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How to Raise Your Prices Without Losing Customers
No business owner wakes up excited to raise prices. For many, it feels uncomfortable, risky, and even a little personal. You worry...
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Year in Review: The Most Popular Articles of 2025
As the year comes to a close, we take a look at some of the most popular stories on www.plumbermag.com. If you...
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Get More Plumbing Leads: 7 Ways to Make Google Work for You
If you’re running a plumbing company, you may feel like you have a love-hate relationship with Google. One week your business is...
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Putting Together the Best Team You Can for Your Plumbing Company
You took the entrepreneurial leap and it turned out to be the most rewarding (if exhausting) decision you’ve ever made.
There is nothing...
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Why Sales Is Just Good Service in the Trades
Bring up “sales” in the trades and then prepare yourself for the barrage of “I’m not a salesman,” “I’m not going to...













