Sometimes providing great customer service involves more than just wearing boot covers, showing up on time and leaving job sites neat and...
Entries Tagged Customer Service
Editorial
Breaking the Bad News
Having to break bad news to a customer is bound to happen to each and every plumber. Whether you have to tell...
Online Exclusives
New York Contractor Prepared to Rise to Any Challenge
A March 2017 call to clear a clogged sewer line appeared at first to be fairly standard for R.I.C. Plumbing of Lockport,...
Online Exclusives
Bring a Positive Outcome to Negative Online Reviews
You can’t help but smile when people tell you how much they appreciate your business’ services. By the same token, it’s rough...
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Improve Your Customer Communication Skills
Sometimes lost in discussions about tools, techniques and emerging technologies are the many soft skills this industry requires. For example, properly communicating...
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Marketing Efforts Are Worthless Without the Backing of Strong Customer Service
With Google Ads, Facebook Ads, Google Local Services, and the myriad marketing avenues and options out there, it’s easy to get caught...
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Invoicing for Success
Did you know the average small business waits 21 days to get an invoice paid? Or that the average small business has...
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Don’t Take Customer Trust For Granted
Chris Gonzales operates a bluefrog Plumbing + Drain franchise in Portage, Indiana. Recently he found himself at the home of Jerry Davich...
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The Pricing Conundrum: How to Balance Customer Satisfaction and Profitability
One of the biggest challenges contractors face is correctly pricing services. Naturally, you want to price competitively, so that you don’t lose...
Videos
Plumber Enjoys Customer Interaction Aspect of the Job
In this video profile, Linda Hudek takes on a simple job — replacing a leaky ball valve on the main shutoff in...
Editorial
GPS Tracking Can Benefit Both Your Business and Customers
There’s no way around it: Running a business in the plumbing industry means a lot of time on the road. You and...
Online Exclusives
Beat Out Competitors When a Prospect is Considering Multiple Estimates
Has this ever happened to you: You go to a prospect’s home to look at a potential job. During the conversation, the...
GPS Insight recognized for outstanding customer service
GPS Insight was acknowledged for its exceptional customer service from the 2018 American Business Awards. GPS Insight won the Bronze Stevie Award...
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3 Ways to Satisfy a Disgruntled Caller and Get Off the Phone
Telephone customer service may look easy, but until you’re responsible for navigating the world of tough calls, it’s difficult to appreciate the...














