Jeff Matthews always has his customers’ best interests in sight, even when it seems to harm his company’s bottom line.
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Best Advice of 2018: Wisdom From Successful Plumbers
It’s again that time of year that is typically reserved for some reflection. Here we reflect on some of the industry knowledge...
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Year in Review: The Most-Read Articles of 2018
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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Five Quotes to Guide Your Plumbing Operation
There is power in a good quote. It's incredible how a string of words and an idea can inspire millions. Of course,...
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5 Mistakes Plumbers Make At The End Of The Year
You made it through another year — 2018 is almost done and 2019 is just around the corner. Are you ready to...
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How New Construction Is Changing Society’s View of Service Plumbers
When homeowners move into a brand-new house, what they focus on most are the aesthetics. They will spend a lot of time...
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The Customer Service Approach That Creates Lifelong Customers for Plumber
Sometimes providing great customer service involves more than just wearing boot covers, showing up on time and leaving job sites neat and...
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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...
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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,...
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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...














