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Plumber Uses Unique Direct Mail Tactic to Gain New Customers
When Lucas Elsing first started Kegonsa Plumbing in Madison, Wisconsin, he figured he’d have to do something unusual to carve out a...
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Using Coach Helps Plumber Get His Business Started the Right Way
When master plumber Lucas Elsing formed Kegonsa Plumbing in 2018, he was certain he had the technical skills to succeed.
“I was pretty...
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It’s Time to Get Creative With Company Names
If you think the word “Korrect” in Korrect Plumbing, Heating & Air Conditioning is misspelled, you are, well, correct. It sticks out...
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Focus Marketing Efforts Through Platforms You Own
When Facebook told businesses it was all about getting “likes,” we put our efforts into getting “likes.” We thought the cards we...
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Logo, Color Scheme All Draw Awareness to Your Company
One of the most interesting things I got to be a part of while in college was going behind the scenes with...
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Going Green Can Have Many Benefits for Plumbing Companies
If you’re considering taking your business on an eco-friendly path, your vehicle fleet is a good place to start.
Embracing green plumbing standards...
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Customers Earn Cash Back by Referring to Plumbing Company
At Anthony Plumbing, Heating, Cooling & Electrical in Kansas, technicians are encouraged to be bigmouths — as in spread the word to...
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Reach New Customers Through Quality Online Reviews
It used to be that the only advertising methods for plumbing businesses were local newspaper slots, radio commercials, or, if you had...
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Graphics and Uniforms Come Together to Help Company’s Growth
When the investors in a drain-cleaning franchise in Minnesota decided to leave the fold and form their own plumbing company, they needed...
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Remove Barriers That Prevent Potential Customers From Calling You
New Year’s resolutions almost always fail. And most of the time, it’s because we don’t eliminate the barriers to our success.
We might...
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Providing Excellent Customer Service Spurs Company’s Growth
About five years ago, plumber Chris Kreutzer got a call from a restaurant owner with a pressing problem: a waterline leak, as...
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4 Tips for Devising a Successful Marketing Plan in the New Year
It’s been a heck of a year. You’re probably tired. And the last thing you want to think about is what’s next....
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Radio, TV Advertising Spurs Growth for Plumbing Firm
Some plumbers think that radio and television advertising is something expensive that only big companies can afford. But there’s another viewpoint to...
















