Some salespeople think that if they talk longer, they add more value or get their point across more effectively. Actually, any prospect...
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Taco Comfort Solutions names three new regional sales vice presidents
Taco Comfort Solutions named John Morgan as area vice president, Western U.S. Morgan has over 25 years’ experience including sales, operations and...
AquaMotion adds Rich Gruber to sales team
AquaMotion announced the addition of Rich Gruber to the company’s sales team. He is the new national sales manager and will be...
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How to More Consistently Close the Deal on the Estimates You Write
Does this scenario sound familiar?
You’re called to a potential customer’s home and asked to write an estimate for work that they want...
Editorial
Keeping Services Separate Will Be Better When Mechanical Is Involved
Commercial plumbing contractors looking to expand often consider taking on mechanical projects. And, while mechanical work certainly dovetails nicely into a plumbing...
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5 Things to Avoid When Selling Customers on Your Services
As a plumbing business you define your work as plumbing work, but the truth is that it’s more. To get more plumbing...
Hackney names new northeast regional sales manager
Hackney has hired Michael Puhl as its northeast regional sales manager. He will be charged with growing the company’s beverage, special applications...
Editorial
Online App Improves Customer Ratings for California Plumbing Company
In the years BI (Before Internet), the biggest marketing decision Rick Clemmons had to make was what size ads to take out...
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How To Sell Your Services Without Coming Across as a Salesperson
Chances are, you didn’t get into plumbing because you loved to sell. Most plumbers got into the business because they liked working...
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5 Tips for Selling Heat-Pump Water Heaters
Heat-pump water heaters (HPWHs) are one of the most energy-efficient options for water heating, taking care of a household’s hot water needs...
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Targeting Your Potential Customer Base With Google AdWords
The internet affords small-business owners countless opportunities to market their products and services. This is a blessing and a bit of a...
Nexstar Network adds sales representative
Nexstar Network named Lucas McAlpin to its sales team. McAlpin has worked in the plumbing, heating, cooling and electrical trades for eight...
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Bidding is About More Than the Bottom Line
The Boldt Company builds mammoth construction projects: power plants, hospitals, educational and industrial complexes. But before Boldt can build, it must win...
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5 Steps to Becoming a Better Salesperson
Some people are born salespeople — and others have to work at it. However, contrary to some critics, anyone can reinvent themselves...








