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Marketing Magic: Secure market dominance during a home improvement boom

Strategies to take your business to the next level.

Tammy Vasquez

October 7, 2021

There’s no question that the demand for home improvement projects is red hot.

Matt Michel: This is why we plumb!

Plumbers make a tangible difference.

Matt Michel

October 5, 2021

It’s no secret. Plumbers get little respect… until things go wrong — then the plumber is the homeowner’s best friend.

Kenny Chapman: Keeping your focus will save your business

The alternative — losing focus — may crush it.

Kenny Chapman

October 1, 2021

We’ve all heard the expression, “Keep your eyes on the prize.” Of course, we all know it means to stay focused on what’s really important in your business and life.

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Guest Editorial: Having tough conversations

Learn how to facilitate a discussion

Erica Leonor

September 9, 2021

Have you ever put off a conversation with a co-worker or an employee because you knew it was going to be awkward or difficult? Like giving negative feedback or overcoming workplace friction?

Marketing Magic: Before you talk to the media, read this

Be proactive rather than reactive

Heather Ripley

September 8, 2021

One of the toughest calls I receive as the owner of a public relations agency specializing in the home services industry is from a plumbing or mechanical business owner asking for my help after they find themselves, or their business, in the middle of a crisis.

Matt Michel: 18 ways to recruit plumbers

Your ability to grow and profit depends on your ability to find and recruit new employees

Matt Michel

September 7, 2021

The biggest challenge most plumbing contractors face is finding field service personnel. Recruiting is job — one for the company owner.

Kenny Chapman: Turn your routines into rituals

Power-up your leadership

Kenny Chapman

September 7, 2021

Leadership is tricky in any industry. In my time serving as a leader for various service companies and as a leadership coach for countless more, I’ve learned a lot the hard way.

Matt Michel: Turn profits, not wrenches

4 things successful plumbing company owners must know.

Matt Michel

August 3, 2021

The skillset that spells success as a business owner is fundamentally different than the skillset for success working in the field as a plumber. Here are four things business owners must know to turn a profit that were not necessary to turn a wrench.

Kenny Chapman: 4 steps for growing your business

Break through the resistance.

Kenny Chapman

August 2, 2021

Who here doesn’t want to grow? Who doesn’t want to improve and make more of a difference with your business? It’s a silly question, right? Everyone wants to get better and scale their business, but not everyone does.

Matt Michel: 12 essential principles about the business side of plumbing

Not all tradesmen know how to run a business.

Matt Michel

July 6, 2021

All plumbers can turn a wrench, but not all contractors can turn a profit. Turning a profit requires tradespeople learn how to master the trade of business.