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Super Meeting 2025 poster. 'Own Your Market' with illustrated man and woman in plumbing uniform, each holding a wrench.

Editorial Opinion | Kristen Bayles

When competition becomes community

At Nexstar’s SuperWeek, the sense of community within the trades was palpable.

November 5, 2025

People from all over the world came together with a shared purpose: to learn, grow, and help one another succeed. I sat with plumbers from Georgia during one session, and over lunch, I joined a group from Wisconsin. We talked about everything from the unique challenges of running a business in different regions to funny on-the-job stories that reminded us all why we love this industry.

Jason Noel, Kevin Hill, Jackie Sponsler and Eric Corbett.

CEO Warrior hosts War Planning workshop to help home service businesses battle growth challenges

This two-day course provides trades business owners with financial strategies, customized plans and the tools to dominate their markets.

October 1, 2025

The workshop will take place on Oct. 21-22 at CEO Warrior's headquarters in Eatontown, New Jersey,

Abstract image of businessman running on a road.

Service Plumbing Pros | Matt Michel

10 tips to make running a small business easier

Ways to win the day.

Matt Michel

February 18, 2025

No one claims that running a small business is simple. However, there are ways to make it easier, starting with how you begin each day.

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Service Plumbing Pros | Matt Michel

The psychology of plumbing pricing

8 things to keep in mind.

Matt Michel

October 15, 2024

We all know about pricing, right? Hopefully, we know the difference between markup and margin. We know how to calculate break even. Here are eight things you should know about the psychology of pricing.