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Articles Tagged with ''customer service''

Contractor and Customer
Contractor's Corner | Dave Yates

Contractors who respond to punch lists with professionalism — not defensiveness — earn lasting trust

Punch list
Dave Yates
Dave Yates
April 10, 2026
Sometimes the smartest move on a punch list isn’t proving you’re right; it’s protecting the relationship.
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And So It Flows Podcast: Rethinking Upselling
And So It Flows Podcast

Podcast: Rethinking Upselling

It’s all about service, not sales
Kristen Bayles 200x200 headshot
Kristen R. Bayles
April 3, 2026
Editor Kristen Bayles spoke with Blake Turner, master trainer at Nexstar, to discuss the misconceptions surrounding "upselling," and how through a few simple steps — focusing on communication, presenting options, and helping customers make informed decisions — contractors can improve both the customer experience and their business outcomes, without ever feeling like a salesperson.
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And so it flows - The Cost of Missed Calls
And So It Flows Podcast

Podcast: The cost of missed calls

How missing calls can affect your business, your revenue, and your reputation.
Kristen Bayles 200x200 headshot
Kristen R. Bayles
March 17, 2026
In this episode of And So It Flows, Kristen Bayles spoke with Jane Blanchard, head of brand and marketing at Service Forge, about a challenge many contractors underestimate: the true cost of missed calls.
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Home Construction Staff
Guest Editorial | Heather Ripley

Trust means more than ever in 2026

In the home service industry, your reputation has always mattered. But in 2026, it is everything.
Heather Ripley
Heather Ripley
February 18, 2026
Homeowners are more selective than ever, and in a crowded marketplace, their choice often comes down to which company they trust most. Public relations plays a critical role in shaping, strengthening and protecting your reputation.
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The Delta Faucet logo

Delta Faucet Company recognized for customer service excellence with fourth consecutive J.D. Power Certification

This award reflects Delta Faucet Company’s continued focus on responsiveness and customer care
May 1, 2025

The award highlights the company’s continued focus on responsiveness, problem-solving, and delivering personalized customer experiences through a culture of accountability and care.


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Black female plumber in uniform fixing kitchen sink she sitting on the floor in kitchen and fixing pipe.
Service Plumbing Pros | Matt Michel

Can women help plumbers solve labor shortage

Tips to make the plumbing industry more supportive and inclusive.
Matt Michel
Matt Michel
March 27, 2025

Jane Withers' character, “Josephine the Plumber,” in Comet commercials was popular in the 1960s and 1970s. However, women remain underrepresented in plumbing, which faces a shortage of service plumbers. Recruiting more women could help address this shortage.


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Contractor's Corner | Dave Yates

Price complaint department

Price is not a dirty word!
Dave Yates
Dave Yates
March 17, 2025

Facing price complaints from customers? Remember to keep your cool! Start by empathizing with their frustrations about rising costs everywhere. Explain the challenges small businesses face, highlighting how online retailers can undercut prices due to lower overhead. Always keep the conversation constructive and focused on solutions. 



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Service Plumbing Pros | Matt Michel

10 tips to make running a small business easier

Ways to win the day.
Matt Michel
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

8 ways to stand out from your competitors

Make the difference the difference
Matt Michel
Matt Michel
January 10, 2025

Most plumbing companies tend to look alike, making it difficult for them to stand out. The challenge for owners is to identify a unique difference from competitors and promote it effectively.


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Service Plumbing Pros | Matt Michel

Best practices for moving up the hierarchy and improving relationships

The customer hierarchy
Matt Michel
Matt Michel
December 9, 2024

Consumers choose plumbing companies based on a hierarchy of relationships, from unfamiliarity to direct personal experience, with community involvement and networking enhancing credibility and visibility at higher levels.


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