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Home » business strategy

Articles Tagged with ''business strategy''

Shaking hands business deal

Does Buying a Company Make Sense?

Patrick Lange
Patrick Lange
June 15, 2026

Thinking about acquiring another plumbing company? Growth can be appealing, but an acquisition may create more challenges than opportunities, especially if you plan to sell your business in the near future. Learn why debt, integration hurdles, operational risks and buyer perceptions can impact your company’s value, and what business owners should consider before making a move.



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A person attending a virtual class on a computer.

87% of HVAC and Plumbing Contractors Are Invisible When Homeowners Ask AI

Most independent HVAC and plumbing contractors have effectively zero AI citation share in their own metro and category.
Ronn Torossian
May 7, 2026

When a homeowner under 50 opens ChatGPT, Claude, Perplexity, or Google AI Overviews and asks "my AC stopped working — who do I call" or "best plumber in my city," the answer is almost never one of the 230,000 small or independent contractors in the U.S. 


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Plumber Interview
Guest Editorial | Heather Ripley

The biggest interview mistakes plumbing contractors make with journalists

Strategic media coverage can elevate your company's reputation and position your leadership as industry experts.
Heather Ripley
Heather Ripley
April 27, 2026
As a contractor, one area you may overlook or may not fully understand is how media visibility can promote your business more effectively than traditional marketing or advertising.
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Growing without breaking the business: how mechanical contractors can scale responsibly

Project selection strategies for contractors looking to scale from Jason Richards, CEO of Foundral.
Kristen Bayles 200x200 headshot
Kristen R. Bayles
March 9, 2026

It’s tempting to chase new work without fully evaluating whether the project aligns with operation capacity or financial structure. We’ve all heard, “bigger is better,” after all. However, contractors need to establish clear criteria before pursuing additional work. That includes evaluating a few key factors.


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Raj Midha, CMO at Redwood Services.

Why sales follow-up matters more than ever

Raj Midha discusses how to make sure you aren't losing out on revenue.
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Kristen R. Bayles
February 26, 2026

According to recent research by Google, 70% of customers now take over a day to decide on which company to go to for both plumbing and HVAC jobs – even worse, 40% take up to a whole week. That means by not following up, you could be missing out on thousands in lost revenue. 


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The Scorpion logo.

Scorpion’s new industry report reveals a disconnect between homeowners and local service businesses

National research highlights increasing pressure on local home services businesses to deliver speed, trust, and convenience.
February 23, 2026

The report includes responses from 2,000 homeowners and nearly 1,000 home services business leaders.


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The SJE logo.

SJE acquires LangeTech

This acquisition aims to grow the company's engineered control solutions business.
October 8, 2025

SJE focuses on expanding its customer base and strengthening its presence across the U.S.


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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,


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The team at Cooper's Plumbing & Air.

Purpose over paychecks

One Georgia business tries new retention strategies inspired by the tech industry.
Kristen Bayles 200x200 headshot
Kristen R. Bayles
September 22, 2025

Faced with costly turnover and a tightening labor market, Cooper’s Plumbing & Air partnered with Reins to launch an equity-based incentive system that gives employees real ownership in the business. The approach has boosted retention, strengthened culture, and offers a model for how contractors can keep teams engaged beyond paychecks alone.


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Two people shaking hands.

FieldEdge by Xplor and Service Autopilot by Xplor Team with Coast

This partnership aims to help service businesses save on fuel and prevent fraud.
September 15, 2025

The businesses have teamed up to launch a GPS-powered fuel management solution for service businesses. By integrating Coast’s smart fuel card technology with FleetSharp GPS tracking, businesses gain real-time control over fuel spending and fraud prevention


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