search
cart
facebook instagram twitter linkedin youtube
  • Sign In
  • Create Account
  • Sign Out
  • My Account
  • NEWS
  • PRODUCTS
    • FEATURED PRODUCTS
  • CONTRACTORS
    • BATH & KITCHEN PRO
    • BUSINESS MANAGEMENT
    • HIGH EFFICIENCY HOMES
    • TECHNOLOGY
    • WATER TREATMENT
    • PMC COLUMNS
      • Dave Yates: Contractor’s Corner
      • John Siegenthaler: Hydronics Workshop
      • Kenny Chapman: The Blue Collar Coach
      • Matt Michel: Service Plumbing Pros
      • Scott Secor: Heating Perceptions
  • ENGINEERS
    • CONTINUING EDUCATION
    • DECARBONIZATION | ELECTRIFICATION
    • FIRE PROTECTION
    • GEOTHERMAL | SOLAR THERMAL
    • PIPING | PLUMBING | PVF
    • PME COLUMNS
      • Christoph Lohr: Strategic Plumbing Insights
      • David Dexter: Plumbing Talking Points
      • James Dipping: Engineer Viewpoints
      • John Seigenthaler: Renewable Heating Design
      • Lowell Manalo: Plumbing Essentials
      • Misty Guard: Guard on Compliance
  • RADIANT & HYDRONICS
    • RADIANT COMFORT REPORT
    • THE GLITCH & THE FIX
  • INSIGHTS
    • CODES
    • GREEN PLUMBING & MECHANICAL
    • PROJECT PROFILES
    • COLUMNS
      • Codes Corner
      • Kristen R. Bayles: Editorial Opinion
      • Guest Editorial
  • MEDIA
    • EBOOKS
    • PODCASTS
    • VIDEOS
    • WEBINARS
  • RESOURCES
    • BIG BOOK DIRECTORY
    • REP LOCATOR
    • INDUSTRY CALENDAR
    • PM BOOKSTORE
    • CE CENTER
    • MARKET RESEARCH
    • CLASSIFIEDS
  • EMAGAZINE
    • EMAGAZINE
    • ARCHIVE ISSUES
    • CONTACT
    • ADVERTISE
    • PME EMAGAZINE ARCHIVES
  • SIGN UP!
Home » business advice

Articles Tagged with ''business advice''

The BDR logo.

BDR wraps Profit Launch business planning season, announces 2026 workshop dates

The business consultant for the trades welcomed more than 750 home service professionals for their flagship business planning sessions.
April 2, 2026

The three-day experience guides home service leadership teams through the development of a comprehensive business plan. 


Read More
Several people at a table discussing business.

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.


Read More
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.
Kristen Bayles 200x200 headshot
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. 


Read More
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.


Read More
Tankless hot water heater

A guide to rebates, including how to stack them

Rebates, without the headaches
Kristen Bayles 200x200 headshot
Kristen R. Bayles
February 11, 2026

Presenting rebate amounts and net costs alongside energy savings over time can shift the conversation from “How much will it cost?” to “What’s this really worth?”


Read More
The BDR logo.

BDR brings leadership to WWETT 2026 in Indianapolis

The event will take place Feb. 16-19, at the Indiana Convention Center in Indianapolis, Indiana.
February 10, 2026

Nate Agentis, Kasey Stanley and Zene Wynkoop will be featured speakers at WWETT. 



Read More
Nate Agentis.

From first call to repeat customer

Loyalty doesn’t require expensive software or flashy marketing. It comes from consistent, thoughtful habits that show customers they are seen, heard, and cared for.
Kristen Bayles 200x200 headshot
Kristen R. Bayles
January 6, 2026

 Instead of focusing solely on closing out a dispatch, companies should be intentional about building relationships: communicating proactively, documenting their work, and checking back in even after the invoice is paid.


Read More
Commonwealth M&A's co-founders,  Rick Calabrese and Joe Bergin.

What it takes to sell a legacy business

How preparation, trust and timing shaped the successful sale of a 70-year-old plumbing company.
Kristen Bayles 200x200 headshot
Kristen R. Bayles
December 22, 2025

When Ryan Edgington began exploring the value of Oxford Plumbing & Heating out of curiosity, the third-generation owner navigated the sale of a deeply rooted community business while preserving its people-first values. 


Read More
Crystal Williams and Trey McWilliams.

Blue Cardinal Home Services Group and Lemon Seed Marketing leaders to speak at We Mean Business conference

The We Mean Business conference will be held on Nov. 9-11 in Isle of Palms, South Carolina.
October 17, 2025

Sibling entrepreneurs Trey McWilliams and Crystal Williams aim to provide home service business owners the tools to succeed while strengthening their personal relationships


Read More
Plumber fixing a pipe and talking to his clients in the kitchen.
Guest Editorial | Joe Mozzone

Ethics in service businesses: Making production-based business models work

Necessary quality control elements within modern industry ideology.
Joe Mozzone author headshot 200x200
Joe Mozzone
October 16, 2025

As many companies adopt growth-oriented language, it’s important to explore the tactical strategies behind it. Key benchmarks to consider include: What roles do we need to fill in the next few years? How do we retain our experienced employees? Who is our ideal customer and how many will we have in three years? What are our projected revenues in 5 and 10 years? Are our plans aligned with healthy gross and EBITDA margins?


Read More
Previous 1 2 3 4 5 6 Next
Manage My Account
  • Newsletters
  • Online Registration
  • Subscription Customer Service
  • eMagazine
  • Manage My Preferences

More Videos

Popular Stories

A logo featuring Kyle Gargaro, editorial director for Plumbing & Mechanical.

Late night show comedian mocks plumbing industry

Thermostat Control

Why thermal mass and domestic hot water demand don’t always play nicely together

The Glitch & The Fix

Can you find the problems with this space heating set-up?

Download the FREE 2025 Water Conservation, Quality & Safety eBook

Poll

Getting your new hire jobsite-ready

How long does it typically take to get a new hire jobsite-ready?
View Results Poll Archive

Products

The Water Came To A Stop

The Water Came To A Stop

See More Products
eBook | 2025 Radiant & Hydronics All Stars

Keep your content unclogged with our newsletters!

Stay in the know on the latest plumbing & piping industry trends.

JOIN TODAY!
  • RESOURCES
    • Advertise
    • Contact Us
    • Directories
    • Store
    • Want More
    • Supply House Times
  • SIGN UP TODAY
    • Create Account
    • eMagazine
    • Newsletter
    • Customer Service
    • Manage Preferences
  • SERVICES
    • Marketing Services
    • Reprints
    • Market Research
    • List Rental
    • Survey/Respondent Access
  • STAY CONNECTED
    • LinkedIn
    • Facebook
    • Instagram
    • YouTube
    • X (Twitter)
  • PRIVACY
    • PRIVACY POLICY
    • TERMS & CONDITIONS
    • DO NOT SELL MY PERSONAL INFORMATION
    • PRIVACY REQUEST
    • ACCESSIBILITY

Copyright ©2026. All Rights Reserved BNP Media, Inc. and BNP Media II, LLC.

Design, CMS, Hosting & Web Development :: ePublishing