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The Blue Collar Coach | Kenny Chapman

Balancing data-driven decisions with human emotion

A service business leader’s guide.

February 6, 2024

The service industry needs both data and emotion. Emotional intelligence is crucial to balance them. Strive to understand the 'why' behind the numbers, promote emotional intelligence, pilot programs, open feedback channels, and keep an eye on the long game.

Guest Editorial | Jason Mudd

11 ways to boost your plumbing company’s SEO

SEO best practices for contracting businesses.

Jason Mudd

January 9, 2024

Explore 11 proven ways plumbing companies can improve their website visibility and search rankings. Whether you run a single-location operation or a multiple-unit franchise, these SEO tips will help you reach more consumers.

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Service Plumbing Pros | Matt Michel

5 steps to building a strong banking relationship

In times of economic uncertainty, securing loans and lines of credit are critical for businesses.

Matt Michel

January 8, 2024

A strong banking relationship is critical for securing loans and for establishing and maintaining lines of credit. Relationships are not built overnight. Here are the steps you need to build a good relationship with a bank.

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The Blue Collar Coach | Kenny Chapman

The role of continuous learning in leadership evolution

Leaders must also undergo continuous transformation to remain effective.

Kenny Chapman

January 4, 2024

Regardless of how long you’ve been in the trades, I’m sure you know how important learning is to your journey. Let’s take a deeper look.

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Guest Editorial | Louise Prader

Meeting homeowner expectations in a time of constant change

Contractors must build trust with customers in order to grow their businesses.

Louise Prader

September 8, 2023

The trends that shape our industry are changing at a faster pace than ever before.

Guest Editorial | Michael Copp

Competing for skilled employees

Tips for mitigating the workforce shortage for your contracting company.

Michael Copp

September 7, 2023

Many companies within the construction industry are chasing after the same pool of talent. Here are tips for mitigating the workforce shortage.

Five tips for communications during the Coronavirus crisis

March 30, 2020

It’s important during times of crisis, such as we are experiencing, to maintain a calm, collected brand voice and keep the channels of communication open with customers, team members and stakeholders.

Navigating and mitigating the impact of COVID-19

Four tips from construction management experts to be better prepared

March 25, 2020

As the COVID-19 pandemic has spread across countries and industries, the commercial construction industry has found varied methods to adapt to changes in workforce, funding and supply chains. Project and construction managers need to not only adapt to the impacts of the current climate, but reconsider plans in order to help mitigate ongoing damages and delays.

Department of Homeland Security guidance on stay-at-home order and essential businesses

DHS gives advice for the work truck industry during COVID-19

March 23, 2020

Currently, at least 12 states have issued stay-at-home orders thus far. All shut downs include exemptions for “essential” operations. There is no consistency around the scope of what constitutes an essential business or service, forcing these decisions to be made locally.

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