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Articles Tagged with ''contractors''

Overcoming roadblocks

Kenny Chapman: Overcoming roadblocks to find new ways of doing things

Be willing to do what others will not
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Kenny Chapman
September 2, 2022

It's easy to fall prey to mediocrity. But, when you’re willing to put in the hard work and do what many people will not do, you'll find that the payoff is well worth it.


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Southern Trust Home Services named to the 2022 Inc. 5000 List

August 29, 2022

This is the first year Southern Trust has made the respected list.


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Quality Comfort Home Services

Truck of the Month: Bright, colorful and memorable

Quality Comfort Home Services | Cincinnati, Ohio
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Nicole Krawcke
August 26, 2022

It’s not often that a 27-year-old decides to start his own contracting company, but in the case of Ryan Osterkamp, that’s exactly what happened.


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RIDGID’s Schoolhouse Training Center

Training the trades

RIDGID’s Schoolhouse Training Center trains more than 500 people each year in Elyria, Ohio.
Denis Hanna
August 24, 2022

On any given day inside a former K-6 schoolhouse in Elyria, Ohio, trade professionals can be found learning about the latest tools from RIDGID and how best to use them on the job site.


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Americans care about drinking water

Nicole Krawcke: Americans care about drinking water

Is your company capitalizing on this fast-growing trend?
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Nicole Krawcke
August 9, 2022

I was lucky enough to be able to take a week off from work at the beginning of July. Though we attended so many family functions and get-togethers, I almost felt I needed another vacation to recover from my first vacation. Ever had one of those?


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Mastering the art of scheduling

Adam Cory: Mastering the art of scheduling and quoting

Increase business agility and profits by streamlining processes.
Adam Cory
August 8, 2022

For those not directly connected to the field service industry, it might be surprising to learn that many technicians in this space do not have the tools or information available to make quotes on the spot and still struggle with finding transparent solutions for scheduling — resulting in delays and lost business.


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The New Flat Rate provides contractors with instant financing options through partnership with OPTIMUS

August 4, 2022

As part of the dealer-financing program, the program will enable participating dealers to select from multiple financing options that best align with their organizational structure and sales process.


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Matt Michel: 8 steps of feature/benefit training

Start small and watch the sales flow.
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Matt Michel
August 4, 2022

You would never send your plumbers into the field without training and tools, right? What about the necessary sales training? Here is a simple 8-step approach that you can weave into your weekly service meetings to boost your team’s effectiveness in promoting add-ons.


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Team members

Kenny Chapman: Team members — the greatest asset of all

Consistently invest in your employees.
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Kenny Chapman
August 2, 2022

At the end of the day, if you want your business to be truly successful, you need to look after your people — that means giving them the tools to succeed, the resources they need to perform and a clear vision of where they’re going.


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Power Selling Pros names Zac Garside CEO

August 1, 2022

As CEO of Power Selling Pros, Garside is looking to evolve services by making the voices of its clients and partners the driving force behind the company.


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