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Marketing Magic: Before you talk to the media, read this

Be proactive rather than reactive

September 8, 2021

One of the toughest calls I receive as the owner of a public relations agency specializing in the home services industry is from a plumbing or mechanical business owner asking for my help after they find themselves, or their business, in the middle of a crisis.

Matt Michel: 18 ways to recruit plumbers

Your ability to grow and profit depends on your ability to find and recruit new employees

Matt Michel

September 7, 2021

The biggest challenge most plumbing contractors face is finding field service personnel. Recruiting is job — one for the company owner.

Kenny Chapman: Turn your routines into rituals

Power-up your leadership

Kenny Chapman

September 7, 2021

Leadership is tricky in any industry. In my time serving as a leader for various service companies and as a leadership coach for countless more, I’ve learned a lot the hard way.

Neighborly named one of America’s fastest-growing private companies by Inc. Magazine

August 27, 2021

Neighborly’s placement at 4,345 is a result of the company’s consistent growth year-over -year, made up of more than 4,800 franchises representing 28 total brands that repair, maintain and enhance properties, united under one platform serving more than 10 million customers across nine countries.

Truck of the Month: The brand with the mystery man

Morgan Miller Plumbing- Grandview, Missouri

Nicole Krawcke

August 23, 2021

After working together at a national plumbing franchise, Jeff Morgan and Bob Miller knew there had to be a better way to treat plumbers. So, in 1997, they decided to leave and start their own company, and Morgan Miller Plumbing was born.

PHCC — National Association announces Mark Ingrao as new CEO

August 17, 2021

Ingrao officially assumes duties as CEO on Oct. 22, during PHCC’s Annual Business Meeting at PHCCCONNECT2021 in Kansas City, Missouri.

Peterman Brothers earns national recognition, named Dealer of the Year

August 16, 2021

Each year, Bryant determines the winner of the award from those who received its Medal of Excellence, which includes Bryant Factory Authorized Dealers across North America.

2021 Mechanical Contractor of the Year: Murray Co.

Employee-owned Rancho Dominguez, California-based firm takes care of each other, and its clients.

Nicole Krawcke

August 10, 2021

Murray Company (MC) has spent more than 100 years establishing a rock-solid reputation as one of the premiere mechanical contracting firms on the West Coast. With a commitment to safety, the employee-owned firm has earned distinction as Plumbing & Mechanical’s 2021 Mechanical Contractor of the Year.

Nicole Krawcke: Overcoming the negative stereotype

Plumbing manufacturer launches new docuseries promoting the plumbing industry as a financially rewarding career.

Nicole Krawcke

August 9, 2021

The skilled trades are certainly no stranger to the difficulties amidst a labor shortage. The most experienced trade pros are nearing retirement, and when you combine that with the lack of high school graduates entering the trades, the skills gap continues to grow.