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Matt Michel: Turn profits, not wrenches

4 things successful plumbing company owners must know.

August 3, 2021

The skillset that spells success as a business owner is fundamentally different than the skillset for success working in the field as a plumber. Here are four things business owners must know to turn a profit that were not necessary to turn a wrench.

Dave Yates: This way to egress

The key to success is having an exit strategy in place.

Dave Yates

August 3, 2021

PT Barnum had a real problem with patrons who lingered in his museum a bit too long, which limited the crowds and cut into profits. He needed a way to get people to leave and replaced the exit signs with “This Way to Egress.”

Kenny Chapman: 4 steps for growing your business

Break through the resistance.

Kenny Chapman

August 2, 2021

Who here doesn’t want to grow? Who doesn’t want to improve and make more of a difference with your business? It’s a silly question, right? Everyone wants to get better and scale their business, but not everyone does.

The New Flat Rate provides high-level business conference for home service contractors

July 16, 2021

The two-and-a-half-day event will take place from Oct. 18-20 at the Westin Chattanooga.

Nicole Krawcke: Maintaining a healthy work-life balance

Writing down processes helps business owners with time management.

Nicole Krawcke

July 9, 2021

This month marks my seven-year anniversary with BNP Media, and seven years writing about the trades. When I first started, I knew next to nothing about HVAC and plumbing, not to mention I didn’t have any contacts or friends within the industry.

Marketing Magic: How contractors can get the most out of their fleet graphics and branding

Why investing in advertising for your fleet is important.

Michael Ries

July 8, 2021

According to a white paper authored by venture capital firm ARD Ventures, each fleet vehicle, on average, receives between 30,000 -70,000 impressions daily.

Christoph Lohr: Trend watch: Professional development predictions

Trends and opportunities to watch in the coming year and beyond.

Christoph Lohr

July 7, 2021

Last year, during the initial phases of the COVID-19 pandemic, I wrote a couple of articles that touched on the subject of organizations coming up with solutions during chaotic situations.

Matt Michel: 12 essential principles about the business side of plumbing

Not all tradesmen know how to run a business.

Matt Michel

July 6, 2021

All plumbers can turn a wrench, but not all contractors can turn a profit. Turning a profit requires tradespeople learn how to master the trade of business.

Kenny Chapman: Three simple steps for overcoming fear in business

Dealing with fear is critical to success.

Kenny Chapman

July 2, 2021

We all have fear in business and life. I’m not attacking you here and saying you’re a coward or afraid to take risks, but it’s a natural part of life.