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AI is changing the rules of search: home service companies need to pay attention

With the prevalence of AI in search engines, home service companies have to adapt.
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Katie Donovan
August 6, 2025

For home service companies, it's important to stay up to date on the latest in search engine trends, especially when it comes to AI. 


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BDR announces keynote speakers for SPARK 2026

Celebrated speakers Sarah Wells and Jon Acuff will headline the three-day event, slated for Jan. 6-9.
August 5, 2025

Sarah Wells, inspirational speaker with more than a decade of experience, will conduct the opening ceremony while Jon Acuff, author, will host the closing ceremony. 


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ServiceTitan’s 2025 Commercial Service Market Survey: majority of contractors report stable or rising revenue

Commercial business continues to succeed despite persistent labor shortages and rising costs.
July 14, 2025

ServiceTitan released its third annual Commercial Service Market Report, which surveyed over 1,000 commercial owners and executives across the trades. The report reveals that 66% of commercial contractors said they entered 2025 with stable or growing revenues, even as they have faced persistent headwinds like a skilled labor shortage (52%), rising labor and overhead costs (45%), and longer material lead times (31%). More than half (53%) expressed optimism about the market.


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Service Plumbing Pros | Matt Michel

Two dozen ways to be easy to do business with: part II

Twelve tips to make sure that your customers keep coming back.
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Matt Michel
June 19, 2025

Are you easy to do business with? You might think so, but there's always room for improvement. Here are twelve ways to make it easier for others to work with you. How many do you practice?


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The Unified Group’s 2025 Human Resources Forum: advancing excellence in workforce strategy

HVAC leaders gather to share HR strategies, tackle challenges, and build stronger teams.
June 6, 2025

From onboarding best practices to mental health in the trades, The Unified Group’s HR Forum delivered actionable strategies and honest dialogue to help HVAC companies lead with empathy, build stronger teams and embrace a culture of growth


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BDR names Jeff Cordick as new chief financial officer

March 3, 2025

Business Development Resources (BDR) has named Jeff Cordick its new CFO. 


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Editor's Note | Nicole Krawcke

Why plumbing contractors must embrace video in 2025

Google is prioritizing video content for ranking results.
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Nicole Krawcke
January 15, 2025

Video marketing is crucial for plumbing and HVAC contractors to stand out and build credibility. Using smartphones for easy video creation and sharing on platforms like YouTube helps contractors become trusted industry experts.


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Editorial Opinion | Nicole Krawcke

How AI can help forge human connections

Find ways for artificial intelligence to augment operations and reallocate resources to more important tasks.
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Nicole Krawcke
December 13, 2024

Embrace AI to future-proof your team and enhance human connections in the workplace. AI is transforming industries by augmenting productivity and redefining job roles.


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CEO Warrior War Planning event helps owners plan for financial goals

November 20, 2024

Contractors who attended learned important lessons about financial management and planning. 


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Editorial Opinion | Nicole Krawcke

The power of reverse mentoring

Boost innovation and team collaboration.
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Nicole Krawcke
November 15, 2024

Reverse mentoring is transforming the plumbing contracting industry by pairing seasoned professionals with younger employees. This innovative approach fosters cross-generational learning, enhances adaptability, and drives growth for the business's future.


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