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Siggy

John Siegenthaler: Back to basics: Thoughtful zoning

Things to consider before planning your piping layout.
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John Siegenthaler, P.E.
October 21, 2020

A zone is any area of a building for which indoor air temperature is controlled by a single thermostat (or other type of temperature controller). 


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Nicole Krawcke

Nicole Krawcke: Plumbers protect the health of the nation

Ensure your employees are inspecting your customers’ entire plumbing system.
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Nicole Krawcke
October 20, 2020

A few weeks ago, I came across a heartbreaking news story about a 6-year-old boy from Texas who died after contracting a rare amoeba called Naegleria fowleri from the local water supply.


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The 7-Power Contractor

Al Levi: How are you judging your staff’s performance?

Evaluate your employees on objective standards.
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Al Levi
October 20, 2020

With every new consulting client, I begin our work by asking the following: “How are you judging your staff’s performance?”


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Nicole Krawcke

Nicole Krawcke: CYA in the age of coronavirus

Cover your ass-ets.
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Nicole Krawcke
September 30, 2020

PHVAC business owners know running a service company is not easy. 


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Matt Michel

Matt Michel: Why you? 9 steps to creating a winning USP

Differentiate yourself with a unique selling proposition.
Matt Michel
Matt Michel
September 29, 2020

One of the most challenging marketing tasks for a plumbing company owner is identifying a point of uniqueness. 


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Dave Yates

Dave Yates: Making radiant work on a budget

How to get your “foot in the door.”
Dave Yates
Dave Yates
September 28, 2020

Let’s be honest: More than a few customers have champagne tastes but exist on a beer budget. 


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Kenny Chapman

Kenny Chapman: Help your techs improve client connection

Provide the highest level of service and professionalism.
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Kenny Chapman
September 24, 2020

If you’ve owned or managed an in-home service business for any amount of time, you know there are always opportunities for growth in multiple areas within your company. 


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Dan Holohan

Dan Holohan: Pumps or circulators?

Never stop asking questions.
Dan Holohan
September 23, 2020

I started out in the business working for a manufacturers’ rep on the Isle of Long. 


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Siggy

John Siegenthaler: Due diligence

Detailing a “2-pipe” buffer tank.
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John Siegenthaler, P.E.
September 22, 2020

Most buffer tanks used in hydronic systems are piped in a “4-pipe” configuration.


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The 7-Power Contractor

Al Levi: Attitude versus behavior: What’s the difference?

Let go of the broken method of paying attention to attitudes.
7 Power Blog
Al Levi
September 21, 2020

Bad attitudes are everywhere, or so it would appear. In most cases, it is based on nothing other than your opinion. 


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