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Al Levi

Keeping commercial customers

A commercial sales agent is the person at your company who is dedicated to creating relationships.
7 Power Blog
Al Levi
August 30, 2016
A commercial sales agent on staff will create these relationships.
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Girls Night Out

How a contractor uses innovation to win over customers

Service with sprinkles.
Chip R. Bell
August 26, 2016
How a South Carolina contractor uses an innovative approach to win over customers.
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What does service mean to you?

It can mean many things to many people.
Kelly Faloon
August 22, 2016
Many people who are part of the greater plumbing and heating industry spend their leisure time helping here and abroad to provide warm homes and cool, clean water.
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Al Levi

Mastering the business of contracting

A 7-Power Contractor is a leader who is in command of the seven major areas that require his attention as a business owner.
7 Power Blog
Al Levi
July 22, 2016
The seven areas that need your constant attention.
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Outdoor reset is the 'smart' choice

Beyond smartphones, we now have smart watches, smart thermostats and smart windows.
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John Siegenthaler, P.E.
June 27, 2016

It’s not sexy, but outdoor reset is still a ‘smart’ choice.


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Be a modern day 'CEO Warrior'

Be a modern day 'CEO Warrior'

Remember how excited you were at the opportunity to be your own boss?
Mike Agugliaro
Mike Agugliaro
June 27, 2016
Get back the passion you once had for your business.
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Safety under the summer sun

Heat exhaustion symptoms include headache, nausea, dizziness, weakness, thirst and heavy sweating.
Kelly Faloon
June 24, 2016
Keep workers cool on outside jobsites.
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Matt Michel

7 business-building ideas

The Plumbing Marketing Toolbox is a free app available for plumbers on either an Android or Apple device.
Matt Michel
Matt Michel
June 24, 2016
Market your company with gift certificates, coloring books and airline miles.
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Strategies for increasing sales and loyalty

Many crucial factors exist when it comes to building trust and a good client relationship.
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Kenny Chapman
June 24, 2016
Building trust with homeowners.
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Installing check valves in a recirculation system

The direction of flow.
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Julius Ballanco P.E., CPD
June 24, 2016
One plumbing contractor commented that most plumbers don’t know how and where to install check valves.
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