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A dear John letter

Frank Blau
May 31, 2000
A PHC contractor and dear friend shared with me the following letter, sent to him in October by one of his service technicians.
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The Golden Rule

Jim Olsztynski
May 31, 2000
Two themes play out month after month in the trade press as the biggest challenges facing the industry.
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The Second Annual JB Awards

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Julius Ballanco P.E., CPD
May 31, 2000
Based on the overwhelming response to the First Annual JB Awards, I have decided to have the Second Annual JB Awards.
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This Holiday Season, Give Yourself A Drug-Free Workplace

Ellen Rohr
May 31, 2000
If you take a stand on drinking and drug use in your company before this scene unfolds, you have a much better chance at surviving the trauma, both emotionally and financially.
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Hot Rod & Yox - The Sequel

Ellen Rohr
May 31, 2000
My husband Hot Rod and I sold our plumbing and heating company to Ken Morgan, Lyle Ripley and Mike Pech in October 1995.
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The Water Closet Sign - Part 2

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Julius Ballanco P.E., CPD
May 31, 2000
What really got me excited was that some organization outside the plumbing profession has acknowledged the advances made in our industry.
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When Pumps Don't Get Along

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John Siegenthaler, P.E.
May 31, 2000
Ever notice how hydronics “war stories” get passed around whenever a group of hydronic heating installers are put in the same room?
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You'll Never Get What You Don't Ask For

Jim Olsztynski
May 31, 2000
Kevin Kanekoa, vice president of Pacific Mechanical Co. in — get this — Honolulu, has attended about as many of my hometown Chicago Bulls games as I have during their 1990s championship run.
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Using Technology To Improve Service

Maurice Maio
May 31, 2000
These days, everybody’s talking about putting technology to work in your business.
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Happy New Year? You Wish!

Paul Ridilla
May 25, 2000
It's not Armageddon, but are you prepared?
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