Columns

Ray Wholfarth: Boiler room detective

“The game is afoot.” Have fun, detective.

February 13, 2020

Sherlock Holmes has always been one of my favorite fictional characters. I envied how he would notice each detail and use every one of his senses to solve the crime.

Matt Michel: 7 reasons why you should grow

Growing is like winning; winning is fun.

Matt Michel

February 12, 2020

It is no surprise that most plumbing companies are small. What is surprising is the number of plumbing company owners who are content to stay small. I

Dave Yates: What’s in your radiant toolbox?

Ensure you do the job right the first time.

Dave Yates

February 11, 2020

"All I ever do is staple-up."

That was my friend and competitor’s response after he asked me to determine why a recent radiant heating installation was not working satisfactorily because the owners were ticked off.

Kenny Chapman: Structuring your business to increase personal freedom

Creating work life balance sometimes takes extra planning and strategizing.

Kenny Chapman

February 10, 2020

Do you value freedom? Do you like to have options and choices regarding how you spend your time?

Dan Holohan: The wedgie factor

Discomfort is not normal.

Dan Holohan

February 7, 2020

Comfort is a funny thing. When we have it, we’re usually not aware of it. It’s just there

John Siegenthaler: Flow x Pressure drop = Energy

Don’t waste it.

John Siegenthaler, P.E.

February 6, 2020

Ask a heating pro about the energy used by the systems they design or install.

Al Levi: Loaves of bread, not slices

Get to know your financials and what the numbers mean.

Al Levi

February 5, 2020

I’ll admit it. I’m not a giant fan of reading financials and management reporting.

Justin Jacobs: Does your direct mail marketing need a touch-up?

Justin Jacobs

January 15, 2020

Direct mail hits on the high points that anyone would want from an effective marketing campaign: Print builds trust more easily than digital ads.

Nicole Krawcke: Managing productivity in the digital age

Smartphones can easily distract employees at work.

Nicole Krawcke

January 14, 2020

I’ve always liked the month of January because it brings a fresh start to a new year. This time of year is filled with hope and optimism for a better year than the previous one.