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The 7-Power Contractor

Levi: How to minimize callbacks once and for all

7 Power Blog
Al Levi
January 30, 2018
It doesn’t have to be “déjà vu all over again.”
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Bob Miodonski

Read this at your own risk

Bob Miodonski
January 10, 2018

I’ve heard an alarming number of speakers say, ‘Don’t listen to the media.’


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Back to hydronics basics

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John Siegenthaler, P.E.
December 30, 2017

A knowledge of basic science reveals situations that seem too good to be true.


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Trevor Flannigan

7 ways to recruit plumbers

Trevor Flannigan
December 29, 2017

There is ‘no magic bullet’ for finding the right employees, but these tips can help.


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5 business lessons from JCPenney

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Kenny Chapman
December 29, 2017

Don’t lose sight of what your customers truly want.


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Manage expectations and avoid disappointment

Adams Hudson
December 29, 2017

A ‘differentiation standard’ can help you stand out from the rest as a top contractor.


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The 2018 US economic outlook

Morris Beschloss
December 21, 2017

Housing market, inflation rates and the upcoming midterm election will influence the economy in 2018.


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Education comes in many flavors

Dan Holohan
December 21, 2017

In America, if you don’t go to college, people shake their heads and feel sorry for you.


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The 7-Power Contractor

How to plan for holiday bonuses

7 Power Blog
Al Levi
December 21, 2017

If the holiday-bonus blues are getting you down, consider implementing this ‘game.’


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Jen Anesi Editorial Opinion

Something to remember this season

Together, we can help save lives.
Jen Anesi-Brombach
Jen Anesi-Brombach
December 12, 2017

A year ago, my husband’s good friend happened to be in town from New York for Christmas break.


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