search
cart
facebook instagram twitter linkedin youtube
  • Sign In
  • Create Account
  • Sign Out
  • My Account
  • NEWS
  • PRODUCTS
    • FEATURED PRODUCTS
  • CONTRACTORS
    • BATH & KITCHEN PRO
    • BUSINESS MANAGEMENT
    • HIGH EFFICIENCY HOMES
    • TECHNOLOGY
    • WATER TREATMENT
    • PMC COLUMNS
      • Dave Yates: Contractor’s Corner
      • John Siegenthaler: Hydronics Workshop
      • Kenny Chapman: The Blue Collar Coach
      • Matt Michel: Service Plumbing Pros
      • Scott Secor: Heating Perceptions
  • ENGINEERS
    • CONTINUING EDUCATION
    • DECARBONIZATION | ELECTRIFICATION
    • FIRE PROTECTION
    • GEOTHERMAL | SOLAR THERMAL
    • PIPING | PLUMBING | PVF
    • PME COLUMNS
      • Christoph Lohr: Strategic Plumbing Insights
      • David Dexter: Plumbing Talking Points
      • James Dipping: Engineer Viewpoints
      • John Seigenthaler: Renewable Heating Design
      • Lowell Manalo: Plumbing Essentials
      • Misty Guard: Guard on Compliance
  • RADIANT & HYDRONICS
    • RADIANT COMFORT REPORT
    • THE GLITCH & THE FIX
  • INSIGHTS
    • CODES
    • GREEN PLUMBING & MECHANICAL
    • PROJECT PROFILES
    • COLUMNS
      • Codes Corner
      • Kristen R. Bayles: Editorial Opinion
      • Guest Editorial
    • SPONSOR INSIGHTS
  • MEDIA
    • EBOOKS
    • PODCASTS
    • VIDEOS
    • WEBINARS
  • RESOURCES
    • BIG BOOK DIRECTORY
    • REP LOCATOR
    • INDUSTRY CALENDAR
    • PM BOOKSTORE
    • CE CENTER
    • MARKET RESEARCH
    • CLASSIFIEDS
  • EMAGAZINE
    • EMAGAZINE
    • ARCHIVE ISSUES
    • CONTACT
    • ADVERTISE
    • PME EMAGAZINE ARCHIVES
  • SIGN UP!
Home » Topics » Plumbing & Mechanical Contractor » Kenny Chapman: The Blue Collar Coach

Kenny Chapman: The Blue Collar Coach
Kenny Chapman: The Blue Collar Coach RSS Feed RSS

Kenny Chapman

Kenny Chapman: Who wants to be mediocre?

Sink into it or rise above it.
Kenny Chapman headshot with a white round border frame, 200x200
Kenny Chapman
March 1, 2021

All leaders and all people have a silent enemy: Mediocrity


Read More
Kenny Chapman

Kenny Chapman: Ideas are OK; plans are better

Three strategies for forging ideas into successful ventures.
Kenny Chapman headshot with a white round border frame, 200x200
Kenny Chapman
January 26, 2021

Leaders are often made up of people like me. We often lie awake at night or feel inspired randomly with new ideas. 


Read More
Kenny Chapman

Kenny Chapman: 5 simple strategies for keeping team members around

Work to keep your employees engaged.
Kenny Chapman headshot with a white round border frame, 200x200
Kenny Chapman
December 24, 2020

As a leader, we have so many balls in the air; we might as well be professional clowns juggling chainsaws. 


Read More
Kenny Chapman

Kenny Chapman: 4 easy steps to navigate change

Be the change trigger; don’t be the victim.
Kenny Chapman headshot with a white round border frame, 200x200
Kenny Chapman
November 30, 2020

I’ve been around a little while, my friends, and I’ve had to adapt to change throughout my career. 


Read More
Kenny Chapman

Kenny Chapman: The overlooked key to your company’s growth

If your company isn’t growing at the rate you desire, ask yourself how you can personally grow more.
Kenny Chapman headshot with a white round border frame, 200x200
Kenny Chapman
October 23, 2020

Based on my years of operating, coaching and training in the in-home service industry, if I had to name the top five struggles contractors face, one of them would be failure to grow at the desired speed. 


Read More
Kenny Chapman

Kenny Chapman: Help your techs improve client connection

Provide the highest level of service and professionalism.
Kenny Chapman headshot with a white round border frame, 200x200
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. 


Read More
Kenny Chapman

Kenny Chapman: Build a team of “in-home experts”

Train your front line to understand the fact they are true experts.
Kenny Chapman headshot with a white round border frame, 200x200
Kenny Chapman
August 26, 2020

Right now, there is a lot of confusion in the world. People don’t necessarily know which “experts” to trust or what to believe. 


Read More
Kenny Chapman

Kenny Chapman: It’s time to evaluate your systems

An effective evaluation process sets you free
Kenny Chapman headshot with a white round border frame, 200x200
Kenny Chapman
July 23, 2020

I’ve been studying human performance (specifically peak performance) for years in individuals and organizations. 


Read More
Kenny Chapman

Kenny Chapman: Using effective communication to navigate change

Consistent communication makes it easier to navigate turbulent times when they arise.
Kenny Chapman headshot with a white round border frame, 200x200
Kenny Chapman
June 29, 2020

Even though we all understand change is a constant part of life and business, there has been a surplus of it (paired with uncertainty) lately. 


Read More
Kenny Chapman

Kenny Chapman: What’s your impact

Plumbers have the opportunity and responsibility to help shape lives every day.
Kenny Chapman headshot with a white round border frame, 200x200
Kenny Chapman
May 21, 2020

We’ve all read stories and heard quotes about great CEOs, celebrities, sports icons and various recognizable people regarding the lasting impacts they’ve had on our society. 


Read More
Previous 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 … 16 17 Next
Manage My Account
  • Newsletters
  • Online Registration
  • Subscription Customer Service
  • eMagazine
  • Manage My Preferences

More Videos

Sponsored Content

Sponsored Content is a special paid section where industry companies provide high quality, objective, non-commercial content around topics of interest to the Plumbing & Mechanical audience. All Sponsored Content is supplied by the advertising company and any opinions expressed in this article are those of the author and not necessarily reflect the views of Plumbing & Mechanical or its parent company, BNP Media. Interested in participating in our Sponsored Content section? Contact your local rep!

close
  • HyperPure® PE-RT tubing
    Sponsored byLegend

    More Than One Right Answer: Rethinking PE-RT in Modern Plumbing Systems

Popular Stories

An infographic with "Water Heater Shipment Data" over a chart.

AHRI Data Shows Water Heater Shipments Remain Soft in 2026

Two firefighters in front of a firetruck.

From Firehouse to Jobsite: A Contractor's Approach to Water Heater Replacement

Top 40 Under 40 Next Gen All-Stars Logo

Top 40 Under 40 Next Gen All-Star Competition Officially Open

Download the FREE 2025 Water Conservation, Quality & Safety eBook

Events

August 4, 2026

Is Contractor Training a Cost Center or Your Most Overlooked Growth Engine?

In this webinar, you’ll learn how to reframe training as a measurable revenue driver by connecting contractor performance improvements to real business outcomes—like increased equipment sales, stronger margins, and greater share-of-wallet.

View All Submit An Event

Poll

Getting your new hire jobsite-ready

How long does it typically take to get a new hire jobsite-ready?
View Results Poll Archive

Products

The Water Came To A Stop

The Water Came To A Stop

See More Products
eBook | 2025 Radiant & Hydronics All Stars

Keep your content unclogged with our newsletters!

Stay in the know on the latest plumbing & piping industry trends.

JOIN TODAY!
  • RESOURCES
    • Advertise
    • Contact Us
    • Directories
    • Store
    • Want More
    • Supply House Times
  • SIGN UP TODAY
    • Create Account
    • eMagazine
    • Newsletter
    • Customer Service
    • Manage Preferences
  • SERVICES
    • Marketing Services
    • Reprints
    • Market Research
    • List Rental
    • Survey/Respondent Access
  • STAY CONNECTED
    • LinkedIn
    • Facebook
    • Instagram
    • YouTube
    • X (Twitter)
  • PRIVACY
    • PRIVACY POLICY
    • TERMS & CONDITIONS
    • DO NOT SELL MY PERSONAL INFORMATION
    • PRIVACY REQUEST
    • ACCESSIBILITY

Copyright ©2026. All Rights Reserved BNP Media, Inc. and BNP Media II, LLC.

Design, CMS, Hosting & Web Development :: ePublishing