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April 2024 Guest Editorial Evan Heidenrich. Plumber working on water heater.

Innovation for an important part of the home

Work with a supplier who understands the changing marketplace, and provides a full range of water heaters that meet the needs of all your customers.
Evan Heidenrich
April 5, 2024

Wi-Fi technology has improved homes, including water heaters. The changing landscape of water heaters presents challenges for industry professionals. Nick Snell, director of plumbing sales at F.W. Webb Co., emphasizes the importance of working with a supplier that understands the evolving marketplace.


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Guest Editorial | Mic Green

The AI and fintech lessons I learned while acquiring 14 PHVAC companies

Standardizing offers time-savings for businesses.
Mic Green
Mic Green
April 3, 2024

As controller, my job essentially boils down to two things: support our branches and ensure that Leap Partners has the cash flow to fund further acquisitions.  I want to share with you the three fundamental lessons I’ve learned to achieve these goals.


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Guest Editorial | Chris Carrier

Tips and tools for 'Fix a Leak Week' and beyond

Chris Carrier
March 20, 2024

The U.S. EPA's "Fix A Leak Week" runs March 18-24.


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Guest Editorial | Patrick Ritter

Best practices for managing finances

Tips for plumbing and heating contracting business owners.
Patrick Ritter
Patrick Ritter
March 11, 2024

As Leap Partners' CFO I handle financial statements, acquisitions, and sales. Small businesses often find finance tasks overwhelming. I work with them daily, guiding them to secure their financial standing. Through this, I've learned about common financial trends and errors. Recently, I shared my insights with a friend.


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Celebrating the growth of women in the plumbing industry

Perspectives from a 40-year industry veteran.
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Mary Phelps
March 5, 2024

The future for young women in this industry is now as bright as anyone wants it to be. If a young woman wants to work her way all the way up to the C-suite, the opportunities are there, and that is so exciting to see.


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Guest Editorial | Brad Williams

Global and U.S. economic 2024 predictions

Commercial construction related to on-shoring to drive revenue growth.
Brad Williams
Brad Williams
February 8, 2024

As 2023 comes to a close it is now time to review my predictions from last year as well as predict ten more trends I see as we enter 2024.


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Guest Editorial | Jason Mudd

11 ways to boost your plumbing company’s SEO

SEO best practices for contracting businesses.
Jason Mudd
Jason Mudd
January 9, 2024

Explore 11 proven ways plumbing companies can improve their website visibility and search rankings. Whether you run a single-location operation or a multiple-unit franchise, these SEO tips will help you reach more consumers.


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PM 1223 Guest Editorial Michael Copp. Elderly couple climbing stairs.
Guest Editorial | Michael Copp

An aging population represents opportunities for plumbing and HVACR contractors

As the population grows older, there is a heightened need for affordable plumbing and HVACR systems that offer safety and accessibility.
Michael Copp
Michael Copp
December 7, 2023

As the population grows older, there is a heightened need for affordable plumbing and HVACR systems that offer safety and accessibility.


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Guest Editorial | Tom Sheahan

How to utilize two-way texting with customers

Bolster customer communication and satisfaction using two-way texting.
Tom Sheahan
Tom Sheahan
November 13, 2023

Two-way texting, when a customer can proactively text your business and receive a response or have an entire digital conversation, offers a way to bolster client communication and as a result, satisfaction.


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Guest Editorial | Dean Hartley

Add value to your contracting business with a home service franchise

Consider adding a franchise to help level the playing field and drive exponential growth.
Dean Hartley
Dean Hartley
November 13, 2023

A successful home service franchise offers sales and marketing systems similar to those employed by large companies. These systems can be easily implemented and replicated over and over again.


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