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Al Levi: Doing good, ending badly

Sometimes doing what feels right can be problematic for the company.

June 10, 2019

I’m lucky enough to work with a lot of good-hearted contractors. What I know is contractors in general, despite the skewed view of the media to the contrary, want to do the right thing for their customers and their community.

ServiceTitan integrates iManifold, residential HVAC diagnostic tool

June 7, 2019

Home service business management software partners with digital manifold technology provider to automate HVAC/R system analysis reports and streamline sales.

How payment strategies can help trades workers overcome payment refusal and boost professionalism

Drew Sementa

May 31, 2019

While payment refusals can be rectified in small claims court, only 50% of small claims court cases are filed by businesses, and this path can be costly, complicated and time-consuming. The key is to develop a reliable payments system.

Anvil Intl., Smith-Cooper Intl. complete merger

May 29, 2019

Jason Hild, who served as CEO of SCI, will be the CEO of the combined company, and Tom Fish, who served as President and CEO of Anvil, will act as its chairman.

Matt Michel: 8 steps to better marketing

There is a proven process that gets better results.

Matt Michel

May 14, 2019

It sounds simple, but few marketing efforts begin with a clearly defined objective. What, specifically, do you want to accomplish?

Success Group International reveals new performance management system at San Antonio Expo

Turnkey program developed to help member contractors retain the employees they have in a talent-deficient industry.

May 14, 2019

Success Group International (SGI) recently held its spring 2019 Expo at the Grand Hyatt San Antonio. Nearly 450 companies and 1,500 people attended the event.

Nicole Krawcke: We need to talk about the trades

Sharing personal experiences helps attract new talent.

Nicole Krawcke

May 14, 2019

Just over 10 years ago, when I graduated from college with my shiny new journalism degree in hand, never in a million years did I think I would be writing about the skilled trades — first HVAC, now plumbing.

Kenny Chapman: The innovation factor can be disastrous

Innovation helps improve companies, accelerate growth and serve clients better.

Kenny Chapman

May 13, 2019

In March, the Lovely Christy and I joined our friends from Service Roundtable in Frankfurt, Germany, for the massive ISH trade fair. With more than 2,500 exhibitors focused on sustainability, cutting-edge design trends, and technological innovations, it was a mind-expanding experience, to say the least.

Al Levi: Getting employees to ‘released’

5 steps to training and verifying what employees know.

Al Levi

May 10, 2019

What does getting employees to “released” mean?

Smith-Cooper International to merge with Anvil International

April 26, 2019

Anvil International (“Anvil”), a global designer, manufacturer and provider of high-quality products that connect and support piping systems, and Smith-Cooper International (“SCI”), a global designer and provider of branded, high-quality pipes, valves, and fittings, announced on April 26, they have entered into a definitive agreement to merge.