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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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Emoji truck wrap shines bright

Truck of the Month: Comfort Matters Heating and Cooling, Maple Grove, Minn.

‘Emoji’ wrap shines bright in Minnesota.
Nadia Askar
Nadia Askar
January 24, 2018

Corey Hickmann founded Comfort Matters Heating and Cooling with his wife Amy in 2005.


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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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The hazards of hoarding to tradespeople

The hazards of hoarding to tradespeople

What is hoarding?
Megan Phillips
January 8, 2018

Here’s what you need to know to stay safe in hoarding situations.


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Lucas McAlpin

Nexstar Network hires business coaches

Lucas McAlpin and Melvin Music join Nexstar's staff
January 4, 2018

Two familiar faces join Nexstar Network's business coaching team.


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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

Kenny Chapman headshot with a white round border frame, 200x200
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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