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Al Levi

Mastering the business of contracting

A 7-Power Contractor is a leader who is in command of the seven major areas that require his attention as a business owner.
7 Power Blog
Al Levi
July 22, 2016
The seven areas that need your constant attention.
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Dzejn Stamenov

Women in Plumbing: A rewarding career

And it’s becoming more appealing to some women as plumbing contractors are becoming more willing to teach them how to be a plumber.
Kelly Faloon
July 20, 2016
For these women, the plumbing industry provides work they are passionate about.
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UPC 706.0

UPC 706.0: That section is about changing the direction of drainage flow

July 8, 2016

The reason for this month’s column is I’ve been working on processing code questions for the UPC and UMC Answers and Analysis committees.


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DOL updates overtime regulation

June 30, 2016
The U.S. Department of Labor issued a new overtime regulation May 18 that makes millions of employees eligible for overtime pay beginning Dec. 1.
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Be a modern day 'CEO Warrior'

Be a modern day 'CEO Warrior'

Remember how excited you were at the opportunity to be your own boss?
Mike Agugliaro
Mike Agugliaro
June 27, 2016
Get back the passion you once had for your business.
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Matt Michel

7 business-building ideas

The Plumbing Marketing Toolbox is a free app available for plumbers on either an Android or Apple device.
Matt Michel
Matt Michel
June 24, 2016
Market your company with gift certificates, coloring books and airline miles.
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Strategies for increasing sales and loyalty

Many crucial factors exist when it comes to building trust and a good client relationship.
Kenny Chapman
June 24, 2016
Building trust with homeowners.
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Al Levi

Division or divisiveness with service and install work

Some companies like to distinguish between small install and big install.
7 Power Blog
Al Levi
June 24, 2016
Pitting service and install against each other is bad for business.
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Al Levi book

Al Levi's 'The 7-Power Contractor' book

June 22, 2016
Plumbing & Mechanical columnist, business consultant and former contractor Al Levi introduces his new book for contractors.
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PM marketing strategies

Corduroy pillows = great headlines

Marketing lesson No. 1: Your headline’s main job is to get your prospect to your next statement.
Adams Hudson
June 17, 2016
Corduroy pillows = great headlines
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