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Guest Editorial | Kevin Hill

Leadership tips and best practices

Build your best team.
Kevin Hill
Kevin Hill
August 14, 2024

When we hear about a 'dream team,' our minds envision the perfect basketball team or a group of highly skilled attorneys assembled for a high-profile legal matter. But creating a team that consistently delivers great results shouldn't be limited to sports or legal teams.


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Service Plumbing Pros | Matt Michel

How should you handle merchant service fees?

Quit looking at merchant service fees as an expense.
Matt Michel
Matt Michel
August 9, 2024

Some customers prefer using credit cards, but accepting them means paying merchant service fees. Contractors may offer cash discounts or add an upcharge, so consider how to handle merchant services.


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Business concepts, evaluation and assessment

How scorecards help level-up your team.

Scoring for success
Kenny Chapman
August 7, 2024

Last month, I introduced the core elements of our training: organizational charts, scorecards, and processes. These form the foundation of your business, providing clarity and accountability. This month, we'll focus on scorecards and how they contribute to team success.


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Service Plumbing Pros | Matt Michel

6 groups every plumber should join

The benefits of networking.
Matt Michel
Matt Michel
July 10, 2024

Plumbers are typically independent and work alone from a service truck, but there are significant benefits to joining groups. These can include learning from peers and expanding your customer base. Consider joining these six groups as a plumber.


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The Blue Collar Coach | Kenny Chapman

How organizational charts accelerate team efficiency

A game plan for success.
Kenny Chapman
July 2, 2024

Our training at The Blue Collar Success Group focuses on three crucial areas: scorecards, processes, and organizational charts. These components are essential for clarity, motivation, and accountability. This month, we will focus on organizational charts.


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Service Plumbing Pros | Matt Michel

4 things you must do to justify a higher price

Best practices for earning more revenue.
Matt Michel
Matt Michel
June 10, 2024

In every market, some companies offer low-priced products, while others offer high-priced premium products. If you want to justify a higher price, here are four things you must do.


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The Blue Collar Coach | Kenny Chapman

Shifting leadership styles from field to office

A guide for growing managers.
Kenny Chapman
June 4, 2024

I have a question for all my fellow leaders in the trades: How well do you remember the days when you were solely in the field?


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BuyFin payment processing and consumer financing now available to help business owners unlock growth

May 7, 2024

BuyFin Payment Processing, which is offered in conjunction with third-party partners, helps business owners get paid faster from customers with competitive processing rates and a best-in-class technology platform, the company states.


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Service Plumbing Pros | Matt Michel

Networking for commercial plumbers

Nine ways to build key relationships.
Matt Michel
Matt Michel
May 7, 2024

Larry Taylor, a renowned contractor, believed that networking is the key to commercial sales. Business is built on relationships, and networking helps build them. Here are nine ways to network effectively.


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The Blue Collar Coach | Kenny Chapman

Nurturing the next generation of leaders in the home services trades

Best practices for succession planning.
Kenny Chapman
May 3, 2024

Succession is a crucial phase for leaders. Proper planning and strategy can make it the best decision for the company.


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