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The 7-Power Contractor

Al Levi: Hire willing people, provide skills or pay the price

How to build techs from scratch.
7 Power Blog
Al Levi
June 23, 2020

“Hire willing people and provide them the skills — as opposed to hiring spoiled, experienced people with skills and behavior problems.” 


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Dave Yates

Dave Yates: 6 COVID-19 business tips

Capitalize on a cooped up population hungry to enhance safety, comfort and peace-of-mind.
Dave Yates
Dave Yates
June 23, 2020

This past week, I experienced my first virtual doctor’s visit. First time for everything, right? 


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Gravity Confiuration

Siphonic drainage

Considerations and stages of progression from a conventional drainage system to siphonic operation.
June 22, 2020

Siphonic drainage, introduced to Europe in the 1960s, is an engineered rainwater drainage system that utilizes the natural power of a siphon to drain the water from elevated surfaces (roofs, decks, etc).


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Craig Selover

In remembrance of Craig Selover

Former PMI president passes away at age 71.
June 22, 2020

The 1990 PMI president and recipient of the 2012 PMI President's Award, Craig Selover, 71, died on June 2 in Naples, FL.


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PHCC

PHCCCONNECT2020 moves to virtual format

June 19, 2020

With the theme “Expand Your Vision for Success,” the virtual conference will offer high-caliber keynote speakers, timely and relevant educational sessions and new virtual networking events, with the added benefit of experiencing it all from the comfort of an office or home.


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Christoph Lohr

Christoph Lohr: Business and military strategy in times of chaos

The entire concept of business strategy derives from military strategy.
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Christoph Lohr
June 16, 2020

We are living in chaotic times. The current COVID-19 crisis has quickly turned from a health risk to an economically challenging one. 


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Andrew Ettinger

PM Profile: Best Postcards talks marketing efforts for contractors

Longtime financial and marketing guru explains how he went from bankruptcy to CEO of one of the largest direct mail marketing businesses.
Natalie Forster
Natalie Forster
June 11, 2020

After a stint as a top producer at Morgan Stanley, Andrew Ettinger was faced with years of struggling with business initiatives and eventually filed for bankruptcy. 


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Tool Tips: Refrigeration Gauge Protection and Connection Stress

June 11, 2020

Every time I installed an ice maker supply line, I was always concerned that it may leak — pushing and pulling on the fridge. 


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Leadership Team

2020 Plumbing & Mechanical Manufacturers Rep of the Year: Maloney & Curcio

Mountainside, New Jersey-based Maloney & Curcio takes this year’s honor as PM’s Manufacturers Rep of the Year.
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Nicole Krawcke
June 11, 2020

Since its inception in 1934, Maloney & Curcio has held onto the tradition that the customer always comes first. 


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Les Nelson

Obituary: Les Nelson of RPA

June 3, 2020

Les Nelson died May 20 at his home in Corona, California, at the age of 66. 


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