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Items Tagged with 'customer service'

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Missed Calls Chris Mechanic Image

The Astounding Cost of Missing Calls

And how to move your numbers in the right direction
Chris Mechanic
Chris Mechanic
September 14, 2026

How much revenue disappears when no one answers the phone? Missed calls, especially before opening, after hours and on weekends, can mean more than a lost order. See how contractors and distributors can measure the gap, improve answer rates and turn more calls into long-term customer relationships.


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The Hidden Cost of Missed Calls for Plumbers

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Tom English
September 3, 2026

A frozen pipe at 9 p.m. doesn't wait for business hours, and neither does the homeowner calling about it.


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Serving Beyond the Service Call: Building a People-First Trades Business

Why human connection, not hustle or hype, is the real differentiator in residential HVAC and plumbing
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Chris Lollini
Cassie Pound
Cassie Pound
July 22, 2026

In a business driven by efficiency and productivity, Cassie Pound believes the greatest competitive advantage is human connection. Learn how her people-first approach to leadership, hiring and customer service has built a culture of trust that extends far beyond the service call.


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Extreme Ownership in the Trades: The Leadership Standard That Changes Everything

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Kenny Chapman
July 6, 2026

Problems do not go away in business. They are part of the process. But in a culture of ownership, problems become opportunities for leadership. Instead of frustration, you get solutions. Instead of finger pointing, you get growth.


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Visibility Matters for Contractors During Home Improvement Season

Heather Ripley
Heather Ripley
June 23, 2026

For contractors, summer is the perfect opportunity to build trust and establish themselves as the experts homeowners can turn to when those projects become more complicated and they need professional support. Home service professionals who have already built credibility and visibility are far more likely to earn that business.


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The New Front Line of Customer Service

Newo.ai CEO Jason Luo discusses the revenue impact of missed calls and how AI-powered receptionists are helping contractors capture more leads.
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Kristen R. Bayles
June 5, 2026

AI-powered receptionists are emerging as a tool that can help businesses improve responsiveness, streamline operations, and compete more effectively in an increasingly fast-paced market.


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Rethinking upselling: guide, don't sell

What contractors get wrong about upselling, and how to fix it.
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Kristen R. Bayles
April 17, 2026
When options are framed around lifestyle improvements rather than just technical fixes, customers are far more likely to engage, understand the value and ultimately choose what’s right for them.
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Contractor and Customer
Contractor's Corner | Dave Yates

Contractors who respond to punch lists with professionalism — not defensiveness — earn lasting trust

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Dave Yates
Dave Yates
April 10, 2026
Sometimes the smartest move on a punch list isn’t proving you’re right; it’s protecting the relationship.
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And So It Flows Podcast: Rethinking Upselling
And So It Flows Podcast

Podcast: Rethinking Upselling

It’s all about service, not sales
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Kristen R. Bayles
April 3, 2026
Editor Kristen Bayles spoke with Blake Turner, master trainer at Nexstar, to discuss the misconceptions surrounding "upselling," and how through a few simple steps — focusing on communication, presenting options, and helping customers make informed decisions — contractors can improve both the customer experience and their business outcomes, without ever feeling like a salesperson.
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And so it flows - The Cost of Missed Calls
And So It Flows Podcast

Podcast: The cost of missed calls

How missing calls can affect your business, your revenue, and your reputation.
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Kristen R. Bayles
March 17, 2026
In this episode of And So It Flows, Kristen Bayles spoke with Jane Blanchard, head of brand and marketing at Service Forge, about a challenge many contractors underestimate: the true cost of missed calls.
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