The two-and-a-half-day event will take place from Oct. 18-20 at the Westin Chattanooga.

This month marks my seven-year anniversary with BNP Media, and seven years writing about the trades. When I first started, I knew next to nothing about HVAC and plumbing, not to mention I didn’t have any contacts or friends within the industry. 

According to a white paper authored by venture capital firm ARD Ventures, each fleet vehicle, on average, receives between 30,000 -70,000 impressions daily. 

All plumbers can turn a wrench, but not all contractors can turn a profit. Turning a profit requires tradespeople learn how to master the trade of business. 

We all have fear in business and life. I’m not attacking you here and saying you’re a coward or afraid to take risks, but it’s a natural part of life. 

We all want to grow in life, and especially in business. It is part of the measurement of success we as leaders can look at, and it’s one we often have to meet for our stakeholders and team members. 

A question I am often asked is whether or not it is appropriate to publicize a company’s charitable giving. 

For consumers, one plumbing company looks pretty much like any other. 

Complacency and comfort are the enemies of business and life, my friends. 

There’s an ancient proverb that says, “The best time to plant a tree was 20 years ago.