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Nicole Krawcke: Home service industry rebounds after the pandemic

New report from Jobber shows consumer spending on home services — including plumbing and HVAC — has exceeded pre-pandemic levels

Nicole Krawcke

September 10, 2021

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There’s no doubt the COVID-19 pandemic affected businesses of all types and sizes. However, as the economy continues to recover in 2021, different categories are rebounding at different rates.

Peterman Brothers make Inc. 5000 List for the third year in a row

September 9, 2021

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Peterman ranks 2,183 on the list with a 198% growth rate.

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Guest Editorial: Having tough conversations

Learn how to facilitate a discussion

Erica Leonor

September 9, 2021

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Have you ever put off a conversation with a co-worker or an employee because you knew it was going to be awkward or difficult? Like giving negative feedback or overcoming workplace friction?

Marketing Magic: Before you talk to the media, read this

Be proactive rather than reactive

Heather Ripley

September 8, 2021

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One of the toughest calls I receive as the owner of a public relations agency specializing in the home services industry is from a plumbing or mechanical business owner asking for my help after they find themselves, or their business, in the middle of a crisis.

Matt Michel: 18 ways to recruit plumbers

Your ability to grow and profit depends on your ability to find and recruit new employees

Matt Michel

September 7, 2021

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The biggest challenge most plumbing contractors face is finding field service personnel. Recruiting is job — one for the company owner.

Kenny Chapman: Turn your routines into rituals

Power-up your leadership

Kenny Chapman

September 7, 2021

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Leadership is tricky in any industry. In my time serving as a leader for various service companies and as a leadership coach for countless more, I’ve learned a lot the hard way.

Neighborly named one of America’s fastest-growing private companies by Inc. Magazine

August 27, 2021

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Neighborly’s placement at 4,345 is a result of the company’s consistent growth year-over -year, made up of more than 4,800 franchises representing 28 total brands that repair, maintain and enhance properties, united under one platform serving more than 10 million customers across nine countries.

Truck of the Month: The brand with the mystery man

Morgan Miller Plumbing- Grandview, Missouri

Nicole Krawcke

August 23, 2021

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After working together at a national plumbing franchise, Jeff Morgan and Bob Miller knew there had to be a better way to treat plumbers. So, in 1997, they decided to leave and start their own company, and Morgan Miller Plumbing was born.

PHCC — National Association announces Mark Ingrao as new CEO

August 17, 2021

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Ingrao officially assumes duties as CEO on Oct. 22, during PHCC’s Annual Business Meeting at PHCCCONNECT2021 in Kansas City, Missouri.

Peterman Brothers earns national recognition, named Dealer of the Year

August 16, 2021

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Each year, Bryant determines the winner of the award from those who received its Medal of Excellence, which includes Bryant Factory Authorized Dealers across North America.

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Service World Expo 2019

The fourth annual Service World Expo returned to Las Vegas, Oct. 14-18, with 1,900 plumbing, HVAC, electrical and remodeling contractors in attendance.

World Plumbing Day 2019 tweets

Readers shared how they celebrated World Plumbing Day on social media using #WorldPlumbingDay. Check them out!

March 14, 2019

PHCC 2018 Legislative Conference

During PHCC’s Legislative Conference held May 22-23, 2018, more than 100 PHCC contractors; state and local chapter executives; and p-h-c industry partners delivered a unified message to members of Congress about ongoing challenges that will have a long-term impact on the p-h-c industry and the country. Photo credit to Nadia Askar/RJ 2.0.