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Common Summer Plumbing Repairs

Even though the summer will soon begin to wind down, as a plumber you’ll still be seeing a lot of summer repair jobs. Whether you are starting a new plumbing business or have worked as a plumber for a number of years, it’s helpful to plan ahead and...

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Little Known Ways to Build Your Service Business

Wow! We just revisited posts Rodney wrote a couple years ago, and we found some great content!

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How Our Flat Rate Pricing Can Make an Upsell Happen

We get it — you’re plumber, not a salesperson. Your job is turning wrenches, not turning the thumbscrews on customers to get them to buy more...

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Why Invest in Our HVAC Flat Rate Book?

If you’re like most small-business owners, you went into business to make money. When times get tough, it can be tempting to find ways to cut back...

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The Power of a Flat Rate Pricing Book

One of the best ways for an electrician to boost sales has nothing to do with skills or products. Instead, it has everything to do with using our...

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Plumbers: Don’t Let Google and YouTube Steal Your Customers!

In some ways, the Internet has made life more difficult for plumbers. Homeowners may use free estimates to discover what components they need. Next,...

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Stop Spilling Candy

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Is Your Boat Sinking? Fight Back to Save Your Ship!

“Hey Dad, I’m up here at the marina, did you know your boat sank?” I almost screamed as I said, “What are you doing at the marina?” He told me the...

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