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The New Flat Rate: Sep 15, 2026, 7:45:00 AM
Your tech lays out the problem. The homeowner nods, thinks about it for a second, and says "I think we'll just wait on that for now." The tech packs up, and everyone treats it like the sale is over. Time to move on to the next call.
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The New Flat Rate: Sep 14, 2026, 7:45:00 AM
Your best technician walks into your office and tells you another contractor offered him $2 more an hour.
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The New Flat Rate: Sep 11, 2026, 7:30:01 AM
Most contractors treat Google reviews like a nice-to-have for their HVAC or plumbing business. Something you collect when you remember to, because it...
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The New Flat Rate: Sep 10, 2026, 7:45:00 AM
If you're learning how to start an HVAC business or plumbing business, most of the advice out there covers the same ground: get licensed, buy your...
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The New Flat Rate: Sep 9, 2026, 7:45:00 AM
If you're trying to figure out how to price plumbing jobs, you may already have a formula you use every day without thinking of it as a pricing...
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The New Flat Rate: Sep 8, 2026, 7:45:00 AM
AI is moving fast. By January 2026, 77% of U.S. small and midsize businesses reported using AI regularly, up from 48% in July 2024, according to...
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The New Flat Rate: Sep 7, 2026, 7:45:00 AM
Most electricians build their electrical contractor price book the same way: hourly rate, itemized parts, done. It feels honest. It's actually what's...
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The New Flat Rate: Sep 4, 2026, 7:45:00 AM
Most HVAC contractors know callbacks are bad. They frustrate customers, disrupt the schedule and send technicians back to work that should already be...
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The New Flat Rate: Sep 3, 2026, 7:44:59 AM
A busy electrical company isn't necessarily a profitable one. You can have trucks running every day, technicians booked out and revenue growing while...
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Chris Getz: Sep 2, 2026, 2:50:35 PM
It's 6:45 PM, and your technician has already run five calls. At an average of $500 per call, that truck has produced $2,500 for the day. The...
