I really like both profiles in this month’s issue. They both represent entrepreneurial spirit and a willingness to adapt to the market...
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The Sweet Smell of Success
The logo of American Rooter Plumbing features an American flag. Trucks and employees are dressed up in red, white and blue. The...
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No More Trailering
There was a time when Marc Carestia, the co-owner of MAC Plumbing in Naples, Florida, spent hours and hours a week driving...
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Are You Better Under Pressure?
Inspection equipment is fast becoming a necessity for cleaning operations, and not a cheap necessity either. So when it’s time to invest,...
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Not Worth the Risk
Disease, blindness, trauma, death — these are the risks for service industry workers when they fail to use basic personal protective equipment.
Some...
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Don’t Let Your Top People Leave
The average person will hold about 12 different jobs between the ages of 18 and 48, according to the U.S. Department of...
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Don’t Let a Tax Lien Take You Down
It’s right up there on the list of questions no business owner wants to have to deal with: What happens if my...
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A suitcase jetter built for tough travel conditions
No one can deny that plumbers and drain cleaners are hard on equipment. They typically get done with one job, toss their...
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Residential and Commercial Sewer and Pipe Maintenance
Additive helps keep business drainline clear
Problem: In May 2015, the manager of Bode Central healthy shake bar in Howard, Wisconsin, sought a...
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Diversification Leads to Success for California Sewer Contractor
There are many factors that helped Victor Roberts transform his company, Downstream Services, from an upstart sewer cleaning outfit into a $12...
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Sticking to the Plan Leads to Profit for Plumbing Contractor
Master plumber Mike Leonard formed his company with a defined plan of action. He knew what he wanted to do. He also...
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The People You’ll Meet
I’ve met some great people in this industry, and I always appreciate any chance to catch up face-to-face.
I just got back from...
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All-terrain Mover Makes for Productivity and Portability
Lugging a MaxLiner HotKick unit (PrimeLine Products) to remote locations for pipe lining jobs used to give Keith Witt a bit of...
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Experience Makes the Difference for Training Program
Sewer work is a “learn by doing” industry — it doesn’t take a college degree, yet ongoing education and training is critical.
Doheny...
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Don’t Cut Costs When it Comes to Safety
Running a company can be a bit like walking a tightrope. It’s all about balance.
When times are slow and budgets are tight,...
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Reduce Your Recruiting Costs with Referrals
Recruiting new employees is expensive. Experts estimate that businesses spend billions of dollars a year — some peg the cost at more...
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Make a Plan to Get Paid by Your Customers
Extending credit and utilizing an invoicing system is a necessary prerequisite to growth in the commercial arena and, in some cases, the...
