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In Your Words: Advice and Insight from 2025’s Featured Contractors
This industry is filled with hardworking, talented individuals who are proud of our industry, and we enjoy sharing their work with you.Every...
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Better Company Cooperation Through Clear Communication
Ever had that moment when a project or task seemed crystal clear during a meeting, only to find out weeks later that...
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How to Decide Whether to Buy or Rent a Jetting Truck
You’ve been submitting bids left and right, and it finally paid off: You landed a year-long contract with a local municipality to...
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Product Spotlight: Business software incorporates AI sidekick
Artificial intelligence has evolved to the point where it can now serve as an intelligent assistant designed to streamline operations, enhance field...
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Product News - January 2026
Trelleborg Stefa Mini portfolio of seals
Trelleborg Sealing Solutions launched the Stefa Mini portfolio of seals that are optimized for the demands of...
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The True Value of a Trade Show Goes Beyond Collecting Business Leads
After a dozen trade shows, you start to notice a pattern.You return home and the next morning hits. Your back aches from...
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How to Raise Your Prices Without Losing Customers
No business owner wakes up excited to raise prices. For many, it feels uncomfortable, risky, and even a little personal. You worry...
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Why Sales Can Also Be Good Service in the Trades
Bring up “sales” in the trades and then prepare yourself for the barrage of “I’m not a salesman,” “I’m not going to...
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Plumber Fights the Good Fight Against Private Equity
John Bottala, Western Rooter & Plumbing CEO, says he is not happy about the price gouging and overinflated quotes he’s been seeing...
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5 Tips for Monitoring and Responding to Online Business Reviews
You’ve secured the job. Your crew is ready. Yet, before any work is done, the prospective client Googles your firm. They find a negative review:...
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A Look at One Way Western Rooter Celebrates Employees
On Sept. 18, Western Rooter proudly hosted its annual Employee Appreciation Day, honoring the incredible team members who keep our company running...
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Putting Together a Top Team for Your Business
You took the entrepreneurial leap and it turned out to be the most rewarding (if exhausting) decision you’ve ever made.
There is nothing...
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Visionary Business Leaders Create Change Before It’s Urgent
Most leaders don’t ignore change because they don’t care. They ignore it because, in the moment, it doesn’t feel urgent. When the...
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12 Drama-Free Ideas for Holding People Accountable
Most of us have been there. A deadline whooshes by, a teammate consistently shows up late, or someone just isn’t pulling their...
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The Art of Prioritization: A Guide to Streamlining Your Business Strategy
As an owner/operator of a small plumbing and drain cleaning business, it can be overwhelming to juggle multiple priorities on a daily...
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Product Spotlight: App allows techs to simply spec out needed materials
Dedicated mobile applications can offer pipe rehabilitation professionals enhanced efficiency, streamlining overall project management. HammerHead Trenchless’s recently upgraded mobile app offers what...








