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Arizona Contractor's Focus on Quality Goes Beyond Workmanship
Ever since Constantin Geambasu established Water Rehab in suburban Phoenix, he’s followed a simple but effective business mantra: quality counts.That philosophy extends...
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Pricing With Confidence: How to Stop Selling Yourself Short
When call volume is low, it’s always the same: “Customers are tightening up.” “Competition’s cutting prices.” “We had to drop our rate...
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How to Handle Terminating a Problem Employee
A problem employee can be a real pain, affecting everyone around them, damaging a company’s reputation and disrupting business operations.Dealing effectively with...
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The Journey From Employee to Owner
I have now worked in the wastewater industry for 37 years. One might think of retiring after 37 years. One’s wife might...
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Mastering Your Craft: Business Books to Read to Learn and Improve
In many trades, when someone with years of experience buys a business of their own, you often hear them say that while...
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Implementing a Standard Costing System in the Drain Cleaning Business
In today's competitive business landscape, achieving operational efficiency and maximizing profitability is crucial for long-term success.
To optimize resource allocation, control costs, and...
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Challenge Accepted
Conditions rarely line up perfectly just how you imagine them, in this industry or any industry. In life really.
And yet, you have...
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How to Set Up an In-Shop Apprenticeship Program
Walk into any plumbing shop across the country and ask the boss what keeps them up at night. Chances are, you’ll hear...
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Take Advantage of an AI Assist in Your Business
Many tradespeople would rather spend their day in the field than in the office. They’re doers, and they’re needed out on the...
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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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Back to School at 70
Many people obtain an MBA prior to getting serious real-world business experience. Dave Russell, owner of PICA Corp. and Russell NDE Systems,...
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The Price of Progress
A new year always brings new energy.
January is a clean slate — a time for business owners to map out goals, set...
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Allan J. Coleman Focused on Being Go-To Expert for Servicing Sewer Cleaning Equipment
Shane Wyant, president of Allan J. Coleman, grew up in a family business very similar to the one he now works for....














