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If you're acquiring a new company, here's what you need to consider to make your acquisition successful. https://7powercontractor.com/smart-acquisition/ Notice to listeners: T he information in this book, along with the forms and structures provided, are meant to serve as a helpful reference guide for the plumbing, heating, cooling, electrical, and other contracting industries. The host of and con...

Every shop needs a plan of corrective action to help get employees back on track. The 4 Steps of Corrective Action is the best plan to use. Learn more here! https://7powercontractor.com/better-way-say-goodbye-low-performers/ Notice to listeners: T he information in this book, along with the forms and structures provided, are meant to serve as a helpful reference guide for the plumbing, heating, co...

Urgent vs. Important – what's the different? The two are not the same, and you need to know the difference. Listen in to find out more! https://7powercontractor.com/important-not-urgent/ Notice to listeners: T he information in this book, along with the forms and structures provided, are meant to serve as a helpful reference guide for the plumbing, heating, cooling, electrical, and other contracti...

Asking, "Should I rent or own my company building?" Good question. Here's what you should consider. Find more resources at www.7powercontractor.com . Notice to listeners: T he information in this book, along with the forms and structures provided, are meant to serve as a helpful reference guide for the plumbing, heating, cooling, electrical, and other contracting industries. The host of and contri...

Why owners must own the financial manager box on the org chart and how contractors do much harder math in their job than is required to understand their accounting and financials. [:008 ] The value of Ellen's best selling book, "Where Did the Money Go?" [3:05 ] A budget tells you what you need to hit your goals—but only if the numbers you're using to create it are right. [7:49] The three most impo...

Wondering if you or your business should own your building? Good question. Listen in for some ideas. Find more resources at www.7powercontractor.com . Notice to listeners: T he information in this book, along with the forms and structures provided, are meant to serve as a helpful reference guide for the plumbing, heating, cooling, electrical, and other contracting industries. The host of and contr...

You need your own price book, not someone else's. Don't believe me? Here's why... Find more resources at www.7powercontractor.com . Notice to listeners: T he information in this book, along with the forms and structures provided, are meant to serve as a helpful reference guide for the plumbing, heating, cooling, electrical, and other contracting industries. The host of and contributors to this pod...

Do you know where your day goes? If you answer honestly, probably not. Start by filling out a time tracking sheet. You'll be surprised where your time is really going. Find more resources at www.7powercontractor.com . Notice to listeners: T he information in this book, along with the forms and structures provided, are meant to serve as a helpful reference guide for the plumbing, heating, cooling,...

Do you offer a job or a career? Employees aspire to have a career, and they need to understand their opportunities for growth within your company. Show them their career path using your org chart. Find more resources at www.7powercontractor.com . Notice to listeners: The information in this book, along with the forms and structures provided, are meant to serve as a helpful reference guide for the...

Having many divisions in your company can create divisiveness among employees. Get rid of all the divisions, simplify, and help your employees feel like a team. Find more resources at www.7powercontractor.com . Notice to listeners: The information in this book, along with the forms and structures provided, are meant to serve as a helpful reference guide for the plumbing, heating, cooling, electric...

No one can be a 10 out of 10 in all 7 areas of their business. But you don't have to be a 0 out of 10 in any of them either. So if you can let go of perfection, you're going to have wildly great success. Find more resources at www.7powercontractor.com . Notice to listeners: The information in this book, along with the forms and structures provided, are meant to serve as a helpful reference guide f...

You just closed an acquisition, and now new people are arriving at your company. How do you bring them on properly? Here's a tip! https://7powercontractor.com/smart-acquisition/ Notice to listeners:  T he information in this book, along with the forms and structures provided, are meant to serve as a helpful reference guide for the plumbing, heating, cooling, electrical, and other contracting indus...

Have two brands that work together? It's easy for them to become pitted against each other. Here's what you have to do to keep the culture right. Find more resources at www.7powercontractor.com . Notice to listeners:  T he information in this book, along with the forms and structures provided, are meant to serve as a helpful reference guide for the plumbing, heating, cooling, electrical, and other...

So, you have a hub shop with other satellite (spoke) shops. How do you run a spoke shop in the very best way? Here's where to begin. https://7powercontractor.com/to-spoke-shop-or-not-to-spoke-shop/ Notice to listeners:  T he information in this book, along with the forms and structures provided, are meant to serve as a helpful reference guide for the plumbing, heating, cooling, electrical, and oth...

As a leader, how do you spend your day? It's vital that you manage your day well. Here are some guidelines to follow. Find more resources at www.7powercontractor.com . Notice to listeners:  T he information in this book, along with the forms and structures provided, are meant to serve as a helpful reference guide for the plumbing, heating, cooling, electrical, and other contracting industries. The...

As a great owner, you can't be a tech. You need systems in place so that you can be the owner you need to be. https://7powercontractor.com/techs-become-owners/ Notice to listeners:  T he information in this book, along with the forms and structures provided, are meant to serve as a helpful reference guide for the plumbing, heating, cooling, electrical, and other contracting industries. The host of...

Wondering how to move from one truck and from being an owner-operator to multiple trucks with multiple employees? Here's where to begin. Find more resources at www.7powercontractor.com . Notice to listeners:  T he information in this book, along with the forms and structures provided, are meant to serve as a helpful reference guide for the plumbing, heating, cooling, electrical, and other contract...

Wondering how to add a new trade to your business? The first step is to build a really good trade manual. But that's not all... https://7powercontractor.com/add-trade/ Notice to listeners:  T he information in this book, along with the forms and structures provided, are meant to serve as a helpful reference guide for the plumbing, heating, cooling, electrical, and other contracting industries. The...

To answer the question, "How do I make money at install?," you first need to answer, "How do I NOT make money at install?" Let me explain... Find more resources at www.7powercontractor.com . Notice to listeners:  T he information in this book, along with the forms and structures provided, are meant to serve as a helpful reference guide for the plumbing, heating, cooling, electrical, and other cont...

How do you know if your service manager is doing a good job? Here are the key factors you need to pay attention to! https://7powercontractor.com/top-five-list/ Notice to listeners:  T he information in this book, along with the forms and structures provided, are meant to serve as a helpful reference guide for the plumbing, heating, cooling, electrical, and other contracting industries. The host of...

How do you know if your install manager is doing a good job? Here are the key factors you need to pay attention to! https://7powercontractor.com/top-five-list/ Notice to listeners:  T he information in this book, along with the forms and structures provided, are meant to serve as a helpful reference guide for the plumbing, heating, cooling, electrical, and other contracting industries. The host of...

Do you need one more great idea? Or one great idea implemented? Start by creating a Top 5 List so you know where to focus your energy. https://7powercontractor.com/top-five-list/ Notice to listeners:  T he information in this book, along with the forms and structures provided, are meant to serve as a helpful reference guide for the plumbing, heating, cooling, electrical, and other contracting indu...

How do you decide the right selling price? It all begins with a budget. Learn more in this episode! https://7powercontractor.com/3-column-fast-budget-pricing-method/ Notice to listeners:  T he information in this book, along with the forms and structures provided, are meant to serve as a helpful reference guide for the plumbing, heating, cooling, electrical, and other contracting industries. The h...

Tired of hearing "Hey, got a minute?" all day long? It's disruptive to your day, and it's not benefiting anyone. Documented policies and procedures will create time for both you and everyone else. https://7powercontractor.com/got-a-minute/ Notice to listeners:  T he information in this book, along with the forms and structures provided, are meant to serve as a helpful reference guide for the plumb...