From warehouse employee to president, Josh Marklowitz reflects on leading a Rocky Mountain manufacturers’ representative agency through rapid industry change while keeping relationships, technical expertise and customer service at the center of its success.

Most rep principals can tell you their commission income to the dollar. Far fewer can tell you whether their revenue per employee, collection cycle or operating margin is ahead of the pack or quietly falling behind.

The use of Artificial Intelligence is no longer an option. It isn’t an experimental technology.

In Disney’s 1951 classic, “Alice in Wonderland,” the White Rabbit famously observed, “I’m late, I’m late for a very important date!”

Strong partnerships don’t happen by accident. They are built on trust, communication, shared goals and a genuine commitment to each other’s success.

Ninety years in, the Platsky Company story isn’t defined by a milestone. It’s defined by the people who built its reputation—one delivery, one handshake and one commitment at a time.

August marks the midpoint of the third quarter as the United States responds to Iran’s alleged breach of the Memorandum of Understanding by commencing strategic airstrikes against key military targets.

My house has a living room with a vaulted ceiling and a loft area above it. That means in summer, the temperatures can get a little uneve So out of curiosity, I asked ChatGPT a simple question

There are certain movies that come on television, and no matter how many times you have seen them, you stop and watch. For me, one of those movies is Rocky III. I have probably seen it 50 times. Maybe more. But recently, as I was watching it again, I connected the dots.

Most of the plumbing contractors I know got into the business because they love the trade itself. They enjoy working with their hands. They are passionate about problem-solving. They like making a difference in the lives of their customers.