In today’s evolving plumbing industry, continuous training and education — especially on technologies like heat pump water heaters — empower plumbers to stay ahead of regulations, boost efficiency, and deliver smarter, more sustainable solutions for their customers.

Standing out at home shows takes more than a flashy booth — with the right PR and marketing strategy, your plumbing brand can turn every handshake and demo into lasting visibility, stronger credibility, and year-round business growth.

Stepping out of the truck and into true leadership is the hardest — yet most rewarding — move a plumbing business owner can make, unlocking growth, balance and long-term success through delegation, trust and healthy leadership.

When a simple trip for gas turned into a costly car repair, one consumer learned a valuable lesson every PHC service professional should remember: thorough, honest diagnostics build trust — and trust builds lasting business success.

Litigation is costly, risky, and often avoidable — by reading, understanding, and negotiating your contracts carefully, businesses can protect themselves, prevent disputes, and focus their resources on growth instead of the courtroom.

Built on resilience, relationships, and a drive to serve, Williston Sales Co. has grown from a one-man startup into a trusted HVAC rep agency — proving that adaptability, integrity, and partnership remain the true cornerstones of long-term success.

From live-fire demos to hands-on installations, PHCP manufacturers, reps, and distributors are taking education on the road — transforming parking lots and job sites into rolling classrooms that bring real-world product training directly to the pros who keep our industry running.

Celebrating 125 years of family leadership, adaptability, and unwavering service, B.J.W. Berghorst & Sons proves that lasting success in wholesale plumbing isn’t about products — it’s about people, relationships, and a legacy built one connection at a time.

As the PVF industry navigates economic uncertainty, shifting oil dynamics, labor shortages, and evolving tariff policies, staying informed and connected through events like the PVF Roundtable’s upcoming Casino Night and Christmas Celebration is more vital than ever.

During a recent work trip to Baltimore, I experienced something beyond humbling. Our hotel was housing more than 100 veterans from Kansas who were on their Honor Flight.