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The 7-Power Contractor

AI- or Human-Generated Operating Manuals?

Artificial intelligence can be very useful to draft a missing procedure quickly. But it doesn’t understand the nuances of your business.
July 5, 2023

Getting caught up in the excitement of using ChatGPT and artificial intelligence to write your operations manuals is easy. We’re all busy, and it’s very tempting. However, Al Levi cautions contractors to research and ensure they know what an AI result will be. 


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Contractor Profit Advantage

The Difference a Dollar Makes

Test the waters on raising your prices; I don’t think you would lose any jobs for one dollar more per tech hour.
July 5, 2023
Richard DiToma

Certain situations negatively affect the contracting business arena; some are facts, while others are figments of the imagination.


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Showroom Excellence

Showroom Sommeliers

Highlight the expertise of your showroom consultants to get customers excited about heritage storytelling and boutique brands
July 5, 2023
Jeff MacDowell

At some recent training sessions, I have noticed a need to discuss sales techniques that help close the showroom consultation faster and get more people through the sales process. 


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Inventory Management

Stay Thirsty, My Friends: Driving Curiosity in the Distribution Organization

The trick is to recognize when we are falling into a mode of professional complacency and find ways to steer out of the rut.
July 5, 2023
Jason Bader

I recently spoke with one of my coaching clients, and the subject of professional curiosity came up.


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Showroom Excellence

Embrace Practical Technology That Improves Your Business

While technology makes the follow-up process easy, it takes the human touch and good habits to get the sale to close.
June 1, 2023
Jeff MacDowell

While influencers and HGTV-like television shows try to move the market, our showrooms are still the trusted advisor in what works and what doesn’t in the bath or kitchen. Business is still brisk across the country, and orders are moving a bit smoother. 


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Inventory Management

Can AI Help Distributors Become More Efficient?

Find the balance between what can only be accomplished by the human mind and what would be better left to the machines.
June 1, 2023
Jason Bader

Since Chat GPT and other artificial intelligence (AI) tools started hitting the scene, I have been fascinated with their potential use in the world of distribution. 


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The 7-Power Contractor

Count Loaves of Bread, Not the Slices

Real-world accounting provides you and your managers with certain numbers you can use to run your company in real time.
June 1, 2023
Al Levi

Contractors need to know certain pieces of information to run their businesses successfully. However, what information is critical? Al Levi has some tips on what numbers to focus on.


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Contractor Profit Advantage

Pricing Dilemmas and Conundrums Contractors Face

Look for a simple solution instead of compounding the problem by continuing to operate similarly.
June 1, 2023
Richard DiToma

If a contractor finds his profits decreasing, it may be time to examine task pricing and how many revenue-producing hours your technicians bring in. 


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Women in Leadership

Communication Is Key

Remember to speak up immediately when your needs or expectations are unmet.
June 1, 2023
Jill Imig, PE, EDAC

A project meeting can easily derail when people who speak up aren’t heard or people with issues don’t speak up. Read on to learn why it’s important to keep talking to ensure your project needs are met.


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The 7-Power Contractor

Can I Expect Techs to Sell A Lot Ethically?

Plan to invest the time, energy and money required in training your technicians to become great servant communicators.
May 1, 2023
Al Levi

A hands-on training center teaches technicians how to troubleshoot and repair your company’s preferred plumbing and heating brands. Such training will make them comfortable recommending equipment and services for customers and customizing a plan for them.


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