Innovation that Fits Q&A with Byron Woodard, President, John Guest USA June 7, 2017 In 1961, John Guest opened his doors and planted the seeds of innovation that, well, fits. It was his spirit...Read More
Plumbing Business What’s Your True Cost? Control your business by looking on your own plate. June 7, 2017 Richard DiToma As a small child, whenever I wanted to go somewhere or do something my mother didn’t approve of, I would...Read More
Distribution Disrupted How the industry let the future creep up and put it in survival mode. June 6, 2017 Ashlei Williams Confusion. Turmoil. Damage. Warp. Interrupt. Of all of these synonyms for “disruption” found in Webster’s Dictionary, “warp” seems to be...Read More
The McNeeley View/Economics Trump Bump An analysis of the first 100 days. June 6, 2017 Don McNeeley A recession is technically defined as two consecutive quarters of zero to negative GDP growth. Therefore, in the "ancient" financial...Read More
Showrooms Less Can Be More What you have in your showroom should be part of a bigger picture strategy. June 6, 2017 Dion Wilson Once upon a time I believed that the best approach for a showroom was to add more variety. ...Read More
Performance Management Let’s Resolve this Chronic Conflict! How to buy and sell reasonably, all while keeping inventory flow in check. June 6, 2017 Howard Coleman Bear in mind that in spite of the fact that many of your closest suppliers probably have actual lead times...Read More
Business Management Building Meaningful Relationships The importance of meaningful wholesaler/contractor relationships as they pertain to pricing, products, and management. June 6, 2017 Rich & Jen Schmitt We think the simple strategy of wholesaling that we have espoused for decades is continuing to evolve. As a reminder,...Read More
Letter from the Editor Women Working The more things change, the more they stay the same. May 30, 2017 Sharon Rehana It’s been nearly 30 years since “Men Working” signs have been prohibited as per the 1988 edition of the Manual...Read More
Mary Phelps is Not Afraid of the Devil Breaking barriers and setting her own high expectations, Mary Phelps found her way into the plumbing industry. May 30, 2017 Sharon Rehana “I’ve always been somebody who wanted to be successful in life and do the best that I can do,” says...Read More
Business Uncomplicated Leave Room for the Wormhole Thinking outside the box when chasing your dreams can get you far in this industry. May 11, 2017 Ellen Rohr I enjoy meeting business owners and learning what makes them tick. I like to ask about their business planning process. Most...Read More