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Kitchen & Bath Chronicles

Design trends tell a story of industry achievements and ambitions.

November 29, 2019

Explore the latest chapter of trends in kitchen and bath design. Evolving styles tell a fascinating story of creativity and innovation. Trends unfold like the pages of a book.

Business Management

Great Leaders + Great People = Great Company

Begin with a critical review of your company, your people and your processes.

November 29, 2019

Rich & Jen Schmitt

As we enter 2020, we hope you will forgive a little walk down memory lane for us. As we write this, almost exactly 15 years ago, Rich and his dad (Grandpa Joe Schmitt) were writing their last column together.

More Than A Plumber’s Wife: Meet Ellen Rohr

Ellen Rohr, of ZOOM Drain and Bare Bones Biz

November 27, 2019

Ashlei Williams

Ellen Rohr, of ZOOM Drain and Bare Bones Biz

Unified Group Holds First HR Forum

November 26, 2019

Inaugural event discussed recruiting and developing qualified talent, coping with labor shortages and high employee turnover, ensuring worker safety and navigating ever-changing legislation.

AD’s Marisol Fernandez Accepts Impact Award from Women Industrial Supply Executives (W.I.S.E.)

November 20, 2019

The award honors commitment to advancing the development and influence of women in the industrial channel.

Business Management

Evaluating Your Branch

A walkthrough list to establish best practices for your branch.

November 5, 2019

Rich & Jen Schmitt

In September, we mentioned a previous column that included a branch walkthrough list. Every once in a while, we seem to strike a chord and get a good number of requests for additional information.

Feature

Neptune Plumbing: The 62-Year-Old Startup

Full-service, mechanical contracting company, now run by third generation, recognized for high-growth and dynamic business.

November 4, 2019

Steve Smith

Adam Wallenstein, 36, and Michael Wallenstein, 33, two brothers who recently earned a regional Entrepreneur of the Year Award from accounting firm, Ernest & Young, for running Neptune Plumbing, Bedford Heights, Ohio, founded by their grandparents 62 years ago.