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Al Levi

Al Levi

Al Levi teaches contractors how to run their businesses with less stress and more success with operating manuals. To get control of your business and grow the right way, visit www.7powercontractor.com/soms today.

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The 7-Power Contractor

Small Companies and Smart Acquisition

You’re not competing with companies paying high dollar because they’re not interested in the smaller owner-operated businesses you’re after.
March 7, 2023
Al Levi
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Rather than grow your contracting company via only marketing, you may consider purchasing another company to instantly add the right customers and increase revenue and knowledgeable employees. Read on for buying options to consider.


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Hit the Reset on Your Business

Objectively evaluate what is going on in your contracting company and what needs to change.
February 3, 2023
Al Levi
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Business owners can react emotionally to suggestions that major changes are needed in the organization to achieve the desired success level. Read on for tips to objectively evaluate your company so you can attain your professional and personal goals.


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Building Credibility and Visibility in Your Community

If you are doing or have done things that you know already work to get you known, give someone ownership of it.
January 6, 2023
Al Levi
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Good publicity is good for your business, so don’t hesitate to let your local area know about sponsoring events; donating time, money or materials to a charitable cause; or providing expert, topical advice for potential customers.


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Creating Trucks that Work

A neat, clean, well-stocked truck sends a great message to the customer about the quality and care of the service you’re about to provide.
December 5, 2022
Al Levi
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When homeowners have a plumbing issue, they don’t want plumbers to waste time looking for things in their trucks. Make sure they have 80 percent of what they need for 80 percent of their customers. Al Levi has some tips for doing that.


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Do You Extend Services 24/7/365 to Customers?

Teach your technicians, and yourselves, why providing after-hours and emergency services is the right thing to do for your customers.
November 4, 2022
Al Levi
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It seems as if the days of after-hours emergency services are gone for home services businesses. The primary reason is a lack of qualified technicians and business owners wanting to keep existing techs happy. However, what about keeping customers happy?


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Creating an Effective Referral Network

A rising tide lifts all boats: The recommendations you make are ones that will serve not only customers well, but your company and others, too.
October 3, 2022
Al Levi
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When customers or potential customers call you about an HVAC or electrical service, but you only do plumbing work, make sure you have a network of first-class HVAC-only and electric-only contractors to recommend. 


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Lessons Learned as a Contractor in a COVID-19 World

Tips for navigating the new work normal.
September 5, 2022
Al Levi
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The new work normal will likely be a hybrid model where those with certain job positions can work from home sometimes and in the office at other times. Read on for tips to successfully move to this model in your company.


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Reasons to Change Your Company Name, Part 2

Reasons to Change Your Company Name, Part 2
August 5, 2022
Al Levi
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Creating the right name for your plumbing and heating company is a crucial marketing component to boost visibility and credibility in your market. 


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Reasons to Change Your Company Name, Part 1

Going about a name change or rebrand in the right way can increase awareness of your brand and reduce confusion in the marketplace.
July 4, 2022
Al Levi
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A company name change can help bring acquired companies under one umbrella firm or indicate company growth in new services. 


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If I Gave You a $100,000, What Should You Do?

Money can disappear quickly unless you have a plan and use the money to execute the right plan at the right time.
June 3, 2022
Al Levi
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Without proper planning, any money coming into your business can go out quickly — too quickly. And you may be focused on the wrong things.


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