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Home » Authors » Al Levi

Articles by Al Levi

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The 7-Power Contractor

Should You Add Another Trade?

Careful consideration and reflection, honest financial projections, manuals and training will allow your company to add a new trade successfully.
September 4, 2023
Al Levi

When considering whether to add a new trade to your company, you need to ask yourself if your company is the one people think about when they want top-notch work in the trade(s) you work in. Master this before adding another focus to your business.


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The 7-Power Contractor

Why You Should Become a Better Trainer

It will allow you to help young, willing people rise up and realize their potential while growing your business as much as you want.
August 7, 2023
Al Levi

Ensuring that apprentices and technicians install and repair plumbing and heating systems to your company’s way of doing things is vital to the continued success of your business. If you have a small company, this may be your job, but don’t be intimidated. Al Levi shares some tips to help you be an effective trainer. 


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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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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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The 7-Power Contractor

What is your Contracting Business’ ‘Unfair Advantage’?

List 10 things that set your company apart from your competitors to help explain your expertise and value to prospective customers.
April 3, 2023
Al Levi

What do you say when people ask why they should use your company for plumbing-heating-cooling service? Don’t wing it; write down your reasons and share them with your employees. Incorporate them in your marketing materials for a consistent message.


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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

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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The 7-Power Contractor

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

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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The 7-Power Contractor

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

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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The 7-Power Contractor

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

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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The 7-Power Contractor

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

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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