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September 2023

Volume: 23
Edition: 9

Building a Company Through Teamwork and the Next Generation: What began as a one-woman shop has grown to 18 employees with an eye toward educating new tradespeople.


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Building a Company Through Teamwork and the Next Generation

What began as a one-woman shop has grown to 18 employees with an eye toward educating new tradespeople.
September 14, 2023
Steve Smith
Jessie Cannizzaro, Milestone Plumbing, Wauwatosa, Wisconsin, has built a thriving plumbing with teamwork while promoting the skilled trades to the next generation.


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Liberty Pumps’ Open House Highlights Impressive Building Expansion

Pump Manufacturer expands its campus footprint and celebrates with customers and team members.
August 7, 2023
Ruth Mitchell

Liberty Pumps, a family and employee-owned manufacturer of sump, effluent and sewage pumps and systems for residential, commercial, municipal, and industrial applications, hosted an open house at its headquarters in Bergen, NY, on April 27.


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RIDGID Shares 100th Birthday Celebrations at PHCCCONNECT2023

The company is in the midst of recognizing the trades throughout its centennial festivities.
September 4, 2023
Steve Smith

RIDGID is in the midst of recognizing the PHCP trades throughout its centennial festivities.


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The DMA Training Wheels Traveling Roadshow

Disney-McLane & Associates employs the ‘wow factor’ among buyers and specifiers with its Watts Van.
September 4, 2023
John Vastyan
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Construction Technology

Students Peek into the Trades at Heavy Metal Summer Experience

‘This experience was very important for my life and my future.’
September 4, 2023

McKinstry hosted Seattle high school students for six weeks this summer to learn about the plumbing and mechanical industry. These programs offer real-life, hands-on experience in live work locations using modern equipment and solving real problems.


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Q&A with Incoming PHCC President Joe Cornetta

The third-generation co-owner of Cornetta Bros. will start his term at PHCCCONNECT2023 next month in Cleveland.
September 4, 2023
Steve Smith

Joe Conetta, third-generation co-owner of Cornetta Bros., Elmont, New York, will start his term as president of the Plumbing Heating Cooling Contractors National Association at PHCCCONNECT2022 next month in Cleveland.


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Intellihot’s Legionator Heats and Disinfects Water

POU water heater reduces Legionella potential with ozone and also features quartz tubing for scale-free heating.
September 4, 2023
Steve Smith

Intellihot’s Legionator point-of-use water heater reduces Legionella with ozone and also features quartz tubing for scale-free heating.


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The Future of Bathroom Design

A look at some winning NKBA 2023 Design + Industry Award projects gives insight into bath remodeling trends.
April 3, 2023

Remodeling will sustain the kitchen and bath industry in 2023. 


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PROS REPS Corner: Meet Armando Ramos, a.k.a @miplomeroenphoenix

July 24, 2023

PROS REPS client Armando is the owner of Plomero en Phoenix, a leading plumbing company in Phoenix, Arizona. 


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Paving the Way: Meet Cindy Sheridan, CAE

May 23, 2023
Nicole Meyer

In this special extended interview from our 2023 Women In PHCP print feature, we invite you to meet Cindy Sheridan, CAE, CEO of Plumbing-Heating-Cooling Contractors—National Association (PHCC)!  


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MOMENTUM BUILDING MARKETING

The Fly in the Ointment: Leveraging Bad Reviews to Build Your Business

Allowing customer comments or reviews to fall into a black hole can damage your reputation and create problems for your business.
September 4, 2023
Heather Ripley

Check out Heather Ripley’s column and learn how  customer reviews are a great tool to build your home services business — even bad reviews. Customer comments or reviews that go unanswered can damage your reputation and create problems for your business.


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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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Alternative Energy

The 30-Year Nuclear Wait

Plant Vogtle Unit Three is the first nuclear power site to be built under the post-1975 umbrella of the Nuclear Regulatory Commission.
September 4, 2023
Max Rohr

The movie “Oppenheimer” has found a global audience this summer, but it is a stark reminder that the bombings of Hiroshima and Nagasaki changed the world. What effect, if any, will it have on the future of nuclear power in this country? Read on as Max Rohr explains the issue. 


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Contractor Profit Advantage

Be True To Yourself

Integrity starts within you. If you are not honest with yourself, you cannot be honest with others.
September 4, 2023
Richard DiToma

Building your business around the principles of honesty, integrity and prudence will bring you more success than deception and greed. 


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Radiant Insider

Zoning and Balancing Residential Hydronic Systems

Making people comfortable while spending less.
September 4, 2023
Cody Mack

Providing heat, comfort, and energy efficiency can be achieved if we rethink the micro-zoning of the past and open our minds to balancing flow rates. Cody Mack explains why balancing should be part of every hydronic contractor’s skill set.


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CONTRACTOR CULTURE

The Value of Having a Training Culture

A properly implemented and maintained training culture will help a company grow exponentially.
September 4, 2023

For the business owner, growth centered around training should be a top priority and KPI.


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CONTRACTOR STORIES

The Stoplight Approach to Seasonal Maintenance

Prioritizing repairs or replacements helps customers budget for yellow items, those that need to be rectified within six months or so.
September 4, 2023
Tom Soukup

Now is a great time to reach out to customers and be proactive about ensuring their heating systems are running as efficiently, reliably and safely as possible. Be sure to prioritize repairs or replacements so customers can budget for costly items.


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