Plumbing Feature
SUCCESS STORY: Hernia Saved Plumber’s Life, Education Saved His Business
Kelly Russum is no stranger to adversity. Long before he battled life-threatening cancer, he struggled to keep his plumbing business alive. Had it not been for Plumbers’ Success International (PSI), not once, but twice coming to his aid, the long-term health of Russum’s business would be in serious doubt.
by Kelly Faloon
Plumbing Articles
Interest Free, Deferred Payment Loans For Contractors
The plumbing residential service and replacement market in the Oshkosh, Wis., area had been pretty steady until about the fall of 2008. Plumbing contracting businesses such as EC Merrill Inc. had cleanup jobs on their books from area flooding. But when that business “dried up” and the recession continued, those same plumbing contractors found it tough to keep cash flowing.
by Kelly Faloon
“Why I Left UPS for a Plumbing Career”
When Mike Fowler took early retirement from his management position at United Parcel Service (UPS) in 1995, he didn’t imagine that one day he would own a Benjamin Franklin Plumbing franchise.
by Kelly Faloon
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Focus on Your Future Coming to Town
Clockwork Home Services Inc. will hold three meetings designed to provide independent contractors with strategies to use buying power, state-of-the-art technology, and new advertising strategies to gain a competitive advantage in the marketplace. The special events will be initially held in three cities, Orlando on March 26, Las Vegas on April 16, and Dallas on May 7.
Franchisers Offer Option in Turbulent Times
The current economy “means a smaller opportunity in both dollars and customers for the small mom and pop contractor,” said Mark Liston, vice president of sales and marketing for Clockwork Home Services. “We offer that contractor an opportunity to remain independent while getting the benefit of better costs, advertising, training, financing, direction, and understanding.”
by Peter Powell
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