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The Power of Weak Ties: The influence on workforce development and service and maintenance
By Andrew P. McCoy and Fred SargentPublished On February 15, 2024 Service and maintenance electricians who spend their entire work week shuttling from one customer’s location to the next are in a position to benefit from a...
The Picnic Shelter Organization Model: A New Way to Envision Your Company
By Andrew P. McCoy and Fred SargentPublished in Powerline Magazine Q4 2023 Since they first appeared in the mid-1800s, organization charts — more commonly called “org charts” — have evolved to reflect the progressively changing nature of...
Selling Service and Opportunity: Electrical service and maintenance 2.0 guarantees operability
By Andrew P. McCoy and Fred SargentPublished On January 15, 2024 Selling multiyear maintenance contracts is an everyday event for mechanical contractors’ service departments. It has never been that easy for electrical contractors. However, there...
Find a Need and Fill It: Coffee break with Collin Weiner, president of CalEnergy Corp.
By Andrew P. McCoy and Fred Sargent Published On December 15, 2023 Henry J. Kaiser, a 20th century hero of American industry, coined a memorable expression that continues to inspire wannabe innovators in every walk of life: “Find a need and fill...
Focus on the Flip Side: Coffee break with Maria Davidson, co-founder and CEO of Kojo
By Andrew P. McCoy and Fred SargentPublished On November 15, 2023 The song on the B-side of a pop single was never expected to be a hit. In the heyday of 45-rpm vinyl recordings, it was the A-side that got all the attention. We see a parallel for...
The Customer Experience: Seeing Things from the Customer’s Viewpoint
By Andrew P. McCoy and Fred SargentPublished On October 1, 2023 The Customer Experience: Seeing Things from the Customer’s Viewpoint Continue Reading...
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Great Service Made Simple
by Frederic B. Sargent
Reinvent Your Contracting Business With Sustainable Service
by Frederic B. Sargent
The 60-40 Solution for Union Electrical Contractors
by Frederic B. Sargent