The 7-Power Contractor® Radio

Hosted by Al Levi

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Oct 2026

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Welcome to The 7-Power Contractor® Radio, a radio show for plumbing, heating, cooling, electrical and other service contracting business owners. Our mission is to help run your contracting business with less stress and more success. I'm your host, Al Levi, business consultant, All episodes are under 10 minutes so you can listen and learn on the fly. Enjoy and if you have any questions or comments I'd love to hear them...email me at al@7powercontractor.com. Love the show? Please leave us a review wherever you listen.

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October 20, 2026Episode 81 min

How to Get the Installers You Really Want

In order to get the Installers you really want, you need people to train them – preferably the Install Field Supervisor and the Install Manager. But be aware, you cannot train everything on the job. You need manuals, training centers, and training curriculums. That's how you get the Installers you really want. Find more resources at www.7powercontractor.com . Notice to listeners: T he information in this book, along with the forms and structures provided, are meant to serve as a helpful reference guide for the plumbing, heating, cooling, electrical, and other contracting industries. The host of and contributors to this podcast take no responsibility for compliance with the laws or regulations that govern your specific business. The responsibility for making sure everything is compliant (among other things) is 100 percent yours. Before you implement any new information or forms, please check with your own trusted business advisers, including your own attorney, to make certain that the forms and the information you plan to implement will comply with all relevant laws, customs, and regulations.

October 6, 2026Episode 72 min

How to Judge Staff's Performance

How do you judge your staff's performance? Written operating manuals help you judge their performance based on objective facts, not your subjective opinion. https://7powercontractor.com/judging-staffs-performance/ Notice to listeners: T he information in this book, along with the forms and structures provided, are meant to serve as a helpful reference guide for the plumbing, heating, cooling, electrical, and other contracting industries. The host of and contributors to this podcast take no responsibility for compliance with the laws or regulations that govern your specific business. The responsibility for making sure everything is compliant (among other things) is 100 percent yours. Before you implement any new information or forms, please check with your own trusted business advisers, including your own attorney, to make certain that the forms and the information you plan to implement will comply with all relevant laws, customs, and regulations.

September 15, 2026Episode 61 min

Why Do We Hate Meetings?

We hate meetings because we're used to bad meetings – like town hall meetings. If you follow the Golden Rules of Meeting, you'll lead great meetings worth attending. https://7powercontractor.com/meetings-101-love-them-hate-them/ Notice to listeners: T he information in this book, along with the forms and structures provided, are meant to serve as a helpful reference guide for the plumbing, heating, cooling, electrical, and other contracting industries. The host of and contributors to this podcast take no responsibility for compliance with the laws or regulations that govern your specific business. The responsibility for making sure everything is compliant (among other things) is 100 percent yours. Before you implement any new information or forms, please check with your own trusted business advisers, including your own attorney, to make certain that the forms and the information you plan to implement will comply with all relevant laws, customs, and regulations.

September 1, 2026Episode 52 min

The Problem with Ballpark Pricing

Giving ballpark pricing doesn't work. Written manuals and proper training allow your techs to provide accurate pricing from the beginning. Find more resources at www.7powercontractor.com . Notice to listeners: T he information in this book, along with the forms and structures provided, are meant to serve as a helpful reference guide for the plumbing, heating, cooling, electrical, and other contracting industries. The host of and contributors to this podcast take no responsibility for compliance with the laws or regulations that govern your specific business. The responsibility for making sure everything is compliant (among other things) is 100 percent yours. Before you implement any new information or forms, please check with your own trusted business advisers, including your own attorney, to make certain that the forms and the information you plan to implement will comply with all relevant laws, customs, and regulations.

August 18, 2026Episode 42 min

Why Employees Love Operating Manuals

Employees hate to do what they think is a great job, only to be told it wasn't done right. Operating manuals provide them the rules of the game, showing them how to do things right the first time while helping them to rise through the ranks of the org chart. https://7powercontractor.com/book-off-hook/ Notice to listeners: T he information in this book, along with the forms and structures provided, are meant to serve as a helpful reference guide for the plumbing, heating, cooling, electrical, and other contracting industries. The host of and contributors to this podcast take no responsibility for compliance with the laws or regulations that govern your specific business. The responsibility for making sure everything is compliant (among other things) is 100 percent yours. Before you implement any new information or forms, please check with your own trusted business advisers, including your own attorney, to make certain that the forms and the information you plan to implement will comply with all relevant laws, customs, and regulations.

August 4, 2026Episode 32 min

Back to School: Not Just for Kids

Back to school is not just for kids. If you're not learning, you're falling backwards – even if you don't know it. There are countless reasons to keep your education going, and every way possible, from great books to Facebook Groups, from blogs to podcasts. In this episode, learn why it's so important to keep learning. https://7powercontractor.com/business-back-school/ Notice to listeners: T he information in this book, along with the forms and structures provided, are meant to serve as a helpful reference guide for the plumbing, heating, cooling, electrical, and other contracting industries. The host of and contributors to this podcast take no responsibility for compliance with the laws or regulations that govern your specific business. The responsibility for making sure everything is compliant (among other things) is 100 percent yours. Before you implement any new information or forms, please check with your own trusted business advisers, including your own attorney, to make certain that the forms and the information you plan to implement will comply with all relevant laws, customs, and regulations.

July 21, 2026Episode 21 min

Training Big-Ticket Salespeople

Who should train your big-ticket salespeople? The sales manager. And systems make it even easier. Find more resources at www.7powercontractor.com . Notice to listeners: T he information in this book, along with the forms and structures provided, are meant to serve as a helpful reference guide for the plumbing, heating, cooling, electrical, and other contracting industries. The host of and contributors to this podcast take no responsibility for compliance with the laws or regulations that govern your specific business. The responsibility for making sure everything is compliant (among other things) is 100 percent yours. Before you implement any new information or forms, please check with your own trusted business advisers, including your own attorney, to make certain that the forms and the information you plan to implement will comply with all relevant laws, customs, and regulations.

July 7, 2026Episode 32 min

Following Up on Unclosed Leads

Who should be following up on unclosed leads? It might surprise you, but the tech is best suited to follow up. Here's why. Find more resources at www.7powercontractor.com . Notice to listeners: T he information in this book, along with the forms and structures provided, are meant to serve as a helpful reference guide for the plumbing, heating, cooling, electrical, and other contracting industries. The host of and contributors to this podcast take no responsibility for compliance with the laws or regulations that govern your specific business. The responsibility for making sure everything is compliant (among other things) is 100 percent yours. Before you implement any new information or forms, please check with your own trusted business advisers, including your own attorney, to make certain that the forms and the information you plan to implement will comply with all relevant laws, customs, and regulations.

June 16, 2026Episode 21 min

In a Job Interview, I Can Do Everything

In an interview, anyone can do anything. You need to have written tests and hands-on tests so you can judge what they really know. https://7powercontractor.com/proactive-job-interview/ Notice to listeners: T he information in this book, along with the forms and structures provided, are meant to serve as a helpful reference guide for the plumbing, heating, cooling, electrical, and other contracting industries. The host of and contributors to this podcast take no responsibility for compliance with the laws or regulations that govern your specific business. The responsibility for making sure everything is compliant (among other things) is 100 percent yours. Before you implement any new information or forms, please check with your own trusted business advisers, including your own attorney, to make certain that the forms and the information you plan to implement will comply with all relevant laws, customs, and regulations.

June 2, 2026Episode 12 min

Handing Your Business off Successfully

Could you hand your business off and unplug for a couple of weeks? I doubt it. You need systems in place to make it happen. https://7powercontractor.com/delegation-without-losing-mind/ Notice to listeners: T he information in this book, along with the forms and structures provided, are meant to serve as a helpful reference guide for the plumbing, heating, cooling, electrical, and other contracting industries. The host of and contributors to this podcast take no responsibility for compliance with the laws or regulations that govern your specific business. The responsibility for making sure everything is compliant (among other things) is 100 percent yours. Before you implement any new information or forms, please check with your own trusted business advisers, including your own attorney, to make certain that the forms and the information you plan to implement will comply with all relevant laws, customs, and regulations.

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