The 7-Power Contractor® Radio

Hosted by Al Levi

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Jun 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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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: The 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: The 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.

May 18, 2026Episode 502 min

How Do Great Techs become Successful Owners?

How do great techs become successful owners? It all begins with systems. Learn more in this episode! https://7powercontractor.com/techs-become-owners/ Notice to listeners: The 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.

May 5, 2026Episode 492 min

The Right People to Hire

Ever hired someone with great skills, but they don't want to do things your way? Instead, try hiring willing people with no skills, and train them your way. Learn more here! https://7powercontractor.com/hiring-willing-provide-skills-pay-price/ Notice to listeners: The 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.

April 21, 2026Episode 481 min

What is Marketing Power?

What is Marketing Power? It's ultimately a plan in writing. So, what should it include? Find out in this episode! https://7powercontractor.com/category/marketing-power/ Notice to listeners: The 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.

April 7, 2026Episode 471 min

Wanna Gain Control?

Wanna gain control of your company? There are three key things you need to do. Learn what they are here. https://7powercontractor.com/5-steps-gain-control-company/ Notice to listeners: The 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.

March 17, 2026Episode 462 min

Does Group Learning Work?

Does group learning work? Absolutely! It can be challenging, but the reward is worth it. Learn more in this episode! https://7powercontractor.com/group-learning-works/ Notice to listeners: The 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.

March 3, 2026Episode 452 min

Does Distance Learning Work?

Does distance learning work? Short answer – yes! But it has to be set up right. Learn more in this episode! https://7powercontractor.com/distance-learning-works/ Notice to listeners: The 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.

February 17, 2026Episode 442 min

You Can't Pick What's Fair

No, contractor stings on TV aren't fair. But you can't pick what's fair. If you have policies and procedures in place, you're prepared and on stronger ground if and when you're caught in a TV sting. https://7powercontractor.com/stings-fair-contractors/ Notice to listeners: The 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.

February 3, 2026Episode 432 min

Attitude vs Behavior

You can't evaluate your employees based on attitude – that's subjective. You need to evaluate them based on something objective – behavior. https://7powercontractor.com/attitude-vs-behavior/ Notice to listeners: The 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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