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Why Leads are Slowing in the Building & Trades Industry

Why Leads are Slowing in the Building & Trades Industry

by Priscilla Hansen Mahoney | Aug 23, 2025 | Profit

Is Your Contracting Business Experiencing a leads slowdown? Over the past few weeks, I’ve been hearing the same thing from a range of clients. A landscaper told me their phone isn’t ringing nearly as much as it was this time last year. An arbor care company noticed...
Stop the Bleed: Lean Concepts Every Crew Leader Should Know

Stop the Bleed: Lean Concepts Every Crew Leader Should Know

by Priscilla Hansen Mahoney | Jun 6, 2025 | Process

When a crew isn’t meeting deadlines or rework keeps piling up, it’s tempting to look at personalities or motivation. But more often than not, the real issue isn’t people—it’s process. Three core Lean concepts—waste identification, flow vs. batching, and pull vs. push...
Protect the Margin: Lean Jobsite Strategies to Improve Profits Amid Rising Costs and Tariffs

Protect the Margin: Lean Jobsite Strategies to Improve Profits Amid Rising Costs and Tariffs

by Priscilla Hansen Mahoney | May 2, 2025 | Process, Profit

Margins are under attack—and that’s why adopting Lean jobsite strategies has never been more critical. If you’re a builder, remodeler, general contractor, or project lead, you’re feeling it. Material prices continue to climb, tariffs hit hard and...
Growing Strong: Lessons from National Lawn Care Month for Business Success

Growing Strong: Lessons from National Lawn Care Month for Business Success

by Priscilla Hansen Mahoney | Apr 3, 2024 | Plan

April is National Lawn Care Month April isn’t just about spring showers and blooming flowers; it’s also National Lawn Care Month!  While the Lawn Care Industry dedicates the month of April to providing tools for the entire industry to educate customers...
Toolbox Talk:  Protecting Your Workers During the Solar Eclipse

Toolbox Talk: Protecting Your Workers During the Solar Eclipse

by Priscilla Hansen Mahoney | Mar 30, 2024 | People

On April 8th, 2024 a solar eclipse will take place. Here’s what you can do to ensure your crews stay safe. On Monday, April 8th, 2024 a total solar eclipse will be seen from all parts of Maine.  The eclipse will begin about 2pm and will last for approximately...
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