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The No. 1 price generating software provides home service business owners with actionable strategies that help develop financial stability

The New Flat Rate, the No. 1 price generating software for home service contractors, showcased their dedication to contractors during their annual Freedom Builders Mastermind by helping business owners develop key strategies to overcome their pain points and establish financial freedom.

The three-day event, held in Gatlinburg, Tennessee in early May, saw contractors develop implementation tools aimed toward taking their businesses to the next level while also spending time with some of the top minds in the home service industry. Different from most business-building events, Mastermind focuses on small groups workshopping together to write processes that can help them overcome major pain points in their business.

“Freedom Builders Mastermind is built differently than any other event out there,” said Matt Koop, vice president of The New Flat Rate. “We trade away the glitz and glamor so that we can get to the root of the problems that contractors are trying to solve. By working in small groups with like-minded individuals, it creates a comfortable atmosphere and camaraderie that empowers our attendees to discuss their business concerns openly.

“Ultimately, we want contractors to walk away with actionable steps and processes that will lead them toward real solutions. When our attendees left Freedom Builders Mastermind, we were confident that they did so with powerful tools that will drive their revenue up over the next 12 months.”

The Mastermind provided attendees with information on several topics geared toward helping businesses improve revenue while also developing freedom in their personal lives. Those topics included: bridge building basics, driving revenue, simple systems profit, and much more. Primary speakers at the event included Koop; Danielle Putnam, president of The New Flat Rate; Chris Michel of Coach Chris Consulting, a sales trainer at The New Flat Rate; and Roger Daviston of The Daviston Group, personal development, boundary setting and habit coach.

“Making the lives of contractors easier while also helping them gain financial freedom has always been a primary goal for The New Flat Rate,” said Putnam. “The Freedom Builders Mastermind is a key element of that goal. When business owners come to this event, they know they are going to leave with extremely powerful tools that will make them successful. Plus, they get an opportunity to meet other entrepreneurs who are likely suffering from similar problems, and together, they can build those processes to overcome pain points that have been dragging them down for years. If you are a struggling business, you need to attend a Mastermind.”

For more information about The New Flat Rate, please visit https://thenewflatrate.com/.

For more information about Freedom Builders University, please visit https://freedombuildersuniversity.com/.

A. O. Smith, a leader in water heating and water treatment products, announces its second quarter promotion for wholesale channel partners and their customers. Each quarter this year, the brand is partnering with wholesalers across the country to offer incentives for contractors who purchase select products.

“We received an overwhelmingly positive response from contractors on the Q1 promotion, and we are looking forward to rewarding our loyal customers again this spring,” said Jeff Storie, A. O. Smith marketing director.

The second quarter promotion kicks off May 15th and runs through June 30th. During this time, contractors who purchase an A. O. Smith ProLine® or ProLine® Master tank water heater at a participating wholesale counter location will receive a credit toward tools. Contractors will receive one credit for every unit purchased while supplies last.*

Contractors can visit https://hotwater.com/q2promo to view the list of participating wholesalers where they can purchase a qualifying product.

Additional promotions later in the year will include a branded jacket with the purchase of two high-efficiency water heaters and a Pit Boss fire pit with the purchase of three commercial gas water heaters.

Wholesalers interested in participating in future promotions can contact their A. O. Smith representative.

*Visit https://hotwater.com/q2promo for full promotion details.

Leading U.S.-based manufacturer of water heaters and boilers offers contractors specially discounted access to the powerful messaging platform that is modernizing how business gets done

Bradford White Water Heaters, an industry-leading manufacturer of water heaters, boilers and storage tanks, announces a new partnership with the powerful messaging platform Podium that helps contractors grow their business through better communication with their customers.

With premium access to Podium’s suite of messaging tools, Bradford White contractors can text customers to gather online reviews, connect with leads and send promotional campaigns, all from a single easily accessible inbox.

“At Bradford White, we do everything we can to help our contractors be more successful,” said Carl Pinto, Jr., senior director of marketing communications for Bradford White. “Podium makes connecting with existing and prospective customers as easy as sending a text. With their customizable, intuitive tools, contractors can streamline communications and distinguish themselves from competitors who continue to rely on clunky and outdated options.”

Texting is the only marketing channel with a 98% open rate and offers customers a convenient, personal 1:1 connection that is more effective than advertising. On average, Podium users see monthly online reviews double and build lasting relationships with customers five times faster.

Podium allows contractors to send custom review requests that link customers directly to Google reviews or industry-specific websites. The Podium platform also routes leads from all channels into a single easy to use inbox, increasing efficiency and conversion rates.

Bradford White For the Pro® contractors are eligible for an exclusive Podium discount.

For more information about Podium for Bradford White contractors, visit https://www.podium.com/bradford-white/.

For more information about Bradford White Water Heaters, visit https://www.bradfordwhite.com.

The illnesses, shutdowns, and disruptions caused by Legionella in building plumbing systems are a constant risk to building inhabitants. To learn more about these threats, participants can enroll in Watts’ comprehensive 8-module course, Mitigating the Risk of Legionella, available exclusively on Watts Works Online or by visiting training.watts.com.

This highly informative 2.5 hour course is specifically designed for facility managers, engineers, and infection control professionals. Upon completion of the course, participants are accredited with 0.25 Continuing Education Units (CEUs) through the American Society of Plumbing Engineers (ASPE).

As an added incentive, those who complete the course between May 15 and June 26 will receive a free 12 oz. campsite mug.

For assistance in building an effective water management strategy, visit www.watts.com/solutions/legionella/legionella-resources.