I recently came across an interesting webinar that caused me to think about the mindset of running your business as if you were preparing to sell it. That’s probably controversial to some readers! Some owners might initially take a defensive posture, “I’m not selling. Why would I think that way?”

On Friday, July 16, the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) issued a notice proposing to revise the current definition of “showerhead” adopted on Dec. 16, 2020, by reinstating the prior definition of “showerhead.”

So what do 130 leading PHCP-PVF distributors all have in common? They are all engaged in taking advantage of the continually growing value that ASA University offers to train their teams.

Several years ago, ASA volunteer leaders were challenged with identifying three key issues that will affect members over the next decade.

After Congress returns from its July 4th recess next week, legislation will start to move on several fronts. First, committees will be drafting bills pertaining to the bipartisan infrastructure package, that the White House signaled its support for last week.

On a trailing 12-month basis, respondents reported average sales 11.1% in May of 2021 as compared to 7.3% in April 2021, when compared to the 2020 data.

As chairman of the American Supply Association’s Emerging Leaders division, I have been honored to have the opportunity to help raise funds for a wonderful program called Operation Rise & Conquer (ORC).

The American Supply Association advocacy office is striving to ensure the voice of its members is heard across the country both at the federal and state levels.

With the rapid pace of policy and political change in Washington over the last five months, it is critical that our industry has a voice with decision-makers on Capitol Hill. Taxes, infrastructure and regulatory policy are all at the forefront, having the potential to be reshaped in this Congress — for the next 10 to 15 years.