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From Service to Sawdust: A Veteran’s Blueprint for Home Improvement Success

From Service to Sawdust: A Veteran’s Blueprint for Home Improvement Success

by Jacob Musselman | Apr 1, 2026 | Operational Insights

Always ready. Always there. The venerable motto of the U.S. National Guard is what Tim Kromholtz lived out during his time in the Washington Air National Guard and still adheres to in his executive role in the independent home improvement industry. Kromholtz’s...
3 Hiring Tips to Create a Stronger Team

3 Hiring Tips to Create a Stronger Team

by Lindsey Thompson | May 14, 2021 | Industry News, Operational Insights

After being declared an essential industry during the earliest days of the pandemic, home improvement is attracting many job seekers. The U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics shows that compared to the first quarter of 2020, the number of home improvement employees in the...
Three Benefits of Team-Building Activities

Three Benefits of Team-Building Activities

by Olivia Shroyer | Aug 17, 2016 | Operational Insights

From afternoon activities to weekend retreats, team-building exercises are a great way for small business owners to build a better work environment. Whether your team is made up of five employees or 50, some time away from the office is an opportunity to improve...

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