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Rodeo Star Turned Pumper Finds Name Recognition Only Takes You So Far
Drake and Cindy Whitney operate Cowboy Septic and Straight Flush Rentals from their farm in Airdrie, Alberta, about 25 miles north of...
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Take Advantage of Opportunities to Represent the Onsite Profession
The onsite industry doesn’t get depicted in the brightest of lights. You know the jokes.
What the public doesn’t see is the dedication...
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Looking at the Bad Side of Private Equity
Private Equity is making quite a buzz in the trade industry. I can hardly go a day without it being brought up...
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Preparing Septic Systems for the Deep Freeze
Onsite systems — when designed, installed and maintained properly — are fairly robust systems that in most cases rarely freeze. My experience...
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Pumper Announces New Podcast Spotlighting the Septic Pumping Industry
Pumper is excited to announce the launch of Pumper Cast, a new podcast series dedicated to the septic pumping industry. Featuring in-depth discussions...
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Key Compliance Measures for Your Customer Relationship Management System
Customer relationship management (CRM) systems are an integral part of many businesses, allowing companies to effectively collect, organize, access and share data...
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Fight the Freeze: Tips to Prevent Cold Stress on Job Sites
Summer presents the challenge of working in blistering heat, but now is the time of year to begin focusing on the dangers...
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5 Ways to Use Social Media to Attract the Next Generation of Workers
The construction industry is facing a workforce shortage, and companies are increasingly recognizing the need to attract young, skilled workers to fill...
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Riser Retrofits: Innovative Solutions for Complicated Riser Issues
There are many issues we find with risers that need repair, replacement or modifications.
On a constant basis, we see access covers buried...
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Incorporating Customer Feedback Into Business Operations
Customers are at the heart of your business. If they are not happy or you are not effectively meeting their needs, it...
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Staying Safe: Be Aware of Safety Risks Around Heavy Equipment
The average weight of an excavator is around 35,000 pounds, the average weight of a backhoe is around 25,000 pounds, the average...
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Former Teacher Continues Instructing as Owner of Esch’s Septic
Jason Spangle jumped from a career as an elementary school teacher in Mio, Michigan, to the owner and president of Esch’s Septic...
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The Real Impact of Leadership
William James, the famed American philosopher and psychologist, once said, “When two people meet there are really six people present. There is...


















