In 1998 Martin Ruiz knew nothing about septic systems and never imagined he’d one day own a company in the wastewater industry....
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Why Every Company Should Use Video Marketing
Over the past several years, Adrian Halter has worked with OSY Rentals and Rival Hydrovac in western Canada to create a unique...
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3 Things You Can Learn From Your Competitors’ Reviews
For pumpers, especially those in bigger markets, there’s no shortage of competition. While the competition may be fierce in your market, the key...
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He Went From Septic Inspector to Reality TV Star
It wasn’t too many years ago that Brett Tutor was apprenticing for his grandfather Chet Tutor’s home inspection company, a teenager hand-digging...
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This California Pumper’s Career Change Is a Hole-in-One
While working as a golf course pro in Colorado and Texas, Zack Ray never dreamed he would one day own a septic...
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12 Ways to Perk up Your Website
Entry 288736A septic pumper's website is everything from a 24/7 customer support center to a sales and marketing tool. Websites make a...
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Should You Pay for Customer Leads?
Entry 288739When, if ever, should you pay for a customer lead?
There is certainly no shortage of lead-generating services out there — all...
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This Tennessee Pumper Refuses to Follow a Conventional Path to Success
Raymond Harris believes he must think outside the box to prosper as a solo septic service operator. Pumping is a difficult business,...
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You Can’t Beat a Reputation for Cleanliness in the Portable Sanitation Industry
People are usually a little shocked when Cristine Glass shows up to deliver portable restrooms since she’s barely 5 feet tall and...
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4 Ways to Boost Business Without the Internet
Online marketing and offline marketing — two separate things, right? Well, yes and no. While the strategies, avenues, and techniques themselves are...
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5 Strategies to Grow Your Pumping Business
Sometimes it seems like there isn’t any energy or time left after getting through the day’s jobs. Growing the company — whether...
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Sometimes You Have to Stick to What You Do Best … and Success Will Follow
For JT’s Septic of Dewey-Humboldt, Arizona, the economic downturn a decade ago was a chance to reinvent the company and focus its...
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Creating a Memorable Brand for Your Company
Every septic pumping company has a brand. It is the combination of your company name and slogan, your logo, the colors you use...
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A Beginner’s Guide to Video Marketing
Video marketing has been one of the most daunting (in my own head) challenges I’ve faced as a marketing professional. Some things...

















