I was in the grocery store recently, staring at the steak display. I already knew I wanted filets. I even knew the exact two that…
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Training Makes People Part of Something Bigger
Door and window fabricators are reporting mixed results this year as some are seeing soft sales while others are running considerably ahead of last year.…
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How Companies Can Prepare for ICE Audits Amid Rising Deportations
As deportation activity increases under the new administration, many businesses could be subject to Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) audits or even raids. Door and…
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Fenestration Focus March/April 2024
Preparing for the Busy Season: Set Yourself Up for Success by Taking a Few Proactive Steps By Eric Thompson and Joe Erb With the promise…
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2023 In Review: Top Tips from Shop Talk
It’s December. Which means that 2023 is coming to a close. I think that’s always a good opportunity to reflect on things we’ve learned throughout…
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Shoring Up Your Skill Sets This Busy Season
It’s summer. That means a couple of things for door and window manufacturers. First: It’s busy season. From now until the fall (and possibly beyond)…
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A Slowdown is Happening: Cross Train Your People
During customer visits in the last few weeks, the feedback I am getting is that a slowdown is indeed happening. Window fabricators may produce a…