Get Ready, Get Set, Get MPR! Ideas for a Productive Spring
Get Ready for the Phone to Ring!
Did you know that ONLY one in four consumers is happy with the way contractors respond to phone calls?
With all of the work you do to get customers to call you, have a plan to be able to RESPOND to incoming customer requests during the busy season.
Customer trust starts with your response to that first phone call. Is it answered by a real person? Is the tone warm and welcoming? And most importantly - is there follow through after the call? Are you creating the first impressions?
Don't let missed connections be missed opportunities. Be ready for a boom in new work this spring with the right phone and follow-through strategies.
Let us know how we can help you capture more success this season!
-The Team at MPR Supply
”It's Just Easier If I Do It Myself"
Eliminate That Phrase If You Want to Grow!
"It's easier if I just do it myself!"For many business owners, this is a common phrase that comes to mind, multiple times a day. Engaging team members in tasks just gets in the way! If I do it myself, I know it will be right.
It might make sense if you had endless time, but you don't. If you want to grow, you're going to need to trust others to handle tasks. It's part of the game. It's going to feel strange, but you need to get your fingers out of everything. Delegate more!
Build a plan to do less: Hire people you can trust If you don't hire people who are competent and who you can trust, you will find yourself micromanaging them. Then there's never a chance you can let go. (and if you're not hiring good people, re-examine your hiring processes!)
Have rules of the game.One company has a slogan "do what we say we will do". For them it embodies their promise to their customer. Establish clear core values that give your team direction on where they can go and what they can do.
Check-in with your team.As a leader, you need to learn how often to check in with your team members. Daily? Once a week? Use these meetings to go through your checklist and verify that things are being handled the way you want them handled. Keep your meetings short and to the point. No storytelling. No apologies. Just business.
Be strategic in how you delegate your responsibilities. Free yourself up to work on what you do well. Get more tasks into the capable hands of others.
Rain Bird WiFi Controllers Offer Many Benefits
See Why Rain Bird's Solution is Winning Awards
Homeowners want smarter control through app-based devices. Contractors want controllers that will help them monitor and manage their client's systems.The Rain Bird LNK WiFi Module offers BOTH. With simple plug and play set-up, it makes it easy to get started with WiFi Control.
To upgrade existing Rain Bird controllers, simply plug the LNK WiFi Module into the accessory port and open the app. The LNK Module operates like a remote on-site and provides complete access to the irrigation system while off-site.
The watering saving capabilities allow automatic weather adjustments to be made. Provide daily run time changes to save up to 30% more water. Its superior programming capabilities are designed to meet the most stringent water restrictions. Manage the system with instant, real-time access.
Grow your business with the app's multi-management system that allows you to manage multiple controllers and sites. Quickly group controllers by geography, sub-division, street or what ever process works best for your company. Technician efficiency increases and service calls are simplified. Learn more here.
Yes, We Stock Professional-Grade BBQs for Outdoor Kitchens
In 1992, Mark Nureddine & his partner began with an idea to develop a business creating the deliverable "Outdoor Kitchen Concept" out of their garage. Today, over 23 years later, Bull Outdoor Products Inc. has grown immensely, and reached widespread prominence in the grilling industry.Of the many reasons for Bull's success is that they have thoroughly researched the grill industry to bring to the consumer products that are 'second to none!' Bull's AWARD WINNING GRILLS are designed engineered and master crafted with the finest materials available. All of the grills are CSA Gas Certified.
Bull's research in the grill industry has become even more cutting-edge, utilizing engineering experts at California Polytechnic to create the new ReliaBULL technology. Typical grills feature unpredictable heating across the surface. New ReliaBULL technology was created to eliminate uneven heating on your grill, making your outdoor grilling experience extraordinary. With its superior products, facilities, and team, Bull pioneered the concept of outdoor barbecue islands, recognizing the need for backyard barbecue enthusiasts to bring their grilling talents to match those of professional chefs!
We're proud to offer the complete Bull BBQ line to our customers. Check it out here.
Must Have Productivity Booster: Blazing Saddles
The smart way to add productivity to every job siteShave hours off lawn sprinkler installations with high-performance saddle tees. With the Blazing Saddle, it takes just 10 seconds to tap polyethylene pipe - without any tools or cumbersome fasteners. Just clamp the saddle onto the pipe and screw in the spike. That's it.
The Blazing Saddle cuts out clamping, coring, and cutting - and it saves digging. Reduce the costs of labor, training, tools. There's no easier or more efficient way to tap pipe to install a sprinkler head. You can forget all the cumbersome aspects of traditional saddles or insert fittings and get the job done faster.
Learn more about the Blazing line at MPR.
Blazing Saddle from Blazing Products on Vimeo.
Toro Introduces WiFi Enabled Controllers
Toro introduces SMRT Logic™ and SMRTscape™ for mobile landscape control anywhere, anytime. SMRT Logic works in harmony with the SMRTscape app to enable mobile wireless control of irrigation systems, outdoor lighting and more using a smart phone, tablet or PC.
Installation is easy. Simply plug in the SMRT Logic device and let it sync to the cloud-based SMRTscape app. SMRT Logic uses proprietary RF technology to securely access irrigation system information from SMRTscape. This technology allows the device to operate at a range up to three times greater than other "wi-fi" irrigation systems. It also means that SMRT Logic does not need to tap into a homeowner wi-fi network, so there is never a need to share private network passwords or passkeys with the contractor or landscape service provider. Contractors can operate the system on a homeowner's behalf and the owner's network remains secure.
Even more convenient, SMRT Logic works with new or existing Toro® EVOLUTION®, TMC-424, TMC-212 and Custom Command Controllers, as well as Irritrol® Kwik Dial®, Rain Dial® and Total Control®. Therefore, contractors can stick with a proven professional irrigation controller that they know and trust. A single account on SMRTscape can control up to 10 different locations with multiple irrigation and landscape control devices at each location, making SMRT Logic one of the most economical and versatile mobile landscape control units on the market.
The SMRTscape companion app is available for Android and iOS devices. It can also be accessed at SMRTscape.com. The program allows users to enter information about a property's irrigation system, upload photos, customize settings, and then manipulate the irrigation program.
Smart Tip: Use Artificial Grass for Event Spaces
Artificial grass works perfect in event spaces and venues. EasyTurf artificial grass has a real grass-like appearance, without all the hassle of regular maintenance and upkeep. When you own an event space that is regularly used by guests, it's crucial to make sure the lawn is always manicured to perfection and will look picture-perfect.All that mowing, watering, fertilizing, and trimming is waste of time and money. Artificial grass solves this problem by offering a hassle free, low maintenance yard that looks great for guests year-round. The grass will look plush, green, and camera-ready at all times.
Inclement weather can also pose a large problem for event facilities. Rain and snow can create puddles, muddy patches, and dead grass bald spots. When an event space is rented out there is no spare time to worry about these superficial issues. Artificial grass will drain the rain away quickly and efficiently, limiting the amount of potential downtown between events and inclement weather. As soon as the clouds in the sky are gone, events can resume on the facilities.
Exploding the Myth: Do Deep Socket Fittings or Improper Application of Solvent Cement Cause Pipe Joint Failure?
Irrigation systems really take a beating. Solvent-cemented joints are particularly vulnerable. Every time water bangs through a pipe, it slams into corner fittings with the pressure of the entire system behind it. This can loosen the fitting from the pipe, or worse, cause it to pop right off, gushing water everywhere.Do longer sockets help solve this problem? Learn more by downloading this informative article from LASCO Fittings.
