Most Read: June 2024

The top five reads from last month, in order

Most Read: June 2024

📚 June 2024

The top five reads from last month, in order.

1 — HVAC M&A chatter with Bristlecone Trail Partners’ Jason Haar

2 — “One of the most underutilized marketing channels is email, says Leap Partners VP of Marketing

3 — 54% of consumers choose a contractor within 4 hours, report shows

4 — How to run a successful service department with BDR’s Jennifer Shooshanian

5 — Contractor Commerce becomes ServiceTitan’s sole e-commerce partner

 

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