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The Employee Balancing Act

In unpredictable economic times, it seems almost impossible to know how many people you’re going to need on your payroll.

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Standing up to the big guys

While competition with large national chains is nothing new to independent dealers, consumer concerns about inflation and rising prices has made vying for business even more difficult.

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Concerns heading into 2025

As we welcome 2025 and all the potential of a new year, many LBM dealers and companies are looking ahead to what the year will bring and whether it will be an improvement over last year.

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Generations working together

It’s no secret that different generations have different working styles, so what’s the best way to mesh those together?

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Attracting And Retaining Young Pros

Whether you chalk it up to remote working or the old “no one wants to work anymore” excuse, it’s clear that there’s a growing trend in the LBM industry.

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Fallout from Vendor Consolidation

Longtime LBM dealers are no strangers to consolidation within the industry. But dealing with the aftermath of vendor and/or wholesale distributor acquisitions can be a whole different story.

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The Future of Independent LBM Dealers

Consolidation is becoming more and more common in the LBM industry, leading some to wonder what the future looks like for independent companies.

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