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10 Ways to Generate Endless Referrals

Jim Olsztynski
October 4, 2006
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Everyone would agree: “Word of mouth is the best form of advertising;” however, when it comes to generating referrals, most businesspeople rely too much on the kindness of strangers. Fortunately, they are the myriad ways available to prime the pump of endless referrals.
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The World According to Wayne
Grouting PVC Casing

Wayne Nash
October 4, 2006
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This month, I'd like to touch on some procedures and methods of grouting I've picked up over the years, but first, the reasons for grouting casing: The primary reason to grout casing is to seal the annular space between the casing and the hole …
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Tech Topics
Submersible Pump Cable Splicing

Bob Pelikan
October 1, 2006
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Making a proper splice is crucial to a long-lasting, trouble-free installation. A good splice is watertight, has good electrical conductivity and is mechanically strong. There basically are two ways to make a splice - the tape method and the shrink-tube splice-kit method.
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For Openers
From Over the Transom

Greg Ettling
October 1, 2006
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Assorted industry happenings are discussed in this month's column.
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Porky's Hole Thoughts: Shooting Wells in Kansas

Howard "Porky" Cutter MGWC
September 1, 2006
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In the 1960s, our company, Cutter & Dad Drilling Co., was abandoning leaking oil wells near Chanute, Kan. We were contracted to remove the defective and leaking steel casing in some 400 wells for Brundred Oil Co. …
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The World According to Wayne: The Dish on Rig Maintenance

Wayne Nash
September 1, 2006
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Something that's been on my mind lately is rig maintenance. With the cost of new rigs going though the roof and the scarcity of good used rigs on the market, it behooves us to take pretty good care of the rigs we have ...
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Tech Topics: Galvanized Steel Drop Pipe Corrosion Issues

Bob Pelikan
September 1, 2006
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In response to a reader's letter, this month's column addresses the use of stainless steel or galvanized steel pipe couplings and check valves with galvanized steel drop pipe.
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For Openers: News and Notes at Press Time

Greg Ettling
September 1, 2006
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This month's column reviews events and other recent industry happenings.
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Smart Business: 21 Things Customers Have a Right to Expect from You

Jim Olsztynski
September 1, 2006
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Here's a way to separate yourself from the pack when marketing your services: Use a proposal letter to notify potential clients what your company will and will not do while working on their property.
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The World According to Wayne: Hurricane Season Is Back

Wayne Nash
August 1, 2006
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It's just the first week of June, and already those of us in the Southeast have gotten a heads-up call. The season isn't a week old, and already a tropical depression developed in the Gulf …
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