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    Gilberto Escobedo

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    Gilberto Escobedo is a senior member of the content team. Gilberto comes from a construction background, as his family are entrepreneurs in the home building sector. Gilberto brings a background in SEO, social media, and copywriting in his role to help small- and medium-sized businesses grow and expand.
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    11/26/2025—Gilberto Escobedo

    Why Hustle Doesn’t Scale and What to Do Instead

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    Three field service technicians collaborating over a laptop to solve operational challenges.
    11/26/2025—Gilberto Escobedo

    Overcoming Field Service Challenges: Turning Obstacles into Growth

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    11/24/2025—Gilberto Escobedo

    Why “We’re Not Ready Yet” Could Be Costing You Thousands

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    11/21/2025—Gilberto Escobedo

    How Field Service Technology Helps with Work-Life Balance

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    11/21/2025—Gilberto Escobedo

    The Power of the Exponential Mindset: How Field Service Leaders Can Unlock Growth That Multiplies

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    A small business owner using a smartphone in a warehouse office, managing inventory with ERP software.
    11/19/2025—Gilberto Escobedo

    What is ERP Software? The Complete Guide for Business Owners

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    11/12/2025—ECI Staff

    Still Guessing? Use A Self-Assessment To Find Your Next Step Forward

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    A man explaining AR AP automation concepts during a business meeting with laptops and charts on display.
    11/7/2025—Gilberto Escobedo

    How to Choose the Right AR/AP Automation Solution for Your Business

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    A construction manager in a high-visibility vest working on a laptop in an office, using trade management software to oversee project tasks.
    10/31/2025—Gilberto Escobedo

    Why Builder Vendor Portals Can’t Run Your Trade Contracting Business

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    A contractor holding a tablet displaying a digital job scheduling calendar, showcasing the use of digital forms for contractors on-site.
    10/28/2025—Gilberto Escobedo

    5 Reasons Trade Contractors Choose Bolt SmartForms for Faster Workflows

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    A trade contractor wearing a yellow hard hat uses a tablet to review digital QA forms on a construction site.
    10/27/2025—Gilberto Escobedo

    Bolt SmartForms: Digital Forms for Trade Contractors-Capture Job Data With No Paper, No Hassle

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    Smiling middle-aged couple using a laptop at home to explore the LotVue mortgage calculator tool
    10/23/2025—Gilberto Escobedo

    5 Ways LotVue’s Mortgage Calculator Helps You Sell Smarter (and Faster)

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    Two people using LotVue’s integrated mortgage calculator on dual monitors to evaluate property listings and map locations.
    10/17/2025—Gilberto Escobedo

    Make Smarter Decisions Faster: LotVue’s New Integrated Mortgage Calculator

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    A modern living room with natural light and designer furniture, illustrating homebuilder software capabilities.
    10/14/2025—Gilberto Escobedo

    RHC Top Builder Ambassador Blog: Lombardo Homes

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    A person sorting stacks of paper invoices and documents with color-coded clips, representing manual accounts payable processes before automation.
    10/9/2025—Gilberto Escobedo

    The Hidden Costs Of Manual AP

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    A construction professional using integrated construction management software on a laptop inside a site office, with plans and files nearby.
    9/24/2025—Gilberto Escobedo

    Rates Are Down. Sales Will Follow. Builders Who Modernize Now Will Own the Upswing.

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    A luxury two-story modern home at sunset, featured in a home builder CRM platform to showcase quality craftsmanship.
    9/17/2025—Gilberto Escobedo

    Felicia Berry Highlights How Viera Builders Achieved Builder 100 Status with ECI's Lasso CRM

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    9/11/2025—Gilberto Escobedo

    A Legacy In Brick And Heart: Celebrating The FOBA Family Heritage Award

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    Smiling man working on a laptop at home, representing the journey of scaling a side hustle into a million-dollar business.
    8/28/2025—Gilberto Escobedo

    How Side Hustles Become Million-Dollar Businesses

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    Coworkers chatting and smiling in a bright office hallway, discussing employee wellness programs.
    8/27/2025—Gilberto Escobedo

    Small Investment, Big Payoff: How Employee Wellbeing Programs Actually Make You Money

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    Two retail professionals using a tablet to manage inventory with ERP solutions.
    8/22/2025—Gilberto Escobedo

    How Retail ERP Solutions Drive Profitability

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    A frustrated office worker staring at a computer screen, illustrating challenges with ERP for manufacturing.
    Business Growth
    7/29/2025—Gilberto Escobedo

    Why “We’ve Always Done It This Way” Is Costing You More Than You Think

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    A contractor in a lumberyard on the phone reviewing paperwork, likely discussing an LBM acquisition or order.
    7/25/2025—Gilberto Escobedo

    Stay Competitive and Independent with LBM Acquisitions

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    A man using a laptop beside a malfunctioning printer, reviewing managed print services contract profitability
    7/24/2025—Gilberto Escobedo

    Boost MPS Contract Profitability Using Automation and Visibility

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    Amber Cooley, Regional Sales Consultant at ECI Software Solutions, smiling in a professional headshot.
    7/7/2025—Gilberto Escobedo

    Meet The Team: Amber Cooley

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    Construction worker using tablet to access QuickBooks Online integration on-site
    7/2/2025—Gilberto Escobedo

    Bolt And QuickBooks Online Take Guesswork Out of Money Management

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    Portrait of Field Service Expert Laryssa Alexander, named 2025 ENX Magazine Difference Maker
    6/27/2025—Gilberto Escobedo

    Laryssa Alexander Honored as ENX Magazine 2025 Difference Maker

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    Two people reviewing modern home listings and an interactive map on a real estate builder website optimized for user experience and conversions
    6/26/2025—Gilberto Escobedo

    Why A Strong Website Is Builders’ Biggest Advantage In 2025

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    A man at his office desk is conducting scenario planning on a laptop running ERP software.
    6/3/2025—Gilberto Escobedo

    How ERP Systems Help SMBs Navigate Economic Uncertainty

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    Homebuilder utilizing CRM dashboard with integrated Google Calendar and Microsoft Bookings for efficient scheduling.
    5/16/2025—Gilberto Escobedo

    Lasso CRM’s New Microsoft And Google Calendar Integrations

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    A smiling contractor reviewing homebuilding plans on a laptop, using trade contractor software at a job site.
    5/13/2025—Gilberto Escobedo

    Choosing the Right Software for Your Homebuilding Trade Business

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    Jeremy Jackson joins ECI as VP of Professional Services and Customer Success
    5/9/2025—Gilberto Escobedo

    Meet The Team: Jeremy Jackson

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    5/8/2025—Gilberto Escobedo

    From Panic to Profit: How ERP Shields Builders From Tariff Chaos

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    Jeff Muir - Manager of Implementation Services at ECI Software Solutions
    5/5/2025—Gilberto Escobedo

    Meet The Team: Jeff Muir

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    Amberly Mioduszewski, Online Sales Counselor at Melia Homes
    5/1/2025—Gilberto Escobedo

    OSC Of The Month: Amberly Mioduszewski

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    Avid CX State Of CX Report 2025 Blog Teaser
    4/18/2025—Gilberto Escobedo

    The 2025 State of Customer Experience Report Is Here — Are You Meeting Buyer Expectations?

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    Container ship docking at a port as small businesses use ERP solutions to manage tariff challenges
    4/16/2025—Gilberto Escobedo

    ERP Strategies for SMBs Facing Tariffs and Supply Chain Challenges

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    Laptop screen showing an LBM ecommerce platform with decking accessories for sale in a warehouse setting.
    2/26/2025—Gilberto Escobedo

    LBM Ecommerce Comparison: Why Spruce eCommerce Wins

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    Homebuilding contractor tracking lot-specific job costs using Bolt Enterprise software on his iPad
    2/24/2025—Gilberto Escobedo

    Five Reasons You Can’t Get Real-Time, Lot-Specific Job Costing—And What To Do About It

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    Homebuilding trade contractor optimizing materials and cost tracking with Bolt Enterprise
    2/18/2025—Gilberto Escobedo

    What Is Bolt Enterprise? The All-In-One Project and Inventory Management Tool for Trade Contractors

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    1/13/2025—Gilberto Escobedo

    Top Business Articles of 2024

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    Three professionals in a modern glass-walled office using video conferencing and data visualization tools, representing the future of office tech in 2025.
    11/26/2024—Gilberto Escobedo

    Navigating The Future Of Office Tech In 2025

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    11/22/2024—Gilberto Escobedo

    Innovation within Customer Experience and Cloud Solutions: Exclusive Interview from ECI Connect

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    11/18/2024—Gilberto Escobedo

    ECI’s Connect Conference 2024: Celebrating 25 Years Of Innovation And Community

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    RHC Trend Report 2025 Blog
    11/14/2024—Gilberto Escobedo

    Navigating The Future Of Residential Construction

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    Cori Masters
    10/3/2024—Gilberto Escobedo

    Meet The Team: Cori Masters

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    9/18/2024—Gilberto Escobedo

    Supercharge Your Office Equipment Sales with Integrated Ecommerce

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    9/3/2024—Gilberto Escobedo

    Unlock New Growth With Proven Marketing Strategies For Builders

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    Business Growth
    8/27/2024—Gilberto Escobedo

    Construction Document Management: Optimize Workflows from Start to Finish

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    8/26/2024—Gilberto Escobedo

    How Your Business Can Save With Section 179

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    Man managing warehouse inventory on dual monitors, illustrating Section 179 tax credit benefits for business equipment.
    8/6/2024—Gilberto Escobedo

    Take Advantage of the Section 179 2025 Tax Credit

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    Business Intelligence
    7/23/2024—Gilberto Escobedo

    Achieve Revenue Goals with Effective Custom Home Builder Strategies

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    Connect User Conference
    7/15/2024—Gilberto Escobedo

    Maximize Your Connect Conference Experience with These Dos and Don'ts

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    Hardware store checkout counter using ECI's RockSolid Max POS system
    5/20/2024—Gilberto Escobedo

    Get Your Hardware Store Running Like Clockwork: Top POS System Tips

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    4/15/2024—Gilberto Escobedo

    8 Ways Inventory Management Systems Help You Conquer Busy Seasons

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    John Maiuri in front of lumber stacks with digital retail icons, sharing 2024 LBM industry trends
    4/9/2024—Gilberto Escobedo

    State Of The LBM Industry Interview With John Maiuri

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    Inventory Management Tips for Building Materials Businesses
    2/26/2024—Gilberto Escobedo

    How Much Inventory Should I Have For My Building Materials Business?

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    Two coworkers high-fiving during a meeting to celebrate Employee Appreciation Day, showing team appreciation and morale.
    Business Leadership
    2/26/2024—Gilberto Escobedo

    How To Celebrate Employee Appreciation Day

    Employers who recognize employees boost engagement, productivity, and retention. This also leads to a stronger, more lasting bond between employers and employees.

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    2/20/2024—Gilberto Escobedo

    Dive into Efficiency: Why BuildTools is the Perfect Pool Builder's Companion

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    Top ERP Articles, Insights, and Trends in 2023
    2/14/2024—Gilberto Escobedo

    Top Office Tech Articles of 2023

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    2/5/2024—Gilberto Escobedo

    10 Inventory Management Tips for Building Material Suppliers

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    How BuildTools Eliminates Cardboard Box Use in Light Commerce
    1/23/2024—Gilberto Escobedo

    BuildTools: The Light Commercial Solution for Ditching Cardboard Boxes

    Your light commercial construction superhero.

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    Two professionals discussing ECI e-automate cloud ERP during a LEAD Beyond event, seated in red chairs with branded backdrop.
    12/20/2023—Gilberto Escobedo

    "The End of the Day with Ray!" podcast interviews ECI's Anna Grubb

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    Two people in plaid shirts shaking hands, symbolizing partnership and recognition for the Everyday Hero Builder Award.
    12/19/2023—Gilberto Escobedo

    Builder Heroes: Celebrating Compassion and Commitment

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    Man reviewing digital transactions on a laptop
    12/11/2023—Gilberto Escobedo

    Adopt Ecommerce or Face Extinction: Critical Insights for LBM Dealers

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    New home sales agent with a prospective home buyer
    12/5/2023—Gilberto Escobedo

    The Secret Weapon for Homebuilders: Using Technology to Deliver Exceptional Customer Experiences

    Attention all homebuilders and remodelers!

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    Blog LBMH Deter Theft And Retain Good Employees
    11/27/2023—Gilberto Escobedo

    Industry Insiders Discuss Pain Points Around Theft

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    11/27/2023—Gilberto Escobedo

    Succession Planning: Setting Your Business Up For Success

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    Electrical contractor installing a light fixture in new home construction
    11/14/2023—Gilberto Escobedo

    Josh Causey: From Electrical Contractor to Software Developer

    To learn what makes Bolt unique, we are introducing Josh Causey, the creator of Bolt and president at C&B Electrical, to tell the genesis for his software solution and what makes it the premium solution for project management.

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    11/13/2023—Gilberto Escobedo

    Introducing: Our 2023 Everyday Hero Finalists

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    10/9/2023—Gilberto Escobedo

    The BuildTools Story: Sven Gustafson

    Get to know the creative mind behind the cutting-edge residential home construction software

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    The importance of technology in home building
    10/3/2023—Gilberto Escobedo

    The Dangers of Using a Home Builder Who Doesn't Use Technology

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    Green robotic arm lifting box in a wholesale warehouse, showcasing tech adoption
    9/27/2023—Gilberto Escobedo

    The Future is Here: Wholesale Groups Adopt Advances in Tech

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    Construction professional reviews LBM ecommerce features on tablet at jobsite
    8/30/2023—Gilberto Escobedo

    LBM Ecommerce Features That Increase Customer Adoption Fast

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    8/16/2023—Gilberto Escobedo

    Increase Your Revenue Streams with Virtual Credit Card Programs and AP Automation

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    Blog LBMH Interview With Chat GPT Future Of LBM
    8/16/2023—Gilberto Escobedo

    Interview with ChatGPT on the Future of Tech in LBM

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    8/10/2023—Gilberto Escobedo

    Cloud-Based ERP: Why No Business Is Too Small to Benefit

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    8/10/2023—Gilberto Escobedo

    Master Class Series Part 2: Cutting Edge Ways To Capture Key Buyer Segments Online

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    ECI LBMH Meet The Team Shonna Ver Kuilen Blog
    7/19/2023—Gilberto Escobedo

    Meet Shonna Ver Kuilen of Spruce

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    Two tech workers reviewing ecommerce data on a smartphone
    7/18/2023—Gilberto Escobedo

    Top 3 Reasons Why Ecommerce is Crucial for the LBM Industry

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    RHC Meet The Team The Build Tools Story Blog
    7/12/2023—Gilberto Escobedo

    Meet the Team: The BuildTools Story

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    A lumber dealer inspects stacked boards in a warehouse using a tablet, illustrating supply chain strategies for LBM dealers.
    6/28/2023—Gilberto Escobedo

    Accelerating Digital Transformation: Canada's Digital Adoption Program

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    6/8/2023—Gilberto Escobedo

    Tri-Country Hardware Increased Bottom Line by 6% With ECI’s Hardware POS

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    A woman using a tablet to inspect server equipment, representing ERP solutions for office technology companies.
    5/11/2023—Gilberto Escobedo

    New e-Automate ERP Enhancements Solving Real User Pain Points

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    Rob Crawford, RockSolid MAX Sales Engineer.
    5/4/2023—Gilberto Escobedo

    Meet the Team: Rob Crawford, RockSolid MAX Sales Engineer

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    4/24/2023—Gilberto Escobedo

    Honoring Our Core Values: The ECI Everyday Hero Award

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    ECI LBMH Meet The Team Keith Getz Blog
    4/20/2023—Gilberto Escobedo

    Meet the Team: Keith Getz, Senior Sales Engineer

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    4/13/2023—Gilberto Escobedo

    RHC Roundtable: Our Team Has Been Where You Are

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    4/6/2023—Gilberto Escobedo

    Tokenization vs. Encrypting Credit Card Info

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    Anna Grubb smiling in front of a blue-gray background, representing managed office technology expertise.
    4/6/2023—Gilberto Escobedo

    Meet the Team: Anna Grubb, VP of Sales for Field Service Division

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    RHC Trend Analysis Report 2023 Blog
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    3/23/2023—Gilberto Escobedo

    Top Residential Home Construction Industry Trends for 2023

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    Customer Experience
    3/9/2023—Gilberto Escobedo

    How Emerald Business Supply Doubled Sales with a Website Redesign

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    Customer Success Story: Exotic Woods, Inc
    2/16/2023—Gilberto Escobedo

    How Exotic Woods, Inc. Saved $100,000 in Inventory

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    1/26/2023—Gilberto Escobedo

    Are You Prioritizing Data Protection and Transparency?

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    1/12/2023—Gilberto Escobedo

    Top Lumber, Building Materials, and Hardware Industries Trends for 2023

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    1/12/2023—Gilberto Escobedo

    Why Digital Transformation is the Future of the Home and Building Supply Industry

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    RHC Blog Top New Home Marketing Tips2023
    12/9/2022—Gilberto Escobedo

    Top New Home Marketing Tips for 2023 

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    12/7/2022—Gilberto Escobedo

    Finding Mobile-Driven Success in the Home and Building Supply Industry

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    RHC Blog Top New Home Builder Tips2023
    12/1/2022—Gilberto Escobedo

    2023 Home Builder Operations Tips from Top Industry Experts

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    11/30/2022—Gilberto Escobedo

    Prioritizing Values of Younger Workforce Can Combat Labor Shortages

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    Blog RHC Supply Chain Material Shortage Trend Analysis
    11/18/2022—Gilberto Escobedo

    High Cost of Materials Lead to Empty Lots

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    Two hardware store employees looking at a computer screen, discussing cloud data security for small businesses.
    11/18/2022—Gilberto Escobedo

    How You Protect Your Data Will Determine Customer Success

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    10/10/2022—Gilberto Escobedo

    Finding the Right Ecommerce Solution Is Crucial to Digital Growth

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    10/7/2022—Gilberto Escobedo

    Builders Need to Embrace Innovation to Combat Widespread Land Shortages

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    Construction workers reviewing data on a laptop to combat land shortages
    10/6/2022—Gilberto Escobedo

    How Builders Can Innovate to Address the Land Shortage Crisis

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    Blog RHC How Tech Is Driving Revenue Growth
    9/16/2022—Gilberto Escobedo

    How Technology Is Driving Revenue Growth in 2022

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    Blog RHC How To Hire And Keep Quality Labor
    9/9/2022—Gilberto Escobedo

    How to Hire and Keep Quality Labor

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