Topic
Continuing education
3 articles on continuing education for home service contractors.
Jun 5, 2026
Top Contractor Podcasts to Tune Into in 2026
Owned and Operated drops twice a week and is the closest thing the trades have to a real operator chat room. Here are the 8 contractor podcasts worth the windshield time, with the 2-3 episodes from each that actually changed a shop.
Jun 5, 2026Top HVAC Trade Shows to Attend in 2026
AHR Expo in February pulls 50,000 attendees and 1,800 exhibitors for free admission, but the average HVAC contractor spends $2,500-$4,500 to attend. Here's which 2026 shows justify the travel and which ones do not.
Jun 5, 2026Roofing Trade Shows 2026: Which Events Actually Move the Business
The International Roofing Expo, METALCON, NRCA Roofing Day, and the GAF and Owens Corning regional summits run $440-$2,500 all-in per attendee in 2026. Here is which roofing trade shows justify the travel and which to skip.