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Pain Points and Solutions in the New Construction, Commercial and Home Service Trades
The construction, commercial trades, and home services industries are facing significant challenges in 2025. From labor shortages to...
William Powers III
May 64 min read


Summer 2025: What the Home Services Industry Needs to Prepare For
Summer has always been the peak season for home services. HVAC techs, landscapers, pool cleaners, pest control operators, roofers, and...
William Powers III
Apr 284 min read


The Rise of Subscription-Based Maintenance Models in Residential Home Services (2025)
The residential home service industry is undergoing a major transformation. Gone are the days when HVAC, plumbing, or electrical...
William Powers III
Apr 234 min read


How a $25M Home Service Company Can Fail — And How to Avoid It (With Help from the Right Partners)
Hitting $25 million in revenue should be a sign that a home service business has made it. But in reality, it’s often the point where...
William Powers III
Apr 143 min read


The Real Disruptor in the Contractor Home Services Industry Right Now
The contractor home services industry—encompassing sectors such as plumbing, HVAC, electrical work, and general contracting—has...
William Powers III
Apr 78 min read


The Imperative of Technological Integration in Home Services
Integrating advanced technologies into home service contracting is no longer optional, it's essential. As the industry evolves, embracing...
William Powers III
Mar 313 min read


Refrigerant Revolution: Navigating the HVAC Industry’s Shift to Low-GWP Gas
The HVAC industry is undergoing a significant transformation with the mandated transition to low Global Warming Potential (GWP)...
William Powers III
Mar 253 min read


The Future of Home Services: How AI and Smart Tech Are Changing the Game
The home services industry is undergoing a profound transformation, driven by the integration of artificial intelligence (AI) and smart...
William Powers III
Mar 164 min read


The State of the Home Services Industry: Trends, Challenges, and Opportunities
Last week our President gave a state of the union address to the nation, now let’s take a look at the State of the Home Services...
William Powers III
Mar 78 min read


What Happens When You Have a Toxic Culture in a Home Service Company or Franchise Organization
The Hidden Threat of Toxic Culture In the world of home services and franchise organizations, success often hinges on more than just...
William Powers III
Mar 15 min read


Uncovering the Importance of Reflecting, Recruiting, and Retaining Top Talent in Your Home Service Business
The home service industry is booming, with high demand for skilled professionals in plumbing, electrical work, HVAC, landscaping, and...
William Powers III
Feb 244 min read


Why More Employees Prefer Mobile-First Communication & How HVAC Businesses Can Adapt
The workforce is undergoing a significant shift in how employees communicate, and nowhere is this more evident than in industries like...
William Powers III
Feb 114 min read


Why It Is So Important That Your CRM Company Has a Solutions Engineer for Home Services
In the home services industry, businesses face a unique set of challenges, ranging from scheduling on-site appointments and managing...
William Powers III
Feb 35 min read


Why Contractors Must Choose a CRM with a Strong Support System
In the competitive world of contracting, managing relationships with clients, suppliers, and stakeholders efficiently can make or break a...
William Powers III
Jan 274 min read


When Is the Right Time to Scale Your Residential Home Service Business?
Scaling a business is one of the most exciting and challenging steps for any entrepreneur. In the residential home service sector—whether...
William Powers III
Jan 204 min read


Why Happiness in the Workplace is Essential for the Home Service Sector
The home service sector encompasses a range of essential services, including plumbing, electrical work, HVAC maintenance, cleaning, and...
William Powers III
Jan 144 min read


Reflecting on 2024, Recruiting for 2025, and Retaining Your Key Employees in 2025 in the Home Services Industry
The home services industry has always been the backbone of modern living, ensuring that homes are well-maintained, functional, and...
William Powers III
Jan 65 min read


Integrity in Your Home Service Business: The Cornerstone of Lasting Success
In the competitive world of home service businesses, one quality can set you apart from the rest and ensure long-term success: integrity...
William Powers III
Dec 30, 20245 min read


Why Commitment to Success in Home Services Is a Must-Have Mind Set
In the competitive world of home services, success doesn’t come by chance. It is built on a solid foundation of commitment, strategy, and...
William Powers III
Dec 24, 20245 min read


A Heartfelt Thank You to Our Valued Contractors, Technicians, Plumbers, Electricians, and All Home Service Professionals
A Heartfelt Thank You to Our Valued Contractors, Technicians, Plumbers, Electricians, and All Home Service Professionals As 2024 draws...
William Powers III
Dec 19, 20245 min read


What We Should Be Thankful For Working In The Trades In 2025
There’s a lot to be thankful for in the trades right now. Even in a world full of headlines about uncertainty, those who build, fix, wire, pipe, heat, cool, clean, paint, landscape, and restore keep families safe and businesses running. The work is essential, and in 2025, the trade economy is both strong and evolving. Gratitude is more than a feeling here; it’s a practice that shapes how teams lead, serve customers, and build careers. This piece reflects on what’s worth celeb


Is 2026 the Right Time to Scale in the Home Services Business Sector?
Yes—2026 can be a strong year to scale a home services business, provided the plan aligns with a slow‑but‑positive demand trajectory, policy tailwinds in energy efficiency, and persistent constraints in labor and financing that favor operational excellence and disciplined capital deployment. Put simply, the environment supports thoughtful growth rather than reckless expansion, with remodeling spending projected at record levels even as growth rates remain modest and uneven ac


Are You Ready to be a Successful Franchisee in the Home Service Sector
To determine who is the right candidate to buy into the home service industry as a franchisee, it's crucial to analyze several dimensions: professional background, personality traits, business acumen, market alignment, and personal motivations. Drawing insights from market guides, expert franchise analyses, and current trends, the following comprehensive guide explores the ideal profile, considerations, and actionable advice for aspiring home service franchise owners in 2025.
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