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August 21, 2026
Why Gen Z is Quitting College to Work in the Trades
In 2026, 60% of Gen Z-ers plan to quit college and start working in the trades, with 21% of them aiming for constructions, 10% for electrical jobs, and 9% for manufacturing.
August 19, 2026
How to Set Up Service Call Fees for Field Service Businesses
Of all the service prices available in any given trade, call fees are the easiest to get wrong.
August 18, 2026
Which KPIs to Should Your CSR Team Track for Your Field Service Business
Tracking your Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) might be additional hard work for an already clogged administrative department, but it’s necessary to ensure your business is on the right track.
August 17, 2026
How to Grow Your HVAC Business From Scratch
Starting a business from scratch is very difficult. There are a lot of things you need to get right, from cashflow to operational efficiency, lead conversion, marketing, and online visibility.
August 16, 2026
How to Filter Out Spam Calls as a Field Service Businesses
While businesses are typically flooded by spam emails, spam calls are equally as damaging and disruptive.
August 15, 2026
Recruiting Tips for Growing Home Service Companies
When it comes to building or expanding a business in the trades, two things matter more than anything: hiring good professionals and retaining them.
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July 11, 2026
Blue Collar Builders Episode 10: Garbage Man Turns Pest Control CEO and Software Developer with the Help of AI
Dalton Mills co-founder, Todd Saunders, meets up with Jeff King in today’s episode of Blue Collar Builders to discuss his journey from garbage man to CEO of a pest control company bringing in nearly $5 million in yearly revenue.
June 30, 2026
Blue Collar Builders Episode 9: Restoration Company CEO Builds His Own Multi-Functional Software with No Coding Experience
Todd Saunders, co-founder of Dalton Mills, meets Justin Donate, CEO of True North Restoration, to discuss how Justin went from carpet cleaning to owning 25 restoration locations and franchises and planning to expand to over 80 within the next year.
June 26, 2026
Blue Collar Builders Episode 8: Professional Landscaper Builds an AI Voice Quoting Agent for His Business
Today’s episode of Blue Collar Builders welcomes Todd Saunders, co-founder of Dalton Mills, and Quinten O’Dea, founder of Q&A Landscaping, in a discussion about business management and AI automation. Quinten goes through it all: how he managed to integrate AI into his business’s workflow, why his current CRM software doesn’t live up to his expectations, and where he plans to take his AI collaboration.