by Jamie Gerdsen | Aug 14, 2026 | Operators
Everyone asks whether AI will replace the skilled trades. I think that’s the wrong question. The better question is what happens when AI makes the technical side of the job easier, and the honest answer is that it does two things at once. It lowers the floor and...
by Jamie Gerdsen | Jul 9, 2026 | Operators
Every week, I hear some version of the same concern from home services owners across Ohio, Kentucky, and Indiana: “The private equity guys are moving into my market. They’ve got resources I’ll never have. How am I supposed to compete?” I...
by Jamie Gerdsen | Jun 11, 2026 | Operators
If you own an HVAC, plumbing, or electrical company in Ohio, Kentucky, or Indiana, you’ve probably already heard from buyers, Private equity firms, roll-up platforms, and regional aggregators. The pitch is almost always the same: we’re different, we care about your...
