Author: Uma Santhanakrishnan

Ready, Set, 2026!

- By Amanda Halvorson, Nexstar Network Senior Meeting and Event Planner

We’re thrilled to announce our 2026 Events Calendar is LIVE and available now for Nexstar Network members to explore and start planning a winning year! This year’s lineup is packed with fresh, dynamic offerings designed…
The Best Contractors Are Planning Now for 2026

- By Jeff Wright, Nexstar Network Marketing Coach

Want to win 2026? Here’s the one thing every top contractor is doing right now. They’re planning. Not guessing. Not hoping. Not copying-and-pasting last year’s spreadsheet and calling it “done.” They’re stepping out of the…
Amanda Zink on HVAC Chats

Running a family-owned business requires wearing a lot of hats. Member Amanda Zink’s advice: know which hat you’re wearing when working with family members. Tune in!

How Our Industry Is Quietly Figuring Out AI

- By Ashleah Wilson, Growth Marketing Partner, The NoW of WORK

Artificial intelligence is fast-moving, full of promise, and packed with potential for the skilled trades. Between smarter dispatching and better call handling, marketing automation, and improved efficiency, AI offers clear opportunities for growth. But for…
Monthly Coach Highlight – Dan Kayser, Business Coach
This month, we sat down with Business Coach Dan Kayser to talk about his journey through the trades, what brought him to Nexstar, and what he cares about the most. Q: When and where did…
Paying it Forward For Neighbors in Need

Giving back to their Roswell, GA community is super important at TE Certified Electrical, Plumbing, Heating, & Cooling, and their team is always on the lookout for opportunities to lend a hand. Recently their big-hearted crew helped build a new resource center at The Drake House – a charity supporting single moms – which resulted in an additional $10,000 donation through Rheem HVAC’s “Difference Maker” award. “The check from Rheem HVAC was an awesome surprise. Helping others is really the best part of being in the trades,” explained Josh Booker, TE Certified Owner.