Here is a guide to the leading coaching and network organizations for home service contractors such as plumbing, HVAC and electrical. We list what they teach, the approximate cost of their programs, and their key contact and social media details.
This list draws from up-to-date research and direct company websites, with detailed insight into their offerings.
1. Nexstar Network
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Website: nexstarnetwork.com
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Founded: 1992 by Frank Blau, George Brazil, Jack Tester
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CEO: Julian Scadden
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Overview: Nexstar is a member-owned organization helping independent contractors in plumbing, HVAC, and electrical succeed with fully developed business and leadership systems. Extensive support includes live/virtual technical, leadership, and sales training, business benchmarking, and marketing resources.
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Key Offerings: Peer groups, member events, business training led by veteran coaches, proprietary processes and performance tools.
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Cost: Membership starts at ~$5,000/year, contact for tier details.
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Contact: (888) 240-7827 | LinkedIn | Facebook | X (Twitter)
2. CertainPath
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Website: mycertainpath.com
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CEO: Rebecca Cassel (origin: VenVest, Inc., key founders Jim Abrams, John Young)
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Overview: Delivers business transformation for contractors using proprietary business software, sales/ops playbooks, and intensive coaching. Strong focus on recruiting, leadership, and operational systems.
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Key Offerings: Custom software integrations, peer groups, business/financial training, field service optimization.
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Cost: Starts at ~$399/month, quote-based.
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Contact: (866) 362-3455 | LinkedIn
3. Conquer Coaching
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Website: go.conquernow.com
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Founder: Brandon Vaughn (noted service business scale-up leader)
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Overview: Practical coaching hybrid—group masterminds, 1-on-1 mentoring, and a document/training library for actionable business growth.
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Key Offerings: Weekly group coaching calls, monthly 1:1 sessions, in-depth business “sprints,” community accountability.
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Cost: Group from $997/month.
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Contact: 858-842-5746 (via Housecall Pro) | Instagram | YouTube
4. The Blue Collar Success Group
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Website: thebluecollarsuccessgroup.com
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Founders: Kenny Chapman & Christy Chapman
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Overview: Blue Collar specializes in soft-skills, sales, recruiting, and leadership training designed for field teams and owners, with both virtual and live events.
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Key Offerings: Online and in-person training, recruiter and manager bootcamps, sales toolkits.
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Cost: Custom per engagement.
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Contact: (838) 2MY-BCSG | [email protected]
5. WarPlan (Trade Wins)
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Website: app.warplan.com
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Founder: Joshua Latimer
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Overview: Operational coaching with a focus on flat-rate pricing, automation, and cash flow tools to help contracting companies rapidly scale.
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Key Offerings: Custom software, pricing tools, targeted operational systems.
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Cost: $1,000/month, $10,000/year for elite.
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Contact: Via website
6. ServiceMVP
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Website: servicemvp.com
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Founder: Joe Crisara (“America’s Service Sales Coach”)
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Overview: Sales, communication, and profitability training by a top industry coach. Known for transformative sales/accountability systems and detailed e-learning/video modules.
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Key Offerings: MVP Club ($99/month) with hundreds of hours of sales and business operations content, live events, workbooks.
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Contact: 877-764-6304
7. HVAC Masters of the Hustle
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Website: hvacmastersofthehustle.com
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Founder: Jason Walker (“Jay Dub Money Maker”)
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Overview: High-energy boot camps and sales summits transforming teams’ mindsets and sales skills—well-attended by plumbing and HVAC team owners.
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Key Offerings: Sales seminars, podcast, leader training, and events.
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Cost: $399/event up to $5,000 advanced.
8. BDR (Business Development Resources)
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Website: bdrco.com
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Founders: Barry Burnett, Bruce Wiseman
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Overview: Top-tier, numbers-driven business coaching for trades—business planning, team leadership, and long-term growth strategies.
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Key Offerings: Group and personalized coaching, “owner’s academy,” workshops, success benchmarking.
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Contact: (206) 870-1880
9. The Wealthy Plumber
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Website: jeredwilliams.com
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Founder: Jered Williams
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Overview: 1:1 and group financial, marketing, and owner-development consulting. Mix of live coaching, digital content, and mastermind access.
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Contact: Via website
10. The Contractors Coach
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Website: thecontractorscoach.com/plumbers
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Founder: Steve Thomas (to be verified)
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Overview: Focused on founder coaching, cultural transformation, and owner balance via personalized sessions and planning.
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Contact: Website form
11. PHCC (Plumbing-Heating-Cooling Contractors Association)
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Website: phccweb.org
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Overview: The industry’s oldest national association, representing contractors in technical training, legislative advocacy, apprenticeship, and certifications.
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Key Offerings: Membership program, education, and events.
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Contact: Website form
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Social: LinkedIn | Facebook | X (Twitter)
12. PCA (Plumbing Contractors of America, via MCAA)
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Website: mcaa.org/pca
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Overview: Union contractor support, business guidance, technical standards, labor relations, and peer networking via its parent, the Mechanical Contractors Association of America.
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Contact: Via website
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Social: LinkedIn
13. ASPE (American Society of Plumbing Engineers)
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Website: aspe.org
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Overview: Premier technical/member org for plumbing engineers, designers, and code experts.
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Key Offerings: Certification, symposia, resource libraries, standards, design tools.
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Contact: Website
14. IAPMO (International Association of Plumbing and Mechanical Officials)
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Website: iapmo.org
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Overview: Highly respected global authority on uniform plumbing/mechanical codes, inspection, safety, and certification.
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Contact: Website
15. Plumbers Without Borders
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Website: plumberswithoutborders.org
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Founders: Julio Alcayaga, Domenico DiGregorio (2010)
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Overview: Nonprofit empowering volunteer plumbers for safe water and humanitarian projects worldwide.
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Contact: Website
16. NKBA (National Kitchen and Bath Association)
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Website: nkba.org
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Overview: Provides certifications, networking, design, and codes education to plumbing professionals focused on kitchens/bathrooms.
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Contact: Website
17. Core Growth Strategies
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Website: coregrowthstrategies.com/plumbing-industry-services/
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Overview: Specializes in plumbing business accounting, leadership workshops, and educational webinars aimed at profitable scaling.
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Contact: Website
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Social: LinkedIn
18. Service Business Evolution (SBE)
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Website: sbeodyssey.com
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Founder: Chris Crew
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Overview: Empowers owners and techs with scalable operational systems and leadership development, including live/virtual tracks and tailored playbooks.
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Contact: Website
19. The Blue Collar Coach
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Website: bluecollarcoach.com
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Founder: Howard Partridge
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Overview: World-class business owner training, operational systems, and field/coaching resources for independent home service companies.
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Contact: Via website
20. Success Group International (SGI)
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Website: yoursgi.com
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Founders: Jim Abrams, John Young (now part of Authority Brands)
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Overview: One of the largest home services coaching and network organizations, offering proprietary sales/operations systems, coaching, national conventions, and high-level peer advisory.
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Contact: Website
How They Teach & What You Gain
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Group/peer learning: Especially in Nexstar, PHCC, CertainPath
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Personalized consulting: Wealthy Plumber, BDR, Conquer, Contractors Coach
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Specialized workshops: HVAC Masters, ServiceMVP, Blue Collar Success Group
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Sales, finance, and operations focus: ServiceMVP, BDR, Strictly Plumbers, SBE, WarPlan
Pricing Summary
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Entry membership/coaching: $99–$500/month for online club/group or initial membership.
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Full-scale monthly programs: $1,000–$5,000/month depending on group and customization.
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Premium/One-on-One: $3,000–$10,000+/engagement for personalized coaching or annual elite network access.
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Associations: Often $90–$2,500/year.
Note: All pricing and program information should be verified directly with the organizations, as costs and structures may change frequently. Use the provided links for up-to-date team/leadership bios, detailed curriculum, and specific contact forms.
For specific phone numbers, social profiles, and most current pricing, always verify via each organization’s “Contact” section or official social profile. Many organizations offer introductory sessions or free consultations to assess fit before you commit.
I’m Moe, the founder of Service Mammoth. I’ve been in home services and marketing for over 25 years and use that knowledge to help businesses grow.
