Rhonda Simpson

Why Contractor Training Is Becoming the Competitive Advantage in Outdoor Living Construction Over the past several years, I’ve spent a great deal of time speaking with contractors, installers, and small business owners throughout the outdoor living industry. One theme continues to come up again and again: Finding skilled labor is harder than ever. At the same time, homeowners are demanding larger, more customized outdoor living spaces — including outdoor kitchens, fire featur

Small business contractors are facing increasing pressure to keep up with demand while managing labor shortages, rising costs, and tight project timelines. One of the most common challenges installers share is the difficulty of finding skilled crew members who can be trained quickly and efficiently without taking time away from active jobsites. Online training has emerged as a powerful solution for contractors looking to grow their teams without sacrificing productivity. By a

I’ve been spending a lot of time thinking about how much the construction and outdoor living industry has changed over the past few years. One of the biggest challenges I hear from contractors is the same across the board — finding and training reliable help while still keeping projects moving forward. That’s one of the reasons I’ve been so focused on supporting training initiatives that allow installers to bring new team members up to speed without losing valuable time on ac