New Clear the Air Episode: Residential Contracting

This special edition of SMACNA’s newest podcast brings together some of our leading residential contractors to discuss the pressing issues in the space.

For a special edition of Clear the Air, Seth Lennon is joined by a special panel (Tom Mascari, Rob Schimmelpfennig, and Rob Wentzel) featuring some of SMACNA's top residential contractors. This discussion focuses on the current state of the residential sector; some current challenges contractors face, and some opportunities that could be had by engaging in the space. 


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