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Thursday, October 298:00 AM – 6:00 PMHilton North Scottsdale at Cavasson
Douglas Laird

Douglas Laird

Author of The Trusted Contractor Playbook

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Code SHOWCASE100 saves you $100 off the non-member price.

1 ticket (non-member)$249
Credit card processing fee (3%)$7.47
Total$256.47

Refundable up to 5 days before the event.

Secure payment by Stripe. Your QR ticket is emailed right after payment.

What Douglas will teach you

The Contractor Growth Strategy

Learn how to become famous in your local market and generate high-quality leads who already want to give you their business.

Walk into 2027 prepared

Spend one focused day strengthening the numbers, sales, leadership, marketing, and relationships behind your hardscape business.

Know your numbers

See which numbers protect your margin and reveal where your company is really making money.

Own your local market

Become the contractor people already know and trust before they request a quote.

Lead through pressure

Make clearer decisions when the season, the job, or the business gets hard.

Build relationships

Meet contractors, dealers, producers, and major brands working in your market.

Also on stage

Four more experts round out a full day built to help you run a stronger company.

Tom Reber

Tom Reber

Contractor · Founder, The Contractor Fight

Successful. Miserable. Trapped.

  • See why your business runs your life
  • Fix the leaks keeping you stuck
Tommy Mello

Tommy Mello

Founder, A1 Garage Door Service · Home Service Expert

Built to Scale

  • Build systems that work beyond the owner
  • Develop a team that can take ownership
Marcus Sheridan

Marcus Sheridan

Keynote speaker · Author

Endless Customers

  • Turn customer questions into content that sells
  • Build trust before the first sales call
Rebekah Morris

Rebekah Morris

Founder & President, Arizona Builder's Exchange (AZBEX)

Where the Industry Is Heading

  • Understand where construction demand is heading
  • Anticipate changes in customer expectations

The day, hour by hour

Five speakers, expert Q&A, lunch, and a cocktail mixer to wrap up the day.

  1. 7:30 – 8:00 AM

    Check-in

    Grab your badge, find your seat, and meet the contractors at your table.

  2. 8:00 – 8:30 AM

    Welcome & expectation setting

    How the day runs and how to get the most from every session.

  3. 8:30 – 10:00 AM

    Speaker one

    Main-stage training followed by practical takeaways.

  4. 10:00 – 11:00 AM

    Speaker two

    A focused session built for business owners.

  5. 11:00 – 11:30 AM

    Expert Q&A

    Bring your real questions and get direct answers.

  6. 11:30 AM – 1:00 PM

    Lunch

    Included with your ticket, with time to connect across the industry.

  7. 1:00 – 2:00 PM

    Speaker three

    More practical strategies you can take back to your company.

  8. 2:00 – 2:30 PM

    Expert Q&A

    Ask about the problems you are working through right now.

  9. 2:30 – 3:30 PM

    Speaker four

    Main-stage training continues.

  10. 3:30 – 4:00 PM

    Expert Q&A

    Get specific guidance from the experts in the room.

  11. 4:00 – 5:00 PM

    Speaker five

    Finish the training day with a clear plan for what comes next.

  12. 5:00 – 8:00 PM

    Cocktail mixer

    Network with contractors, industry partners, and the speakers.

What your ticket includes

  • A full day of main-stage training from five speakers
  • Live expert Q&A focused on real business challenges
  • Lunch and dedicated networking time
  • Books from the speakers
  • A cocktail mixer with the speakers after the sessions
  • A written growth plan to take into 2027
  • An individual QR ticket for every attendee on your order
  • Refundable up to 5 days before the event

See what the Summit feels like

Real contractors, practical sessions, and the relationships that continue after the room clears.

Speaker presenting on stage at last year's Contractor Growth Summit
Speaker working with contractors around their tables
Contractors connecting during last year's Summit
A packed room at last year's Contractor Growth Summit

Travel & hotel

The venue

Hilton North Scottsdale at Cavasson
7965 E Cavasson Blvd
Scottsdale, AZ 85255

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Stay where it happens

Walk from your room to the sessions. Book October 28–30 before Scottsdale fills up.

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Flying in

Phoenix Sky Harbor is about 30 minutes away. Scottsdale Airport is about 15 minutes away.

Bring your team

Add up to nine team members during checkout. Each person receives an individual QR ticket for fast check-in. Tickets are refundable up to 5 days before the event.

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