Episode 269: Q1 Wrap: A Cooling Economy or Just a Cold Winter?
About this episode
Dan and Donnie analyze the economic data from Q1 2026, discussing various industry impacts and trends.
This week, Dan and Donnie analyze the available data for the first quarter of 2026, including the Pest Index, unemployment figures and fuel, labor and material costs. They discuss the impact of this winter's cold snap, how the industry is holding up against the March energy spike, thoughts on price increases and AI's impact on marketing. Hosts:Dan Gordon, PCO Bookkeepers & M&A SpecialistsDonnie Shelton, Triangle Home Services
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