Travis Waldstein of Aire Serv Heating and Air Conditioning and Waldstein Plumbing joins Circle of Trades for a wide ranging shop talk episode. We dig into what contractors notice in a 100 year old building, how sound and airflow actually work in a recording space, what cold snaps mean for frozen pipes and water damage, and why “fix it now or pay later” is real. Travis also shares a big update on shifting apprenticeship training to Iowa Western, why programs like Career Advantage matter, and what it could mean for building a stronger trades workforce locally. Plus, a quick preview of the return of a Council Bluffs home show at the Mid-America Center in January.

Back with another episode of Circle of Trades, Todd Studer sits down with Travis Waldstein of Aire Serv Heating and Air Conditioning and Waldstein Plumbing for a wide-ranging conversation that blends winter HVAC realities with the bigger picture of running a trades business. From cold snaps and emergency calls to planning for slower months, staffing, private equity pressure, and what it really takes to build a sustainable service company, this episode is an honest look at the challenges and decisions trades professionals face beyond the job site.

On this episode of Circle of Trades, Todd Studer sits down with Travis Waldstein of Aire Serv Heating and Air Conditioning and Waldstein Plumbing for a real-world look at how tariffs and commodity pricing are driving up the cost of parts, fixtures, and equipment. They talk about what those increases mean for contractors and customers, why quotes can only stay “good” for so long, and how small businesses handle tough pricing conversations while still getting the job done.