Travis Waldstein from Aire Serv Heating and Air Conditioning and Waldstein Plumbing joins Todd Studer to kick off 2026 with a wide ranging conversation about business growth reflection and forward momentum. Coming off a Hawkeye bowl win the discussion moves into hiring an operations manager evolving leadership roles adapting to economic shifts and why strong processes matter as companies scale. They also touch on workforce needs in the trades community optimism heading into the new year and how staying flexible focused and willing to try is what keeps businesses moving forward.

Travis Waldstein from Aire Serv Heating and Air Conditioning and Waldstein Plumbing joins Todd Studer for a real life episode that literally starts with Travis grandkids on his lap. With the holidays approaching they talk about what it means to run 24 7 service when emergencies do not take days off how teams balance on call work with family time and what unpredictable Midwest weather means for the trades. The conversation also looks ahead to business planning for 2026 industry changes and why building a company is ultimately about people family and the next generation.

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.