The ActiveProspect team recently returned from Accelerate LIVE!® 2026, and it’s safe to say the energy matched the setting. Set against the backdrop of sunny Florida, this year’s event brought together some of the most growth-focused home improvement contractors in the country. Owners and operators stepped away from the daily chaos of running crews, managing leads, and protecting margins to focus on one thing: building more profitable, predictable businesses.

From the main stage to side conversations between sessions, the focus was on performance, accountability, and execution. Brian Kaskavalciyan opened the event with a direct message that hope is not a reliable strategy, and that theme was echoed throughout. The companies that consistently hit 15–20% net profit don’t rely on hustle alone. They rely on systems. Forecasting. Measurable targets. Clear roles. Daily reporting rhythms.

Speakers, including Vince Nardo, Charlie Gindele, Megan Curry, Brian Gottlieb, and others, shared real-world lessons from scaling and, in some cases, exiting highly successful home improvement businesses. Their sessions covered:

  • Lead generation channels that are working right now
  • Sales processes that improve close rates even in a cautious economy
  • Operational discipline that reduces rework and margin leaks
  • Financial visibility that turns revenue into actual profit

For our team, one insight kept surfacing: as contractors scale, the quality and compliance of their lead sources become non-negotiable. Growth without visibility creates risk. Growth with documented consent and verified intent creates stability. That distinction matters more than ever.

Accelerate LIVE! 2026 also marked 10 years of helping contractors accelerate their success. And the energy reflected that milestone. Contractors are thinking differently. They’re demanding better data. They’re holding marketing partners to higher standards. They’re focused not just on top-line growth, but on sustainable, documented, defensible growth.

For ActiveProspect, it was an energizing reminder of why our work matters. When contractors have transparency into their leads and confidence in their compliance, they can scale with fewer surprises and stronger margins.

Thank you to Brian Kaskavalciyan, the Wealthy Contractor team, the speakers, sponsors, and every contractor who shared time and insight with us throughout the week. Until next year, the playbook continues.

For those who couldn’t attend, catch one of our speaking sessions or visit our booth, have no fear. ActiveProspect is heading to more events than ever in 2026. Stay informed about our upcoming events or connect with us now and be a part of the exciting future of lead generation.

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