Why We’re Headed to JobTread Connect 2026
We’re big fans of anything that helps contractors run a tighter, more profitable business. That’s why we’re heading back to JobTread Connect in 2026 — one of the strongest contractor-focused conferences in the country for builders, remodelers, landscapers, pool pros, electricians, and other trade business owners looking to grow.
JobTread focuses on helping you run your projects smarter. Level focuses on helping you understand your numbers so you can make better decisions. Different lanes — same mission. And when both come together at an event full of contractors nationwide… good things happen.
If you’re attending, come find us. We’ll be there the entire time, talking real numbers and helping business owners get their financials in line for a stronger 2026.
A Quick Breakdown: What JobTread Connect Actually Is
JobTread Connect is a 3-day, trade-focused conference built to help contractors sharpen their systems, learn from experts, and connect with others in the industry.
Here’s what you’ll find:
- Networking breakfasts, lunches, happy hours, and after-hours meetups
- Panels and workshops happening nearly nonstop
Sessions covering topics like:
- Marketing your construction or trades business
- Pricing and profitability
- Improving operations
- Leadership and hiring
- Job costing and project management
- A community full of people who understand the contracting world from the inside
Whether you run a construction company, remodeling business, HVAC shop, pool company, or any service-based trades team, you’ll find something here that improves how you operate.
How JobTread and Level Support Contractors Together
JobTread and Level help contractors in complementary ways — and when both areas are strong, a business grows faster and with far less stress.
JobTread strengthens your operations:
- Estimating
- Scheduling
- Job costing
- Project coordination
- Team workflows
Level strengthens your financials:
- Bookkeeping
- Payroll
- Taxes
- Cash flow management
- Financial planning
When contractors pair operational clarity with financial clarity, they gain:
- Better pricing decisions
- Cleaner books
- Stronger cash flow
- More confident planning
- A business that feels more controlled, not chaotic
JobTread helps you manage the work. Level helps you understand the money behind the work.
Contractors need both.
What Level Will Be Bringing to This Year’s Event
We’re thrilled to share that Erin will be presenting on Wednesday from 1:30–2:30 PM.
Her session — “Knowing Your Numbers: Building a Strong Financial Foundation” — will break down the essential strategies contractors need to run a profitable, well-organized business.
Contractors will learn:
- What numbers matter most
- How to stay financially organized
- How to build a foundation that supports long-term growth
She’ll also host a live Q&A at the end so you can ask specific questions about your business.
We’ll also be on-site all week — easy to find, easy to talk to, and ready to help.
What Contractors Gain From Being at JobTread Connect
This conference isn’t about fluff. It’s packed with real, actionable value designed for trades businesses of all sizes.
You can expect:
- Real education (not sales pitches)
- Hands-on sessions to improve systems and efficiency
- Networking with contractors nationwide
- Access to vetted vendors who specialize in the trades
- Takeaways you can implement immediately
- A deeper understanding of pricing, job costing, estimating, scheduling, and operations
If you want 2026 to be a stronger year, this is the kind of event that sets the tone.
Is JobTread Connect Worth It for Contractors?
Short answer: Absolutely.
Contractors attend because they want:
- Better systems
- More profitable jobs
- Less chaos in the back office
- Clarity around their numbers
- Access to experts who understand contracting
Plus — attending in January means you’re starting your year with momentum, clarity, and a strategy you can actually use.
See You January 13–16 at JobTread Connect
We’ll be at JobTread Connect the entire time — January 13–16 — ready to help contractors get clarity around their books, taxes, payroll, and cash flow.
If you’re attending, come find us. We’ll have helpful takeaways you can bring back to your business — simple, practical steps that make your financials feel a lot less overwhelming.
Whether you want to clean up your books or build a stronger financial plan for the new year, we’re here to talk through it. Say hey, ask questions, and let’s get your business — and your numbers — in line for 2026.
