Find Your Edge. Scale for Wealth.
Live workshops and playbooks for contractors who want sharper systems, stronger margins, and real wealth.
Countdown till the industries best live in-person workshops begin!
Welcome to The Contracting Edge, the new standard in contractor training and business growth. Founded by industry veteran Gary Elekes, The Contracting Edge is built to help service contractors sharpen their operations, accelerate profitability, and gain the competitive advantage needed in today’s fast-changing marketplace. Through live workshops, events, and practical tools, we deliver the knowledge and strategies contractors need to thrive.
Live Events
In-room training that sharpens strategy and drives profit fast.
- Hands-on playbooks
- Small room / big outcomes
- Dates start Jan 1
Workshops & Bootcamps
20 focused sessions on service, pricing, ops, and leadership.
- Step-by-step agendas
- Tools & templates included
- Team-ready
Speaking
High-energy talks that move teams to execute.
- Weldon now
- Gary post-Jan
- Service Management Sales, Culture
Coaching & Consulting
Custom engagements to fix margins, systems, and scale.
- Financial modeling
- Operational playbooks
- Leadership cadence
Wealth Club
Scale, exit, or partner—explore buy/roll-up options.
- Qualification required
- Confidential
- Strategy first
Gary Elekes | Founder
Meet Gary Elekes: Founder of The Contracting Edge
Gary Elekes is a serial entrepreneur and respected leader with more than 30 years of experience in the service contracting industry. He has held senior leadership roles with Lennox and Service Experts, and later founded EPC, a consulting and training company that continues to serve growth-minded service businesses across the country. Gary is also known for pioneering the first web-based learning platform for contractors, serving thousands of professionals across multiple trades. With a career dedicated to helping others succeed, Gary now brings his expertise and passion to The Contracting Edge.
The Edge Method
At the heart of The Contracting Edge is The Edge Method, a system by Gary that empowers contractors for lasting success. It combines Precision Planning for clear direction, Financial Systems for profitability, Operational Playbooks for streamlined processes, Brand & Demand strategies for growth, and Leadership principles to inspire teams. These five pillars provide service contracting businesses with the clarity, confidence, and competitive edge to win.
Precision Planning
Financial Systems
Operational Playbooks
Brand & Demand
Leadership
