Episodes
115
Latest episode
Jun 2026
Language
EN
Travis Waldstein of AireServ Heating and Air Conditioning in Council Bluffs Iowa decided it was time to create a podcast. Travis talks about all of the trades, not just heating and air. Listen for guests including other contractors, tradesmen, and everyone involved in keeping your home or office in top working order.
This episode of Circle of Trades features Travis Waldstein talking with Todd Studer about summer HVAC issues, cottonwood and dirt clogging air conditioning units, rising repair costs, older systems, replacement decisions and a brief local discussion about responsibility, pets and the Council Bluffs pit bull ordinance.
On this episode of Circle of Trades, Travis Waldstein talks about the realities of running a business in today’s economy, from rising fuel and material costs to the frustration of modern marketing and technology overload. The conversation also dives into local development projects, housing demand, mental health services, community growth, and why entrepreneurs have to focus on what they do best while letting others handle the rest.
Todd Studer and Travis Waldstein talk spring HVAC and plumbing work, rising costs in the trades, local business updates, Rusty Cuts new ownership, supporting small town businesses, and concerns about licensing standards in the HVAC industry.
Todd Studer and Travis Waldstein take Circle of Trades outdoors at Botna Bend Park for a laid back conversation about camping, local meat lockers, grilling, spring plumbing and HVAC calls, storm season, and protecting outdoor equipment.
Travis Waldstein joins Todd for a spring conversation covering mowing season, small engine repairs, Celebrate CB, Railroad Days, local construction growth, trade opportunities, and why southwest Iowa continues to feel like a good place to build and do business.
Travis Waldstein joins Todd for a conversation on why showing up for rural communities matters, how local trades are evolving, and why supporting small town businesses is critical to keeping southwest Iowa strong.
An impromptu episode of Circle of Trades as Travis Waldstein stops by the studio and dives into real shop talk from septic installs to business growth plus a little Midwest sports and small town perspective along the way.
Travis Waldstein leads the conversation on Iowa basketball’s surprising run, ongoing growth at Waldstein Plumbing and Air Serve, and the importance of getting outside and recharging this time of year. A mix of sports, business updates, and local perspective from one of Council Bluffs’ busiest operators.Hashtags#CircleOfTrades #TravisWaldstein #SmallBusiness #IowaBasketball #CouncilBluffs #PottawattamieCounty #SupportLocal #YourVoiceAmplified
Travis Waldstein leads the conversation on the transition into spring HVAC and plumbing work, what customers are asking for right now, and how Iowa Western’s expanding apprenticeship programs are creating real opportunities for both employers and the next generation of skilled trades workers.
Todd Studer sits down with Travis Waldstein of Aire Serv Heating and Air Conditioning and Waldstein Plumbing to talk about a major step forward for the company. Travis shares why hiring the right operations person can transform a growing business, how leadership requires learning to let go of certain responsibilities, and why building the right team is the key to scaling. The conversation also touches on lessons from franchise training, business growth in Council Bluffs, and the mindset required to move a company to the next level.
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