Business Development Resources (BDR), the training and business coaching authority for home services industry professionals, informed and inspired 400 business leaders at SPARK 2024, the ultimate training and networking event for contractors.

The third annual SPARK event, held Jan. 9-12 in Savannah, Georgia, presented contractors, distributors, and other home service professionals with opportunities to connect with industry leaders, enhance their leadership skills, and discover new tactics to energize their businesses, empower their teams, and elevate their results.

"SPARK 2024 was a unique opportunity for leaders in our industry to come together and kickstart their year with some amazing keynote speakers, impactful breakout sessions, and meaningful networking," said BDR President Kim Archer. "We're proud to see SPARK develop into an essential event for our customers and partners, and we're looking forward to another great installment in 2025."

Highlights of SPARK 2024 included the following:

• Keynote sessions led by author, futurist, and business strategist Daniel Burrus, the CEO of Burrus Research, a firm that tracks technology-driven trends to help clients profit from social and business forces, and Jesse Cole, the founder of Fans First Entertainment and owner of the Savannah Bananas, a world-famous "baseball circus."
• 16 dynamic breakout sessions covering crucial topics such as business planning, social media strategy, service optimization, artificial intelligence, efficiency tracking, the Inflation Reduction Act, and other critical topics for business owners.
• Insightful presentations by an all-star roster of BDR coaches and trainers, and expert panelists.
• Entertainment and recreational activities around Savannah, including a riverboat cruise on the Savannah River.

While in Savannah, the team also announced that the next edition of the annual SPARK event heads to The Broadmoor Resort in Colorado Springs, Colorado, Jan. 15 – 18, 2025.

For more information about BDR events, visit https://www.bdrco.com/upcoming-bdr-events/.