Ahead of the conference, pre-event activities include industry partner workshops and golf tournament
SEATTLE, Sept. 24, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Business Development Resources (BDR), the training and business coaching authority for home services industry professionals, announces the keynote speakers for SPARK 2027, its annual learning and networking conference for contractors. Known as The Ultimate Event for Contractors™, the three-day event will be held Jan. 14-16 at the Grand Hyatt Indian Wells Resort in Palm Springs, California.
Business leaders Greg Offner and Adam Markel will present inspiring and actionable insights as SPARK's keynotes this year.
"Since 2022, SPARK has offered thousands of home service contractors a premier space to learn from world-class speakers," said Tammy Vasquez, vice president of coaching BDR. "Bringing Greg and Adam to Palm Springs next January helps solidify our session lineup and ensure SPARK 2027 is our most impactful yet."
A results-driven business leader, Offner specializes in accelerating leadership capabilities, elevating performance and cultivating essential soft skills. His dynamic, collaborative methodology seamlessly fuses sharp business acumen with active audience participation, complemented by his distinct experience as a professional dueling pianist.
Wall Street Journal bestselling author, workforce futurist and resilience researcher Markel will deliver a high-impact keynote focused on leadership, navigating change and building stronger organizations. Drawing from proven business experience, Markel will provide attendees with a practical, future-ready blueprint for cultivating organizational resilience and thriving through uncertainty.
Attendees are encouraged to arrive a day early to take full advantage of exclusive pre-conference activities, including both ServiceTitan workshop and FieldEdge session, with more information to come as details are finalized. Another pre-event opportunity is the SPARK golf tournament with an 8 a.m. shotgun start on Wednesday, Jan. 13 at Indian Wells Golf Resort, a lauded top California golf property adjacent to the Grand Hyatt. The $350 cost per golfer includes tournament admission, two drink tickets and a boxed lunch.
To register or learn more about SPARK 2027, visit https://www.bdrco.com/spark.
About Business Development Resources (BDR)
Business Development Resources (BDR) is the premier provider of business growth resources for home service contractors and distributors. Founded in 1998 by Bruce Wiseman and Barry Burnett, BDR empowers contractors to build profitable, sustainable companies through integrated business coaching, marketing and training solutions. The company serves thousands of home service professionals each year through its industry-leading programs, including Profit Coach and Marketing Services, which support over 900 of the top contractor businesses across North America. More than 10,000 businesses attend BDR training events every year, and nearly 1,000 business leaders participate annually in Profit Launch workshops to develop actionable growth strategies. Learn more at bdrco.com.
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