EPISODE · Jun 8, 2026 · 4 MIN
Labor Costs Hit 50-Year High, Tariffs Triple Monthly Bills, and PE Is Buying the Trades
from Main Street Operator · host MainStreet Media
The NFIB's May Jobs Report shows labor costs at their highest reading in survey history. Average SMB tariff costs have nearly tripled to $11,400/month. And 18 active PE rollup platforms are now targeting HVAC, plumbing, and electrical businesses.
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