EGIA and Paul Kelly Launch RAISING GOATS, an Exclusive Training Program to Help Contractors Reach the Top of Their Field

SACRAMENTO, California — EGIA Contractor University, in partnership with Paul Kelly — one of the most accomplished and respected figures in the home services industry — proudly announce the launch of RAISING GOATS, a groundbreaking business training program designed to help home services contractors become one of the greatest of all time in their field.

Registration is now open for the inaugural RAISING GOATS kickoff event, taking place Oct. 20–24, 2025, at the Hilton Scottsdale Resort & Villas in Scottsdale, Arizona. This highly exclusive program is limited to just 20 participants, ensuring each attendee receives personalized guidance and coaching from Paul Kelly and a team of some of the industry’s most accomplished business owners and acclaimed trainers.

RAISING GOATS combines an immersive, in-person, five-day kickoff experience with ongoing, yearround support and training content — equipping contractors with the mindset, skills, and strategies needed to achieve transformational, historic success in their businesses. In addition to Paul Kelly, the program features insights and instruction from other celebrated industry leaders, including bestselling author and speaker Mark Matteson; Chris Yano of RYNO Marketing; and Tommy Mello, founder and CEO of A1 Garage Door and one of the world’s most successful home services contractors.

“As others have done with me, I’m sharing — the strategies, systems, and even the mistakes — that helped grow Parker & Sons from a $7 million business to over $250 million,” said Paul Kelly. “I want contractors who are hungry to reach that next level to walk away with the knowledge and confidence to achieve what I have — and more.”

Participants will walk away with actionable strategies to think more critically, implement faster, operate more efficiently, and lead their teams with clarity and confidence. From mastering financial management and pricing strategies to improving recruiting, retention, and company culture, RAISING GOATS takes a deep dive into the core skills and habits that set the most successful contractors apart from the rest.

“Paul is one of the most successful and influential contractors in the history of our industry,” said Bruce Matulich, CEO of EGIA. “This program is a rare opportunity for contractors to learn directly from someone who has built historic success from the ground up, and to apply those lessons to create their own legacy.”

To learn more about RAISING GOATS and apply for one of the limited spots in the October kickoff event, visit RaisingGOATs.com.