How to Stock Your Plumbing Truck Like a Pro: Stop Losing Time (and Money) on Supply House Runs Introduction Ever been halfway through a job and suddenly realize you’re missing a $5 part? Now you have to: ❌ Stop working ❌ Pack up your tools ❌ Drive to the supply house ❌ Wait in line […]
What’s Your Minimum Service Fee? (And Why You Need One to Stay Profitable as a Plumber) Introduction You get a call: 💬 “Hey, I just need a quick fix. Can you swing by?” 💬 “It’s just a small job, shouldn’t take you long.” 💬 “How much to tighten this leaking faucet?” You show up, spend […]
What’s Your Minimum Service Fee? (And Why You Need One to Stay Profitable as an Electrician) Introduction You get a call: 💬 “Hey, I just need a quick fix. Can you swing by?” 💬 “It’s just a small job, shouldn’t take you long.” 💬 “How much to swap out a light switch?” You show up, […]
How to Spot a Nightmare Customer Before You Even Give a Quote Every electrician has been there… 💬 The customer who swears it’s “just a quick job” but wants you to rewire half the house. 💬 The one who nitpicks every detail, questions your pricing, and calls you 10 times before even booking. 💬 The […]
Should You Charge for Estimates? Here’s What the Best Electricians Do Introduction Ever drive across town, inspect a job, give a quote… and never hear back? You just wasted: ❌ Time you could’ve spent on paid work ❌ Gas money with nothing to show for it ❌ Effort on a customer who was never serious […]
Why Every Good Electrician Needs a Referral Network (And How to Build One That Actually Pays) Introduction If you're an electrician, you already know—word-of-mouth is king. Most of your best jobs probably come from referrals. A past customer recommends you to their friend. A general contractor calls you because you did great work on their […]
Is Thumbtack Worth It for Electricians? (Honest Review + A Smarter Alternative) Introduction: The Big Question – Is Thumbtack Legit? If you're an electrician searching "Is Thumbtack good for leads?" or "Is Thumbtack worth it?", chances are you’ve either: ✅ Tried it and had a frustrating experience ✅ Heard mixed reviews from other electricians ✅ […]
Electricians: Stop Paying for Leads That Go Nowhere (Here’s a Smarter Alternative) Introduction: The Lead-Gen Trap That’s Costing You Money If you’re an electrician, you’ve probably tried Thumbtack, Angi (formerly Angie’s List), HomeAdvisor, or Houzz to get more jobs. And if you have, you’ve probably wasted money on leads that went nowhere. Here’s how it […]
The Ultimate Guide to Marketing & Lead Generation for Tradesmen Introduction: Why Marketing Matters for Tradesmen Most electricians, plumbers, and contractors rely on word-of-mouth for business. While referrals are great, they aren’t consistent—and depending only on them means leaving money on the table. This guide breaks down how to get high-quality leads without relying on […]
The Biggest Headaches for General Contractors (And How to Handle Them Like a Pro) Being a general contractor isn’t for the faint of heart. Between juggling projects, managing subcontractors, and keeping clients happy, the job can feel like a never-ending headache. But it doesn’t have to be that way. In this blog, we’re diving into […]
