Some people hate AI some people dont mind either way, they just want their drywall patched. I use it to give potential customers something to land on that is more reactive than just a voicemail. https://www.loom.com/share/140d93d7b604440ab07de90ae8a7bfc8

Disclaimer - I am thankful for everyone who’s part of this group for your collaboration to create a more sustainable and professional industry. “A rising tide lifts all boats” thank you. This was a comment I received on one of my posts. And I felt compelled to respond (normally I don’t, I understand being different in an industry than the norm causes an uproar. But I’m only looking for MY people who believe in this industry as much as I do) “You have no history in the trades. Revenue numbers mean nothing. How much debt are you in. A few poorly done jobs will collapse you. Everyone knows you are trying to sell coaching and everything other thing you can possibly sell but the truth is you haven’t accomplished anything except a catchy name. Actually build a profitable business then you can try to offer advice. Right now you are self promoting a sales company just like you said. No offense but you don’t have the experience in the trades to think you are some guru people should pay be you “ want” to build a 20 million dollar business.” And here was my response. The real me. “let’s talk about this. I grew up the son of a father who dedicated his life to the trades. Long nights, 7 days a week, supporting every part of the business himself. I have first hand experience in the life of a tradesman. One that built his entire business from repeat and referral clients. Made good money, but at the end was hit with the reality that he had built a job… not a business. My passion comes from that. Supporting others so they don’t have to go through the same struggles when they retire. With kids. With family. With bills. When their body gives out. And yes. I’m a for profit business, just like you. Your skill comes at a cost. Just like mine. I’m an asset to this industry, someone who can implement what I’m good at, in collaboration with what you’re good at and provide a positive platform for others to have opportunity. The reason the handyman trade is behind all others is the inability to accept change, and welcome collaboration.

For those of us doing your own web design https://www.loom.com/share/85dfbd8457794f74bb07903c04a73104

Hey guys I have preached about BNI being very successful for us but wanted to give proof. I will be honest that I do not always put the information in the app so the numbers are probably higher than shown. In the first picture it shows revenue received $46,844. In the last 12 months essentially 2025. And the second pic is since I've joined, so April will be 3 years. This is only leads and referrals I got through the group. These are people I had never associated with prior to joining the group. These are $150-$2500 dollar jobs. They definitely add up over the year. The last 12 months equates to around 10% of our total revenue. These numbers do not reflect the spider web effect either. Because I know that we have been referred to additional people from the people we were referred too originally. Not only does it generate a decent amount of revenue but you are surrounded by like minded individuals who have the same goal as you do. Some more advanced and some less so. You can have those conversations with people/friends that the typical W2 family and friends just don't understand. Huge support structure and people you can ask for advice on many things business wise, as behind the scenes all industries are similar. Build strong relationships with people you might not need now but in 2, 5, 10 years down the road may be one of the best connections you can have. When I first started I could barely get my elevator pitch out and always thought I did a shitty job, I was terrified, then last year I was the president. Being president was one of the scariest things I ever did but it propelled me as a business owner, gave me great confidence and got me over one of my biggest fears. The referrals are great but my true value was learning how to be a business owner and this group speed that process up. “Big results require uncomfortable moves.”

Voicemail automations to save time and use some Free marketing options- Most CRMS offer this service (Jobber, Markate etc.)