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Hi everyone, I am an independent sales contractor with over 12 years of experience serving high-rise condominium communities throughout the Chicago market. Over the years, I have built strong relationships with architects, engineers, board members, property management companies, contractors, and building communities. My primary focus has been window and glass services; however, I am frequently asked by clients for recommendations related to complementary services such as window treatments, flooring, and other in-unit upgrades. I am currently open to forming strategic partnerships with service-based businesses seeking representation in the high-rise condominium sector. I offer the ability to leverage my existing network and relationships to help expand your company’s reach within this niche market. I welcome opportunities to connect, collaborate, and explore mutually beneficial partnerships. Services I feel will synergize well if you are in this space don't hesitate to reach out: 🪟 Glass / Windows / Balcony Interior window + track + frame detailing, refurbishing, & specialized cleaning Sliding door track cleaning & repair 🪟 Blinds / Shades / Drapery Motorized shades Blackout & solar shade systems Custom drapery fabrication Ceiling-mounted curtain tracks Smart shade integrations 🪵 Interior Flooring (Condo-Specific) Acoustic underlayment installs Engineered hardwood floating floors Carpet removal & replacement 🍽️ Kitchens (High-Rise Constraints) Cabinet refacing or full replacement Countertop templating (quartz, stone) Backsplash install (tile/slab) Under-cabinet lighting systems Appliance swaps (elevator/logistics constrained) Ventless / recirculating hood installs Minor plumbing relocations (stack-limited) 🛁 Bathrooms Shower pan & waterproofing system install Tub-to-shower conversions Custom glass shower enclosures Heated floor systems Vanity + mirror + storage install Plumbing fixture upgrades tied to stack lines Leak detection & repair 🔌 Electrical (High-Rise Adapted) Panel upgrades (if building allows) Dedicated appliance circuits Recessed lighting (surface conduit for concrete ceilings) Smart switches / dimmers (Lutron systems) Low-voltage wiring (AV, internet) GFCI / AFCI compliance upgrades 🚪 Doors / Interior Finish Fire-rated entry door replacement (HOA spec) Sliding balcony door repair/replacement Interior door replacement + hardware upgrades Closet systems (sliding/mirror/built-ins) Smart lock installation 🧼 Cleaning / Turnover / Ongoing Maintenance Move-in / move-out deep cleaning Post-construction cleaning Tile & grout steam cleaning Balcony pressure washing & detailing High-ceiling fixture / chandelier cleaning Odor remediation (smoke/pet) Hard water stain / mineral deposit removal services 🧱 General Trades / Specialty Build Drywall patching & painting Soundproofing systems (walls/ceilings) Custom millwork & built-ins 🛡️ High-End / Smart / Specialty Full smart home integration Acoustic consulting (noise between units) Custom storage systems (closets, wall units) Wine storage / wine walls Or any other trade that markets directly to condo owners that can be something I can pitch and bundle when meeting with my clients. Looking forward to hearing from you. My contact: mycanopypartners@gmail.comHow can I re-build my business from ground zero?
Hi my name is Jeremy Lesser, I am the Business Owner/CEO of a small residential painting and home improvements business. I have been in business since 2022. After about a year or so of being in business, I about called it quits and started doing Maintenance Engineering. Well having my own business doing what I love to do the most which is drywall and painting, has been a dream of mine since I first started doing drywall and painting 15+ years ago. I want my business to succeed. I have a perpetual LLC. for my business, so I would like to build my business back and Lord willing watch it grow this time. I have more patience and knowledge in it. How can I build my business with zero income and zero revenue? I have been applying for grants. Please help! Thank you and God Bless. ~Jeremy Lesser~What are some unique ways you’re using Jobber email campaigns for?
I need to be more intentional with client newsletters, and we only seem to use the email campaigns when trying to fill the schedule. Our office manager has been working on an automated email campaign for lost leads. I’m curious to hear what others are using it for!Should Home Service Companies Charge Minimum Service Fee?
Many home service businesses run into situations where customers request small jobs that only take 10–20 minutes but still require travel time, setup, and administrative work. Some companies implement a minimum service fee to make sure those jobs remain profitable, while others worry it may scare away potential customers. For those in the home service industry: • Do you charge a minimum service fee? • If so, what is your minimum and how did you determine it? • How do customers typically respond when they hear there is a minimum? • Have you found it helps filter out unprofitable jobs? Curious how others approach this balance between profitability and customer experience.How Do You Raise Prices Without Losing Loyal Customers?
At some point every service business needs to adjust pricing as costs increase, but it can feel uncomfortable when you have long-time clients who have been with you for years. Have you found an effective way to raise prices while maintaining those relationships? Do you typically: • Give advance notice • Phase increases in over time • Offer loyalty incentives • Or simply reset pricing across the board? Interested to hear what approaches have worked well for others.What’s the best way to manage and track leads in Jobber?
Hi! I have searched all throughout old conversations to try and see if anyone else has run into the same challenge I'm currently facing and read some good advice but I wanted to see if anyone had anything new to add. I'm looking for a way to actually track leads, whether that be in jobber with request titles, tags, or custom fields OR integrating a whole separate lead management software. I don't like leads to stay in the new request stage until an assessment is schedule as I do not provide in home estimates. Does anyone have any workarounds they use in jobber for better tracking lead stages and a better system to track when you need to call, text, follow up etc. Or if you found a better integration option. Thank you!!
Optional Items in quote PDFs look weird?
Why are optional items displayed in this grayed out, muted way on the PDF version of quotes? Non-optional items are dark text with a white background and are really easy to read. I can't think of a sensible reason that optional items wouldn't also be easy to read... Does anyone else think this is weird?Marketing Funnels - What are you using?
I'm starting to use a Go High Level service called Snipey leads and it has a lot of capabilities for marketing funnels. I know jobber has automations around quotes, jobs etc. Those are great - but what I'm looking for is what are some of your favorite funnels you have set up right now that have been successful in your business? Or do you have a nurture campaign set up you'd be willing to share. I'm looking at setting up an IG "comment this" for XX amount off your next job or something but I want it to be valuable. One that I've had set up with Chiirp (but will be switching soon) is following up with their job after 30 then 90 days. Checking in to make sure everything is looking good and seeing if they have any questions on their install.
