What is your plan for the Jobber Grant?

If selected, I’ll be investing the grant into Skilled Trades Genius (STG)—a platform that’s combining the power of social media with hiring, built specifically for the skilled trades.

Think of it as TikTok meets Indeed and ZipRecruiter—where electricians, plumbers, HVAC technicians, welders, mechanics, landscapers, and 80+ other trades can showcase their skills through videos and photos instead of relying only on a traditional résumé. Employers can discover talent, connect directly, and hire with confidence.

The grant would help accelerate development, expand the platform, strengthen AI-powered features, and bring more contractors, business owners, and skilled workers together in one community.

My goal isn’t just to build another job board—it’s to create the go-to platform where the skilled trades can network, learn, showcase their work, and get hired.

Wishing everyone the best of luck. No matter who wins, we’re all building something great for our industries. 💪🔧🏗️🚛

As a newly launched company, we will invest the grant in leadership training, safety systems, and AI design technology to strengthen our team, raise quality standards, and build a professional foundation for sustainable growth.

10k is alright and I certainly wouldn't turn my nose up at the offer but I would think that the best move would be to use the liquid capital as a spring board. Go finance some assets from Richie bros, start building business credit oh and can't forget to secure a kick **bleep** healthcare program for me and the employees. Because why start a business at all if we're not gonna use that corporation for quality of life improvement? 

the biggest need in our company is for me as the CEO to not wear all the hats in regards to the only one being the one that has the answer or has to make the decision.  i don't have an office manager/ book keeper and i have to do it all myself.  the grant money would be used to fund that position for the first year while things get "cleaned" up so this company can be more effective and i can use my skills for marketing and sales and managing the guys to actually grow the company instead of constantly trying to figure out which fire to put out next

Buy equipment, equipment, and more equipment.  Also, some marketing materials. If I got really lucky and magically won an amount much higher than I applied for, I'd get a step van. 🙂

I’m in the start up phase right now. I would use the money to get me finalized and off the ground. It would give me the chance to hire my first employee, buy tools and supplies, and start my marketing plan. The money would allow me to grow faster as I want to expand into near by metro areas. I have the contacts, I have the goals, I have the business plan, my the drive and hustle are strong. I just need the money to kick it off.

As a one-person operation, my goal is to break through the manual "ceiling" I’m hitting. If I win, I’m focused on efficiency and scale:   Upgrading to high-efficiency, commercial-grade gear to increase my daily output without sacrificing quality.  Further automating my scheduling and CRM processes to reclaim time for business development.  I'll be using Jobber software and that will do wonders for a business. Using that extra capacity to confidently expand my reach in the Garrett area.  It’s all about building a foundation that lets me handle more volume without burning out as a solo owner.  Hiring a few employees will also be a main use of the grant.  The grant would be a complete game changer for my business.  I WISH EVERYONE HERE GOOD LUCK!!!  Im sure it will seriously change every recipient life one way or another.

Love this question!

For us, the grant would go straight toward the things that let us scale without cutting corners on quality. Top of the list: professional-grade equipment and supplies so we can take on larger residential and commercial jobs, and certifications for our team so we’re delivering at the standard we promise our clients.

A piece would also go toward branded materials and a stronger marketing push to grow our local presence and book more recurring work.

Really it comes down to building a foundation we can grow on, the kind of investment that pays off for years, not just one busy season.

I would use the grant to fix my truck and to help a couple of Amarillo community members with a few construction projects that they could not afford.

If AKP Cleaning Company receives a Jobber Grant, we plan to invest it in three key areas: equipment, staffing, and growth.

First, we would purchase commercial-grade cleaning equipment, including carpet cleaning and floor care machines, allowing us to take on larger residential and commercial projects.

Second, we would expand our team by hiring and training additional cleaners in Calgary and Airdrie. Demand for our services is growing, and additional staff would help us serve more clients while maintaining quality standards.

Finally, we would invest in marketing, business systems, and technology to improve scheduling, customer communication, and overall efficiency.

Our goal is to build a reliable cleaning company that creates meaningful employment opportunities while delivering exceptional service to our community