What tech tool actually made your team more productive?
What’s something that genuinely saved time or made your team better? Did it help with quoting? Payments? Share your take below. In this episode of Masters of Home Service, ryaantuttle and Rob Soper get into: Why many owners are still stuck with manual processes How tech can act like extra admin (without hiring) Simple ways to start using tech without overhauling everything Never miss an episode of Masters of Home Service. Subscribe on Apple, Spotify, or wherever you get your podcasts.
AI for Contractors: How Home Service Pros Are Using AI in 2026
We just surveyed over 1,000 home service business owners across the U.S. and gathered real-time stats about how they're using AI in their day-to-day operations. The gap between businesses using AI and those that aren’t is starting to show: 88% of businesses who are fully-booked use AI vs 27% of businesses who are still filling their calendars Here's what 52% of the 1,050 home service business owners surveyed say they use AI for: 54% for quoting 52% for invoicing 51% for writing emails and proposals Younger owners are adopting it fastest --> 64% of business owners under 30 already use AI. Curious how this compares to what you're seeing in your own business. Are you currently using AI for quoting, scheduling, or customer communication? Or is it something you're still exploring?Who told us we don’t belong and what happens when we build anyway?
I’ve been thinking about this a lot as I build in spaces where people don’t traditionally expect us to be especially in technology and innovation. For a long time, many of us have been told, directly or indirectly, what industries we “fit” into. But what happens when we stop waiting for permission and start building our own lanes? That’s what I’m doing with Epitome Clothing Company and the development of EpitomeXR and VizorXR creating something that blends culture, fashion, and immersive technology in a way that reflects us. I’m curious what industries have you felt overlooked in or underestimated in? And what would it look like if you built something there anyway? I believe the next wave of innovation won’t just come from traditional paths it’ll come from people bold enough to create new ones.AI in Home Services — What’s Actually Working for You?
I’ve been testing a few tools in my tree care business and wanted to get real feedback from others in the field. Recently switched from Ooma Office to Quo (formerly OpenPhone), and one feature that’s been working well is automatic text follow-up when a call is missed. Instead of voicemail, it asks for the address and service needed. It’s helped keep leads engaged and reduced missed opportunities. Also using different call flows based on business hours, which has improved response consistency. That said, AI voice receptionists still don’t feel fully there yet. Most customers can tell, and in this industry people usually expect to speak with a real person—especially for larger or safety-related jobs. Curious to hear from others: What AI tools are you actually using in your business? What have you stopped using? What are the top 3 reasons you’ve kept a tool long-term? Looking for real-world experience, not hype.AI Integration w/ Jobber! What's Working for Your Stack?
Hey everyone, first post here, excited to be part of the community. I run a residential cleaning operation in McKinney, TX, and I've been building an AI-assisted ops stack around Jobber. Claude is my primary AI layer for things like client communications, scheduling logic, and business analysis, but Jobber doesn't have a native Claude integration, which creates friction. I'm currently evaluating two paths: 1. Build a custom integration via Make, Zapier, or N8N (I have experience with all three) 2. Use an existing AI app that already connects with Jobber natively Before I invest time in a custom build, I wanted to ask the community: has anyone found a solid AI tool that connects directly with Jobber and handles tasks like drafting client messages, analyzing job data, or automating follow-ups? Open to any direction, like: native apps, workflow tools, or APIs you've had success with. Thanks in advance. Rafael AndradeWhat do customers think about Jobber's AI receptionist?
We are considering jobbers AI Receptionist for our busy firewood sales & Service business. My husband is hesitant to use it because our main customer base is rural, conservative minded individuals that are more likely to be distrustful of AI. I also take a lot of time to connect with my customers & explain why we are different or better than other options. Part of what customers love about us is that we are a family business and we work hard to build connections and relationships. I feel like ai is everywhere now and people are used to it but I do have people tell me often how nice it is to talk to a person. On the other hand I do miss a lot of calls and don’t want to miss opportunities. Has anyone heard feedback from customers on whether they like it or not?AI Renderings- Which is the best to work with?
I started attaching renderings in jobber on their line item picture to give them an idea of what the thing I'm bidding will look like. I feel like Chat GPT you have to fight to keep it looking somewhat like their place. Gemini - I feel like once it gets an idea in it's head, it just won't change it. I can't tell you how many times I've repeatedly told it to stop putting a window in the shower then it will just keep it in the same place. How do you guys go about doing these? Any free or inexpensive platforms? Or is it just my prompts. Maybe share prompts that are working for you :)
AI usage in your business?
We use AI for reviewing contracts and to help identify areas that favor the other party and leave us at risk. What other ways are people currently using AI in their businesses? We also used it to create our Employee Handbook and specific work policies. What other ways are people currently using AI in their businesses?
