Roll Call! Meet & introduce yourself to other Construction and Home Improvement pros
If you’ve ever thought, “How are other businesses like mine handling this?” you’re in the right place! This space is for Construction and Home Improvement pros to connect, compare notes, and talk shop with others who understand the day-to-day realities of running your type of business. 👋 Introduce Yourself Drop a comment and tell us: Your name Business name Industry Years in business Location (City/State/Province) Let us know if you’re joining us for LIVE networking on March 17 (more details below) The more context you share, the better connections you’ll make. 🙌 Pro tip: Search your city or state in the forum to easily find other pros in your area. 📅 Want to connect LIVE? We’re running a pilot to host virtual weekly LIVE Industry Networking starting on March 17, running until April 7. If you’d be interested in joining for the first or following sessions (don’t need to commit to all but you're welcome to join!), make sure to let us know in the comments. 🤝 Culture of this space Think of this forum board like a room full of peers who understand your world. Share what’s working. Ask real questions. Talk through challenges. The goal is to power your success and raise the standard of home service industries together. 💬 Looking for conversation starters? This space works best when conversations are industry-specific and experience-based. You might jump in with something like: “How are other [industry] pros pricing this service right now?” “Is anyone else seeing this shift in their market?” “What’s been working for you when it comes to ____?" 🤔 Why are industries grouped together? We’ve intentionally clustered similar industries to keep conversations active and relevant. These groupings reflect shared business models, operational challenges, and pricing conversations so you can learn from peers who “get it,” even if they’re not in your exact trade. If your question applies to all home service businesses, feel free to post in our broader forum boards. Pro tip: Check out the industry tags to get even more specific Looking forward to seeing this space come to life. 🚀
What advice do you have for starting a new service business?
Hi everyone! I'm Ryan with Jackson Site Services. Just starting out as a skid steer services business in Central Oklahoma and about to bid my first driveway install and maintenance contracts. What advice does anyone have for both just getting started and first jobs? What's the best advice you were ever given?
Hello Fellow Jobbers
Hey everyone, my name is Hunter Girard and I am the owner/operator of HG Construction right here in Calgary Alberta. I have recently started this business with one clear mission: to help local families afford high-quality renovations without the massive price tag! By focusing on honest, efficient, and reliable work, I’m able to deliver the results your family deserves while making sure I’m also home in time to be with mine. For me, it’s not just about the build, it’s about doing right by your family so I can provide for mine. If you’ve been looking for a contractor who values your budget as much as your home, I’d love to connect with you and see what and how HG Construction can make it all happen for you! All the best! HunterG
NEW MEMBER INTRODUCTION
Hey everyone — I run Dream West Projects out of the Sea-to-Sky in BC. I focus on renovations and I’m currently scaling into multi-unit and larger contracting work. Looking forward to connecting with others in the industry and learning from the community. www.dreamwestprojects.com
How do businesses handle different tax rates when working in multiple areas?
What does everyone do to make sure they are using the right tax rate when you are **bleep** business all over the place. We use QuickBooks that does it for us so when it integrates its all messed up if I don't stop and look it up but if Im going to do that I mind as well just use QuickBooks.Best ways to track material costs?
Tracking material costs in the electrical contracting industry is critical because supply prices (wire, conduit, breakers, panels, etc.) fluctuate frequently due to market demand, copper prices, and supply chain changes. A strong system protects profit margins, improves estimating accuracy, and helps maintain consistent pricing for customers. How does your company keep track?Young Contractor Focused on Growth & Systems
Hey everyone, I’m Andrew—owner of Rodgers Home Construction. I focus on residential renovations, additions, and building projects done right the first time. I’m big on running a tight operation with clear communication, solid systems, and delivering exactly what’s promised. Right now I’m focused on leveling up the business side; estimating, job tracking, and building a team that takes pride in the work. I joined this community to connect with other contractors who are serious about growth. What’s one system or process that made the biggest impact in your business?Starting on my own
Hi everyone my name is Tyler Paszek owner of Paszek Construction I mainly focus on residential projects and renovations. I'm from la crosse wi and have decided to go out on my own at the ripe age of 20 without much capital and without much help. I've watched the concern for quality go down significantly in my area since I started swinging a hammer and want to make a difference in my work. I've dedicated myself to my profession because I believe every client deserves the highest quality regardless of the profit at the end, the goal is always to make money but a strong lasting relationship with customers will always bring more work. if anyone has any advice for a young man who's hungry and dedicated I would love to hear it!!You Don’t Have a Lead Problem You Have a Follow-Up System Problem
You’re not losing jobs to competitors you’re losing them in your follow-up. Most HVAC businesses I’ve seen don’t have a lead problem… they have a system problem: missed calls, no follow-ups, and zero tracking. The ones scaling consistently are doing 3 things right: Capturing every lead in a CRM Automating follow-ups (SMS/email) Running simple local campaigns that bring repeat jobs Curious what system are you currently using to track and convert your leads? If you’re open, I can share a simple setup that’s working for other contractors.
