Electrical flat rate VS assemblies VS t&m
I’ve been using AccuPrice Lists for my material pricing since it syncs right into Jobber and saves me from having to constantly update material prices manually. I saw they’re adding flat-rate pricing and assemblies, and I’m curious which direction you guys have found works best for electrical service work. Do you prefer a true flat-rate price book, assemblies that build out the labor and materials, or some combination of both? For those of you already pricing this way, what’s been the easiest for your guys to use in the field and the most profitable? Trying to figure out which direction makes the most sense before I change up my current setupDo you ever turn down jobs because they’re too far away? How far is too far for a job?
It can be hard to say no to paying work, especially when you’re trying to grow. At what point does the drive time make a job not worth taking? Do you have a set service area, charge extra for the drive, or decide on a case-by-case basis? In this Masters of Home Service episode, Beau Batcheller (Five Stone Landscape) and Kyle MacDonald (Force Fleet Tracking) get into how to build tighter, more profitable routes and when it makes sense to say no to work outside your service area. Never miss an episode of Masters of Home Service. Subscribe on Apple, Spotify, or wherever you get your podcasts.
If Someone Gave You $1,000 for Business Tools, Where Would You Spend It?
Imagine you had $1,000 to invest back into your business tomorrow. Would you spend it on software, equipment, marketing, automation, training, or something else? What investment would create the biggest return for your business?Is Jobber's dedicated business phone number a game changer for small businesses?"
So i had a brake and was watching reels and saw that Jobber offers a dedicated business phone number that lets customers text and call while keeping everything tied to your business. That's definitely A game changer 💪... For those of you using it: • Has it helped you win more customers? • Do clients respond more when they recognize your business number? • Is it better than using your personal cell phone or services like Google Voice? • Would you pay extra for this feature, or is it something every CRM should include?What's one Jobber feature you wish you had started using sooner?
I've been exploring how different home service businesses use Jobber, and it's interesting that two companies can use the same software in completely different ways. What's one feature, workflow, or habit that made you think: "I wish I'd known about this six months ago." Whether it's scheduling, quoting, invoicing, client communication, reminders, or something else, I'd love to hear what's made the biggest difference for your business. Hopefully this thread helps newer members discover some hidden gems too.Lease or buy: What's your rule when shopping for a work vehicle?
How do you decide whether to buy new, buy used, or lease work vehicles? Share what you've learned from your experience below!👇 In this Masters of Home Service episode, Beau Batcheller and Kyle MacDonald dig into the true cost of fleet ownership and explain how to build a reliable fleet without hurting your cash flow. Looking to simplify fleet management? Learn more about the Force Fleet Tracking and Jobber integration: https://bit.ly/3QRTIWN Never miss an episode of Masters of Home Service. Subscribe on Apple, Spotify, or wherever you get your podcasts.
