Best Jobber Automations
I just wanted to get a post going for these. They can be super powerful in your business and I feel like they don't get talked about enough sometimes. What are your best Jobber automations you have set up?? I really enjoy dashboards myself that give more custom information about my business. I like to use Airtable / Asana / Zapier. Cheers !How do you measure crew productivity?
I know Jobber has the employee productivity report. It doesn't work great for a company that has a ton of recurring jobs with fixed billing. I'm curious how people are measuring their crew performance. There are so many ways to track it. Budgeted hours vs actual, revenue per hour worked, jobs completed, visits completed - the list goes on. Curious to know what works for you and your team. What metrics do you look at to gauge crew productivity?Do you utilize battery-powered tools?
Handheld battery-powered tools have come a long way from their first iterations, especially over the past few years. I've started making the switch away from gas-powered equipment throughout the last few seasons for my business and have found the switch to be positive for my workflow and bottom line. This is a trend I believe will continue as batteries become more powerful and long-lasting. Are you utilizing any battery-powered equipment and, if so, do you have any favorites you'd like to share??Reoccurring Electrical Service Plan
Hey guys, I've been thinking of offering something along the lines of this to my clients. Has anyone done this successfully and are there any tips that you would recommend when offering this type of thing? One thing that's been holding me back is that sometimes I just don't think electrical really needs much maintenance but there has been a few things that I've seen recently that made me think differently. I saw companies were cleaning people's bathroom fans, they were changing smoke detector batteries. This is the kind of thing that's probably needed. Below is just me chatting with chat gpt to flush out the idea. "The Electrical Club" is a fantastic concept! It creates a sense of exclusivity and community while providing valuable recurring services to your clients. The "Welcome to the Club!" messaging is engaging and makes homeowners feel like they're part of something beneficial and proactive. Suggested Services for "The Electrical Club": Annual Safety Inspection Check outlets, switches, and wiring for wear and tear. Test smoke detectors and carbon monoxide detectors. Inspect and test GFCI outlets. Panel Maintenance Tighten connections in the electrical panel. Ensure breakers and fuses are functioning properly. Clean out any dust or debris from the panel. Lighting Upgrades Clean or replace light fixtures and bulbs (including hard-to-reach areas). Inspect and update outdoor security lighting. Offer LED upgrades for energy efficiency. Surge Protection Maintenance Inspect and test whole-home surge protectors. Recommend upgrades if needed. Energy Efficiency Consultation Assess energy usage and suggest improvements. Install smart home devices like smart thermostats, dimmers, or timers. Seasonal Services Inspect and prepare outdoor outlets and circuits for winter. Ensure holiday lighting circuits are safe and functional. Check and service AC or heater wiring in the relevant season. Emergency Priority Service Offer members priority scheduling for emergency repairs. Provide a dedicated hotline or contact for members. Discounted Services Provide a discount on additional services, installations, or repairs. Exclusive Member Perks Quarterly newsletters with tips and updates. Annual energy audit. Special offers on new tech or home upgrades. How It Could Work: Membership Tiers: Offer different plans (e.g., Basic, Plus, Premium) based on frequency or range of services. Subscription Model: Monthly or annual membership fees for convenience. Bundled Services: Include a certain number of hours for small fixes as part of the plan. This could help you build long-term relationships with clients while ensuring their homes are safe and up-to-date! Would you like help drafting a membership brochure or subscription model?What is the biggest bottleneck for you as a blue collar trade owner?
Hey what's up if we've never met, my name is Jeff aka "The 360 Electrician" or @the360electrician on all social media. I coach over 1000 electrical contracting and blue collar businesses and have been a Jobber ambassador for well over 2 years now. I run 2 electrical contracting companies for the past 20 years. I'm located in California and Montana, so you better believe I have the experience to help anyone from 0 to 360. After talking to hundreds of you in my 8 week contractor playbook course, time and time again the topic of the "unknown" comes up. Most of you want to grow your business, you are booked solid, you know there is a shortage in the trades but the unknown of being the "boss" is what holding you back. I have 3 tips that may help you with this and I hope you will reach out if you have any questions or need a more comprehensive hiring system. Hire before you need to hire - Don't wait till it's too late. If you know you need help start looking NOW! Otherwise you hire out of desperation and trust me, that's a recipe for disaster. Make sure you aren't hiring to fill a spot, but rather to buy back your time. This is based on the best seller from Dan Martell "Buy Back Your Time". When you can step away from the tools, you change the game as far as your business goes. You can hire anyone qualified to cut the grass, or install an electrical panel, you can't just hire anyone to run your business and take care of the finances taxes etc. Freeing up your time is PRIORITY 1 so you can grow. Own the trains don't run the trains. Hire 24/7 always hire better, more qualified employees. Make sure you have a Win-Win / profit sharing system in place and you will keep employees longer and happier. Constantly losing good employees takes time to retrain and trust so don't lose good people, reward them to stay. Need more tips, check out what we offer at http://www.The360Electrician.com and you can always email me at mailto:jeff@the360electrician.com
Sales Marketing
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I have been doing my office's annual purge and came across some old invoices from the earliest power equipment my business purchased. Believe it or not, some of the equipment I use has doubled in price for the replacement model at today's cost. Since it is our responsibility as owners to be profitable enough to replace/repair equipment as needed, I find myself adjusting my equipment cost recovery number upward almost monthly in my budget. How often are you adjusting your cost recovery upward to adjust for the ongoing inflation?Real Reason Most Contractors Don’t Know Where the Leak Is (How to Price)
Just returned from the Masters of Home Service Podcast with Adam and we broke down something every contractors pain point... Most of us think our pricing problem is about charging more. But in reality, it’s about not knowing where the leak is. That’s why I built the Pricing Blueprint Worksheet, it forces you to look at every category inside your business: Is your hourly cost set right? Is your team milking jobs or burning hours? Is your overhead eating too much of your margin? Are your profit targets too low? Or are you just lost trying to figure out where it all goes? When you separate these categories, you finally see where your money ends up. You’ll know if it’s a labor problem, an overhead problem, or a leadership problem. This is exactly what we talked about on the podcast, that transition from employee mindset to owner mindset. Thank you Jobber Team for the opportunity. Here is the sheet we went over and let me know your thoughts.Why Every Service Contractor Needs to Understand Material Markup (Not Just Job Markup)
Some home service contractors love to mark up the entire job, and that’s fine until you realize you’re not really making money on your materials. For me, personally I love to know ow everything is divided in my margins... Because It covers all the costs that get overlooked: Warranty replacements that eat into profits Time to grab, stock, or return parts Fuel and vehicle wear from sourcing Credit card fees and supply chain risk When you don’t separate material markup, you lose visibility. If you’re inefficient in your labor or your jobs start dragging, you won’t know where the leak is. Understanding markup on material is one of the most vital fundamentals for any service provider. It’s what separates a day to day contractor from a profitable one. That’s why we built this quick resource for you: It breaks down: ✅ How to calculate markup by cost range ✅ What markup really covers (overhead, risk, and time) ✅ Why materials should always be treated as a profit center, not just a pass-through expense Download the worksheet, walk through it with your team, and start identifying where your leaks are. Let me know what you think.
