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 !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?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??Electrical SOP's Built into Jobber Forms?
Hey guys, here is our "end of the day check list" we also have a few SOP's built into job forms. 1 for EV chargers and one for hot tub installs including common rules and inspection fails. What are you guys doing? Anything similar or something I haven't thought of?New Google Search Features: Online Estimates Filter and “Have AI Check Prices” — what does this mean for service pros?
Google has recently started rolling out new pricing-related features in local home service search, and they could impact how service businesses get discovered. Two early changes we’re seeing: “Online estimates” filter Google is beginning to surface an Online estimates filter in some home service searches. Early signs suggest businesses that provide clear, machine-readable pricing or instant estimates may be favored over generic contact forms. “Have AI check prices” or “Ask AI for Pricing” feature Google is also testing an AI feature that gathers pricing on a homeowner’s behalf by using AI to call businesses and collect price quotes. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=illIa8LSfY0 These features are still new and evolving, but they raise big questions about pricing transparency, estimates, and local search visibility. We’re curious: Have you noticed either of these features in your area yet? Do you currently show pricing or estimate ranges online? Do changes like this make you rethink how you approach pricing and Google visibility? Would love to hear what service pros are seeing so far 👇
Recurring Revenue
We are looking to implement more recurring revenue services into our electrical business. Our customers are mostly residential on-off work. We have serval recurring customers but needs some ideas to market to draw in more monthly or annual services. Has anyone had any luck in the residential side of recurring services? If so what are some that have best benefited you?How do you utilize reports in your business?
I am curious to hear which reports you consider most valuable in your business and what actions are taken based on those reports if anyone is willing to share. Are there reports that you use regularly in Jobber or reports that you wish were part of Jobber? If so how do you utilize the information that the reports provide? Are changes made based on the reports? Is the data used to create the reports monitored internally for consistency? Thanks for sharing all input is helpful!
Software
We own a general contracting company which uses Jobber but we will be starting a separate electrical contractor company this year, the previous electrician we're bringing on used Joist for his CRM/Invoicing. His "price book" was all in his head since he owned the business and did all of the invoicing himself. We would like to create or set up a price book and use flat rate pricing. We did a demo with Housecall Pro and we liked the ability to integrate Profit Rhino as well as mark up/down as needed. It does not look like Jobber has this ability so we might not set up the new company with Jobber. I saw we can import a CSV file with our products but Housecall Pro seems to be able to update prices/costs automatically all within the system. What other software have you electrician companies used that provides this service? If you have used Housecall Pro, any downsides we should keep in mind? The CEO/owner of the GC company was sitting in on the demo for Housecall Pro and really liked the Pipeline feature, which Jobber also does not have. So we're thinking about switching both companies over to Housecall Pro. All back-end accounting will be handled by QuickBooks Online so mainly need to worry about CRM/invoicing and tracking job progression from lead to completed job.
