Construction Contractor: Drowning in the abyss of AI consumers
Hello! I’m new to the site, but I joined searching for answers to a lingering question. Are there any specific sites that I can register for to be able to contact prospective clients and send bids in my area? Facebook is flooded with people who consistently undercut me on price but are not as good on professionalism or product quality. Whether it be residential properties or commercial? I’ve recently downsized and have been stuck sub-contracting for a larger business devoting all of my time and making pennies on the dollar. The financial strain of the decision has been weighing on me heavily. My wife has lost faith in our construction business, but I can’t help but to reminisce about how successful we were when we were at full operation with 6-10 guys. I can’t just give up on the dream. Anyone on here able to show us how we can make this embed of hope into a wildfire? We specialize in all niche trades in the construction industry, yes all from form to finish. There’s no lack of drive and determination, just direction.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. 🚀
How do contractors line up consistent work and avoid gaps between projects?
I have been in the framing industry for over 20 years before opening and starting my own contracting business. Although I know how to build a house with ease and quality, I still find it hard to get new contracts with builders and how to line up several months of work. I tend to "rush" through my projects with ease, never sacrificing quality, and be done well before my next project. I ask to get fillers from my current builders and can never be accommodated. So I sit for weeks in between waiting. I cant sustain that as a new company, and beyond that I just wanna go to work everyday, sitting at home is death. How do you successful framing contractors line up work? It it just a matter of who you know and not what you know?Bigger jobs vs smaller jobs
Interesting shift I’ve noticed over the years: the larger the projects get, the less the challenge is actually construction. The harder part becomes communication, scheduling, selections, revisions, permits, subcontractor coordination, client expectations, and keeping momentum across months-long projects. A bathroom renovation and a full-home remodel are almost two different businesses operationally. Curious if other businesses found the same thing as they scaled up?
How can a dirt or excavation business add recurring services instead of one-off jobs?
My business is 1 year old, first year i did everything to test the market and see what services are in demand. I found property debris clearing is the most prevalent but i did hardscaping, lawn installs, grading and such. For the first year i am surprised how busy i was bringing in about $100k in revenue. Key Point: i find what i am doing are one off jobs and inconsistent, i would like to pursue services that estabishes recurring business. i do not want to mow lawns. What would you suggest a good complimentary business, landscaping such as installing grass, bushes, plants etc or something else?Dallas-Fort worth Gutter Company Joseph’s Gutters LLC
Hey everyone, my name is Elizabeth and I recently started my own company, Joseph Gutters, LLC, here in the DFW area. I’ve been in the gutter industry for about four years now, but this year I decided to take the leap and start building my own path in business. I’m currently working on growing relationships with builders and I’ll love to hear from Landed builder contracts!New Gutter Company in Dallas-Fort Worth – Glad to Connect!
Hey everyone, my name is Elizabeth and I am the owner of Joseph’s Gutters LLC based in DFW metroplex. We specialize in gutter, installations, replacements, repairs, and clean outs for residential homes. I recently joined this community and I’m excited to connect with other contractors, business owners and professionals and industry. I’m always learn network and build a long term relationships with great people. If anyone ever needs help with Gutters or wants to connect, feel free to reach out, looking forward to being part of the community!
Need guidance: How to start a business while still working a full-time job?
Hi I’m new to this community but to sum it up I’m a dad of two looking to become self employed and I’m ready to branch out on my own but I have no way of securing enough jobs to maintain my finances and I need to go all in to make it happen but at the same time my current full time job won’t allow me to what can I do
