What’s the single biggest mistake you see new guys make during the seasonal rush?
When the weather turns and the schedule gets packed solid, what’s the one mistake green technicians or new business owners make that completely ruins their day—or their bottom line? Drop the #1 lesson you had to learn the hard way below.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. 🚀
Handyman - how are you guys figuring out what a job actually needs to pay?
Hey guys, I'm a Handyman myself and got tired of pricing jobs by gut feeling, so I built something that calculates pricing using my actual income goal, overhead, billable time, travel, materials and markup. After the job, I entered what actually happened and it starts building my own personal price history and price booklet. I'm curious about what else eveybody else uses. If somebody has something that works better i'd love hear about it or switch to that system. I ran into some guys and they were still using spreadsheet, jobber/joist, a set price book, or mostly experience/gut feeling?
How to Convert More Estimates into Signed Contracts?
Hello Community, I am new to the Home Service Industry and would appreciate some guidance on how to generate and convert more qualified leads into successful clients, customer, contract. While I am actively meeting with clients and gathering project information, I would like to improve my approach to identifying opportunities, building client confidence and increasing the percentage of leads that move forward. I am interested in learning, what the best practices for qualifying leads. What are some effective communication techniques with homeowners. What are some common factors that influence clients to approve projects. Strategies for following up with prospects, also ways to better present repair recommendations and project value. Lastly methods a company has found successful in converting estimates into signed contracts. I am committed to improving my performance and contribution to my company's growth. Any feedback, training advice, or mentorship opportunities would be greatly appreciated. Thank you for your time and support. Sincerely, ArmandoWhat's your protocol for handling unexpected property damage on site?
Accidents happen no matter how careful you are. When a crew member accidentally breaks a light fixture, cracks a paver, or damages something on a customer's property, what is your immediate step-by-step process? How do you communicate it to the homeowner, and what is your policy for handling the repair or credit?
How are you handling admin overload as your cleaning business grows?
Hi everyone! I'm Pat, a VA who's spent some time supporting cleaning and home-service businesses (scheduling, client comms, invoicing, social media, lead gen) — and one thing I keep seeing across owners is how fast admin work piles up once you're managing a team and a growing client list. Curious how others here are handling it; are you doing it all yourself, has anyone brought on part-time help, or found tools/workflows that made a big difference? Would love to hear what's worked (or hasn't) for you.Roll call! Meet & introduce yourself to other Green & Exterior Service pros
If you’ve ever thought, “How are other businesses like mine handling this?” you’re in the right place! This space is for Green & Exterior Service 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. 🚀
