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Hi there! I know some folks have seen me here, so I pose a question. Does anyone utilize Angi for leads? Is it worth it? Or is the percentage they ask for to much? I have heard a lot of good about the service, but also, I've heard a lot of bad as well. Truth be told, I cant help but turn it down because I want my clients to pay me. Not be looped in to a service that charges me, after charging the client to find my services. It makes no sense to me.. anyone else feel the same?đ„ THE MARKETING STRATEGY THAT DOUBLED OUR BUSINESS đ„
Whatâs up, Lawn Care Fam! One marketing tactic completely changed the game for us this season. Weâve been in business for over 6 years, and let me tell youâit has been one heck of a learning curve. Many of you know my story, but today isnât about where I came from. Itâs about what helped us grow. This year, we decided to stop overcomplicating things. We laced up our boots, hit the ground running, knocked on doors, talked to homeowners, and focused on what we do best. And it worked. We doubled our business compared to last season. Weâve tried EDDM, direct mail, social media, truck branding, and other marketing methods. They all have their place. But the #1 thing that brought us new customers this year was simple: Door-to-door marketing and yard signs. When I started this business, I was completely clueless. I had never owned a business. Nobody in my family had ever owned a business. I didnât know my numbers, didnât know marketing, and honestly didnât know where to begin. What helped me was investing in myself, learning from others, attending industry events, and taking action. The Blue Collar Summit was one of those investments that helped change my mindset. I know going door-to-door can feel uncomfortable. In todayâs world, it can even feel intimidating. But growth happens outside your comfort zone. Every door you knock on is an opportunity. Every conversation builds confidence. Every ânoâ gets you closer to a âyes.â Too many people are looking for a magic marketing secret. The truth is, sometimes the most effective strategy is the one nobody wants to do. If youâre trying to grow your lawn care business, donât be afraid to get out there and introduce yourself to your community. Shake hands. Build relationships. Let people know who you are and how you can help. Weâre still growing. Weâre still learning. Weâre still chasing bigger goals. But one thing Iâve learned is this, Success doesnât come to those who wait. It comes to those willing to knock on one more door. Keep grinding, stay hungry, and never stop believing in whatâs possible. đđ±
How to grow a business on the side until you can go full-time?
Hey everyone, Aaron here with Latiolaisâ Lawn Co. out of Lafayette, Louisiana đ I started my lawn and property maintenance business while working a full-time job during the week, and have been growing it through hard work, referrals, and trying to provide dependable service every time. Jobber has honestly helped take my business to another level with estimates, invoicing, scheduling, and keeping customers updated professionally. Itâs helped me run smoother operations and build stronger relationships with customers. Excited to keep learning from everyone in this community and continue growing the business đ For those that started owner-operated, what helped yâall the most when making the jump toward full-time?
Whatâs Actually Working for Marketing in 2026? đđ
Trying to figure out what actually works for marketing a small service business in 2026 feels like throwing darts blindfolded sometimes. đ Facebook boosts? Marketplace? Reels? Before & after photos? Community groups? Google Business? Word of mouth? Door hangers? I run a veteran-owned rural property management company in New Brunswick, Canada, and Iâm curious whatâs genuinely bringing people, real customers lately â not just likes and views. For the people actually getting calls and booked jobs: âą Whatâs been your most successful marketing approach? âą What gives the best ROI for a small budget? âą What completely flopped for you? âą Are you finding people respond more to personality/branding or straight-up service ads and pricing? Would love to hear real experiences from other small business owners and operators. đđ„How To Track Commission Plans in Your Business for Jobber
Hi Everyone, I run a lawncare/landscaping business and more recently started Crew Insight (A Jobber marketplace App). Right now, the app is focused on KPI's and metrics but many of our users have asked about commission tracking. We've built out a small MVP and a waitlist to see how we can prioritize features and the roll out. I'd love to hear what types of commission plans people have right now, and how they're tracking it. We want to make it simple to build out your commission plan, track the calculations, and give your employees a real time view into their performance. If anyone's interested in chatting or signing up for the beta, you can do so here: https://crew-insight.com/waitlist
