Claim your Territory!
Hello Jobber Community, My name is Mario Visin, Founder of Group7 Home Services LLC. We joined the Jobber community with a spirit of collaboration, learning, and service to the home services professionals who keep our homes, neighborhoods, and communities running. I believe the home services industry is entering one of the most important seasons in its history. Blue-collar workers are becoming entrepreneurs by the thousands. Handymen, roofers, painters, landscapers, installers, restoration experts, and specialty trade professionals are no longer just working jobs — they are building businesses, serving families, and creating the foundation for generational opportunity. The home services industry represents hundreds of billions of dollars in economic activity each year. Large suppliers, big-box retailers, and national construction brands have created tremendous wealth from this industry. Yet the heart of the industry has always been the person swinging the hammer, climbing the ladder, knocking the door, answering the emergency call, and doing the work that homeowners depend on. That person is you. That person is me. That person is the blue-collar professional who deserves better systems, better connection, better opportunity, and a clearer path toward building a meaningful life through the trades. One thing I have noticed across many industries is that people often struggle to connect with one another in ways that truly make a difference. We are entering a time where connection and community will matter more than ever. The future will not only belong to the biggest brands or the largest companies. It will belong to those who learn how to connect, serve, collaborate, and build trust with one another. At Group7 Home Services, we are designing a Live-Work-Play vision for the trades — a curriculum and platform strategy focused on helping home services professionals serve one another, grow together, and build wealth through shared relationships, better systems, referral opportunities, and a service-first mindset. This is not just about jobs. It is about lifestyle. It is about family. It is about creating a future so compelling that the next generation sees the trades as a path of pride, ownership, entrepreneurship, and purpose. Strategy matters. Systems matter. Technology matters. But the real transformation begins when good people come together with humility, discipline, and a desire to serve the need before serving the self. I believe larger technology companies serving the trades, including platforms like Jobber, play an important role in this new era. The right technology can help blue-collar entrepreneurs run smoother businesses, communicate better with customers, organize their teams, and create more professional experiences for the homeowners they serve. But technology alone is not the full answer. The real power comes when technology, community, service, craftsmanship, and vision meet at the same table. Group7’s broader mission is Building Thriving Cities by helping people connect around housing, entrepreneurship, education, and local economic opportunity. We believe the home services professional has a major role to play in that transformation because every strong city begins with strong homes, strong workers, strong families, and strong relationships. I am a visionary, and I understand that vision must be protected, refined, and shared with care. But I also believe the home services industry is ready for a new conversation — one centered on dignity, ownership, connection, and a higher conscious level of capitalism where the smaller parts come together to create something greater than any one person could build alone. The big brands we know today started with a dream, a strategy, and a willingness to work for decades. The next great wave of wealth creation may come from like-minded people linking their common threads together, weaving a much larger blanket of opportunity for families, workers, entrepreneurs, and communities. Being part of a community is just the beginning. How we connect matters. Relationships are everything. Work like your life depends on it. Best, Mario Visin Founder, Group7 Home Services LLC
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, ArmandoWhy I Went Away From the Handyman Brand
I remember when i first started doing coaching programs, a lot of coaches told me that anyone that was a handyman would eventually turn in to a remodeling contractor or something more. I didn't want to believe it. I was thinking, "I'm going to be the first to really elevate the handyman brand". I fought it for years and years. I even was able to do $1.2 in revenue as a "handyman". But I also felt like i was fighting against a head wind. Anytime I told someone our rates, I got SOOO much price resistance. I was sort of immune to it. I mean, I was still getting people accepting quotes. But I also started noticing the small jobs were a lot of work for just a couple hundred bucks profit. I still had to get all these job details and vet the jobs, then if it went sideways, POOF we're working for free. When I was on my own it was kind of a dream. Just being professional, showing up on time, and doing what I said I would do made me stand out and it was like shooting fish in a barrel. But when I had employees ... the cost to have people was very expensive, everyone is belly aching about price, and those big remodel jobs were hard to sell because who's going to pay a handyman $40k for anything? Especially a kitchen with high end finishes? That was the turning point. I had a bathroom where they wanted all this crazy stuff but I could tell they were second guessing me. They could tell I knew what I talked about but they hit up a knowledgeable handyman for a price break, not to be charged full price. I wonder how many times this happened and I didn't notice. smh So I changed my name to "Home Pros" instead of handyman. What's the first thing I noticed? My employees were relieved. Turns out a carpenter of 25 years doesn't want to be called a handyman. Now I notice when people call me that, my belly turns and I get a little offended too! haha My initial discovery calls were a little easier. My walk throughs were a little easier. I started booking bigger jobs with ease. The brand identity flowed with the service we were offering instead of running against it. I'm writing this not to dissuade anyone from being a "handyman". I think it's noble to be a handyman. You have to think about so many different thing just to do something as easy as a faucet install. What's the condition of the cabinet and countertop, are the shut off valves shot, am i able to fit under the sink, etc etc. People don't appreciate how many different ways simple jobs can go sideways. BUT in my opinion, Handymen are great for one person shows. Why? The handyman brand can be a lead machine. EVERYONE searches for that. As one person, you could easily make $250k per year by yourself with really low overhead. That's great money. I do know a couple larger handyman companies but they're services offered are very fixed, they don't take on special projects. This means that a lot the higher ticket stuff is off the table. Which means you need a lot more jobs to get to that seven figure mark everyone wants to get to. For me, it wasn't worth the head ache. I wanted to do the larger projects. Also, because of the variability of handyman projects, it's hard to have a good team, and it costs a lot so the required revenue amount to sustain things when you have employees is a significant jump than when you are operating on your own. And those experienced guys, might not be attracted to being called a handyman. Now this is just my opinion and lived experience so I'd be curious to hear if anyone actually read this whole thing but had a opposing view point. But much love to the handymen out there, you have my respect!
Section for Vendors or Subs
Please help develop a functions to add 3rd party vendors/subs that may be used as needed or 1-time. The primary point would be contact and database of vendors with info and docs needed for our team to access if needed as well as would be nice for them to have scheduling, invoicing with pics and job tracking capabilities.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. 🚀Milwaukee vs DeWalt Tools, which one?
We’re Lock Nerds Locksmith, a Buffalo, NY-based company that’s always relied on Milwaukee tools. But we’re curious—what tools do other pros trust? We're looking for honest pros and cons between Milwaukee and DeWalt to see if it's time for us to reconsider our setup.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.
