Finalists - Jobber Grant!
Mid July 2025: Finalist Selection - Finalists will be contacted to complete a final round of questions. August 2025: Recipient announcement - Jobber will announce 15 grant recipients and spotlight their stories to share with our community. We’re so honored to be part of this journey and can’t wait to hear who the finalists are! The opportunity to dream big and think about how this grant could support our business has already been such a valuable experience. Whether it’s investing in new equipment, expanding services, or finding ways to give back to the community — the possibilities feel wide open. What would you do with the grant if you got it? It’s so inspiring to hear how others in the home service world are aiming high and making an impact. Wishing everyone the best of luck — and no matter what happens, here’s to continuing to raise the bar for excellence in our industry. -Corissa - Mountain Marine ltd.
2025 Best Year Ever
With this year ending in a new year beginning, we should be starting to think about planning for the upcoming year. What are some of your tools you use for planning for the year to come and also daily planning. Do you have any cool tricks that you use to help you in setting goals, and breaking down, goals into smaller action items, and taking those action items and making them happen. Please share your tips, tricks and or traps things that have worked and have not worked.Before You Change ANYTHING — Be Honest About What Needs to Change
Am I overthinking?? Whenever I feel stuck, or entering a new phase of my business, either uncertainties or a new challenge, these are the exact questions I ask myself: - Am I happy with where my business/life is right now? - What’s actually working: financially, operationally, personally? - What’s not working: stress, cash flow, structure, balance? - And the big one: If I keep doing what I’m doing… - Will I get the results I want? How about you guys ?Built a $1M Contracting Business in 4 Years
I have only been contracting for 7+ years now, but from the beginning I did not want to end of like the majority of the businesses I saw. Out of shape, back hurting, always complaining about work. Just the unapologetic rough side of contracting. I thought, this couldn't be the solution. So I started from the beginning putting myself in rooms with people who do better than me in every aspect of my life. Family, health, business, finances you name it. I was the smallest guy in every room and it squashed every ounce of pride I had in myself, but in a healthy, I want to grow sense. What I learned shocked me, this wasn't a business issue, it's about the urgent need for a blue-collar leader. - We need more contractors who are trained to lead. - More tradespeople who know their worth. - More builders willing to pass the torch. The skilled trades don’t have a labor shortage.We have a leadership gap. If you hyper focus on leadership qualities, your business will blow up as a side effect. Thats why I'm so proud to be in this community of leaders. Can't wait to learn from you all in this new venture I'm in. Read our story. Learn how we unlocked the secret to scale. https://www.forbes.com/sites/davidnour/2024/11/27/urgent-need-for-blue-collar-revival-shift-mindsets-invest-in-skills/?
💡 Deep Discussion
What core belief about running a home-service business did you have when you started that has since been completely overturned—and how has that single mindset shift reshaped the way you lead, hire, or serve customers today? Ill start give you my answer first: When I launched Mr. Backflow I was convinced that “if you’re the best technician in town, the phone will ring.” I poured every waking hour into mastering test gauges, pressure zones, and relief-valve anatomy—but assumed marketing, storytelling, and team culture were secondary noise. Spoiler: being a backflow Jedi means nothing if homeowners don’t know what a backflow preventer is, why it fails, or who to trust when it leaks. My once-sacred belief—“skill sells itself”—got obliterated in year one. Here’s how flipping that mindset rewired the whole company: Lead with clarity, not jargon • We turned boring reports into photo-rich “device health cards” that read like a mechanic’s inspection sheet. • Instagram reels now explain “Why that brass thing by your hose bib matters” in 15 seconds. Result: service calls doubled and we collect a 5-star review on 4 out of every 5 jobs. Hire for empathy first, wrenches second • New techs must role-play explaining a failed check valve to a curious grandma before they ever pick up a tester. • I can train the plumbing; I can’t fake patience and good vibes. Result: callbacks dropped 30 %, morale skyrocketed, and customers ask for techs by name. Systemize the story • Automated email/SMS drip educates clients on backflow law, seasonal tips, and what to expect on-site. • Team tablets generate on-the-spot quotes with “good / better / best” options—zero mystery pricing. Result: average job value is up 18 % because clients actually understand the upsell. Bottom line: the skill is still non-negotiable, but *communication* is the real differentiator. Once I stopped assuming expertise was enough—and started speaking human, hiring empathetic pros, and packaging our knowledge in bite-size ways—Mr. Backflow went from a one-man wrench show to the go-to clean-water problem solver in Carlsbad.
Making owning a warranty great again! Est.2019 we are now looking for funding stage 2.0
I’ve spent the past six years building a unique, purpose-driven business that delivers real value to consumers of Auto - Home - Major Appliances nationwide. As the founder of America’s #1 consumer advocacy firm for warranty claims, I’ve successfully resolved thousands of cases that no one else would touch—while creating scalable subscription models and forming strategic alliances with manufacturing services and suppliers. My brand is built on trust, results, and advocacy, and I have the network, story, and momentum to help promote these experiences far and wide. I’ve invested everything into this mission. We created a win-win environment with all our members! Best - Founder of Warranty Enforcers Elijahu SaadaDid You Know the Oldest Business in the World Is a Contracting Company?
“Where do you see yourself in 5, 10, 15 years?” Take a minute to think about it .... Now let me hear it please. Before we begin, I'll be giving a little history lesson, so if this isn't for you. I won't take offense... Guess what, if you have a vision, if you have a plan, you are already ahead of the curve. If you dont .... Then you are not alone ! Most of the time, the answer is… “I just want to make it through this week.” Or, “If I can survive the year, I’ll be good.” You are doing everything you need to stay alive and I solute you. But thinking like that holds us all back. It keeps us stuck in survival mode, making the joy of contacting a threat. Always reacting, never building or planning for the future. So we did the research. Turns out the oldest company in the world, not just in trades, but in any industry, happens to be a contracting company. Kongo Gumi. Japan. Founded in 578 AD. For over 1,400 years. Let that sink in. In the U.S., it’s DF Pray, since 1830. Still building today. Here’s the point: If it’s been done — it’s possible. The question is: Are you building something that can last?Stop Avoiding the One Thing That Could Change Everything
Let me say this .... Networking isn’t just about collecting business cards or tagging #collab on posts. It’s about putting yourself in the right rooms. With the right people. So you stop guessing and start growing. Most contractors avoid networking because they’re uncomfortable… or they think their work should speak for itself. But here’s the truth: You don’t know what you don’t know. Your next breakthrough isn’t coming from grinding harder. It’s coming from who you talk to — who challenges your thinking. So if you’re feeling stuck… maybe it’s time to expand your circle. So I ask you all ... How can I help you?
