Danny ChangMost home service jobs go to whoever responds first, and most contractors take 42 minutes. Here is why speed to lead is the cheapest competitive edge in the trades right now, and why almost nobody is using it.
Danny ChangA remodeler I know works almost entirely off referrals, and it makes him feel trapped by demanding customers. The problem looks like weak boundaries or soft pricing. It's actually something else, and the fix is not what you'd guess.
Danny ChangWhen I ask contractors which of their jobs are actually profitable, the honest answer is usually 'give me a few days.' Here is why that question is so hard to answer, and what it costs to leave it unanswered.
Danny ChangA landscaper I talk to says his biggest problem is finding a consistent source of new leads. The honest answer is that consistency doesn't come from a source. It comes from a mix, and here is what a durable one looks like.