The AI Trades Blog
AI tools, marketing tactics, and automation strategies for home service contractors.
How to Get More Roofing Leads: SEO, Google Ads, and Referral Strategies
Roofing leads average $350 via Google Ads. Here's how to cut that cost with SEO, LSAs, and referral programs that close at 40-60%.
Turn a Tech's 60-Second Voice Note into a Full CRM Record
Techs typing 'fixed it' costs a 3-person shop $14,400/year. Here's the voice-to-CRM workflow that fixes it in 2 hours.
Best Field Service Management Software for Plumbers, Electricians, and HVAC Contractors
FSM software can boost contractor revenue 25% in year one. Compare ServiceTitan, Jobber, and Housecall Pro by price and trade.
How to Offer Financing to Home Service Customers (And Close More Jobs)
Contractors offering financing close 18% more jobs and grow ticket sizes 30%. Here is how to set it up and start closing more in 2026.
How to Grow a Roofing Business: Hiring, Systems, and Scaling Past $1M
Roofing leads average $186 each. Learn how to hire, build systems, and scale past $1M without burning your margins.
How to Land Recurring Contracts by Cold-Messaging Insurance Agents
Referral leads convert 30% higher than paid ads. One LinkedIn message to an insurance agent can replace $500+ in monthly ad spend.
How to Build a Technician Training Library That Pays for Itself
Stop paying $8,400 per new hire in senior tech time. Build a searchable training library once and cut onboarding costs by 50-80%.
How to Grow an Electrical Business: Scaling From Solo Electrician to Multi-Tech Company
Electrical leads cost $93.69 on average in 2025. Here's how to scale from solo to multi-tech without burning your margin.
How to Grow a Cleaning Business: Hiring, Pricing, and Systems to Scale Fast
Cleaning businesses hit a 17.65% CVR on Google Ads - best in home services. Here's how to hire, price, and build systems that scale past $500K.
Automated Job Completion Follow-Up for Contractors: Get More Reviews and Repeat Business on Autopilot
67% of contractor leads never get a follow-up call. Here's how automation closes that gap and adds $28K+/month in revenue.
Why ChatGPT Is Sending Local Leads to Your Competitors
22% of homeowners use AI to find contractors. If ChatGPT skips you, you're losing $8K-$15K roofing and HVAC jobs to optimized competitors.
How to Manage Subcontractors: Scheduling, Payments, and Accountability
Slow payments cost construction $280B in 2024. Here's how to manage subs so you attract better bids and stop losing weeks to no-shows.