The AI Trades Blog
AI tools, marketing tactics, and automation strategies for home service contractors.
How to Start an HVAC Business: Step-by-Step Guide
How to start an HVAC company from scratch. Licensing, insurance, equipment, pricing, and marketing - a practical guide for new HVAC business owners.
How to Sell Maintenance Agreements for Home Services
How to build and sell maintenance agreements for contractor businesses. Pricing, packaging, sales scripts, and retention strategies for recurring revenue.
How to Increase Average Ticket for Contractors
Strategies to increase average ticket size for home service contractors. Upselling, good/better/best pricing, and add-on services that boost revenue per job.
How to Price Home Service Work: Flat Rate vs Time and Materials
Pricing strategies for home service contractors. Flat rate vs time-and-materials, pricing psychology, and how to increase your average ticket.
How to Reduce No-Shows for Contractor Appointments
How to reduce appointment no-shows for home service businesses. Automated reminders, deposit policies, and scheduling strategies that cut no-shows by 30-50%.
How to Hire Technicians for Your Home Service Business
How to find, interview, and retain technicians for home service businesses. Recruiting strategies that work in a tight labor market.
How to Scale a Plumbing Business: Growth Playbook
Growth playbook for plumbing businesses. From solo plumber to multi-truck operation - hiring, systems, marketing, and operations strategies.
How to Scale an HVAC Company from $500K to $5M
Scaling playbook for HVAC businesses. Hiring, systems, marketing, and operations strategies from contractors who've scaled to $5M+ in revenue.
How to Get More HVAC Leads: 10 Channels That Work
10 lead generation channels for HVAC companies. Seasonal strategies, cost-per-lead data, and real results from HVAC contractors.
How to Get More Leads as a Plumber: 10 Proven Channels
10 lead generation channels for plumbing businesses. Google Ads, LSA, SEO, reviews, referrals, and more - with real cost-per-lead data from plumbers.
How to Automate Your Contractor Business: Step-by-Step
Step-by-step guide to automating a home service business. Which processes to automate first, which tools to use, and realistic timelines for implementation.
Customer Portal Software for Contractors
Customer portal tools for home service contractors. Let customers view estimates, approve work, track appointments, and pay invoices online.