The AI Trades Blog
AI tools, marketing tactics, and automation strategies for home service contractors.
How to Grow a Handyman Business: Pricing, Marketing, and Scaling to Multiple Crews
Handyman ads convert at 13.45% and cost just $54 per lead. Here's how to turn those numbers into real crew growth and $1M+ revenue.
How to Price Roofing Jobs for Maximum Profit (Without Losing Bids)
90% of roofers underbid jobs. Learn how to hit 8-12% net profit on roofing work without losing bids to competitors.
How to Manage Rising Material Costs as a Contractor Without Killing Your Margins
Construction material prices rose 6.2% in 2025 while bid prices only rose 2.7%. Here's how contractors protect margins.
How to Grow a Painting Business: Hiring, Pricing, and Getting More Leads
Painting contractors pay $13.74 per click on Google - the highest CPC in home services. Grow smarter with better pricing, hiring, and leads.
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.