The AI Trades Blog
AI tools, marketing tactics, and automation strategies for home service contractors.
5-Touch Estimate Follow-Up Sequence for Contractors
44% of contractors follow up just once on estimates. A 5-touch automated sequence over 14 days can lift close rates from 22% to 35%.
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.
ChatGPT for HVAC: 10 Prompts That Save Hours on Proposals, Follow-Ups, and Marketing
HVAC contractors using ChatGPT for proposals report 2-3x higher close rates. Here are 10 tested prompts you can copy today.
How to Win Commercial Contracts as a Home Service Contractor
How to break into commercial work as a residential contractor. Finding opportunities, bidding, insurance requirements, and relationship building.
How to Upsell Home Service Customers (Without Being Pushy)
How to upsell additional services to home service customers. Ethical upselling strategies that increase average ticket and customer satisfaction.
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.