Do you feel like your business is drowning? Like no matter what you do — no matter how hard you work — you’re just barely keeping your head above water? Unfortunately, that’s the case with far too many contractors. But we’re here to let...
There’s a common theme in the contracting industry: a contractor, extremely skilled at what he or she does and boasting a strong network, starts his/her own company. Things look extremely positive right off the bat: proposals are accepted, jobs undertaken,...
Our friends over Total Landscape Care have noticed their audience of lawn care and landscaping pros are feeling the crunch of the labor shortage too. We wrote up an editorial piece for their publication to help their readers look at hiring in a different way during...
Just a few weeks ago, we detailed the ways in which sales performers have been required to adapt in order to evolve and stay at the top of the sales game. Some of these came down to the salesperson themselves (having a natural affinity for helping people), some...
The labor shortage that seems to be omnipresent among skilled trades and sales representatives is just getting started. Experts all agree that the apparent shortage and talent gap witnessed right now is just the tip of the iceberg, and any deliberation over whether...
The most effective sales pages and web copy are sure to convert, but what’s even better? Content that comes straight from the horse’s mouth: customer-generated referrals. Beyond literal word-of-mouth marketing, online reviews and testimonials are the...