Digital Marketing for Contractors
A podcast for home improvement contractors to help you crush your lead goals and take your business to the next level. Join us each episode as we give you powerful insights and practical tips on the best digital marketing strategies to help you grow your home improvement business.
Episodes
In this episode of Digital Marketing for Contractors, Janet and Caitlyn sit down with Maddy Martin, SVP of Growth at Smith.ai, to tackle one of the biggest challenges contractors face: missed opportunities from slow lead response. Maddy shares why speed-to-lead is critical, how Smith.ai helps contractors answer every call, chat, and text, and how better lead handling drives ROI. From practical tips to real-world succe...
In this special summer roundup episode, Janet and Caitlyn break down the latest news and research shaping the home improvement and remodeling industry. From builder confidence reports and Harvard’s remodeling forecasts to surveys from Qualified Remodeler, AIA, and Houzz, we connect the dots on what these shifts mean for your business. We also dive into the latest platform updates from Meta, Google, and AI-driven searc...
In this episode of Digital Marketing for Contractors, Janet and Caitlyn sit down with Dean Curtis, CEO of Ingage, to talk about transforming the in-home sales presentation. Dean shares how Ingage helps contractors close more deals with polished, interactive, and data-driven presentations that boost professionalism and consistency across sales teams. You’ll hear real success stories, tips for overcoming adoption challe...
Customer reviews aren’t just “nice-to-haves” anymore—they’re one of the most powerful tools in your marketing toolbox. In this episode of Digital Marketing for Contractors, Janet sits down with Arden, FatCat account manager, to talk about:
- Why 88% of people trust online reviews as much as personal recommendations
- How reviews boost your SEO and even impact Local Service Ads
- The role AI is playing in shaping how review...
When it comes to growing a home improvement business, most contractors focus on hitting revenue goals. But what if you could build a company that not only thrives today but is also positioned for a profitable sale tomorrow? That’s exactly what Chris Edelen, former CEO and owner of Safe Showers, did—and in this episode of Digital Marketing for Contractors, he shared his incredible journey with hosts Janet and Caitlyn f...
Home Improvement Business Owners, are you interested in planning your exit strategy? We're kicking off a NEW series with Chris Edelen this Wednesday on our Digital Marketing for Contractors podcast. Listen to the teaser below and submit your questions to be featured on the podcast by following this link: https://fatcatstrategies.com/planmyexit/
Want to find out how we can create a custom digital marketing game pla...
In this episode of Digital Marketing for Contractors, Janet and Sasha wrap up our three-part AI series with a conversation about staying human in an AI-driven world. From chatbots and CRMs to automated reviews and follow-ups, AI is now built into nearly every tool contractors use. But instead of replacing people, it should be seen as a partner—freeing up time for the authentic, personal connections homeowners really v...
In this episode of Digital Marketing for Contractors, Janet and Arden tackle a big question for 2025: How can home improvement contractors protect their lead flow in an AI-driven marketing world?
From SEO to paid ads to CRM follow-up, the tools you’ve always used still matter—but the way you use them has changed.
You’ll learn:
- How to create content that Google’s new AI Overviews will actually quote (and why it matter...
In this first installment of a three-part mini-series, hosts Janet and Meredith explore how AI is fundamentally transforming the way homeowners search for services online and what that means for home improvement contractors trying to generate leads.
The conversation centers around the shift from traditional keyword-based SEO to AI-generated answers in search engines like Google, and the rise of “answer engines” like Ch...
In this episode, Janet Mobley and Meredith Medlin chat with Ross Gaskin, VP of Sales at Health at Home, about the fast-growing “aging in place” market and how contractors can seize this opportunity. Ross shares insights into home accessibility trends, common contractor mistakes in barrier-free bathroom installs, and why selling grab bars could be your ticket into larger remodel projects. If you're a contractor l...
In this episode of Digital Marketing for Contractors, Janet and Caitlyn sit down with Ryan Cohn, Content Marketing Manager at Blazeo, to dive into the massive impact of speed to lead and how automated, real-human follow-up can supercharge your sales pipeline. Formerly known as Apex Chat, Blazeo has evolved into a powerful suite of tools for contractors—offering live chat staffed by trained U.S.-based agents, 24/7 call...
In this episode, we’re joined by Scott Berman, veteran home improvement leader and the founder of HeavySet Forms. Scott shares how his 30+ years in the industry — and the challenges he faced at Florida Window & Door — inspired him to create a powerful lead automation tool.
HeavySet Forms helps contractors automate appointment scheduling, follow-up, and confirmation using AI — converting more web leads (even after h...
In the final episode of the Build, Grow, Dominate series, Janet and Caitlyn dive into how home improvement contractors can leverage TV and OTT (Over-the-Top) advertising to supercharge their brand presence. From the basics of how these platforms differ to tactical tips on creative production, tracking ROI, and real-world success stories—this episode breaks down how traditional and streaming ads fit into a modern, hig...
In this episode of Digital Marketing for Contractors, we’re joined by Erik Vargas, co-founder of FollowUp CRM. Built from inside a commercial roofing company, FollowUp CRM is tailor-made for construction contractors with a commercial and residential division. Erik dives into why traditional CRMs fall short in this industry, how poor follow-up is killing your close rate, and what separates high-performing contractors f...
In this episode of Digital Marketing for Contractors, Janet and Caitlyn explore how to unlock the full potential of your marketing strategy by blending digital tactics with traditional media. Whether you're running TV and radio ads or building out Google PPC and social campaigns, this episode explains how to ensure your messaging is cohesive, your channels are aligned, and your results are trackable. They break d...
In this episode of Digital Marketing for Contractors, Janet and Caitlyn dive into one of their favorite strategies—hybrid marketing. Designed for contractors who are beyond the startup phase and actively scaling, this episode explores how to integrate field marketing tactics (like home shows, canvassing, and signage) with digital marketing strategies (like SEO, PPC, and email nurturing).
Listeners will learn:
- What h...
Special Guest: Steve Spence, Managing Director of Project Map It
In this episode of Digital Marketing for Contractors, Janet and Caitlyn sit down with Steve Spence, the managing director of Project Map It—a powerful tool that helps contractors showcase completed projects, collect reviews, and ultimately close more deals.
Steve shares the story behind the software, how it’s helping contractors build trust, and why it wor...
In this episode, Janet and Caitlyn break down a powerful yet underutilized strategy for lead generation: integrating manufacturer leads into your digital marketing campaigns. Perfect for home improvement businesses in growth or scale mode, this episode outlines how to go beyond word-of-mouth and aggregator leads by partnering more effectively with product manufacturers.
Key Takeaways:
- What manufacturer leads are and...
In this episode, Caitlyn and Janet dive into what growing home improvement contractors should consider when choosing a digital marketing agency—especially if you're outgrowing that set-it-and-forget-it vendor relationship. If your business is scaling past the $5M mark and you're looking for a strategic partner (not just a task-taker), this episode will show you exactly what to look for.
They outline:
- The 3...
Using Gift Cards to Boost Leads and Loyalty with Evan Crum from PerfectGift.com
In this episode, we’re talking with Evan Crum from PerfectGift.com about how home improvement companies can use gift cards to:
- Drive more leads through incentives
- Improve review generation
- Motivate and reward employees
- Create smarter canvassing campaigns
- Avoid one-leg appointments with strategic incentives
PerfectGift.com offers customiz...
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