Tips from a remodeler who learned these lessons the hard way. All photos are courtesy of FineCraft Contractors. When you listen to the news today, there’s a lot of talk about an impending recession or market crash. It’s enough to make anyone concerned about the future. But it’s especially daunting for business owners. And it’s…
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An Industry Expert and Mentor’s Open Secrets to Success
Tanner Mullen, owner of Premium Painting in Ocala, Florida, and founder of PaintingStartup.com, was on a different track before he joined HomeAdvisor and launched his painting business. He’d earned a degree in business and worked in hospitality, management and sales – trades that, at first glance, seemed worlds apart from the summer painting work he…
Pro Tips to Fine-Tune Your Profile and Build Brand Recognition
When the recession hit, this pro embraced all that HomeAdvisor has to offer – and he hasn’t looked back!
5 Tools for a Successful First Year With HomeAdvisor
Building a reputation from scratch isn’t easy. Here’s how one pro used HomeAdvisor to jump-start his business, fill his schedule and grow!
Using HomeAdvisor to Kick-start a Side Gig
A side gig can help you become your own boss, boost your retirement or simply pay your bills. Here’s one pro’s advice for side gig success.
Using the HomeAdvisor App to Cross the Million-Dollar Line
How one young entrepreneur streamlined leads, built a stellar team and crafted a winning reputation.
From Zero to Over 300: One Pro’s Successful Lead Strategy
Bruce Platine, Owner of BP Plus Home Inspection in Hudson, Mass., knows what it’s like to hit rock bottom. In almost an instant, back in 2001, he lost everything – including his home inspection business. But he maintained his license and worked diligently to make ends meet for himself and his family. Then, he got…
One Pro’s Roadmap to $3 Million+ in HomeAdvisor Leads
Neil Satterlee is the President of Mountain View Exteriors in Kodak, Tenn. His current company has been in operation for six years, but his history in the industry and the breadth of his experience is much more expansive. For 26 years – from 1986 to 2012 – he was one of the largest remodeling contractors…
Turning Leads Into Lifelong Clients and Five-star Reviews
How treating their HomeAdvisor membership as a relationship boosted After Hours Home Improvement’s revenue and reputation by leaps and bounds.
One Painting Company’s Approach to Marketing as a Small Business
We spoke with Scott Bondy, Director of Marketing at Vivax Pros, about the importance of marketing to small business development. Vivax Pros is an award-winning painting company servicing multiple markets in Colorado.
Retooling the Remodeling Business
How a high-tech approach to a traditionally low-tech business helped Treeium grow its annual billings to $36 million in just seven years.