What are the benefits of using digital estimates
Without a solid, digital estimates system, home improvement contractors are preventing their businesses from taking advantage of the technology available to simplify their businesses and speed up their sales process. How many times have you seen a contractor give a price for a job off the top of their head? How often are those contractors […]
Easy ways to generate customer reviews for your home improvement business
According to a 2020 BrightLocal survey, 87% of customers read customer reviews of local businesses online, and 73% of customers only pay attention to reviews from the last month. Customer reviews are the best way to track and share those great customer interactions for others to see how you do business. The right reviews can […]
Why lower prices don’t always mean you win
Pricing is one of the most complicated parts of owning and operating a home improvement business. As the market becomes more complex because of the labor and supply issues facing American businesses, it’s important to remember why reviewing job pricing as often as possible is important to secure the cash needed to grow a business. […]
Best of 2021 Hearth Photo Contest
In late 2021, Hearth hosted a photo contest for the best home improvement projects of the year. We wanted to showcase the amazing work Hearth members do year-round in their communities. Over a hundred contractors from around the country entered. Below are winners for their respective categories. Want to learn about the overall contest winner? […]
All Work Creations wins Hearth’s 2021 photo contest with incredible kitchen remodel in 1920s home
The winner of our 2021 Hearth Photo Contest this year is All Work Creations from Ocala, Florida. Although based in Ocala, they travel around the state to deliver innovative and unique remodeling projects. They specialize in jobs that most contractors wouldn’t like to do, and they claim that no job is impossible or far-fetched. Their […]
[Podcast] Ray Clark on automating your appointment scheduling process to secure growth for your business
Business hours don’t exist for contractors. Your customers are always in need. Making sure your leads are converted into appointments and sales is a surefire way to secure the cash flow you need. But, how can you manage that while you’re installing jobs, selling, managing crews, and dealing with everything else? In this episode, we’re […]
[Podcast] Danny DeBeikes Jr. on finding the right insurance policy for your home improvement business
Even the safest businesses have to keep in mind their liabilities and risks when doing business. You need insurance to protect yourself and your business. There seems to be insurance for every aspect of your operations, but where do you start? Today, we’re speaking with Danny DeBeikes of Hearth Insurance about how the right insurance […]
[Podcast] Marc Levesque on generating leads and converting with great customer experiences
For this episode, we are joined by Marc Levesque, CEO and co-founder of Webrunner, which helps contractors improve their lead flow to enhance their sales and win more. As a full-service agency, they know what gets leads through the door and converted into customers. We discuss why you need to invest in marketing your business, […]
[Podcast] Shawn Van Dyke on streamlining your operations to protect your profits
Ever feel like you’re doing too much and a lot of it isn’t even making money or sense? Getting caught up in work that doesn’t help your bottom line is a trap of owning and operating your own business. Shawn Van Dyke is an author and business consultant that helps transform businesses looking to make […]
The Importance of Contracts for Protecting Your Business
Running a business means you have to be on top of about a dozen different things at the same time. Not only are you a marketer, salesperson, admin, and HR expert, you have to know how your business is exposed legally. Luckily, there is expertise and tools at your disposal to make sure you’re company […]
