[Podcast] The Change Order – Tom Reber
We don’t have to tell you that running a business is a huge commitment. Time away from friends and family, uncertainty about how you’re going to grow your business, and finding ways to get faster take its toll. Tom Reber is the brains behind The Contractors Fight. Tom motivates and connects contractors to business resources […]
Hearth by the numbers
Hearth is a data-driven company. We make decisions based on what trends and changes we see in our industry. It’s important for any business’ growth to understand how data can help you predict or anticipate future needs or areas of opportunity. Here are some numbers associated with Hearth on ways we help businesses grow. 0 […]
[Podcast] The Change Order – Chris Bache
For episode 2 of The Change Order, CEO/Co-founder of Hatch Chris Bache, joined us to talk about how effective communication can make or break a company. The episode starts with a conversation about how the idea for Hatch was created after trying to track down unsold leads for another home improvement company. “Long story short, […]
How your contracting business can work with insurance companies when disaster strikes
After every disaster, contractors are there to help pick up the pieces in their communities. According to the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration, the frequency and costliness of natural disasters are increasing in the United States.¹ Since 1980, there have been 285 natural disasters that have caused more than $1B in damages. As these disasters […]
[Podcast] The Change Order – Steve Weyl
The first episode of The Change Order by Hearth is here, and we couldn’t be more excited. Our podcast’s mission is to share expertise and advice from home improvement business owners and professionals to help you transform your business. Growth comes from challenging ourselves and changing the way we get things done. We hope that […]
Win with Facebook for your Contracting Business
On top of being good at your job, you have to think about your business’ growth 24/7. Social media can seem like a waste of time, but it’s also a proven way to get customers interested in your business. To improve your company’s online reputation, watch our webinar: “Get 5 Star Reviews and Own Your […]
Simple Marketing Tricks to Try Today
Lawn signs go a lawn-g way Put your mark on a great job by placing a lawn sign in front of the home you are currently servicing. Of course, ask the homeowner if it’s okay to keep the sign there for a few weeks after the job is done to generate some interest in their […]
Hearth at Work: CCR Roofing
The father and son duo of Terry and Aaron Washburn started their roofing company in the late 2000s. After years of managing mergers and acquisitions, Terry found his passion for roofing while working with a friend in Oklahoma. Meanwhile, his son Terry fresh out of college began working in the insurance industry as an adjuster. […]
Easy ways to generate leads for your contracting business
New and returning customers are the lifeblood of your business. Making sure you’re getting good, qualified leads into your sales process can make or break your month. Where do you even start? Here are some things to keep in mind when putting together your lead generation strategy. Understand your business This feels like a “duh!” […]
Why your business needs digital contracts
Some days it feels like you’re always on the move. Add chasing down and keeping track of paperwork, and you’re losing hours of your day to admin. Here is why your business needs digital contracts now. Convenience Carrying around a ton of paperwork is as inconvenient as it gets. What’s even worse is forgetting paperwork […]
