by markpoppen | Mar 10, 2026 | Business
You're tired of it. The tire-kickers. The price shoppers. The clients who want champagne work at beer prices. You show up, give them a quote, and watch them flinch before they ghost you or ask if you can "work something out." Meanwhile, you know there...
by markpoppen | Mar 8, 2026 | Business
We all know weather plays a big role in how we work. But it’s not just about the temperature or how long the snow sticks around. Seasonal changes affect how and when people start thinking about renos. As we edge into March across Canada, snow starts to melt, sun...
by markpoppen | Mar 5, 2026 | Business
If you're a contractor, you've probably been pitched on at least one lead generation platform. Maybe you signed up. Maybe you're still paying for it. And maybe, just maybe, you're wondering why your phone keeps ringing with tire-kickers who ghost you...
by markpoppen | Feb 28, 2026 | Business
TL;DR: Modern contractors need a tech stack in their pocket to stay competitive and organized in 2026. This guide breaks down the essential field service, lead management, and project tracking apps that turn your phone into a high-ROI command center. To transform your...
by markpoppen | Feb 26, 2026 | Business
If you’re a business owner in 2026, you already know the score. When someone’s basement is flooding or they’ve decided it’s finally time to gut that 1990s kitchen, they aren’t scrolling through page ten of a search engine. They’re opening Google Maps, typing in a...
by markpoppen | Feb 23, 2026 | Business
Let's cut through the noise: if you're running Google Ads for contractors and your phone keeps ringing with tire-kickers, price shoppers, or people calling from three provinces away, you're probably running the wrong type of campaign. Google gives you two...
