Straight talk on estimating & winning work

If you’re a roofer, you’ve probably heard of JobNimbus. It’s positioned as the CRM built for roofing contractors, and it’s got a decent foothold…

Leap is one of the closer competitors to InstaBid in terms of focus. While most contractor software tries to be everything — CRM, scheduling,…

Markate is one of those platforms that tries to be the all-in-one solution for contractors. CRM, scheduling, invoicing, estimates, marketing, reviews — it’s got…

A real contractor’s story — and the lesson every tradesman needs to hear. A contractor with 11 years of experience recently shared something online…

How Much Should Contractors Charge in 2026? Pricing Guide by Trade Small contractors ask this question every month: Am I charging enough? The answer…

How to Win More Contractor Jobs: 7 Lead Generation Strategies for 2026 The best contractors in your market aren’t necessarily the most skilled. They’re…

Why HVAC Estimates Go Wrong Before the template, it’s worth naming the three mistakes that kill margin on HVAC work: 1. Underpricing refrigerant and…

Why Electricians Underprice Three things cause electrical contractors to underprice consistently: 1. Forgetting the minimum service call Many electricians don’t charge a trip fee…

Here’s a pattern that shows up across trades, job types, and regions: the contractor who sends the estimate first wins the job more often…