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How to Grow Your Contractor Business every 90 days

I created this website and company so that you, the local contractor, could do it yourself or realize when your agency is failing or scamming you. BUT if you truly want to dominate your territory and enjoy your business and personal life, skip the delays and join us for a call to learn how we're using AI to help grow contractor marketing results and business operations.

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The Slow DIY Contractor Method

Every page, every FREE article is written without contractor marketing jargon. Just simple and easy to follow step by step guides on how you can build your own marketing or hold your agency accountable.

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You can read how we are generating the crazy results with exclusive marketing through our Chief Marketing Office Program for contractors.


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Toolbelt Testimonials

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Within 6 months we became the #1 gutter company in two counties.  Will and TIP are masters at local marketing, but beyond leads and revenues, I love the video reporting. Educating me on where my money is being spent, what channels are working, and even the tips on things we can do to help them help us grow. It's the whole package.

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Global Gutters

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The ROI is amazing, our worst month TIP helped bring in $40k and our best month $275k+. They literally built our entire marketing program in 10 days; website, Local SEO, paid ads, online reviews, business cards, and more. Will's suggestion on drone videos have also helped us both in marketing and project safety. Amazing!

ADS Metal Roofing

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For over 10 years I had relied on word of mouth, but COVID and inflation, it was hard. I was referred by ADS Metal Roofing, and TIP is amazing. We've seen a consistent $40k in leads, and they do everything for us. I'm so happy that I'm hiring them for my other companies now.

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MP Construction

1ST FREEBIE

13 Reasons you have less leads but more marketing costs...

Everything about "contractor marketing" has changed since the release of AI, along with the viral growth of TikTok and social media, and the addition of private equity. The Good Old Days are gone!


If you are not addressing, responding to, and improving on these 11 areas every day, then you can either hire us to fix or you should consider selling your company for as much as you can.

People changed

  • Are local homeowners cheaper now?

    YES. Consumer price index (CPI) states costs rose by 20-20% while the average household income only rose by 10%. People have 35-50% less cash flow for big projects. 


    HOW WE HELP. We don't just target the big jobs, we make sure that your schedule is full of small, medium, and big jobs. The small and medium jobs can earn you a review, referral, and keep your team out in the field too!


    We also help you target the cities with the highest ranking (income + population + distance). This helps with organic and paid marketing results and profitability.

  • Are people searching online differently?

    Yes. Homeowners, HOAs, and businesses aren’t just typing “roofers near me” anymore. They’re asking AI and voice assistants things like “best gutter company in Houston” or “top-rated metal roofer near me”. TIP gets you ranked on Google Maps and trusted in AI answers, so you’re winning both the old searches and the new.  

  • Is there more compeition?

    NO. The local search engines and AI overviews now prioritize the top 3-5 companies, so it's harder to get clicks, calls and customers. With private equity coming in too, the cost for marketing and advertising has risen. It feels harder, because with out TIP it is.


    NO, IT'S A LABOR ISSUE. We are looking at a 40% reduction of skilled trades! That makes it harder to get faster and more reliable jobs completed, hiring is harder, retention is harder.


    HOW WE HELP. We combine social media and online recogitiion of employees to help with retention and hiring, and coordinate local trades school opportunities for co-branded marketing and placement.

Platforms changed

  • Is AI stealing my local leads?

    Yes and no. 


    YES on Maps placement. AI search tools on Google and Bing have pushed your maps farther down, but they're also placing ads for frequently at the top too! 


    NO on Maps Rankings. Our clients have 20-40% higher map rankings than last year due to our CMO system. The thing is that people are using the actual Google and Bing Maps "app" less. 


    NO. Your website if in the top 3 will show up as links, and then farther down the scrolling of the page, you'll see your actual website pages. So if you're doing AI SEO, then you should have more clicks and visibility.

  • How do I get better paid ads ROI?

    Google, Yelp, and Facebook want you to guess what will work. We start with social media posts, reviews, and community feedback. If it's getting engagement, that's what we boost on Facebook, and what we use in paid ads. Anyone not doing this is blowing through their profits daily!

  • Do I have to market every city separately?

    Yes. In 2025, it’s not just SEO — it’s GEO: Geographical Engine Optimization. That means accurate business listings, review management, local directory coverage, social proof for the city, and location-specific content across every platform. TIP handles the entire system so your business shows up first, looks trustworthy, and wins more jobs.  

  • Why did sites like Yelp get worse?

    Yes, but still massively important. Yelp, Angi, and Thumbtack fill Page 1 with expensive ads and low-value leads — but they still influence buyers. TIP builds 55–75 listings, optimizes your profiles to rank above them, and even gets you into their top 5–10 recommended experts, so you’re called before your competitors.  

Agencies didn't

  • Why are agencies so expensive?

    Most agencies hire a separate “expert” for every single platform and task: a Google Ads manager, a Facebook manager, an SEO writer, a designer, a copywriter, and more. Each comes with a bloated salary, benefits, and overhead that the agency bundles together and passes to you as one big monthly retainer — often with hefty markups. You’re not paying for results; you’re paying to keep their payroll alive.

  • Why are agencies slow?

    In the old agency model, every task moves through a chain of siloed “experts” — one person writes copy, another designs, another runs ads, another posts to social media. Each handoff adds delays, meetings, and revisions, so weeks pass before anything launches. By the time your campaign goes live, the market has shifted, trends have changed, and your competitors are already ahead.

  • Why are agencies so hard to work with?

    The traditional agency setup creates silos, endless handoffs, and a maze of account managers who don’t actually do the work. You end up explaining your business over and over, waiting for your “contact” to relay messages to a team you’ll never meet. Miscommunication piles up, changes take forever, and you’re left feeling like a ticket number instead of a priority client.

  • Agency turnover.... yikes!

    High turnover means your “new” account manager is always learning on your dime. You lose momentum, waste time re-explaining, and watch weeks of progress vanish — because their loyalty is to payroll, not your growth.

  • Agencies are not loyal

    Agencies aren’t loyal — they’ll take on your competitors if it means more profit. Some even share the same leads between clients, doubling their income while you fight for scraps. And if a bigger payday comes along, they’ll drop you in a heartbeat.

What Can you Expect in 90 days?

10-days


200%+

Increased online visibility

30-Days


100-200%

More leads and local rankings

90-Days


25-50x

Monthly ROI for Full CMO Services

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How AI Marketing Changed my Life

My family has been in the service and trades for over 80 years.  I saw them work 10-14-hour days, put the kids down, then crunch marketing numbers and try to make it all make sense. I don't want that for you.


For 20+ Years, I've grown or created over $11 billion in sales for my companies, my employers, and customers. I did by marketing and selling based on client needs and operational abilities (what they want and what you do best).


So when AI was born, after I had mastered sales, online and physical marketing, I knew that I could offer TIP to you and get faster and better results. I fired all agencies 5 years ago, and I'd be honored if you considered us to help you grow your company.

  • Website Affordability

    Most large marketing agencies charge $3,000–$10,000+ for a basic contractor website, plus $200–$500 per month for hosting, security, and edits. Some even bundle in long-term contracts or charge extra for every small update. At TIP, our pricing is simple — $99 per page for fully SEO-optimized, conversion-focused content, and just $99 per month for hosting, security, and unlimited edits. That means you get a professional, high-performance website for a fraction of the industry average, without hidden fees or bloated retainers. The result is more money left in your budget for actual growth, like advertising and lead generation.

    How to Build Website Leads
  • Marketing Affordability

    Many agencies sell “marketing packages” that start at $2,500–$5,000 per month, then push upsells for ad management, social media, or review campaigns. They often cross-sell unrelated services you don’t need and constantly adjust pricing when you ask for changes. At TIP, our CMO program is straightforward — $499 per month retainer plus $99 per city you want to target. Everything that actually drives leads — website edits, SEO, ads, content, branding, and coaching — is included, without nickel-and-diming. This keeps your costs predictable and your focus on growth, not on navigating upsell traps.

    How to Gain Leads & Market Share
  • Easier for You

    It's simple.  All you have to do for us is:


    1. Take before and after pics
    2. Text the pics to us
    3. Ask for reviews
    4. Use the collateral we created
    5. Share business information
  • Communication

    I am you CMO, my bots are your team. You can call or text for 5-minute updates, check-ins, or schedule a 45-minute call too. Each month you'll get a 8-12 minute recap of the results with coaching tips on reviews, branding, and things I can't do for you myself.

  • No Long Terms

    With most big marketing firms, signing up feels like starting a prison sentence — you’re locked in for 12–36 months, with no parole unless you pay a hefty “early release” fee. They promise big results but often deliver the bare minimum, knowing you can’t leave. At TIP, we believe in earning your business every month, not holding it hostage. Our agreements are short, flexible, and built on results — if we stop delivering, you’re free to walk out the front gate, no shackles required.

Toolbelt Testimonials

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Within 6 months we became the #1 gutter company in two counties.  Will and TIP are masters at local marketing, but beyond leads and revenues, I love the video reporting. Educating me on where my money is being spent, what channels are working, and even the tips on things we can do to help them help us grow. It's the whole package.

A man is standing next to a machine that has the number 1 on it

Global Gutters

A row of black stars on a white background.

The ROI is amazing, our worst month TIP helped bring in $40k and our best month $275k+. They literally built our entire marketing program in 10 days; website, Local SEO, paid ads, online reviews, business cards, and more. Will's suggestion on drone videos have also helped us both in marketing and project safety. Amazing!

ADS Metal Roofing

A crane with the number 5-45 on it
A row of black stars on a white background.

For over 10 years I had relied on word of mouth, but COVID and inflation, it was hard. I was referred by ADS Metal Roofing, and TIP is amazing. We've seen a consistent $40k in leads, and they do everything for us. I'm so happy that I'm hiring them for my other companies now.

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MP Construction

What is a Contractor CMO?

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Harnessing AI Marketing for Contractors


Instead of hiring endless humans with big salaries, I've created 12 marketing bots tailored to your business's brand, goals, marketing, branding, and more. These bots can do a whole week's work for 100 marketing experts. As your CMO, I can deliver faster and more affordable results, addressing nearly endless client requests and needs. Click for My Story

  • Website Affordability

    Most large marketing agencies charge $3,000–$10,000+ for a basic contractor website, plus $200–$500 per month for hosting, security, and edits. Some even bundle in long-term contracts or charge extra for every small update. At TIP, our pricing is simple — $99 per page for fully SEO-optimized, conversion-focused content, and just $99 per month for hosting, security, and unlimited edits. That means you get a professional, high-performance website for a fraction of the industry average, without hidden fees or bloated retainers. The result is more money left in your budget for actual growth, like advertising and lead generation.

    How to Build Website Leads
  • Marketing Affordability

    Many agencies sell “marketing packages” that start at $2,500–$5,000 per month, then push upsells for ad management, social media, or review campaigns. They often cross-sell unrelated services you don’t need and constantly adjust pricing when you ask for changes. At TIP, our CMO program is straightforward — $499 per month retainer plus $99 per city you want to target. Everything that actually drives leads — website edits, SEO, ads, content, branding, and coaching — is included, without nickel-and-diming. This keeps your costs predictable and your focus on growth, not on navigating upsell traps.

    How to Gain Leads & Market Share
  • Easier for You

    It's simple.  All you have to do for us is:


    1. Take before and after pics
    2. Text the pics to us
    3. Ask for reviews
    4. Use the collateral we created
    5. Share business information
  • Communication

    I am you CMO, my bots are your team. You can call or text for 5-minute updates, check-ins, or schedule a 45-minute call too. Each month you'll get a 8-12 minute recap of the results with coaching tips on reviews, branding, and things I can't do for you myself.

  • No Long Terms

    With most big marketing firms, signing up feels like starting a prison sentence — you’re locked in for 12–36 months, with no parole unless you pay a hefty “early release” fee. They promise big results but often deliver the bare minimum, knowing you can’t leave. At TIP, we believe in earning your business every month, not holding it hostage. Our agreements are short, flexible, and built on results — if we stop delivering, you’re free to walk out the front gate, no shackles required.

Learn about Contractor Websites and Marketing

1-time Boost or Huge 90-Day Results

You can elect to get a 1-time website and Local SEO visibility boost for the cost of a single customer, or elect to go all-in-in and see massive results in just the first 90 days. Everything we do is based on results for you at the lowest cost we as an AI-backed company can give them.

Business Boost

Ideal if you're just starting out or have been burned by agencies so bad you need an initial trust building.

🔥 Optimized and/or create:


✅   SEO Optimized Website

✅   Social Media Profiles

✅   Local Listings & Citations

✅   Respond to Reviews

✅   Dispute Bad Reviews

✅   New Branding or Re-Brand

✅   Annual Website Services

✅   Live in 10 days

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Full CMO Services

Ideal for contractors serious about becoming the #1 sought after expert in their territory in the next 3-9 months.

🔥 Business Boost plus:


✅   Paid Ads Management

✅   Unlimited Design & Content

✅   Local SEO Management

✅   Social Media Management

✅   Exclusive Territories

✅   Month to Month thereafter

✅   20-35x ROI every month

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Contractor Comments

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Will and TIP are the Michael Jordan of local marketing. We've grown by 300% YoY for the past three years. I feel like I have a crystal ball with every part of my marketing, leads, reviews, branding. I can't say enough about the impact they've had. They've become part of the family.

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AD Green Gutters

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I'm not the easiest customer to make happy, but I'm really impressed. The attention to detail, getting every design, word, to my liking and branding is amazing. The custom branded contracts, flyers, and entire marketing is next level.

Express Roofing

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When I started I didn't even have a name. Will was able to help me choose a name, domain, email, phone number, website, logo, and now we're killing it with restoration and remodels. When the fires hit, we had a campaign live in less than 24 hours!

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MP Restoration

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