Special Guest: Chris Edelen – Planning Your Exit

The marketing tools you’ve used for years haven’t disappeared—but the way you use them has changed.

In Episode 2 of the Digital Marketing for Contractors AI mini-series, FatCat Strategies founder Janet and account manager Arden break down how to protect your lead flow in an AI-driven marketing landscape.

Staying Human in the Age of AI: Trust, Authenticity & Competitive Edge

The marketing tools you’ve used for years haven’t disappeared—but the way you use them has changed.

In Episode 2 of the Digital Marketing for Contractors AI mini-series, FatCat Strategies founder Janet and account manager Arden break down how to protect your lead flow in an AI-driven marketing landscape.

Tactics Rewired: What Still Works, What Doesn’t

The marketing tools you’ve used for years haven’t disappeared—but the way you use them has changed.

In Episode 2 of the Digital Marketing for Contractors AI mini-series, FatCat Strategies founder Janet and account manager Arden break down how to protect your lead flow in an AI-driven marketing landscape.

Case Study: Doubling Organic Leads for a Raleigh Exterior Remodeling Contractor

Michigan Home Safety Contractor

The Challenge: Strong Services, Weak Search Presence A well-established exterior remodeling contractor based in Raleigh, North Carolina, came to us with a frustrating problem: despite offering a full suite of high-demand services—including roofing, siding, windows, doors, and gutter replacement—their organic lead volume had plateaued. Their website was functional but underdeveloped. It lacked dedicated, optimized content […]

The Shift Has Begun: How AI is Redefining the Online

AI Changing Online Game

The Shift Has Begun: How AI is Redefining the Online Game All Episodes Are You Taking Action to Keep Up with the Shifting  AI Landscape? In this first installment of a three-part mini-series, hosts Janet and Meredith explore how AI is fundamentally transforming the way homeowners search for services online and what that means for […]

Case Study: Building a Lead-Generating Digital Foundation for a Michigan Home Safety Contractor

Michigan Home Safety Contractor

The Challenge: Starting from Zero When a newly launched home safety contractor in Michigan approached us, they had a powerful mission—to help homeowners make their spaces safer through services like grab bar installation, stair railings, accessible bathroom modifications, and general fall prevention. But despite a clear value proposition and a growing demand for aging-in-place and […]

Case Study: Transforming a Fragmented Digital Presence for an Ohio Roofing Contractor

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The Challenge: A Disjointed Online Footprint A well-established roofing contractor based in Ohio came to us facing a common—but costly—problem: a fragmented digital presence. Over time, the company had developed multiple websites and landing pages tied to different domains, each built for various campaigns, services, or local markets. While the intent was to cover more […]

Turn More Leads Into Revenue with Smart Chat — Featuring Ryan Cohn from Blazeo

Blazeo interview

Turn More Leads Into Revenue with Smart Chat — Featuring Ryan Cohn from Blazeo https://youtu.be/CifhYu6icsM All Episodes Turn More Leads Into Revenue with Smart Chat & Follow-Up Automation If your home improvement business struggles with following up on leads quickly—or worse, lets them fall through the cracks—this week’s episode of Digital Marketing for Contractors is […]

Converting More Leads with Less Chasing — Featuring Scott Berman from HeavySet Forms

Converting More Leads with Less Chasing — Featuring Scott Berman from HeavySet Forms All Episodes The Tool That’s Changing How Contractors Convert Leads: Meet HeavySet Forms At FatCat Strategies, we’re always looking for tools that make lead generation more effective — and more efficient. That’s why we were excited to sit down with Scott Berman […]

How to Use Project Map It to Build Trust and Book More Jobs

How to Use Project Map It to Build Trust and Book More Jobs https://youtu.be/FJ7zRwm1b2o All Episodes Why Project Map It is a Game-Changer for Building Trust and Closing More Jobs — Featuring Steve Spence Imagine if your best jobs, glowing customer reviews, and most stunning photos were organized, interactive, and easy for prospective customers to […]

Most Important Social Platforms for Home Improvement Companies

1. YouTube Shorts (Underutilized + Huge Potential) 2. Pinterest (Extremely underused, especially for remodeling & design) 3. Facebook (Still king—but not used strategically) 4. Instagram Reels (Good reach, even for local service pros) 5. Nextdoor (Niche but gold for hyper-local trust building) ✨ Pro Tip: Combine Platforms for Maximum Impact For example: That’s one piece […]

Advanced CRM Tactics for Data-Driven Digital Marketing: Leveraging CRM Data to Refine Online Marketing Campaigns

home improvement crm

As a home improvement contractor who has successfully scaled your business and is now generating substantial revenue, your focus naturally shifts towards refining and optimizing your marketing efforts for maximum efficiency and impact. Advanced utilization of Customer Relationship Management (CRM) data can play a pivotal role in achieving these goals. By leveraging CRM data, you […]