The Real Cost of Bad Leads (And How to Eliminate Them)

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.

Rewind Series – SEO Trends You Can’t Ignore in 2025

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.

Rewind Series – Google Business Profile: What Contractors Must Know in 2025

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.

Rewind Series – Revisiting Brand Awareness: What’s Changed Since 2023

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.

Rewind Series – Revisiting Google Analytics 4: What’s Changed Since 2023

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.

Fall 2025 Home Improvement Industry & Digital Marketing News Roundup

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.

Speed to Lead & Beyond: How Smith.ai Helps Contractors Convert More Calls & Clicks

How Smith.ai Helps Contractors Convert More Calls & Clicks All Episodes Speed to Lead & Beyond: How Smith.ai Helps Contractors Convert More Calls & Clicks If you’re a home improvement contractor, you already know how much effort (and money) goes into generating leads. But what happens after the phone rings, the form is filled out, […]

The Power of The Pitch with Dean Curtis of Ingage

The Power of The Pitch with Dean Curtis of Ingage.io https://youtu.be/d5R_cqZO0MY All Episodes The Tool That’s Changing How Contractors Convert Leads: Meet HeavySet Forms The Power of The Pitch: How Ingage Is Transforming Sales for Contractors In the world of home improvement, the in-home sales pitch can make or break the deal. For many contractors, […]

The Power of Customer Reviews for Home Improvement Contractors

The Power of Reviews

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.

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 […]

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 […]

TV and OTT Advertising in Digital Strategies

If you’re installing top-name brands like Jacuzzi, James Hardie, or CertainTeed, then you might already have access to high-quality manufacturer leads. But are you actually using them in your marketing?

Field Marketing Meets Digital: A Hybrid Approach

If you’re installing top-name brands like Jacuzzi, James Hardie, or CertainTeed, then you might already have access to high-quality manufacturer leads. But are you actually using them in your marketing?

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 […]

Turn Past Customers into New Projects: An In-Depth Guide to Reactivation Campaigns

In the fiercely competitive home improvement industry, many contractors focus their marketing on new leads. But your most valuable growth opportunity may already be in your database. At FatCat Strategies, we specialize in helping you reconnect with past clients and convert that trust into new projects. As your strategic marketing partner, we will guide you […]

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