Winter 2025–2026 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.
Scaling Past the Owner Bottleneck
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.
Why Google Isn’t Enough Anymore (And What Contractors Should Do About It)
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.
Website Conversions in 2026: What Actually Works (and What Contractors Should Focus On)
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.
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.
Special Guest: Bryan Shankman of LeadTruffle – How to Use AI to Capture & Qualify Every Inquiry
Episode 070: Special Guest: Bryan Shankman of LeadTruffle – How to Use AI to Capture & Qualify Every Inquiry https://youtu.be/2Z_5hosnUfc All Episodes Stop Leads from Slipping — How to Use AI to Capture & Qualify Every Inquiry With Bryan Shankman, Co-Founder & CEO of LeadTruffle Every contractor has experienced it: A missed call. A web […]
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, […]
Summer 2025 News Roundup: Remodeling Trends, Surveys & Digital Marketing Updates
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.
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 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.
The Shift Has Begun: How AI is Redefining the Online
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 […]
Why Every Contractor Should Be Paying Attention to the Aging-in-Place Market — Featuring Ross Gaskin from Health at Home
Why Every Contractor Should be Paying Attention to the Aging-in-Place Market – Featuring Ross Gaskin of Health at Home All Episodes Why Every Contractor Should Be Paying Attention to the Aging-in-Place Market As America’s population ages, the demand for accessible home modifications is booming — and savvy contractors are cashing in. In the latest episode […]
Turn More Leads Into Revenue with Smart Chat — Featuring Ryan Cohn from Blazeo
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?
Why Your Sales Team Needs a CRM Built for Construction
Whether you’re still managing your pipeline on spreadsheets or using a CRM that doesn’t fit your workflow, this episode will challenge the way you think about sales systems in construction.
Multi-Channel Marketing: Integrating Digital Campaigns with Traditional Media
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 […]
Maximizing Manufacturer Leads Through Digital Campaigns
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?
Choosing the Right Digital Marketing Agency for Growth
In this episode, Janet and Caitlyn break down how home improvement contractors can find the right digital marketing agency to support their growth. They discuss why hiring an agency is a smart move, the must-haves to look for, the red flags to avoid, and how the right fit can transform your business. With real stories, candid advice, and actionable tips, this episode is a must-listen for any contractor ready to stop wasting money and start seeing real marketing results.
Using Gift Cards to Boost Leads and Loyalty with Evan Crum from PerfectGift.com
Using Gift Cards to Boost Leads and Loyalty with Evan Crum from PerfectGift.com All Episodes How to Use Gift Cards to Drive Leads, Sales, and Employee Engagement — Featuring Evan Crum from PerfectGift.com In the home improvement industry, it’s all about staying top-of-mind with your customers—and sometimes, that means thinking outside the (tool) box. In […]