TCF1012: How Technology is Changing Business

Technology is evolving fast, and in this episode, Derek and Tim dive deep into how AI and tools like Plaud are transforming the way contractors handle sales, communication, and organization. Derek shares his firsthand experience with Plaud, a voice recording device that captures and organizes client conversations, and how it’s helping him become more efficient and professional in every step of the sales process.In this episode, Tim and Derek discussHow falling behind on tech like AI can impact your contracting businessDerek’s game-changing experience using Plaud to record and transcribe sales callsWhy accurate notes are crucial for Shinfu and mini-fu sales callsThe benefits of storing notes in a CRM for future reference and marketingHow using tools like Plaud and ChatGPT streamlines communication, follow-up, and professionalismReal examples of using AI tools to better understand client needs and close more dealsThe power of visual assignment selling and sending tailored project photos during sales callsCreating digital checklists and punch lists that improve team communication and job trackingEmbracing tech to stay ahead in the industry and better serve clientsLinks from the episode: Plaud: https://www.plaud.ai/Resources: 💸 LEADS ON DEMANDIt’s time to OWN YOUR PIPELINE and become a master at MARKETING your contracting business. Stop the guesswork and get The Marketing System for Contractors today.https://thecontractorfight.com/marketing⚔️ WAR ROOMReady to scale your business to $5,000,000 or more? No theory. No fluff. Pure action. Join nine other battle-tested contracting companies from across the country to tackle your biggest challenges head-on.https://thecontractorfight.com/war-room🧰 CONTRACTOR BUSINESS SCHOOLIf you’re serious about building a profitable, structured contracting business without the chaos, this is your shot. Get the tools, insights, and mentorship you need to level up—on YOUR time, at YOUR pace.https://contractorbusinessschool.com/⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ Grab our NEW course to grow your business5 Steps to 5 Stars: How to Charge Premium Prices and Never Run Out of Leadshttps://thecontractorfight.com/5-stars/🛡️ Join us in BATTLEGROUNDEverything your contracting business needs in one comprehensive program. Three main focus areas: Leadership, Communication, and Numbers. For more info visit:https://thecontractorfight.com/battleground💰 You didn’t become a contractor to struggle financially.Download our worksheet and start calculating a 50% gross profit on every job. It’s time to get your shit together!https://thecontractorfight.com/50/🎧 Get on the podcast!https://thecontractorfight.com/intervention📘 Grab a free copy of Tom’s book, Winning the Contractor Fight (just pay shipping and handling)https://thecontractorfight.com/book/🎥 Explore over 1,400 free videos on Contractor Fight TV:https://www.youtube.com/c/TomReber🎙️ Listen to the podcast archives:The Contractor Fight podcast now features over 1,000 episodes.💬 Join over 18,000 contractors in the free Facebook group:https://thecontractorfight.com/facebook== Rate the Podcast ==Help your fellow contractors find the podcast! Please leave a rating/review.Apple PodcastsSpotify