The Automated Technician’s Toolbox: Real-World AI Solutions

🚀 In this power-packed episode of To The Point Home Services Podcast, Chris, Chad and Mike sit down with long-time friend and automation pioneer Tersh Blissett to unpack the real-world impact of AI and automation for contractors. From building a remote HVAC company before it was trendy, to launching multiple businesses focused on solving pain points with automation, Tersh shares practical insights every service business owner should hear. You’ll learn the difference between AI and automation, what tools actually work, and how you can start streamlining your operations today. 🔧 Whether you're a contractor trying to cut down on repetitive tasks, looking to empower your CSRs, or curious about AI agents and how they’re reshaping the trades—this one’s for you. 🔑 Key Topics Covered:Why Tersh built his companies without traditional infrastructure (storage units as warehouses?!)The origins of his obsession with automationThe difference between AI vs. Automation and why contractors confuse themHow to turn monotonous work into automated processesTools Tersh uses daily (ChatGPT, Trello, Slack, Manas.io, and more)How AI agents (like swarm agents) can do the work of a full content teamTraining and empowering employees—not replacing them—with AIHow to evaluate your P&L using AIUsing Slack GPTs and wearable tech like Limitless.ai & Plod for real-time productivity boostsWhy em dashes are the telltale sign of AI-generated content 😅And of course... dad jokes 🤣 ⏱️ Timecodes:00:00 – Intro + Tersh’s return since 202001:35 – Chris gets real about his “proportionate” face 😆07:00 – Dad jokes segment (you don’t want to miss “a reptile dysfunction”)09:55 – Tersh’s journey into trades & automation13:10 – The “Optimize > Automate > Delegate” framework17:40 – Explaining AI vs. Automation22:00 – Real-life examples of automations in ServiceTitan & Slack28:00 – Should AI replace employees? (Spoiler: no, but it’ll make them better)34:20 – Most common automations Tersh installs in businesses37:10 – Zapier explained for contractors39:00 – Using ChatGPT to manage email42:00 – AI + relationships: how it helps Tersh communicate better with his wife 😂44:00 – Tersh’s favorite AI tools: Manas.io, ChatGPT, Perplexity, Claude47:00 – Custom GPTs for social media, HR policies, & business analysis50:00 – AI-generated business valuations & financial reviews51:08 – Final thoughts on using AI to work smarter, not harder 🔗 Resources Mentioned:Tersh’s Podcast: Service Business Mastery – https://www.servicebusinessmastery.comTersh’s Company: Trade Automation Pros – https://tradeautomationpros.com 👊 Connect with Us:👉 Don’t forget to LIKE, COMMENT, and SUBSCRIBE for more no-BS conversations that actually help you grow your business.💬 Drop your thoughts or questions in the comments — we read them all.🔔 Hit the bell so you never miss an episode.📩 Want more tools & tips like this delivered to your inbox? Subscribe to our newsletter. 🛠️ No. Zero. Days. Let’s go! #HomeServices #ContractorPodcast #AIforContractors #Automation #TershBlissett #ServiceTitan #ToThePoint #HVACbusiness #AItools #Zapier #HomeServicePros #TradeAutomationPros #DadJokes #Entrepreneurship