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🔴 Subscribe and turn on notifications to stay ahead with real strategies for contractors and home service businesses navigating AI-driven growth. 🚀 Explore AI Tools → https://juststartai.io 🌐 Visit CI Web Group → https://ciwebgroup.com AI isn’t the future of home services. It’s already running the game. In this conversation, Jennifer Bagley and Dave Utku Kaynar break down how AI is changing contractor conversions right now—why speed and availability matter more than ever, why “more leads” isn’t the answer, and what contractors must adapt to in 2026 to stay visible and competitive. 🔍 What You’ll Learn: • Why the industry is shifting from human-managed to AI-managed systems • How AI achieves sub-18-second response times across all lead sources • Why availability and convenience matter more than branding • How fragmented marketing creates the “great disconnect” • Why chasing more leads is the laziest solution to growth • The future of AI-powered lead tracking, dynamic pricing, and PPC automation • How consumer AI agents (Alexa, Apple AI, ChatGPT) are changing buying behavior • Why sales teams must learn to close quotes alongside AI 👥 Featured Experts: • Dave Utku Kenar - CEO, OnePath AI • Jennifer Bagley - CEO, CI Web Group • Krista Glasser - Communications Manager at CI Web Group ⏱️ Chapters / Timestamps: 00:00 – 01:33 — Coming Up 01:33 – Welcome & AI-First Vision 04:38 – AI Tech Stack & 18-Second Lead Response 06:43 – Why Human CSRs Can’t Scale 08:18 – AI + Human-in-the-Loop Systems 10:43 – Multi-Channel Conversion Beyond Forms 15:13 – Lead Source Tracking & DNI Roadmap 17:28 – AI Managing PPC & Co-Op Campaigns 20:48 – Revenue Per Lead vs More Leads 23:53 – Availability: The Most Underrated Currency 26:33 – Dynamic Routing, Pricing & Ticket Value 29:23 – Consumer AI Agents (Alexa, Apple AI) 32:03 – AI’s Role in Sales & Closing Quotes ⚠️ Key Takeaway: Contractors are no longer competing with other contractors—they’re competing with whoever answers first. In a world where AI-driven availability and speed define success, failing to adapt doesn’t mean falling behind—it means becoming invisible. 🔗 Connect with CI Web Group: LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/ciwebgroup/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/CIWebDigital Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ciwebgroup/ #aiforcontractors #AIConversions #HomeServicesAI #contractormarketing #leadconversion #OnePathAI #AIInHomeServices #digitalmarketing #FutureOfTrades #ServiceTitanAlternative Follow us: Facebook https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61568434568534 Instagram https://www.instagram.com/catalystfortradespodcast

🚀 Join the Just Start AI Community → https://juststartai.io 🌐 Visit our website → https://www.catalystforthetrades.com/ Learn how to build a strategic PR program for your home service company in 2026. Crystal Williams (CEO of Lemon Seed Marketing and owner of McWilliams Heating & Air Conditioning) breaks down the complete process from concept to implementation, plus how to use AI to amplify your PR efforts. In this tactical training session, you'll discover how to create authentic PR programs that build brand authority, generate media coverage, and connect with your community through strategic nonprofit partnerships. What You'll Learn: ✅ How to conceptualize a PR program that aligns with your brand ✅ Choosing the right pillar cause for your company ✅ Creating repeatable, intentional PR campaigns ✅ Writing effective press releases that get picked up ✅ Building media kits and partnerships ✅ Using AI to amplify your PR strategy ✅ Real examples from successful home service PR programs Perfect for: HVAC contractors, plumbers, electricians, roofers, pest control companies, and all home service business owners looking to build brand authority through strategic PR. TIMESTAMPS: 00:00 – 01:07 — Coming Up 01:07 – Welcome & Introduction 03:39 – Why PR Strategy Matters for 2026 05:26 – Conceptualizing Your PR Program 07:10 – Choosing Your Pillar Cause (Don’t Partner with Everything!) 08:16 – Veteran-Focused PR: Real Example from McWilliams 09:11 – Creating Human Interest Stories That Get Picked Up 10:07 – What Makes a Good Press Release? 10:48 – The “Sailor Mac Gives Back” Program Breakdown 15:37 – Authenticity in PR: Why It Matters 19:52 – Building Your Media Kit 23:22 – PR vs. Social Media Strategy 27:37 – Community Impact & Nonprofit Partnerships 32:27 – Press Release Distribution Strategy 36:52 – Using AI to Amplify Your PR Efforts 41:19 – AI Tools Demo: Creating Press Releases 44:37 – Automating PR Content with AI 48:51 – Email Integration & Connectors 49:25 – Implementation Tips: Start Somewhere 51:33 – Having Fun with AI (Build What’s Possible) 53:21 – Q&A and Wrap-up 54:45 – Final Thoughts & Next Steps Featured Speakers: Crystal Williams - CEO, Lemon Seed Marketing | Owner, McWilliams Heating & Air Conditioning Jennifer Bagley - CEO, CI Web Group Stephanie Allen - Krista Glasser - Resources Mentioned: AI recorders (Grok, ChatGPT audio mode) Press release platforms Media kit templates Nonprofit partnership strategies 📌 Want to implement these strategies in your business? Drop your questions in the comments! 🔔 Subscribe for more home service marketing strategies and AI implementation tactics. Catalyst for the Trades Podcast → @thecatalystforthetradespodcast #PRStrategy #HomeServices #HVACMarketing #ContractorMarketing #AIMarketing #PublicRelations #HomeServiceBusiness #SmallBusinessMarketing #2026Strategy #CommunityImpact Follow us: Facebook https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61568434568534 Instagram https://www.instagram.com/catalystfortradespodcast

Description: 🔴 Subscribe to The Catalyst for success stories, strategies, and insights from industry leaders! 🚀 Explore AI Tools → https://juststartai.io Two years ago, I realized our marketing agency was drowning in manual work. Checking client performance meant logging into 6 different systems. Creating reports took hours. Simple tasks required endless clicking. So we built Cortex AI - our own MCP (Model Context Protocol) platform. Now? I control our entire business from a single chat window. 🎯 IN THIS VIDEO, I'M SHARING: → What MCP actually is (and why it's a game-changer) → How we built Cortex AI over the last 2 years → Real examples of how it works in our business → Why every trades business will need this in 2026 💡 HERE'S WHAT'S POSSIBLE: Imagine asking your business a question and getting instant answers: - "Which clients had traffic increases but conversion decreases?" - "Send messages to everyone booking under 20%" - "Build a presentation analyzing last week's performance" All in SECONDS. That's what MCP does. It connects your conversational AI (like Claude or ChatGPT) to ALL your business systems - ServiceTitan, QuickBooks, Slack, email, CRM - and lets you control everything through simple commands. 🔥 WHY I'M MAKING THIS VIDEO: Because 2026 is going to change everything. The businesses that integrate AI systems like this will have massive advantages: ✅ Instant data access across all platforms ✅ Automated workflows ✅ Better decisions faster ✅ More time to actually run the business The businesses that don't? They'll be stuck in 2024 while everyone else moves forward. 🚀 WHAT'S NEXT: We built Cortex AI for ourselves first as a marketing agency. What we're releasing in 2026 will help you automate your trades business the same way we've automated ours. Don't be afraid of AI. Don't be afraid of technology. The right systems will save you time and give you advantages you never thought possible. Stay tuned. 2026 is going to be wild. Follow us: Facebook https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61568434568534 Instagram https://www.instagram.com/catalystfortradespodcast 🔗 CONNECT WITH CI WEB GROUP: 🔹 LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/ciwebgroup/ 🔹 Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/CIWebDigital 🔹 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ciwebgroup/ #CortexAI #MCP #AIForBusiness #BusinessAutomation #TradesBusinessTech #2026 #AIIntegration #ModelContextProtocol #ServiceTitan #SmartBusiness #AITransformation #BusinessGrowth #AIExpert #DigitalTransformation #MCPProtocol #AIAgents #FutureOfBusiness

Want more leads, stronger branding, and a social strategy that actually works? In this episode, Jennifer Bagley, Crystal Williams & Stephanie Allen break down how contractors can leverage AI, community presence, social media, and brand consistency to dominate local markets. ✅ Why AI isn’t replacing people — it makes your team stronger ✅ The branding formula that lowers customer acquisition cost ✅ How to create daily content without overthinking ✅ Why “just freaking start” is the competitive advantage ✅ The real role of social, community, mascots & reputation ✅ Building a table of experts — and why it matters Whether you're in HVAC, plumbing, electrical, pest control, roofing or home services — this is the playbook for 2025 business growth. 👇 Want help with AI Strategy, Websites, Branding & Social? #AISocialStrategy #homeservicemarketing #ContractorBranding #CortexPulse #CIBusinessGrowth #hvacmarketing #pestcontrolmarketing #AIForContractors #LocalBusinessBranding #SocialMediaForContractors #digitalmarketing2025 #smallbusinessgrowth Follow us: Facebook https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61568434568534 Instagram https://www.instagram.com/catalystfortradespodcast

Unlock the future of digital marketing with this dynamic session featuring Jennifer Bagley, Stephanie Allen , and Jazmin Ramirez! We dive deep into how AI search is transforming traditional SEO, why content and topical authority matter more than ever, and what businesses must do to stay ahead as platforms like ChatGPT, Gemini, and Perplexity reshape online search. Topics covered include: Why AI Search is overtaking Google (Zero Google / Answer Engine Optimization) Actionable steps to optimize your website’s tech and content for AI-driven results How to structure your site for topical authority and massive visibility Real-life case studies of businesses multiplying their leads with smart AI strategies The power of consistent, strategic content and personal brand building on LinkedIn Reverse engineering leading platforms (Angie’s List, Instacart) for your own growth 🌟 Whether you’re an entrepreneur, agency, or owner serious about digital growth, this episode gives you the playbook to dominate search—now and in the future! Don’t forget to SUBSCRIBE for more hands-on AI, SEO, and marketing sessions every week! #AISearch #seo2024 #GenerativeSearch #contentmarketing #topicalauthority #chatgpt #digitalmarketing #BusinessGrowth #LinkedInStrategy #ZeroGoogle #MarketingStrategy #AIESEO #GoogleSearch #AnswerEngineOptimization #abacus #galaxyAI #smallbusinesstips Follow us: Facebook https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61568434568534 Instagram https://www.instagram.com/catalystfortradespodcast

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Learn how to begin your AI journey in the trades industry. This comprehensive guide covers the fundamentals of AI adoption for contractors and home services businesses.
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🔴 Subscribe and turn on notifications to stay ahead with real strategies for contractors and home service businesses navigating AI-driven growth. 🚀 Explore AI Tools → https://juststartai.io 🌐 Visit CI Web Group → https://ciwebgroup.com AI isn’t the future of home services. It’s already running the game. In this conversation, Jennifer Bagley and Dave Utku Kaynar break down how AI is changing contractor conversions right now—why speed and availability matter more than ever, why “more leads” isn’t the answer, and what contractors must adapt to in 2026 to stay visible and competitive. 🔍 What You’ll Learn: • Why the industry is shifting from human-managed to AI-managed systems • How AI achieves sub-18-second response times across all lead sources • Why availability and convenience matter more than branding • How fragmented marketing creates the “great disconnect” • Why chasing more leads is the laziest solution to growth • The future of AI-powered lead tracking, dynamic pricing, and PPC automation • How consumer AI agents (Alexa, Apple AI, ChatGPT) are changing buying behavior • Why sales teams must learn to close quotes alongside AI 👥 Featured Experts: • Dave Utku Kenar - CEO, OnePath AI • Jennifer Bagley - CEO, CI Web Group • Krista Glasser - Communications Manager at CI Web Group ⏱️ Chapters / Timestamps: 00:00 – 01:33 — Coming Up 01:33 – Welcome & AI-First Vision 04:38 – AI Tech Stack & 18-Second Lead Response 06:43 – Why Human CSRs Can’t Scale 08:18 – AI + Human-in-the-Loop Systems 10:43 – Multi-Channel Conversion Beyond Forms 15:13 – Lead Source Tracking & DNI Roadmap 17:28 – AI Managing PPC & Co-Op Campaigns 20:48 – Revenue Per Lead vs More Leads 23:53 – Availability: The Most Underrated Currency 26:33 – Dynamic Routing, Pricing & Ticket Value 29:23 – Consumer AI Agents (Alexa, Apple AI) 32:03 – AI’s Role in Sales & Closing Quotes ⚠️ Key Takeaway: Contractors are no longer competing with other contractors—they’re competing with whoever answers first. In a world where AI-driven availability and speed define success, failing to adapt doesn’t mean falling behind—it means becoming invisible. 🔗 Connect with CI Web Group: LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/ciwebgroup/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/CIWebDigital Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ciwebgroup/ #aiforcontractors #AIConversions #HomeServicesAI #contractormarketing #leadconversion #OnePathAI #AIInHomeServices #digitalmarketing #FutureOfTrades #ServiceTitanAlternative Follow us: Facebook https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61568434568534 Instagram https://www.instagram.com/catalystfortradespodcast
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🚀 Join the Just Start AI Community → https://juststartai.io 🌐 Visit our website → https://www.catalystforthetrades.com/ Learn how to build a strategic PR program for your home service company in 2026. Crystal Williams (CEO of Lemon Seed Marketing and owner of McWilliams Heating & Air Conditioning) breaks down the complete process from concept to implementation, plus how to use AI to amplify your PR efforts. In this tactical training session, you'll discover how to create authentic PR programs that build brand authority, generate media coverage, and connect with your community through strategic nonprofit partnerships. What You'll Learn: ✅ How to conceptualize a PR program that aligns with your brand ✅ Choosing the right pillar cause for your company ✅ Creating repeatable, intentional PR campaigns ✅ Writing effective press releases that get picked up ✅ Building media kits and partnerships ✅ Using AI to amplify your PR strategy ✅ Real examples from successful home service PR programs Perfect for: HVAC contractors, plumbers, electricians, roofers, pest control companies, and all home service business owners looking to build brand authority through strategic PR. TIMESTAMPS: 00:00 – 01:07 — Coming Up 01:07 – Welcome & Introduction 03:39 – Why PR Strategy Matters for 2026 05:26 – Conceptualizing Your PR Program 07:10 – Choosing Your Pillar Cause (Don’t Partner with Everything!) 08:16 – Veteran-Focused PR: Real Example from McWilliams 09:11 – Creating Human Interest Stories That Get Picked Up 10:07 – What Makes a Good Press Release? 10:48 – The “Sailor Mac Gives Back” Program Breakdown 15:37 – Authenticity in PR: Why It Matters 19:52 – Building Your Media Kit 23:22 – PR vs. Social Media Strategy 27:37 – Community Impact & Nonprofit Partnerships 32:27 – Press Release Distribution Strategy 36:52 – Using AI to Amplify Your PR Efforts 41:19 – AI Tools Demo: Creating Press Releases 44:37 – Automating PR Content with AI 48:51 – Email Integration & Connectors 49:25 – Implementation Tips: Start Somewhere 51:33 – Having Fun with AI (Build What’s Possible) 53:21 – Q&A and Wrap-up 54:45 – Final Thoughts & Next Steps Featured Speakers: Crystal Williams - CEO, Lemon Seed Marketing | Owner, McWilliams Heating & Air Conditioning Jennifer Bagley - CEO, CI Web Group Stephanie Allen - Krista Glasser - Resources Mentioned: AI recorders (Grok, ChatGPT audio mode) Press release platforms Media kit templates Nonprofit partnership strategies 📌 Want to implement these strategies in your business? Drop your questions in the comments! 🔔 Subscribe for more home service marketing strategies and AI implementation tactics. Catalyst for the Trades Podcast → @thecatalystforthetradespodcast #PRStrategy #HomeServices #HVACMarketing #ContractorMarketing #AIMarketing #PublicRelations #HomeServiceBusiness #SmallBusinessMarketing #2026Strategy #CommunityImpact Follow us: Facebook https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61568434568534 Instagram https://www.instagram.com/catalystfortradespodcast
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Description: 🔴 Subscribe to The Catalyst for success stories, strategies, and insights from industry leaders! 🚀 Explore AI Tools → https://juststartai.io Two years ago, I realized our marketing agency was drowning in manual work. Checking client performance meant logging into 6 different systems. Creating reports took hours. Simple tasks required endless clicking. So we built Cortex AI - our own MCP (Model Context Protocol) platform. Now? I control our entire business from a single chat window. 🎯 IN THIS VIDEO, I'M SHARING: → What MCP actually is (and why it's a game-changer) → How we built Cortex AI over the last 2 years → Real examples of how it works in our business → Why every trades business will need this in 2026 💡 HERE'S WHAT'S POSSIBLE: Imagine asking your business a question and getting instant answers: - "Which clients had traffic increases but conversion decreases?" - "Send messages to everyone booking under 20%" - "Build a presentation analyzing last week's performance" All in SECONDS. That's what MCP does. It connects your conversational AI (like Claude or ChatGPT) to ALL your business systems - ServiceTitan, QuickBooks, Slack, email, CRM - and lets you control everything through simple commands. 🔥 WHY I'M MAKING THIS VIDEO: Because 2026 is going to change everything. The businesses that integrate AI systems like this will have massive advantages: ✅ Instant data access across all platforms ✅ Automated workflows ✅ Better decisions faster ✅ More time to actually run the business The businesses that don't? They'll be stuck in 2024 while everyone else moves forward. 🚀 WHAT'S NEXT: We built Cortex AI for ourselves first as a marketing agency. What we're releasing in 2026 will help you automate your trades business the same way we've automated ours. Don't be afraid of AI. Don't be afraid of technology. The right systems will save you time and give you advantages you never thought possible. Stay tuned. 2026 is going to be wild. Follow us: Facebook https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61568434568534 Instagram https://www.instagram.com/catalystfortradespodcast 🔗 CONNECT WITH CI WEB GROUP: 🔹 LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/ciwebgroup/ 🔹 Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/CIWebDigital 🔹 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ciwebgroup/ #CortexAI #MCP #AIForBusiness #BusinessAutomation #TradesBusinessTech #2026 #AIIntegration #ModelContextProtocol #ServiceTitan #SmartBusiness #AITransformation #BusinessGrowth #AIExpert #DigitalTransformation #MCPProtocol #AIAgents #FutureOfBusiness
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Want more leads, stronger branding, and a social strategy that actually works? In this episode, Jennifer Bagley, Crystal Williams & Stephanie Allen break down how contractors can leverage AI, community presence, social media, and brand consistency to dominate local markets. ✅ Why AI isn’t replacing people — it makes your team stronger ✅ The branding formula that lowers customer acquisition cost ✅ How to create daily content without overthinking ✅ Why “just freaking start” is the competitive advantage ✅ The real role of social, community, mascots & reputation ✅ Building a table of experts — and why it matters Whether you're in HVAC, plumbing, electrical, pest control, roofing or home services — this is the playbook for 2025 business growth. 👇 Want help with AI Strategy, Websites, Branding & Social? #AISocialStrategy #homeservicemarketing #ContractorBranding #CortexPulse #CIBusinessGrowth #hvacmarketing #pestcontrolmarketing #AIForContractors #LocalBusinessBranding #SocialMediaForContractors #digitalmarketing2025 #smallbusinessgrowth Follow us: Facebook https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61568434568534 Instagram https://www.instagram.com/catalystfortradespodcast
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Unlock the future of digital marketing with this dynamic session featuring Jennifer Bagley, Stephanie Allen , and Jazmin Ramirez! We dive deep into how AI search is transforming traditional SEO, why content and topical authority matter more than ever, and what businesses must do to stay ahead as platforms like ChatGPT, Gemini, and Perplexity reshape online search. Topics covered include: Why AI Search is overtaking Google (Zero Google / Answer Engine Optimization) Actionable steps to optimize your website’s tech and content for AI-driven results How to structure your site for topical authority and massive visibility Real-life case studies of businesses multiplying their leads with smart AI strategies The power of consistent, strategic content and personal brand building on LinkedIn Reverse engineering leading platforms (Angie’s List, Instacart) for your own growth 🌟 Whether you’re an entrepreneur, agency, or owner serious about digital growth, this episode gives you the playbook to dominate search—now and in the future! Don’t forget to SUBSCRIBE for more hands-on AI, SEO, and marketing sessions every week! #AISearch #seo2024 #GenerativeSearch #contentmarketing #topicalauthority #chatgpt #digitalmarketing #BusinessGrowth #LinkedInStrategy #ZeroGoogle #MarketingStrategy #AIESEO #GoogleSearch #AnswerEngineOptimization #abacus #galaxyAI #smallbusinesstips Follow us: Facebook https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61568434568534 Instagram https://www.instagram.com/catalystfortradespodcast
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