AI for Contractors: Building Better Technology for the Trades

Episode: Episode 70

AI is changing what contractors can automate, measure, and improve across their businesses. But there is a major difference between an AI prototype and technology that is secure, scalable, and ready to support a real home service company. In this episode of Catalyst for the Trades, Jennifer Bagley sits down with Paul Wiese and Charlie Vecchio of Built by the Trades to talk about where AI and automation are headed in the trades and what contractors should expect from the technology they bring into their businesses.

Together, they explore how AI-powered contractor technology can address some of the biggest operational challenges in home services, including pricing, capacity, budgeting, review generation, referrals, and online booking. Paul and Charlie break down Built by the Trades tools including Profit Wizard, ServiceDash, TrueQuote, Trade Rated, and Budget Genius, and explain the business problems each was designed to solve. They also discuss AI security, the risks of bringing untested software to market, transparent pricing, changing homeowner expectations, and why contractors who understand their numbers can make better decisions about how to grow.

Guest: Paul Wiese & Charlie Vecchio

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