CatalystFor the Trades

Episode 65 · May 14, 2026

Why Angie Is Dying & What Smart Contractors Are Doing Instead

With Brett Taylor, Louis Vierra

Brett Taylor and Louis Vierra on why lead aggregators are failing and how contractors win jobs without burning budget.

Jennifer Bagley, Founder and CEOJazmin Ramirez, Executive Director of Growth

Hosted by & 1 min read · Produced by The Catalyst for the Trades

Episode: Episode 65

We sit down with Brett Taylor and Louis Vierra to break down the truth behind contractor lead generation, why platforms like Angi and Thumbtack are failing, and how smart contractors are winning more jobs without burning through their marketing budget — including how the lead aggregator model actually works behind the scenes.

Guest: Brett Taylor, Louis Vierra

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