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Tyler Folkman has been working in the AI space for nearly twenty years.

You read that right. While most of us were just getting used to having a website, Tyler was working on next level technology.

Today, he’s the Chief AI Officer at JobNimbus. He helps provide roofers with the tech they need to make operations quicker, easier and more profitable.

Here’s why we wanted him on the show:

Many of you are starting to incorporate AI into your business.

The result is that we end up wasting a ton of time going down rabbit holes that lead nowhere, maybe even putting our information at risk along the way.

Today, Tyler is walking us through a clear roadmap to using AI to build systems once, properly, so you can power your business with good processes and accurate data.

And if you’re not a roofer, don’t worry.

Everything we discuss today is relevant to any business owner in the trades.

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00:00-Intro

04:08-Contractor AI Adoption

13:30-Practical Workflows & Estimating

22:16-CRM AI Integrations

30:08-Managing Data Security Risks

40:25-Staying Current with AI

49:22-Future of AI in Contracting

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There's a lot of noise about selling to private equity in the trades right now. Some of you may even be considering this as your exit strategy.

But how much do you REALLY understand what’s involved in arguably one of the biggest decisions of your life?

Our guest today Tyler Goodhue has been involved in the acquisition of over 200 businesses, primarily in the trades, and he's here to discuss the part nobody talks about publicly.

What actually creates value, what quietly destroys it, and how to avoid settling for a bad deal.

Today, he’s walking us through what actually happens when you decide to sell to private equity. The whole process: the good, the bad and the ugly.

00:00-Intro

02:27-Why Private Equity Loves Trades

08:04-P.E. Acquisition Strategy

11:58-Factors Driving Company Valuation

24:57-Evaluating Owner Reliance Risks

38:20-Common Seller Misconceptions

46:07-Key Contract Deal Terms

53:48-Planning an Optimal Sale

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While contractors and construction business owners are busy scrambling to get our websites ready for AI search, Phil Risher is asking a much bigger question: Will your website even matter in 3 years?

Phil is a digital marketing specialist who works exclusively with contractors.

He's been watching in real time as AI search puts an end to everything we thought we knew about modern marketing.

Traffic is dwindling. SEO is changing. And websites... well, they might be dying.

Instead, Phil says AI agents will dominate contractor digital marketing strategies in just a few years.

In today's episode, Phil shares his predictions, what they mean for the construction industry, and what you need to start building today to survive the next decade.

00:00-Intro

02:03-Recent AI Shifts

03:41-Changing Website Traffic

07:32-Measuring Marketing Success

12:43-Gathering Customer Data

24:25-Building Trusted Brands

31:38-Evolving Ad Landscape

34:56-Selecting Right Agencies