Systematizing the Contractor Industry

This week, Tim Ryan and Zack Miller sit with Justin Smith, Founder and CEO of Contractor+. Contractor+ is an innovative mobile solution for handyman contractors and property managers. Contractor+ gives contractors the tools they need to manage their day-to-day, impress their clients, win more bids, save time, and increase revenues. Watch this week’s episode to hear about Justin’s journey, how to find capital, the importance and struggle of finding the right people, and much more!  

 

Show notes:

 

(0:00) Introducing Justin Smith

 

(5:17) What is Contractor+?

 

(11:18) How Justin got started 

 

(14:52) Being a life-long entrepreneur 

 

(25:16) Starting on a technical track

 

(35:15) Contractor+’s elevator pitch

 

(37:33) Managing churn rate + understanding data

 

(47:55) Innovation + autonomy

 

(53:20) Being a part of 757 Accelerate 

 

(57:31) Contractor+’s future + Conclusion

 

About Justin Smith & Contractor+:

 

Justin Smith is the Founder and CEO of Contractor+. Justin grew up working with his mother, who’s a licensed contractor—and started his career as a web developer. After obtaining his graduate degree, he grew a property management company from 15 properties to 750+ properties under management and $2m ARR. He managed a maintenance team of 45+ employees, which led to his deep understanding and passion for the field service market. 

 

Contractor+ is the all-in-one handyman contractor app for managing clients, creating estimates, sending invoices, scheduling jobs, sending client contracts, dispatching, and completing project management. The one field service management app that does everything you need. Contractor+ is for handyman companies & over 50 categories of field service contractors. Whether you do home remodeling, general handyman work, painting, drywall, roofing, plumbing, electrical, flooring, HVAC, lawn care & landscaping, pest control, concrete, or anything else, Contractor+ makes your life easier and your business more profitable.

 

Learn more: https://contractorplus.app/our-team/

 

About the hosts:

 

Tim Ryan is an angel investor and the Executive Director of Innovate Hampton Roads, an organization dedicated to connecting entrepreneurs with resources in Hampton Roads, Virginia. Tim also serves as the Director of REaKTOR, a space for technology-based startups to start and grow. 

 

Zack Miller is a serial entrepreneur and author of Anomaly, a guide on differentiating yourself and your business from the crowd.

 

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Social Media:

 

Justin Smith

https://contractorplus.app/

 

Instagram: @cplusapp: https://www.instagram.com/poolscouts/

 

X: @cplusapp: https://x.com/cplusapp

 

LinkedIn: https://linkedin.com/in/contractorplus & https://www.linkedin.com/in/justinbriansmith/

 

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ContractorPlusApp/

 

Tim Ryan

https://www.innovate757.org/

 

X (personal): @ryantnt (https://twitter.com/ryantnt)

 

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Instagram: @InnovateHamptonRoads: https://www.instagram.com/innovatehamptonroads/

 

LinkedIn (personal): https://www.linkedin.com/in/ryantnt/

 

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/innovate757/

 

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Innovate757

 

Zack Miller

https://www.zackmillersays.com

 

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Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/zackmillersays

 

Thanks to our Sponsors:

 

Innovate Hampton Roads – https://www.innovate757.org/

 

Companies Mentioned:

Contractor+: https://contractorplus.app/

Justin on Success: https://justinonsuccess.com/

Jersey Mikes: https://www.jerseymikes.com/

Uber: https://www.uber.com/

NPPL: https://www.paintballwincount.com/nppl-super-7

PSP: https://pbleagues.com/leagues/1

Kee Action Sports: https://www.linkedin.com/company/kee-action-sports

Elon Musk: https://www.forbes.com/profile/elon-musk/

Amplitude: https://amplitude.com/

Tesla: https://www.tesla.com/

Amplitude: https://amplitude.com/

757 Accelerate: https://757accelerate.org/

Tech Stars: https://www.techstars.com/

Y-Combinator: https://www.ycombinator.com/

Jason Calacanis: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jasoncalacanis

The Syndicate: https://thesyndicate.com/