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5 Practical Ways to Grow Your Colorado Small Business (Without Burning Cash)
Growing a small business in Colorado isn’t about doing more marketing. It’s about doing less of the wrong things and doubling down on what actually converts into revenue. We work with Colorado service businesses every day—HVAC, plumbing, electrical, home services, local trades. The patterns are consistent. The companies that grow aren’t the loudest. They’re the most disciplined. Here are 5 practical, field-tested ways to grow your Colorado small business without wasting mo
James Drake
Jan 232 min read


Key Marketing Strategies: Insights to Boost Your Home Service or Construction Business
If you’re running a home service or construction business in Colorado, you know the competition is fierce. Getting noticed isn’t just about having the best tools or skills anymore. It’s about smart marketing strategies that connect with your local audience and turn your expertise into real leads and revenue. I’m here to share some down-to-earth insights that can help you do just that. Let’s dive into some key marketing strategies that are practical, actionable, and tailored f
James Drake
Jan 224 min read


Why Google Ads Often Underperform for Home Service Businesses
Google Ads is one of the most commonly used marketing channels in home services. It’s also one of the most misunderstood. When performance is disappointing, the assumption is often that competition is too high, costs are out of control, or the platform itself doesn’t work anymore. In reality, Google Ads usually underperforms for more practical reasons that have less to do with algorithms and more to do with how the system is set up and evaluated. This post outlines several pa
James Drake
Jan 193 min read


Boost Your Business with Smart Marketing Strategies
If you’re running a home service or construction business in Colorado, you know the competition is fierce. But here’s the good news - smart marketing strategies can give you the edge you need to grow your business and bring in more leads. I’m here to share some practical, no-nonsense tips that you can start using today. Let’s dive in! Why Effective Business Growth Strategies Matter You might be thinking, “I’m good at what I do, why do I need marketing?” Well, being great at y
James Drake
Dec 3, 20254 min read


Advertising and Business Expansion: How Colorado Home Service Contractors Build Market-Dominating Companies
Every successful contracting company started with a vision: to grow beyond the founder working out of their garage. But vision without strategic advertising is just a dream. Here’s how Colorado’s most successful contractors use targeted marketing to fuel sustainable business growth — from startup to scale. Growth-Stage Marketing: Match Your Strategy to Your Stage The marketing that works for a one-truck startup doesn’t work for a $5 million operation. Startup Stage (0–$500K A
James Drake
Nov 6, 20253 min read


5 Local Advertising Tactics That Actually Drive Calls for Colorado Service Businesses
Homeowners in Colorado see over 5,000 ads every day — most of which they forget within seconds. That’s a problem when you’re spending real money trying to keep trucks on the road. The truth is, the old “spray-and-pray” ad model doesn’t work for trades anymore. If you’re an HVAC, plumbing, or electrical company trying to win locally, you need ad tactics designed for speed, trust, and intent — not vanity metrics. 1. Dominate the Local Map Pack Nearly 46% of all Google searche
James Drake
Nov 3, 20253 min read
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