Field Notes

Practical writing
for people in trades.

How to find leads, get found on Google, fix your website, and pick the right marketing help. Written by a former foreman who's also done the sales side of the job.

Apr 2026 · 8 min read · Lead Generation
How to Find Commercial Property Owners Who Need Sealcoating (Without Chasing)

A step-by-step workflow for finding real decision-makers — not tenants, not property managers — using free county records and a basic view of what a parking lot actually looks like.

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Apr 2026 · 7 min read · Marketing
Flat Fee vs. Monthly Retainer: What Trades Actually Need From a Marketing Partner

Why almost every trade-focused marketing agency pushes a 12-month retainer — and why the model fails most contractors I've worked with. Honest take from someone who's been on both sides of the pitch.

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Apr 2026 · 9 min read · Websites
Why Your Contractor Website Isn't Booking Jobs (And 5 Fixes That Matter)

If your site has traffic but no calls, one of these five things is almost always the problem. Fixes you can do yourself in an afternoon, plus what to hand off.

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Apr 2026 · 10 min read · Local SEO
Google Business Profile for Contractors: The One-Day Setup Guide

Your Google Business Profile is probably the single biggest source of local leads you're missing out on. Here's how to fix it in one afternoon — the same workflow I use when I run a GBP Rescue.

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Apr 2026 · 8 min read · Strategy
Local Competitor Research Every Trade Should Do Before Hiring an Agency

Before you spend money on marketing, spend an hour understanding the five guys bidding against you. Here's how — pricing, reviews, Google rankings, and where they're weak.

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