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ServiceTitan and Jobber Email Marketing for Contractors

I take the site leads and past quotes sitting inside your ServiceTitan or Jobber account and send them one plain-text email a week so they book work when they are ready.

John Alewine

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John Alewine

John runs Email Marketing KC as a one-person shop in the Kansas City metro. He researches each contractor's trade and writes and sends weekly plain-text emails in the owner's voice.

Reviewed by the Email Marketing KC team

How does done-for-you email marketing for contractors work with ServiceTitan and Jobber?

I take your ServiceTitan or Jobber exports of site leads, past customers, and old bids, clean out bounces and bad rows, and connect them to the email tool you already pay for. Then I research your trade, pick the topics, and write and send one plain-text email every week in your voice. I follow a strict rhythm: three useful emails, then one ask. You do not pick topics or review drafts. Weekly emails cost $3,900 per month, or you can view other options on the pricing page.

Why Contractors Hire Me Instead of Blasting Their Field CRM

The Temptation of the One-Time Blast vs. List Hygiene

Field CRMs hold gold: past jobs, old bids, and maintenance plans. They also hold junk if you never cleaned them. Exporting everyone at once and sending a promotion earns spam complaints and ruins your sender reputation.

Bulk senders must authenticate domains, keep spam rates low, and offer one-click unsubscribe options under Gmail email sender guidelines. If you want to export and clean the data yourself, read my DIY tutorial in the ServiceTitan and Jobber email guide. If you hire me, I handle the segments and list hygiene for you.

Keeping the Email Tools You Already Pay For

I sell writing and sending, not software migration. If Mailchimp already works beside Jobber, we keep it. If HubSpot, Constant Contact, or Klaviyo is already paid for beside ServiceTitan, I use that pipe.

When your CRM is a mess and no sending tool is connected yet, we can handle initial configuration through our launch and setup service. Software is just the pipe. The weekly letter is what keeps your shop top of mind.

ServiceTitan and Jobber Segments I Write For

Site Leads, Past Customers, Maintenance Plans, and Old Bids

Your email list comes directly from your website leads and the people you have already quoted or served. Different groups in your CRM need different notes, though the main engine is a steady weekly plain-text email to your clean list.

Who is on the listWhat they get
Site leads and old bids (open or closed-lost quotes)Weekly plain-text emails on a value, value, value, ask rhythm so you are the obvious call when they are ready to book.
Past customersFinished-job notes, seasonal care reminders, and weekly plain-text tips in the owner's voice.
Maintenance plan membersService-manager-style renewal reminders and seasonal tune-up notes without brochure clutter.
Incomplete rows and purchased lead dumpsNothing. I clean these out and never mix purchased lists into your real contacts.

Template Blasts vs. One Writer, Weekly Plain Text

Most email marketing for contractors fails because it looks like a glossy coupon flyer or stops after two months when the owner gets busy. Here is how a typical template blast compares to how I work.

Feature or StepTypical Template BlastOne Writer, Weekly Plain Text
List StrategyExports the whole CRM and blasts every row at onceCleans bounces and uses real site leads, past jobs, and old bids
Voice and FormatHeavy graphic templates and generic brochure copyShort, plain-text emails written by me in the shop owner's voice
Owner WorkloadYou have to come up with topics and review draftsI research your trade, pick topics, write, and send without homework for you
Cadence RhythmRandom holiday blasts or aggressive discount sequencesConsistent weekly sends: value, value, value, ask
Software SetupPushes you into a proprietary platform migrationUses the Mailchimp, Klaviyo, HubSpot, or Constant Contact account you already have
Measuring ResultsChases open rates made unreliable by Apple Mail Privacy ProtectionLooks at direct customer replies and booked jobs tracked with offer codes

How the Weekly Rhythm Works for Kansas City Contractors

Value, Value, Value, Ask

Sending a coupon every week trains your customers to ignore you or wait for a discount. Sending only once a quarter means they forget your name before the unit breaks or the roof leaks. I send one email every week using a simple rhythm: three useful emails, then one direct ask.

The three value emails explain how things work in your trade, what homeowners should watch for as seasons change, and how to avoid bad contractor work. The fourth email makes a clean, direct ask to book a tune-up, revisit an old bid, or reply with a project question. You can see the full breakdown on weekly emails ($3,900 per month) or compare options on pricing.

No Homework, No Draft Reviews, No Topic Meetings

Contractors hire me because they do not have time to run a marketing calendar. You do not pick the topics, and you do not review drafts before they go out. I do the trade research myself, write the copy in your voice, and send it on schedule.

If you want to understand the mechanics before we talk, read how it works. I do not run paid ads, and I do not make ROI guarantees or promise specific revenue results. I promise that your list of leads and past bids will hear from your shop every single week in plain English.

Local Shops I Write For Across the Metro

I work with home service businesses across Kansas City MO, Overland Park, Lee's Summit, Independence, and Olathe. High-ticket trades where trust and timing matter get the most out of this system.

You can see trade-specific notes under industries, including my pages for HVAC contractors and roofers. Additional educational resources live in the guides hub.

Practical Checklist Before You Call

What to Know Before Our First Conversation

You do not need a polished marketing plan to start. Before we talk, check five basic facts about your business: how many contacts live in ServiceTitan or Jobber, where your website leads go, your average ticket size, which email tool you currently pay for, and whether your office can track a simple offer code when a customer calls in.

This service is built for established contractors where a monthly marketing retainer is a normal line item. If your average job is tiny and you only want discount flyers, I am the wrong fit. If one booked job is a big ticket and you have hundreds of old bids sitting quiet in your CRM, weekly plain-text email is the right lever.

FAQ

Do contractors really need email marketing if they already rely on referrals?

Yes. Referrals bring in new inquiries, and email keeps your past customers and unclosed bids from forgetting your name between projects. When a homeowner needs repeat service two years later, weekly notes ensure they call you instead of asking a neighbor for a new name.

Is email marketing worth it for HVAC, roofing, electrical, and painting contractors?

It fits trades with a strong average ticket and repeat or seasonal service needs. When one booked job is a big ticket, staying in front of past quotes and maintenance customers makes financial sense.

How do you build and clean an email list from ServiceTitan or Jobber?

We export your real past customers, maintenance plan members, site leads, and open or closed-lost quotes. Then we strip out bounced addresses, incomplete rows, and role accounts, and we never mix in purchased lead lists.

What types of emails work best for contractors during the slow season?

Plain-text educational notes, seasonal home care reminders, maintenance plan tune-up notices, and low-pressure check-ins on old quotes work best. We follow a rhythm of three useful emails followed by one direct ask to book work.

How often should contractors send emails to their list?

Once a week is the standard cadence for high-ticket shops that want to stay top of mind. We do not turn every daily CRM job-status update into a marketing blast.

Do I have to write topics or review drafts every week?

No. I research your trade, choose the weekly topics, write the emails in your voice, and send them for you. You do not review drafts or sit in weekly content meetings.

How do you measure the results of email marketing for contractors?

We stay soft on open rates because Apple Mail Privacy Protection hides when and if a person opens an email. Instead, we look at direct replies to your inbox and booked jobs tied to unique offer codes.

How much does done-for-you contractor email marketing cost?

Weekly emails cost $3,900 per month. You can review all service tiers and setup details on the pricing page.

Next Step: Call for a Blunt Fit Check

If you have a real list of past jobs and old bids sitting in ServiceTitan or Jobber and want weekly plain-text emails handled for you, call (816) 300-1791 or use the contact page. Bring your list size, your average ticket, and the name of the email tool you currently use.

A quick fit check before you start: this works for businesses where a monthly marketing retainer is a line item, not a decision. For early stage businesses still building their base, it is too early.

Request weekly emails (816) 300-1791