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A Sit-Down with Jobber’s Co-Founders: AI’s Role in Home Service

With Sam Pillar and Forrest Zeisler

Episode Overview

From streamlining administrative tasks to enhancing customer experiences, AI is leveling the playing field for small businesses. This conversation covers the transformative role of AI in the home service industry, while also exploring the future of AI in customer service and offering practical steps for businesses to embrace these advancements, continue growing, and maintain a personal touch with clients. Join host Adam Sylvester, and Jobber’s Co-Founders, Sam Pillar and Forrest Zeisler.

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Show Notes

  • [00:00] Introduction to the episode and guests
  • [01:10] Explanation of what AI is and how it uses data and patterns to solve business challenges
  • [02:49] Comparison of AI to past technological shifts like cloud computing and mobile technology
  • [05:31] How AI has become more accessible to small businesses, leveling the playing field
  • [06:04] Addressing apprehension toward AI, especially in the trades, and why the home service industry will benefit
  • [09:49] Practical examples of how AI can assist with business tasks like scheduling, communication, and quoting
  • [14:17] How AI can help home service businesses grow
  • [16:27] AI-driven enhancements to customer experiences
  • [20:20] Future possibilities of AI in customer service and how it could eventually replace routine customer interactions
  • [23:02] How small businesses can prepare for AI advancements and integrate the technology into their operation
  • [27:24] Final thoughts on the role of AI in supporting small businesses and enhancing customer service, while still maintaining the personal touch

About the speakers

HOST

Adam Sylvester

CHARLOTTESVILLE GUTTER PROS AND CHARLOTTESVILLE LAWN CARE

Website: adamsylvester.com

Adam started Charlottesville Lawn Care in 2013 and Charlottesville Gutter Pros in the fall of 2020, in Charlottesville, VA. He likes to say, “I do gutters and grass! When it rains the grass grows and the gutters leak!” He got into owning his own business because he saw it as a huge opportunity to generate great income while living a life that suited him. He believes that small companies can make a serious impact on their communities and on every individual they touch, and he wanted to build a company that could make a big difference. His sweet spot talent is sales and marketing with a strong passion for building a place his team wants to work. Adam values his employees and loves leading people. While operations and efficiency is not something that comes naturally to him, he is constantly working to improve himself and his business in these areas. 

Guest

Sam Pillar

CEO and Co-Founder, Jobber

Sam Pillar launched Jobber in 2011 with his co-founder Forrest Zeisler. As a freelance software developer, Sam noticed that many home service business owners relied on pen and paper or a combination of inefficient tools to stay organized. This led Sam and Forrest to the insight that home service businesses share challenges that a single, easy-to-use product could solve. Today, more than 200K home service professionals in 50+ industries use Jobber to deliver billions worth of services every year.

Guest

Forrest Zeisler

CTO and Co-founder, Jobber

A software engineer by trade, as Jobber’s Chief Technology Officer, Forrest Zeisler is dedicated to providing home service pros with forward-thinking, industry-leading software. Forrest co-founded Jobber in 2011 with Sam Pillar when they saw how home service businesses were lacking a software custom-built for their unique workflow and challenges. Fast forward to today, and Jobber helps over 200K home service pros deliver essential services that keep our homes and offices safe and running.

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