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EP250: How Hyper-Targeted Marking Can Change The Game: Insights From Daniel Dixon
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December 22, 2025·52m

EP250: How Hyper-Targeted Marking Can Change The Game: Insights From Daniel Dixon

One of the biggest challenges many businesses face, especially in the early stages, is the urge to use a “shotgun” approach to marketing. When you're trying to attract anyone and everyone, it’s easy to spread your budget and efforts too thin. The result? Wasted ad spend, unfocused messaging, and campaigns that miss the mark. In this episode, Brad and Daniel talk about: Daniel Dixon’s journey and the story behind SendJim His experience in the home service industry Why targeted marketing consistently outperforms broad strategies Smart and effective local marketing tactics How automation can streamline and strengthen your marketing efforts The importance of tracking your numbers to know what truly works Ways to leverage customer relationships to encourage repeat business and upsells Mentioned: LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/sendjimautomation/ Website: https://sendjim.com/ Link to Resources: This episode is sponsored by NEXT Insurance — the smart, simple insurance designed for contractors and small business owners. Protect your business with fast, affordable coverage you can set up in minutes. Learn more at NEXTinsurance.com/hammer Grab Brad's tell-all book: The Contractor Profit Blueprint https://thecontractorprofitblueprint.com (https://thecontractorprofitblueprint.com/) Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy (https://acast.com/privacy) for more information.

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EP249:  Military Leadership Lessons for Small Business with Chris Hossfeld

EP249: Military Leadership Lessons for Small Business with Chris Hossfeld

Dec 15, 2025·1h 3m
Chris HossfeldBarrel Strength Leadershipmilitary leadership
EP248: Turning Chaos into Clarity in Your Contracting Business with Jake Isaacs

EP248: Turning Chaos into Clarity in Your Contracting Business with Jake Isaacs

Dec 8, 2025·50m
Jake IsaacsGather the Kingsintegrator
EP247: Turning ADHD Challenges into Business Superpowers with Skye Waterson

EP247: Turning ADHD Challenges into Business Superpowers with Skye Waterson

Dec 1, 2025·44m
ADHDSkye WatersonUnconventional Organization
EP246: How contractors can avoid costly insurance mistakes

EP246: How contractors can avoid costly insurance mistakes

Nov 24, 2025·25m
Workers CompensationCertificates of InsuranceCOI
EP245: Lifestyle Creep: The # 1 Killer Of Contractor Success

EP245: Lifestyle Creep: The # 1 Killer Of Contractor Success

Nov 17, 2025·31m
Lifestyle CreepScope CreepFinancial Discipline
EP244: Why Referrals Are Drying Up (And How To Fix It)

EP244: Why Referrals Are Drying Up (And How To Fix It)

Nov 10, 2025·38m
referralscontractor marketinghomeowner shopping habits
EP243: The Cost of Chaos: Why Your Business Feels Like a Circus and How to Fix It

EP243: The Cost of Chaos: Why Your Business Feels Like a Circus and How to Fix It

Nov 3, 2025·51m
Contractor Profit Blueprintsystemschaos
EP242: Turn words into wealth: Compelling Stories with Aurora Winter

EP242: Turn words into wealth: Compelling Stories with Aurora Winter

Oct 27, 2025·43m
Aurora Winterneuroscience of communicationstorytelling blueprint
EP241: Stop Collecting Information and Start Taking Action

EP241: Stop Collecting Information and Start Taking Action

Oct 20, 2025·37m
implementationmindsetpricing
EP240: The Foreman Test: How to Identify and Develop Effective Leaders

EP240: The Foreman Test: How to Identify and Develop Effective Leaders

Oct 13, 2025·43m
Foreman hiringLeadership developmentTask-oriented vs time-oriented
EP239: The CORE 4 Method: Win Your Day Before It Starts

EP239: The CORE 4 Method: Win Your Day Before It Starts

Oct 6, 2025·30m
Core Four Methodsleep optimizationmorning routine
EP238: Servant Leadership and Business Stewardship with Adam Weisner

EP238: Servant Leadership and Business Stewardship with Adam Weisner

Sep 29, 2025·49m
Adam Weisnerservant leadershipbusiness stewardship
EP237: Empowering women in leadership: Insights from Natasha Skolny

EP237: Empowering women in leadership: Insights from Natasha Skolny

Sep 22, 2025·42m
Natasha Skolnywomen in constructionlimiting beliefs
EP236: Burn the Ships: Why Going All In on Yourself is Crucial for Success

EP236: Burn the Ships: Why Going All In on Yourself is Crucial for Success

Sep 15, 2025·20m
Burn the ShipsPersonal DevelopmentContractor Coaching
EP235: The Freedom Formula: Unlocking Success in your business

EP235: The Freedom Formula: Unlocking Success in your business

Sep 8, 2025·34m
Freedom FormulaLimiting BeliefsAnalysis Paralysis
EP234: Overcoming Failures and Finding Fit: Ryan Hogan on Entrepreneurship and Talent Acquisition

EP234: Overcoming Failures and Finding Fit: Ryan Hogan on Entrepreneurship and Talent Acquisition

Sep 1, 2025·42m
Ryan HoganTalent Harbormilitary background
EP233: Breaking Free from the Chaos Trap: Strategies for Business Success with John Nieuwenburg

EP233: Breaking Free from the Chaos Trap: Strategies for Business Success with John Nieuwenburg

Aug 25, 2025·45m
John NieuwenburgW5 Coachingchaos trap
EP232: Eugene Gershman Explains Why Collaboration Wins in Construction and Development

EP232: Eugene Gershman Explains Why Collaboration Wins in Construction and Development

Aug 18, 2025·47m
Eugene GershmanGIS Companiesjoint venture
EP231: Why Every Contractor Needs a Specialized Tax Advisor: A Conversation with Cody Daniels

EP231: Why Every Contractor Needs a Specialized Tax Advisor: A Conversation with Cody Daniels

Aug 11, 2025·46m
Cody DanielsBuilders Tax Groupcost segregation