Growing Pains: When "Simple" Software Starts Holding You Back

You started with Jobber (or Housecall Pro) because it was simple. It was perfect for scheduling service calls and sending invoices.

But now you’re growing. You’re doing bathroom remodels, not just unclogging drains. You have 3 crews. And "simple" is starting to feel like "chaotic."

The Ceiling

Simple software is built for Service, not Projects.

• Service: "Go to 123 Main St, fix faucet, bill $200." (Jobber is great at this).
• Project: "Remodel Master Bath."
  • Day 1: Demo (Crew A)
  • Day 2: Plumbing Rough-in (Crew B)
  • Day 3: Inspection (City)
  • Day 5: Drywall...

Trying to manage a multi-phase project in Jobber is a nightmare of unconnected calendar events.

The Enterprise Trap

You look at ServiceTitan or BuilderTrend. They cost $50,000/year and take 6 months to implement. You aren't ready for that headache.

The Third Option: Intelligence Overlay

You don't need new software. You need a Project Layer on top of your current software.

We build "Intelligence Overlays" that act as the brain, using Jobber as the hands.

The Workflow:

1. Sales: You sell a "Bathroom Remodel" in your proposal tool.
2. AI Layer: Detects the sale. Recognizes it as a "Standard 5-Day Remodel."
3. Orchestration:
   • Creates 5 separate "Visits" in Jobber.
   • Assigns the correct crew to each visit.
   • Adds specific checklists to each visit (e.g., "Demo Checklist" vs "Trim Checklist").
   • Links them together (if Demo moves, everything else moves).

Scale Without Switching

Keep the software your techs know. Add the logic your business needs.

See if an Overlay is right for you.