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Working through the seasonsBeing in the painting industry at this time of the year can be tough for some especially on the east coast between cold weather and snow conditions the New England area cuts off exterior work basically until spring time. Which is cr… -
Opportunity to be featured in news.Hi everyone! We’re looking to connect with pros who made a career shift to a trade after working in an industry being impacted by AI – maybe you were concerned about job stability, or left while your company was undergoing layoffs (… -
🌟 Conviértase en un Top Pro y desbloquee recompensas exclusivas en Thumbtack¿Sabía que tener la insignia de profesional destacado (Top Pro) en su perfil puede ayudarle a generar más confianza con los clientes? Además, con el programa Thumbtack Pro Rewards, puede ganar beneficios adicionales que hacen crecer… -
Welcome to our new Community members — October 2025Welcome to all the pros who joined in September — we’re so glad you’re here! Drop a comment and introduce yourself! You might share: A photo or fun fact A link to your Thumbtack profile A little about your business or what inspires …
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October 2025 Pro Highlight — Meet Kristopher.Meet Kristopher (@kdiddy01), a 5 year Top Pro with over 500 5-star reviews — and a Pro Advisor on Thumbtack's Pro Advisory Board. Kristopher is the owner of Offset-Designs in Florida. We asked him about his Thumbtack experience and…
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Need any Pro tips?Hi Pro Community, While I am spending a beautiful Saturday working on some projects that I just can't seem to get to during the week, I wanted to reach out and introduce myself to any relatively new Pros on this forum. I am the Chie… -
[Resource of the week] The Power of BudgetingLet's talk budgeting – the unsung hero of business success. Budgeting lays out your financial path, giving you clarity on income, expenses, and how to reach your goals. It's your GPS for financial success. Your budget helps you prio… -
🚨 Haga crecer su negocio: Nuevas categorías de autos disponibles en Thumbtack 🚗Ahora en Thumbtack, usted tiene la oportunidad de expandir sus servicios ofreciendo soluciones para vehículos directamente a los clientes en su hogar o lugar de trabajo. ¿Por qué le conviene agregar estas nuevas categorías? ✅ Acce…
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Thumbtack needs to educate customers that they charge prosI have ran into this so often while using thumbtack.... I'll get a lead, and it's $112 and the customer contacted FIVE pros!! I'm sorry, but they shouldn't be able to contact more than 3 tops, unless they are unsatisfied with the fi…gracecompletepm 518 views 11 comments 10 points Most recent by Whatgoingonhere Network and Collaborate -
Why do we still have to pay for a lead if the customer isn’t responding backwhy should we have to pay for a lead if the customer isn’t responding back and once you finally talk to them they went another company isn’t that concerned double charging for one lead?Answered ✓ Hvachoms__1 609 views 13 comments 2 points Most recent by kristipritchett3 Thumbtack Resources
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Thumbtack Success WorkshopOne of the perks of Thumbtack Pro Rewards is the chance to attend a Success Workshop led by Thumbtack's most seasoned agents. During each Pro Rewards period pros with Silver status can hear our team's biggest tips for success, and a…
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Job Opportunities New FormatIs anyone else really disappointed in the new Job Opportunities format? I, personally, had no issues with the previous one and this new one looks sloppy and takes more time to get through. Just interested in other perspectives and e…
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Steamly Pro LLCSteamly Pro is your trusted local expert for deep cleaning and restoration in South Florida. We specialize in carpet, tile, air duct, and upholstery cleaning, delivering eco-friendly, high-quality results for homes and businesses. O…
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The 2025 Pro Summit is here — are you going?Level up your business in one day. Join us on October 29th from 10am-1pm PT. Our annual Pro Summit is for pros who want to accelerate their growth on Thumbtack. Featuring product update walkthroughs, expert-led breakout sessions an…
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[Resource of the Week] Show off your strengths.Once you’ve gotten set up on Thumbtack, one of your first steps should be to strengthen your profile. Customers rely on what they see in your profile not only to showcase the quality work you can deliver, but also to highlight your … -
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Delivery formatIn services this is one of the questions: "In which of the following formats do you provide photos?" Does this refer to what you are able to provide (at additional cost), or what is included when you provide the service? W…
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What Skills Make a Great Handyman in 2025?I’ve noticed that in 2025, clients expect much more from handymen than just quick fixes. With smarter homes, eco-friendly materials, and modern design preferences, the job seems to require both technical skill and adaptability. For … -
This needs to be removed from the user interface, or have an on/off toggle switch."The pro will arrive on site and provide a quote." I know Thumbtack will do nothing about this, but does Thumbtack actually believe that we drive to everyone's house or business before providing a quote? Can that be possi…
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Exterior Painting ServicesComplete Repaint body gray Shingles black Trim white All 2 coats
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What questions do you have for our senior leadership team? Ask during the Pro Summit.Join us on October 29th at 10am PT, the virtual Pro Summit is back. The event is free and hosted on Zoom. During the event you’ll be able to ask questions to our senior leadership team, so what questions do you have? Drop them below…
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RESIDENTIAL INTERIOR DESIGN PROJECTScottsdale Interior Design - Paradise Valley, AZ Our busy East Coast clients were in search of a Scottsdale retreat in Paradise Valley to escape the cold winters. They found their dream lot at a prestigious golf community and we pro…
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Artists/Designers - need exact image category requests by customerThis applies to artists in particular and the type of work these customers might be looking for. There is a big difference in a small company looking for product renderings and expecting to pay $300-500, and a grandmother at home th…
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Pro summitHey everybody I'm Brett Douglas a top pro and a member of the pro advisory board. I just wanted to say I hope everybody enjoyed the summit. And if you need any help to further your opportunities with thumbtack. I can be reached at 3…
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Remote vs On-Site Lead Accuracy — A Fix That Could Save Everyone Time and MoneyHey everyone — Dan here (Enuclea LLC, Stafford VA). I wanted to raise a recurring issue that I think a lot of us have seen: remote job mismatches. Here’s what keeps happening: A client checks “remote,” But their message (if they eve…
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Roofing projectwe just completed this project how looks like
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People who select many providersIs there a setting to eliminate people who select a certain number of pro's? I just got a lead where they selected 5 people and I honestly have no interest in a race to the bottom trying to compete against that many people. It's fr…
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Chime In - Thumbtack Should Work For The Pros, Not AgainstOther fellow business owners - please chime in as I feel many of us share the same sentiment. I recently reactivated my Thumbtack pro account as I'm experiencing a rather slow season at the moment and was hopeful that maybe Thumbtac…
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Can I recall a declined lead?Can I recall a lead I accidentally declined?
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Trying to set up a page...getting errors on background checkI'm trying to set up a page to provide graphic design and illustration services but I can't get through the background check. Whether I choose SSN or photo ID, I get an error. Either "severError" or "Sorry, looks like…
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Why my account is on holdI don’t get no more leads
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Be a featured expert.At Thumbtack we are always looking for ways to amplify our pro voices and pro stories. If you are a Top Pro (a pro with Platinum rewards status), you are eligible to become a featured expert. We feature our pros in many ways, like: …
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Thumbtack vs. NextDoor AlertsHas anyone tried the NextDoor Alerts? As I understand, they just send a notification to allow me to reach out to the OP for what seems like a very reasonable monthly rate instead of me doom scrolling ND to find potential customers. …
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ClienteleDo you receive Altovise clientele throughout this community?
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[Resource of the week] Make the most of your profile video series.In this week's video series, learn about the many ways you can improve your profile in order to appear higher in search results and give customers more insight into how you work. This series consists of eight short videos: Stand ou…
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Pro summit it's almost hereHello fellow thumbtackers It's almost that time of the year Where we will gather together online to collaborate and Network. Some of the greatest minds of our industries are willing to share their success and how they made it happ…
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