Business Resilience
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Discussion List
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Can dealing with negative customer interactions actually help your business?In response to a recent question from another Community member about why Thumbtack doesn't allow us to rate customers, like other platforms such as Uber: I am a fellow Pro and have had moments of frustration with this myself, thinki… -
Tips for fellow prosJust a few tips for my fellow pros and new group announcement. 1.use every tool available when receiving a lead phone text email. remember they may log off thumbtack and a phone call or text message can land that lead. 2. check you… -
IS THUMBTACK FISHING?Is Thumbtack legitimately wanting to facilitate an honest transaction between potential clients & pros, or are they using our numbers for ways to get over on us in the end? -
Refund requests and screenshotsI submitted a refund request and was denied, so I had to call and walk the rep through why I felt a refund was in order (the job went from a ceiling mural, to a a textured wall), and when I submitted for a refund, there was no optio… -
Why are these leads even allowed?Currently, there is a lead for "video production" in Shelbyville, IL 62565, but the job poster doesn't actually need video production. They need "AV for an event including mics and projector/screen or TV". AV Re… -
Leads have dried up for a month, what about you guys?I have done the usual, checked my competitive max lead price to make sure I am competitive, altered my profile, added new projects, checked out my competition and see that I am ranked 3rd when "muralist" is searched for Sa…
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Not getting leadsI recently signed up for Thumbtack as a tutor and I have not been getting any leads. I've only sent out 2 quotes through the opportunities tab on my profile. However, I know I'm supposed to get lots of leads. Could I please get some…
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Tax Deductions for Small BusinessesThere are many tax breaks for small businesses, and I bet you want to know all of them to help reduce your tax liability and keep more money in your small business bank account. That is where we can help! Here are just a few of the… -
Company leads for creative ProsI do video production. I've been on Thumbtack for over 6 years and it seems like most of my customer success stories are with companies and non-profits rather than individuals doing personal/family projects or things for their bran…
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No leadsI don't know where else to get help , but if someone has been through this maybe you can help. About 6 months ago, I stopped receiving leads, despite having received at least 2 leads per month for the previous 5-6 years. my target…
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Accidentally Forgot to Hide My Business, Not Feeling WellI set my business to be hidden for some random number of days, and today was the day in which I received a bunch of leads to which I responded, but it’s outside of my business hours. I didn’t respond in my usual frantic 2-minutes-or… -
Stop getting leadsI used to get lots of leads for tutoring jobs but I haven't gotten any in ages. Don't know why they stopped coming. Something must be different. Maybe I am not be shown to prospects anymore.
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More leadsI realize that I am in a niche market (embroidery). I have been on TT for 6 years and I would like to grow my business. The number of qualified leads I get each month make it hard to even maintain a top pro badge. Is there any hel… -
All leads that come to me are children age 6-9. How can I find adults?I teach piano. All leads that come to me are children age 6-9. Why is this? How can I find adults? I can't seem to contact the company. I used to get adult students from Thumbtack and since much of my teaching is on Zoom, I'd like t…
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Ensuring your 'preponderance' is solid.I'm embarrassed to admit that I am a court show junkie! Well, I'm not embarrassed and really I am a specifically 'The Peoples Court' junkie, and if you aren't, it might be a good business move to become one. If you watch, you will … -
Ideas to Optimize My Profile and Website to Attract the Right ClientsHi Thumbtackers! 😎 In my industry (high level independent music teaching), it is very hard to gain committed students. I'm not just "any old teacher;" I am a creative artist and Nationally Certified Teacher of Music. I com…
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Managing Leads with Team MembersHello Pros, two questions for all of you. 1) Do you share your account with someone else in order to get help while communicating with leads? 2) If you do, how are you tracking contact touch points (called, left vm, sent estimate, s…
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Feeling hopelessPersonal Trainer, and I don’t know what it is, but it seems like the last 6-8 leads in the last 2 weeks, either ghost me, change their minds due to price, or decided they can’t afford to train. Of course I’m out $31 ea time! Thumbt…
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Have y'all been harassed/SA'd by a lead on Thumbtack?What did thumbtack do about it?
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2 ways to make sure you don’t get off track in the new year.The pandemic has offered everyone an opportunity to pause, reflect, and assess. As things continue to pick up on the business front, it’s easy to lose yourself in the busy-ness of things. Here are 2 ways to make sure you don’t get o…
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Have any of you had to take sick leave during the past year?Hi all, We are looking for stories from pros who may have needed to take leave during the past year - or pros who may have wanted to take sick leave, but weren't able to. If you have experienced either, please comment here or send … -
Did Covid bring Inspiration for You, or Your Company?Hey Everyone! Danielle here. I have some questions for all of you…. And I would really love for all of you to join in! So, as we see we are edging closer to the end of this Covid tunnel… we can finally see the light of getting pas…
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