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[Closed] July Contest: Add your profile photo.This is your space to connect with other business owners in your area or industry — to share ideas, exchange best practices, get help on challenges and celebrate wins together. To help make this feel more like a Community space, we … -
Thumbtack tipsOnce you are locked in on thumbtack it’s a routine I wake up normally around this time and double check my leads even when I have a project that day. here’s a few tips I would like to share. following up with clients are key normall… -
July Pro Highlights"Our favorite thing about what we do is getting the opportunity to participate in our customers’ big life experiences by delivering a high-quality and stress-free service. The joy and relief we provide to our clients are what k… -
LeadsI’m a Personal Trainer and I continuously experience customers wasting my money with asking how much my services are? It is show 3x before they get to my profile. That is $31 that I’m charged, because they choose not to read. I also… -
Community at Thumbtack - APAC TacksIntroducing APAC Tacks, Thumbtack's Employee Resource Group for Asian and Pacific Islander employees. Their mission is to create a safe space of solidarity across diverse Asian identities. "When people think about ERGs, you mig… -
Community Member Shoutout - Over 100 reviews!We have some professionals in our Community with over 100 reviews at over 4.5 rating. That is not an easy thing to accomplish, so I wanted to take a moment to give them a shout out! Congrats on this incredible accomplishment! @bill1…
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[GROUP HIGHLIGHT] Women on ThumbtackI was really inspired when I saw this thread in our Women on Thumbtack group. I love watching pros connect over shared experiences - that's why we're all here! If you haven't already, check out the group and join to start connectin…
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How do I actually get the benefits from my platinum rewards?I have similar grievances to the above posts. My account is platinum, yet I cannot get the help I need. I have emailed many times and gotten no response. The "chat" is not available, it says they will return tomorrow but i…
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April Pro Highlights“Our favorite things to assemble are playsets. We think of them as big Lego sets and the results are so satisfying. Before Thumbtack, we had very few jobs and very little confidence. Thumbtack has changed everything for us and we’re…
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March Contest: Spring ProjectsSpring is in the air! We reached 60 degrees in Salt Lake today and I am here. for. it. Springtime always gets me in the mood for projects - in my home, in my yard, or at work. It's a time when I feel inspired by the freshness of a n…
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Oakland/SF Bay Area Life Coaches?Hi, All! It's coming up on one year, since I returned to working for myself 100%, and I realize that I am missing having colleagues. Plus, I find socializing with other entrepreneurs very helpful. Ideally, I'd like to meet some o…
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Checking In on Everyone!Hello Everyone and Happy March! I am reaching out to see how we are all doing? Conducting a little check-in, how is the year progressing? I am hoping to hear that many of you have new bookings on the calendar and the highs and lows… -
Community at Thumbtack - WomenThe mission of Thumbtack's Women’s Employee Resource Group is to cultivate an inclusive community for those who have been affected by gender inequality. Along with their allies, they aim to uplift the community through education and… -
☀ Holy schmolley batwoman/batman☀Mardi Gras (3/1), which ends the Carnival season 🎶 🎭 🎡 and Fat Tuesday the day before Ash Wednesday (also a New Moon, jus' sayin') which harkens in the Lenten season, are upon us. Even if these observances mean nothing to you, MARC… -
February Pro Higlights“Organizing people’s homes helps us give back peace of mind, freedom and time to our customers. Thumbtack has helped so much in matching us with our ideal clients. Being awarded Platinum Pro Rewards status means our true purpose has…
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Astrology RNMost of us have heard about the U.S. PLUTO RETURN which happens this month (2/20/2022). This return only happens every 248 years so it's a biggie! You can certainly get more info on the web, if interested, and also tune into the …
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2/16 Full Moon Astrology asks What's Holding You Back?If this interests you, follow the link for a lotbof good, usable info.
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Valentine's Day: Love What You Do.In honor of this day celebrating love, we asked pros in our Community to share what they love about being an entrepreneur, and here's what they had to say: “I love the process! As an entrepreneur there are a lot of things that will …
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[HIGHLIGHT] New Group: BienestarI don't know about you, but I have set out to practice a lot more self care in 2022 (something I think most of us could use more of). One of our new Community members, @Elle__38 started a new group, that focuses on overall wellness,…
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Community at Thumbtack - Noble TacksN.O.B.L.E. stands for Network of Black Leaders and Employees. The ERG’s mission is to foster an environment that supports and empowers Black employees at Thumbtack. In June, NOBLEtacks organized a Juneteenth celebration which featur… -
[VIRTUAL EVENT] Making cards for kids at St Jude Children's Hospital.As you know, in December we held a virtual pro event where you voted on a nonprofit to receive a $10,000 grant - and St Jude Children's Hospital was the winner. Sending them that donation was one of the best "work" moments…
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Sponsorship, selling advertising for TV showI received an opportunity to host a cooking show that will be airing on multiple streaming services (reaching 88 million households). My question is: what the best way is to find potential sponsors and or advertisers?
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January Pro HighlightsI love providing a safe space to tackle what may not come easy for some people. I truly believe a clear space provides a clear mind. Thumbtack has provided a way for me to connect with people directly and safely and allows me to hon…
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Giving back, together: Holiday celebration follow-up.We want to share our gratitude with all the Pro Rewards members who helped us select St. Jude’s Children’s Research Hospital as the recipient of a $10k grant during our Pro Rewards Holiday Celebration. Together, we’re making a diffe…
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Year in Review: Looking back, looking forward.Before we begin tackling our plans for 2022, we’re taking a moment to look back and recognize all the achievements of 2021. In another year marked by significant shifts to our daily ways of life, Thumbtack pros and customers have be…
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Happy New Year! Tips from your Community Leaders.Welcome back, everyone! We hope you enjoyed the holidays and are ready to hit the ground running in 2022! We asked our Community Leaders, and your fellow Thumbtack pros, to share some of their best tips for the new year. And here’s …
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ICYMI: Our Virtual Holiday CelebrationIn case you missed it, here is a recording of our virtual Holiday Celebration from earlier this week. You'll hear from pros who are giving back to their communities, a thank you from Thumbtack's co-founder, and more. You can also do…
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[POLL] What are the best ways to give back to our communities?In the spirit of the season, we would love to know what ways you give back to your communities! Share ideas - and if you have a story about giving back, we want to hear it in the comments - and maybe you'll be featured here in the C…
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November Pro Highlights"My favorite thing about what I do is being able to help people when they need something to be notarized right then — and being a mobile notary, I'm able to come to all my clients quickly. To be a successful business owner, you…
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