The Digital Remodeler

Carl Willis - Remodeling Marketing Team
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The Digital Remodeler is a podcast that explores the latest trends, tools, and strategies for transforming your home remodeling business in the digital age. Join host Carl Willis, a seasoned home services digital marketing consultant, as he interviews industry experts, shares success stories, and provides actionable tips to help you stay ahead of the curve and build a successful and sustainable home remodeling business in today's ever-evolving market. Whether you're a seasoned pro or just starting out, this show is the ultimate guide to help you modernize your business and thrive in the digital world.

  1. 6D AGO

    How AI Agents Are Rewriting Local Search For Contractors And Service Businesses

    Google’s CEO spent an hour talking about the future of search and barely hinted at the one thing local businesses depend on: humans clicking through results. That silence is the signal. When “agentic search” becomes normal, your next homeowner may hand the job to an AI agent, get one recommendation back, and never visit a website, a map pack, or a reviews page the way they do today. If you rely on Google for leads, that’s not a trend to watch. It’s a shift to prepare for.  We walk through what Sundar Pichai actually said about AI completing tasks across multiple threads, why the search box is starting to look more like an “agent manager,” and how Google is already training users with early rollouts in places like Google Flights and restaurant discovery. Then we dig into the harder questions he didn’t answer: what happens to pay-per-click ads when agents don’t click, what happens to the content economy when pages become background data, and why Google isn’t guaranteed to be the default agent if ChatGPT, Perplexity, Claude, or vertical AI tools become the recommendation layer.  From there, we get practical. We share the new priorities that help a business become legible to machines: entity clarity, consistent NAP across every directory, ecosystem completeness beyond a single platform, structured signals that AI can read, and review patterns that show real operational trust. You’ll also get four quick tests you can run today to see where you stand, including an unprompted citation test inside AI tools and a knowledge panel check that reveals whether Google understands your entity.  If you want to stay visible as search becomes more agent-driven, subscribe for more episodes on AI search and local marketing strategy, share this with a business owner who still thinks “ranking” is the whole game, and leave a review telling us what part of agentic search you want us to unpack next. Send us Fan Mail Stop Driving. Start ClosingStop wasting time on tire kickers. Qualify and estimate remotely with AI-powered video technology. What if you could remotely qualify leads, create accurate estimates, and manage multiple projects—all without ever leaving your office? That's exactly what LiveSwitch does for remodeling contractors. Stop Driving. Start ClosingStop wasting time on tire kickers. Qualify and estimate remotely with AI-powered video technology. Stop Driving. Start ClosingStop wasting time on tire kickers. Qualify and estimate remotely with AI-powered video technology. Visit us online - remodelingmarketingteam.com Connect with us on Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/remodelmarketing Subscribe to our YouTube Channel - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCnqpHHqgpvEs1wkfDMt95uA

    36 min

  2. APR 24

    Cracking the Code of AI and Local SEO for Home Remodelers

    Google is no longer just a search engine. It's a decision engine — and by the time a homeowner calls you, their decision is already mostly made. If your business isn't showing up across the 7 to 12 touchpoints that happen before that first call, you're losing jobs before the conversation ever starts. In this webinar replay, Carl Willis, founder and CEO of Remodeling Marketing Team, breaks down exactly how AI has changed local SEO for remodeling contractors — and what you need to do right now to win the invisible research phase that determines who gets hired. What's covered in this webinar:  ✅ How Google evolved from a search engine to a decision engine — and what that means for you  ✅ The hidden buyer's journey — 7 to 12 touchpoints happening before homeowners contact you  ✅ Why SEO isn't dead, but the rules have completely changed  ✅ The new game: entity, authority, and trust vs. keywords and backlinks  ✅ What your digital footprint really is — and why consistency across every platform is critical  ✅ The four pillars AI uses to evaluate your structural integrity (presence, consistency, authority, engagement)  ✅ The five load-bearing assets every remodeling company must control  ✅ The content matrix — how to create high search volume, client-serving content that AI rewards  ✅ Why raw job site video outperforms polished written content every time  ✅ The 90-day structural build plan to go from invisible to everywhere  ✅ Why the best marketer wins the job — not always the best builder The companies winning right now are the ones homeowners say "I see you everywhere" about. That's not luck. It's structure by design. This webinar gives you the blueprint to build it. 🎯 Want us to audit your digital footprint and show you exactly where you stand?  Schedule a free remodeling growth audit 👉 https://www.remodelingmarketingteam.com/get-started  📞 888-350-7859 #LocalSEO #AISearch #RemodelingMarketing #ContractorSEO #GoogleAI #HomeRenovationMarketing #ContractorMarketing #DigitalFootprint #RemodelingBusiness #GoogleBusinessProfile #ContractorLeadGeneration #AIOverviews #RemodelingContractor #ContentMarketing #VideoMarketing #ContractorGrowth #HomeImprovementMarketing #EntitySEO #OnlineReviews #ContractorSuccess #RemodelingCompany #OmnipresenceMarketing #ContractorTips #WebinarReplay #RemodelingMarket Send us Fan Mail Stop Driving. Start ClosingStop wasting time on tire kickers. Qualify and estimate remotely with AI-powered video technology. What if you could remotely qualify leads, create accurate estimates, and manage multiple projects—all without ever leaving your office? That's exactly what LiveSwitch does for remodeling contractors. Stop Driving. Start ClosingStop wasting time on tire kickers. Qualify and estimate remotely with AI-powered video technology. Stop Driving. Start ClosingStop wasting time on tire kickers. Qualify and estimate remotely with AI-powered video technology. Visit us online - remodelingmarketingteam.com Connect with us on Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/remodelmarketing Subscribe to our YouTube Channel - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCnqpHHqgpvEs1wkfDMt95uA

    42 min

  3. APR 17

    The 3 Pillars of Subcontractor Risk Management Every General Contractor Must Know | Rich Tygett

    If your subcontractor relationship starts and ends with a handshake and a certificate of insurance, your business is exposed — and you may not find out until it's too late. In this episode of the Digital Remodeler podcast, host Carl Willis sits back down with Rich Tygett from I.C. Insurance Solutions for a deep dive into one of the most overlooked risks in the remodeling industry: subcontractor liability.  Rich has spent over 20 years working exclusively with general contractors, and he says this is the single biggest gap he sees — even in companies that have been in business for decades. What's covered in this episode: ✅ Where liability really lands when something goes wrong on a job site ✅ The 3 pillars every contractor must have in place before a sub touches your project ✅ What "autonomous" actually means — and why most contractors get it wrong ✅ Why a certificate of insurance alone is NOT enough to protect you ✅ The core coverages to verify on every sub (general liability, workers comp, commercial auto) ✅ What happens at audit when your subs aren't properly documented ✅ How a missing piece of the three-pillar system turns your sub into your employee by default ✅ Builder's risk and no-fault coverage — what it means and why your GC should carry it ✅ How to build a T-file tracking system to manage sub certificates all year long ✅ How upstream contracts are pushing more liability onto contractors than ever before ✅ What separates contractors who manage risk well from the ones who eventually get burned This conversation could save your business from a claim, an audit penalty, or worse. If you're running a crew and relying on subs, this episode is not optional listening. 🔹 Connect with Rich Tygett — I.C. Insurance Solutions: 📞 916-224-2270 (call or text) Specializing in contractors in California and Texas Schedule a free remodeling growth audit with Remodeling Marketing Team  https://www.remodelingmarketingteam.com/get-started 📞 888-350-7859 #SubcontractorInsurance #ContractorInsurance #GeneralLiability #RemodelingContractor #RiskManagement #SubcontractorRisk #ContractorTips #WorkersComp #BuildersRisk #ContractorLife #ICInsuranceSolutions #RemodelingBusiness #GeneralContractor #SubcontractorCompliance #CertificateOfInsurance #C Send us Fan Mail Stop Driving. Start ClosingStop wasting time on tire kickers. Qualify and estimate remotely with AI-powered video technology. What if you could remotely qualify leads, create accurate estimates, and manage multiple projects—all without ever leaving your office? That's exactly what LiveSwitch does for remodeling contractors. Stop Driving. Start ClosingStop wasting time on tire kickers. Qualify and estimate remotely with AI-powered video technology. Stop Driving. Start ClosingStop wasting time on tire kickers. Qualify and estimate remotely with AI-powered video technology. Visit us online - remodelingmarketingteam.com Connect with us on Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/remodelmarketing Subscribe to our YouTube Channel - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCnqpHHqgpvEs1wkfDMt95uA

    44 min

  4. APR 3

    10 Questions to Ask Before Hiring a Marketing Agency for Your Remodeling Business

    Most marketing agencies have no idea how a remodeling business actually works.  They know ad platforms and content calendars — but they don't understand six-month sales cycles, project seasonality, or what it takes to earn trust from a homeowner considering a $60,000 renovation. And when you hire the wrong agency, you end up with generic content, tire-kicker leads, and monthly reports full of metrics that don't pay your crews. In this episode, Carl Willis, founder and CEO of Remodeling Marketing Team, walks you through 10 essential questions every remodeling contractor should ask before signing with any marketing agency. Use these as your vetting checklist — they'll filter out the generalists fast. The 10 questions covered: ✅ Have you worked exclusively with remodeling contractors? ✅ Can you show me results from a remodeling client like mine? ✅ How do you handle the remodeling sales cycle in your strategy? ✅ What's your approach to local SEO for remodeling contractors? ✅ How are you preparing clients for AI search visibility? ✅ How do you track and attribute leads to specific channels? ✅ What does your onboarding and communication process look like? ✅ Do you build content that establishes authority or just filler posts? ✅ What happens to our assets if we leave? ✅ Why should we hire you over a general marketing agency? The right agency should be able to answer every one of these questions with specifics, accountability, and proof — not pitch deck language and vague promises. If they can't, you have your answer. Whether you've been burned by a bad agency before or you're hiring one for the first time, this checklist will help you make a confident, informed decision and protect your marketing budget. 🎯 Ready to work with an agency that actually understands the remodeling industry? Schedule a remodeling growth audit:  👉 https://www.remodelingmarketingteam.com/get-started 📞 888-350-7859 #ContractorMarketing #RemodelingMarketing #HiringAMarketingAgency #MarketingAgencyTips #RemodelingBusiness #ContractorLeadGeneration #HomeRenovationMarketing #LocalSEO #ContractorTips #DigitalMarketingForContractors #RemodelingLeads #HomeImprovementMarketing #ContractorGrowth #MarketingStrategy #RemodelingContractor #SEOForContractors #ContractorSuccess #AISearch #ContentMarketing #RemodelingCompany #ContractorLife #LeadGeneration #MarketingAccountability #BuildYourBusiness #RemodelingMarketingTea Send us Fan Mail Stop Driving. Start ClosingStop wasting time on tire kickers. Qualify and estimate remotely with AI-powered video technology. What if you could remotely qualify leads, create accurate estimates, and manage multiple projects—all without ever leaving your office? That's exactly what LiveSwitch does for remodeling contractors. Stop Driving. Start ClosingStop wasting time on tire kickers. Qualify and estimate remotely with AI-powered video technology. Stop Driving. Start ClosingStop wasting time on tire kickers. Qualify and estimate remotely with AI-powered video technology. Visit us online - remodelingmarketingteam.com Connect with us on Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/remodelmarketing Subscribe to our YouTube Channel - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCnqpHHqgpvEs1wkfDMt95uA

    33 min

  5. MAR 20

    What Your General Liability Policy Doesn't Cover | Contractor Insurance Explained with Rich Tygett

    If you're a remodeling contractor who thinks your general liability policy covers everything — this episode is going to change how you see your insurance program. In this episode of the Digital Remodeler podcast, host Carl sits down with Rich Tygett from IC Insurance Solutions, an insurance broker who has spent over 20 years working exclusively with general contractors. Rich breaks down the real gaps most contractors don't know they have — and what it could cost them if they don't fix it. What we cover in this episode: ✅ Why most GCs call their insurance broker in a panic — and how to avoid it ✅ The biggest misconception contractors have about general liability coverage ✅ What your GL policy actually excludes (and what that means for your business) ✅ The #1 insurance mistake contractors make when working with subcontractors ✅ What to verify on every sub's certificate of liability before they step on your job site ✅ Why you should send your broker the insurance requirements BEFORE you bid a job ✅ How your insurance strategy should evolve as your business grows ✅ Online insurance platforms vs. working with a real broker — where contractors get burned ✅ The one question every GC should ask their broker (but almost never does) Whether you're running a $500K remodeling company or scaling past a million, your insurance program needs to grow with your business. This conversation could save you from a costly gap in coverage at exactly the wrong moment. 🔹 Connect with Rich Tygett — IC Insurance Solutions: 🌐 icsinsolutions.com 📞 916-224-2270 🔹 Ready to grow your remodeling business with a real marketing system? Schedule a free strategy session with Remodeling Marketing Team 👉 https://www.remodelingmarketingteam.com/started 📞 888-350-7859 #ContractorInsurance #GeneralLiability #RemodelingContractor #ContractorTips #GCInsurance #SubcontractorInsurance #RemodelingBusiness #ContractorLife #HomeRenovationBusiness #InsuranceForContractors #CertificateOfLiability #WorkersComp #ContractorGrowth #RemodelingMarketing #DigitalRemodeler #BusinessProtection #RemodelingPodcast #ContractorSuccess #HomeImprovementBusiness #InsuranceBroker #GeneralContractor #SmallBusinessInsurance #ContractorMistakes #BuildYourBusiness #JobSiteSafety #ICInsuranceSolutions #RemodelingMarketingTeam #TradeBusinessGrowth #ContractorEducation #HomeRenovati Send us Fan Mail Stop Driving. Start ClosingStop wasting time on tire kickers. Qualify and estimate remotely with AI-powered video technology. What if you could remotely qualify leads, create accurate estimates, and manage multiple projects—all without ever leaving your office? That's exactly what LiveSwitch does for remodeling contractors. Stop Driving. Start ClosingStop wasting time on tire kickers. Qualify and estimate remotely with AI-powered video technology. Stop Driving. Start ClosingStop wasting time on tire kickers. Qualify and estimate remotely with AI-powered video technology. Visit us online - remodelingmarketingteam.com Connect with us on Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/remodelmarketing Subscribe to our YouTube Channel - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCnqpHHqgpvEs1wkfDMt95uA

    27 min

  6. MAR 13

    If Referrals Stopped Tomorrow, Would Your Phone Still Ring? | Remodeling Marketing Plan

    Let's be honest — referrals are great, but they're not a marketing strategy. They're a byproduct of your past success, not a system for future growth. If you're a remodeling contractor doing $500K or more a year and you're still relying mostly on word of mouth, this video is for you. In this episode, we break down exactly how to build a winning marketing plan for your remodeling business — one that generates qualified leads consistently, builds trust before the first phone call, and positions your company as the obvious choice in your market. Here's what we cover: ✅ Why disconnected tactics (boosted posts, random ads, outdated websites) aren't a strategy ✅ The 7 essential components of a complete remodeling marketing plan ✅ How to define your ideal remodeling customer (and why it matters) ✅ What your website must do to actually generate leads ✅ How content marketing builds long-term authority and search visibility ✅ When and how to use paid advertising (Google Ads, LSAs, Facebook & Instagram) ✅ The metrics every remodeling company should be tracking Whether you're running a kitchen and bath remodeling company, a whole-home renovation business, or a specialty trade, the companies that treat marketing like a system are the ones that win. This video gives you the roadmap. 🎯 Ready to build a marketing system that makes your remodeling business inescapable? Schedule a free strategy session with our team at 👉 https://www.remodelingmarketingteam.com/get-started Or call us directly: 📞 888-350-7859 #RemodelingMarketing #ContractorMarketing #RemodelingBusiness #HomeRenovationMarketing #ContractorGrowth #LeadGeneration #RemodelingContractor #DigitalMarketingForContractors #HomeImprovementBusiness #ContractorTips #LocalSEO #GoogleAdsForContractors #RemodelingLeads #KitchenRemodelMarketing #BathroomRemodelMarketing #ContractorSuccess #MarketingStrategy #HomeRenovationBusiness #SmallBusinessMarketing #RemodelingCompany #ContractorLife #BuildYourBusiness #HomeBuilderMarketing #RemodelingTips #TradeBusinessMarketing #GoogleBusinessProfile #ContractorBranding #OnlineReviews #RemodelingMarketingTeam #PaidAdvertising Send us Fan Mail Stop Driving. Start ClosingStop wasting time on tire kickers. Qualify and estimate remotely with AI-powered video technology. Stop Driving. Start ClosingStop wasting time on tire kickers. Qualify and estimate remotely with AI-powered video technology. Visit us online - remodelingmarketingteam.com Connect with us on Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/remodelmarketing Subscribe to our YouTube Channel - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCnqpHHqgpvEs1wkfDMt95uA

    21 min

  7. MAR 6

    How Remodeling Contractors Can Use YouTube Shorts to Get High-Trust Leads (Before They Even Call)

    Are homeowners deciding to hire your competition before they ever call you? In this episode, Carl Willis (CEO of Remodeling Marketing Team) breaks down exactly how established remodeling contractors can use YouTube Shorts and long-form video together to dominate local search, build trust at scale, and shorten their sales cycle — without expensive production or becoming a full-time content creator. If your remodeling business is already generating revenue but you're losing high-value jobs to competitors you can't even see, this is the episode that changes that. What You'll Learn: → Why homeowners make their hiring decision before they pick up the phone — and how to win that decision → How Google's AI search is now surfacing video results and what that means for your visibility → The difference between long-form video and YouTube Shorts — and why you need both → The 3 types of videos every remodeling contractor should be making → A simple, realistic video system: 1 long-form video/month + 2–4 Shorts/week → How video builds authority signals that improve your Google Maps ranking and AI-driven search recommendations → Why raw, unscripted video outperforms polished production for trust-building This is NOT about becoming a YouTuber. It's about becoming the contractor homeowners already trust before you ever walk through their door. 🔗 Ready to build your digital marketing ecosystem? Visit: remodelingmarketingteam.com/get-started 📞 Call us: 888-350-7859 #RemodelingMarketing #YouTubeShorts #ContractorMarketing #HomeRenovationBusiness #LocalSEO #GoogleAI #RemodelerGrowth #DigitalMarketingForContractors #ContractorLeadGeneration #TrustBasedMarketing #YouTubeForContractors #RemodelingContractor #HomeImprovementMarketing #GoogleSearch #SmallBusinessMarketing #ContractorTips #VideoMarketing #LeadGeneration #LocalSearch #RemodelerSuccess Send us Fan Mail Stop Driving. Start ClosingStop wasting time on tire kickers. Qualify and estimate remotely with AI-powered video technology. What if you could remotely qualify leads, create accurate estimates, and manage multiple projects—all without ever leaving your office? That's exactly what LiveSwitch does for remodeling contractors. Stop Driving. Start ClosingStop wasting time on tire kickers. Qualify and estimate remotely with AI-powered video technology. Stop Driving. Start ClosingStop wasting time on tire kickers. Qualify and estimate remotely with AI-powered video technology. Visit us online - remodelingmarketingteam.com Connect with us on Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/remodelmarketing Subscribe to our YouTube Channel - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCnqpHHqgpvEs1wkfDMt95uA

    39 min

  8. FEB 27

    Influencer Marketing for Remodeling Contractors: Build Trust & Grow Your Business Fast

    Stop waiting months to build trust. Learn how influencer partnerships can accelerate growth for your remodeling business. Most remodeling contractors don't struggle because they lack skill—they struggle because building trust takes time, and homeowners are more skeptical than ever. In this episode, we break down how influencer partnerships work as a trust accelerator inside a well-built marketing ecosystem. What You'll Learn:  ✅ Why influencer marketing isn't about chasing followers or going viral  ✅ How to borrow credibility and leverage established audiences  ✅ The 3 key benefits: service promotion, brand awareness, and accelerated growth  ✅ How to find the RIGHT local influencers in the home improvement niche  ✅ Maximizing ROI through strategic timing, platform selection, and clear messaging  ✅ Why influencer partnerships must be part of a larger marketing system Here's the reality:  Homeowners don't start by calling contractors. They start by watching videos, reading reviews, and forming opinions. Influencer partnerships put your company in front of engaged audiences early in their decision-making process—before your competitors even get a chance. But here's the catch: influencer marketing only works when it's done strategically. Random partnerships become noise. Strategic partnerships position you as the safe, trusted choice in your local market. Ready to dominate your market with a complete marketing strategy? If you're a remodeling contractor generating $500K+ annually and you're ready to scale with a proven system, let's talk. 📞 Schedule your strategy session: https://remodelingmarketingteam.com/get-started  📞 Call us: 888-350-7859 We'll help you build a marketing ecosystem that drives consistent, sustainable growth—not just one-off wins. About Remodeling Marketing Team:  We specialize in helping established remodeling contractors scale their businesses through disciplined, results-driven digital marketing strategies. From influencer partnerships to comprehensive marketing ecosystems, we help you attract better clients and grow with confidence. #RemodelingMarketing #InfluencerMarketing #ContractorMarketing #HomeImprovement #DigitalMarketing #RemodelingContractors #MarketingStrategy #BusinessGrowth #ConstructionMarketing #ContractorGrowth #HomeRenovation #MarketingForContractors #LocalMarketing #BrandAwareness #TrustBuilding Send us Fan Mail Stop Driving. Start ClosingStop wasting time on tire kickers. Qualify and estimate remotely with AI-powered video technology. Stop Driving. Start ClosingStop wasting time on tire kickers. Qualify and estimate remotely with AI-powered video technology. Visit us online - remodelingmarketingteam.com Connect with us on Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/remodelmarketing Subscribe to our YouTube Channel - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCnqpHHqgpvEs1wkfDMt95uA

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The Digital Remodeler is a podcast that explores the latest trends, tools, and strategies for transforming your home remodeling business in the digital age. Join host Carl Willis, a seasoned home services digital marketing consultant, as he interviews industry experts, shares success stories, and provides actionable tips to help you stay ahead of the curve and build a successful and sustainable home remodeling business in today's ever-evolving market. Whether you're a seasoned pro or just starting out, this show is the ultimate guide to help you modernize your business and thrive in the digital world.

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    Carl Willis - Remodeling Marketing Team
  • Years Active
    2023 - 2026
  • Episodes
    171
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