Courses for trades owners who'd rather book jobs than fight software
Low-cost, plain-English training on AI for calls, follow-up, quotes and reviews. Founding member pricing is open to the waitlist.
The AI-Powered Shop
Go from “I've tried ChatGPT” to a working system that answers missed calls, follows up on every lead and asks for reviews, without hiring an office team.
- Planned format: 2 to 4 hours of short videos (5 to 12 minutes each).
- Every lesson ends with a “do it today” action, template or prompt.
- Core modules on AI basics, your business profile, marketing, automation and rollout, plus trade modules on calls, follow-up, quotes, reviews and the office.
- Final deliverable: a working missed-call, follow-up and review system.
Course videos are being produced. Founding members get access as modules are released. Instructor details will be published before launch.
Launch price for waitlist members. $149 is the planned list price. Final price confirmed at checkout.
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Sold through Payhip when sales open.
What's inside
Ten modules. C modules are core lessons that every industry track shares. T modules are written for trades and swapped for each new industry. Outline is planned and may change before release.
C1AI Without the Hype
- What AI is good and bad at for a small business
- ChatGPT vs. Claude vs. Gemini vs. Canva AI: which to pay for
- Privacy rules: what never to paste into AI
- The 5-point check before anything AI-written reaches a customer
C2Your AI Business Brain
- Build a “company profile” (services, prices, service area, tone) that every AI tool can use
- Custom GPTs and Claude Projects for your business
- A prompt formula for owners
- Voice-to-text: running AI from the truck
T1Never Miss Another Call
- Work out what missed calls cost you (calculator)
- Missed-call text-back in 30 minutes
- Choosing an AI receptionist: vendor comparison and pricing
- Writing the receptionist's script, emergency rules and handoffs
- Turning on what Jobber, Housecall Pro or ServiceTitan already include
T2Speed to Lead and Follow-Up
- The five-minute rule
- Instant replies for web, LSA and Angi leads
- The 7-touch follow-up for unsold estimates
- Win-back texts to old customers (seasonal tune-ups, maintenance plans)
T3Quotes and Estimates Faster
- AI quote and proposal templates
- Good/better/best options written by AI
- Change orders, scope letters and payment reminders
- Where the estimator must stay in charge
T4Reviews and Reputation
- Automated review requests at job close
- AI review replies (positive and negative)
- Turning reviews into marketing posts
C3Marketing on Autopilot
- Job photo to Google Business post
- 30 days of social posts in one hour (Canva AI)
- Website copy and FAQ pages that answer common calls
- Showing up in ChatGPT and AI search answers
C4Connect It All with Zapier or Make
- Automation basics in plain English
- Five starter automations (lead to CRM, form to text, review to Slack or text, invoice reminders, weekly summary)
- When to hire it out
T5Office, Scheduling and Dispatch
- AI for scheduling and reminders
- Hiring: job posts and screening questions
- SOPs and training docs from a voice memo
C5Your 30-Day AI Rollout Plan
- Pick your top 3 fixes
- Measure before and after
- Train your team
- Next steps: membership or done-for-you
Trade Prompt & Template Pack
Skip the blank page. Ready-to-use prompts and templates for the writing that slows trades owners down.
- Quotes and proposals
- Follow-up texts and emails
- Review replies
- Job posts and social captions
One-time price. Sold through Payhip when sales open. Final price confirmed at checkout.
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Shop Floor membership
Keep your systems current as the tools change, and get help building the next one.
- A monthly live build session
- New templates as they're released
- Tool updates when something changes
- Q&A with us
- All courses included
Or $490 a year. Planned pricing; the membership opens after the course launches. Join the waitlist to hear first.
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Which one is right for you?
| Template pack | The AI-Powered Shop | Shop Floor membership | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | $27 | $97 founding / $149 list | $49/mo or $490/yr |
| Best for | Owners who want the prompts now | Owners who want a working system | Owners who want ongoing help |
| You get | Prompts and templates | Video lessons, templates and a 30-day rollout plan | Live builds, templates, updates, Q&A, all courses |
| Status | Waitlist | Waitlist | Opens after course launch |
Would rather not do it yourself? See done-for-you AI setup.
About the course
Is The AI-Powered Shop available now?
Not yet. It is in pre-launch. Join the waitlist and you will be first to get the founding-member price of $97 (planned list price $149). Founding members get access as modules are released.
How long is the course?
The plan is 2 to 4 hours of short videos (5 to 12 minutes each). Each lesson ends with a do-it-today action, template or prompt, and the final deliverable is a working missed-call, follow-up and review system.
Do I need to be technical or already use AI?
No. The course starts with what AI is and isn't good at, and keeps everything in plain English. It is built for owners and office managers, not developers.
What will I need to buy besides the course?
At least one AI chat tool, and most likely a subscription for the tool that answers or texts back on your missed calls. The course compares options and shows you how to switch on what your current field-service software already includes before you buy anything new.
Will it work for my trade?
The core modules are industry-neutral and the trade modules are written for owner-operator home services shops: HVAC, plumbing, electrical, roofing, landscaping, AV and cleaning. If your trade needs something specific, tell us on the contact page.
What is the refund policy?
The final refund terms will be published on the checkout page before sales open. We will not take payment until they are.
How is this different from the free AI courses?
Free courses (and there are good ones) mostly teach general AI literacy. This course is trade-specific and outcome-based: it ends with a working system for calls, follow-up and reviews, and there is a clear path to have us set it up for you if you prefer.
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