If I were still in the home service business, I’d be using this tool every single day.
In this episode of Modern Contractor TV, I break down a major shift that’s helping contractors save time, close faster, and eliminate wasted site visits — all with a simple video link.
Back when I ran my own business, I spent hours every week driving just to give free estimates. I’d show up, walk the property, then head back to the office and email the quote. It was inefficient, frustrating, and ate into our profits.
Then Google Maps came out, and I thought I was ahead of the curve. I started quoting over the phone using satellite imagery — which helped — but it still had major limitations.
Now? There's a tool called LiveSwitch, and if I had it back then, it would’ve changed everything.
Here’s how it works:
You send your customer a text message link — no app downloads, no tech headaches.
They click it and instantly open a live video call from their phone, Android or iPhone.
They walk the property and show you the job.
You can point on their screen in real time to guide them around.
You can record, take photos, and even share your screen to walk them through follow-ups.
It's FaceTime — but purpose-built for contractors.
It’s already being used by companies like ServiceTitan, Jobber, and top national franchises. Thousands of home service pros are using it to:
Pre-qualify leads
Quote jobs without driving out
Avoid callbacks with video documentation
Close deals faster by being first to respond
And here's the big one: It saves your team from wasting time behind a windshield — which is one of the most expensive places to be in your business.
Your customers want speed. They want clarity. They want convenience.
If you’re still scheduling site visits just to give a price… you’re behind.
This episode will open your eyes to what’s possible.
We also talk about how smart contractors are pairing this tech with:
Recurring revenue models
QR codes on-site to “claim the property”
Faster follow-ups and real-time customer support
Video testimonials and proof-of-work to elevate your brand
Whether you're trying to get out of the day-to-day, scale your business, or just eliminate inefficiencies — this is the kind of tool that makes it possible.
🎯 Listen in and ask yourself:
Are you still doing things the hard way?
