In this episode of Beers with Contractors, hosts Will and Terry invite Ryan Dalton, co-founder and CRO of Shipshape, to discuss how their smart home technology is transforming the home maintenance industry. Ryan shares insights on Shipshape's capabilities in preventing costly maintenance issues like mold and water damage, the advantages it offers contractors, and the significant reduction in maintenance plan churn when using their product. The discussion covers the benefits of AI assistants, the challenges of traditional home maintenance practices, and the evolving landscape of smart home technology. The episode also tackles the complexities of maintaining rental properties, the impact of institutional capital on trades like HVAC and waterproofing, and the importance of proactive alerts to save homeowners from expensive repairs. The show wraps up with Ryan's candid stories of personal and professional challenges, highlighting the journey and growth of Shipshape.
00:00 Trailer
01:11 National Construct My Future Camp
02:20 Introducing Ryan Dalton and His Background
03:57 Challenges in the Contracting Industry
06:12 The Importance of Technology in Home Maintenance
10:08 Shipshape's AI Assistant: Sam
18:16 The Future of Home Maintenance Technology
25:11 Perception and Value of Maintenance Plans
25:57 Homeowners' Desire for Data and Monitoring
26:21 Contractors and the Painkiller Solution
27:29 Business Side of Maintenance Plans
27:56 Trends and Best Practices in Maintenance Plans
31:41 Engaging Past Customers for Success
33:21 Technological Integrations and Smart Home Products
36:53 Shipshape's Real-Life Success Stories
43:27 Future Roadmap and Innovations
50:24 Personal Anecdotes and Lessons Learned
56:18 Conclusion
Contact Ryan Dalton at:
Website: https://www.shipshape.ai/
LinkedIn (Ryan): https://www.linkedin.com/in/ryanricharddalton/
LinkedIn (Shipshape): https://www.linkedin.com/company/shipshape-ai/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/shipshape.ai/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ShipshapeAI
Email: ryan@shipshape.ai
Download Shipshape App on:
Apple: https://apps.apple.com/pl/app/shipshape-home/id1504558034
Google Play: https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=ai.shipshape.home.app&hl=en&pli=1
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