The AltaVista Angle
The AltaVista Angle
Podcast Description
The AltaVista Angle is the go-to podcast for contractors who want to grow smarter. Each episode dives into marketing tactics, business operations, and industry trends that matter. Hosted by the team at AltaVista Strategic Partners, we cut through the noise with clear insights and proven strategies to help you win more business, run more efficiently, and stay ahead of the competition.
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The podcast covers marketing tactics, business operations, and industry trends relevant to contractors. Episodes like The State of the Contractor Economy delve into current challenges such as tighter margins and rising lead costs, while providing actionable strategies to maintain relevance and capitalize on market shifts, thereby addressing the immediate needs of both small teams and larger operations.

Struggling to keep your pipeline full? Losing jobs to competitors even when your work is better? Tired of relying on word of mouth and hoping the phone rings?
The AltaVista Angle is built for contractors who want a more reliable way to grow.
Hosted by a team that works with over 600 contractors across the country, this podcast brings a real-world view of what is working right now in contractor marketing, sales, and business operations. You’re not getting theory. You’re getting insight based on what contractors are actually seeing every day.
Each episode breaks down sales and marketing strategies that help contractors generate new opportunities, win more bids, and build a stronger, more scalable business. You’ll learn what works in contractor marketing today, from digital outreach to improving your close rate and pricing jobs with confidence.
This podcast covers contractor marketing, sales strategies, improving your internal processes, and using technology to grow a more efficient and competitive business.
Whether you run a roofing company, paving business, HVAC company, or another trade service, you’ll get clear direction you can apply to your business.
If you want more jobs, better clients, and stronger revenue, this show will show you how to get there.
How can commercial contractors use industry associations, peer groups, and networking to build stronger relationships and support long-term business growth?
In this episode of the AltaVista Angle, we speak with Aaron Moore, president of PPD Painting and co-founder of the Commercial Painting Industry Association. Aaron explains how consistent industry involvement has helped PPD Painting build its reputation, stay visible, and develop lasting relationships with commercial property managers and facility managers.
The conversation covers contractor networking through organizations such as BOMA, IREM, and IFMA. Aaron also shares why contractors should accept small service jobs, how those projects can lead to larger commercial contracts, and why showing up consistently matters more than attending a single event.
Other topics include:
- How industry associations support contractor growth
- The value of peer groups for business owners
- Turning small service calls into major opportunities
- Building authority through speaking, podcasts, and trade publications
- Using contractor marketing to stay top of mind
- How AI is changing contractor research and vendor selection
- Growth opportunities in multifamily, industrial, warehouse, and senior living properties
- Building recurring relationships with commercial clients
- The importance of project quality and clear communication
Listen to learn how commercial contractors can play the long game, build credibility, strengthen customer relationships, and create new business opportunities through active industry involvement.
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Your go-to source for industry insights, trends, and strategies built for contractors and service-based businesses.
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Website: www.altavistasp.com
LinkedIn: AltaVista Strategic Partners
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