How to Pick the Right Software For Your Contracting Business
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Ever had to shop for a software solution?
It sucks.
There’s so much out there and they all say they’re the best.
That’s why today we're talking to James Benham.
James is the CEO and co-founder of JBK, which offers technology solutions for Insurance & Construction companies. He’s also the author of Be Your Own VC and founder of the ConTechCrew podcast.
Today’s conversation is all about how to solve problems by using the RIGHT technology.
Including how to pick the problem to solve, how to research solutions using AI, and tips to get your team to actually adopt the solution you select.
Episode Highlights:
Get a walkthrough of construction technology expert and author James Benham’s process for identifying, choosing and implementing the right software solutions for your business (e.g. CRMs, automation and AI tools etc.)
Learn the most common mistakes contractors make when purchasing new software.
Hear James’ tips on keeping your company innovative as technology continues to change at an unprecedented pace.
00:00 - Intro
01:21 - About James
07:12 - How has the construction technology space evolved in the last 10 years?
11:32 - How to prioritize and select the right tech solutions
29:00 - Is it realistic to get all systems working well together as one streamlined process?
37:00 - Bootstrapping: Make innovation a habit and a process
39:40 - What’s the biggest tech mistake you could make in the next 5 years?
41:58 - Connect with James
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