Growing your trades business without a large marketing budget is entirely possible, especially when you leverage tools like Tradie Hub.

Our platform simplifies lead generation with automation and AI, so you can focus on your work while we handle the rest.

Here’s how you can generate more leads without paying for expensive marketing services.

1. Boost Your Reputation with Reviews (On Autopilot!)

Positive reviews are critical for tradies—they build trust and make you stand out. With Tradie Hub, you can:

• Automate Review Requests: Automatically send follow-up emails or texts after a job is completed, encouraging customers to leave a review.

• Post Reviews to Social Media: Share positive reviews directly to platforms like Facebook and Instagram with automated scheduling.

• AI-Powered Review Responses: Respond to reviews professionally and promptly with AI, whether it’s a thank-you or addressing a concern.

These automated processes make it effortless to grow your reputation, which is key to attracting more leads.

2. Schedule Posts to Google Business Profile

Your Google Business Profile is one of the first things potential customers see. Keeping it active with updates and posts is essential for visibility.

With Tradie Hub, you can:

• Schedule Posts Directly: Plan and publish updates, promotions, or job highlights directly to your Google Business Profile.

• Save Time: Set up weeks of posts in advance to ensure your profile stays active without daily effort.

This simple action keeps your business front and centre when customers search for local services.

3. Create Social Media Posts with AI

Social media is a great way to reach your local audience, but staying consistent can be challenging. That’s where AI and automation come in:

• AI Content Creation: Generate ideas, captions, and even visuals for posts in minutes.

• Automated Scheduling: Use Tradie Hub to plan and post content across platforms, including Facebook and Instagram.

By automating your social media, you’ll stay visible to potential customers without needing to spend hours every week on content.

4. Generate Email Campaigns with Ease

Email marketing is an affordable and effective way to connect with past customers and reach new leads. But what if you’re not confident in writing?

With Tradie Hub, you can:

• Use AI to Write Campaigns: Generate professional email copy for promotions, updates, or referral programmes in minutes.

• Streamline Design: Let our platform guide you in creating clean, attention-grabbing emails.

Even with no prior experience, you can create engaging campaigns that drive results.

5. Leverage Referral Programmes

Word of mouth is a powerful marketing tool for tradies. Take it up a notch by implementing a referral programme.

With Tradie Hub, you can:

• Automate Referrals: Set up a system where customers are rewarded for recommending your services to friends and family.

• Track Results: Monitor how many referrals you’re getting and reward participants automatically.

Referral programmes are a low-cost way to generate quality leads while keeping your current customers happy.

6. Use AI-Powered Ad Campaigns with Tradie Hub

If you’ve got a small budget to spend, running paid ads can provide a significant boost—without the need for a pricey marketing agency.

Our Ad Launcher allows you to:

• Access Proven Templates: Use agency-tested ad copy and designs, specifically tailored for trades.

• Cut Management Fees: Skip the high agency costs and put your budget directly into ad spend.

• Launch Ads Quickly: Set up and run campaigns even if you’ve never done it before.

This low-cost option ensures every dollar goes towards driving results, not paying someone else to do it for you.

7. Optimise Local SEO

Being visible in local search results is critical, and it doesn’t require a big budget. Use Tradie Hub to simplify this process:

• Automate Google Business Updates: Keep your profile fresh with regular posts, photos, and promotions.

• Boost Engagement: Respond to customer queries and reviews using AI, ensuring prompt and professional communication.

When you optimise your local presence, you’ll attract more leads directly from search engines.

8. Collaborate with Local Businesses

Partnering with other trades in your area can generate leads without extra spending. For example:

• Cross-Promote Services: Team up with complementary businesses (e.g., builders and electricians) to recommend each other to clients.

• Create Bundle Deals: Offer packages like “Roof Painting + Gutter Cleaning at a Discounted Rate.”

• Keep track of referrals using landing pages, affiliate links and pipelines.

These partnerships can expand your customer base while building strong industry relationships.

Ready to Automate and Grow?

Generating leads doesn’t have to be costly or time-consuming. With Tradie Hub, you can automate key tasks, leverage AI to handle content creation, and even launch affordable ad campaigns with tested templates.

Start saving time and growing your trades business today!