What’s New This Month
Events
Scale & Soar 2026
Join us for Estimate Rocket’s 3rd Annual Virtual User Conference on Thursday, February 12 (10 AM–6 PM EST), a full-day online event exclusively for subscribers featuring expert-led growth and scaling strategies, KPI-focused discussions, and a first look at new software updates. Spots are limited—register now to network, learn the latest best practices, and gear up to grow your business in 2026.
Training - Advanced Feature Training
We’re always rolling out new tools to help your business run smoother and grow stronger—and Advanced Feature Training ensures your team knows exactly how to use them to their full potential. Through live, hands-on sessions led by expert trainers, you’ll uncover hidden efficiencies, master new updates, and equip your team to work smarter every day.
Videos
The ‘Right Way’ Myth in Painting (and Why Staying Humble Wins) with Mike Kremsreiter
Working with bilingual crews just got a whole lot easier. In this Tech Tip, we’ll show you a brand-new Estimate Rocket feature: translating your Work Orders into Spanish with a single click.
Tech Tip - Translate English Work Orders to Spanish in One Click
Working with bilingual crews just got a whole lot easier. In this Tech Tip, we’ll show you a brand-new Estimate Rocket feature: translating your Work Orders into Spanish with a single click.
Tech Tip - Tracking Job Profitability in Estimate Rocket
Discover how Estimate Rocket’s built-in profitability tools help you see actual vs. estimated profits in real time. Learn how to track labor, materials, and expenses so you can focus on what really matters—your bottom line.
Podcasts
Estimating and Job Management Tech with Nick Slavik and Tom Droste
On this episode of Rocket Your Business for Trade Contractors, we re-share a conversation by Nick Slavik, host of Ask A Painter LIVE, and Tom Droste, Founder/CEO of Estimate Rocket. Nick and Tom's conversation originally aired on Ask A Painter LIVE and they covered topics ranging from job management technology and future economic challenges, to sales process, customer service, and more.
Champion-Level Process for Sales and Job Management with Nick May and Stacia Newton
This episode of Rocket Your Business for Trade Contractors features Nick May (Walls By Design) and Stacia Newton (Paper Moon Painting) sharing battle-tested sales and job-management processes. Tune in for practical tips on client communication, sales funnels, work order flow, virtual assistants, team coordination, and managing seasonality to boost efficiency and profit.
Bridging Hands-On Experience and Digital Education with Mike Kremsreiter
Learn how painting expert Mike Kremsreiter turned 25 years of hands-on experience into one of the fastest-growing online resources for contractors and DIYers alike. Discover how his practical advice and honest insights can help you educate clients, build trust, and grow your business.
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Blogs
Conquer Job Stress: Strategies to Streamline Your Workload and Enhance Longevity
Job stress doesn’t have to be the price of growth—this blog breaks down practical ways contractors can streamline daily operations, cut chaos, and avoid burnout. Learn how smart planning, delegation, automation, and the right tech can help you stay in control and build a business that lasts.
Enhancing Team Communication in Service Contracting
Tech can tighten team communication in service contracting through centralized platforms, project management, mobile tools, virtual meetings, and shared docs. The result is clearer coordination, faster fixes, and smoother projects.
How Service Contractors Can Thrive by Adding Complimentary Services
Adding complimentary services is a smart way for service contractors to grow—by aligning add-ons with your core work, you attract more clients and open new revenue streams. This post covers how to choose the right services, partner when needed, market bundles effectively, and keep evolving your offerings for long-term scale.
Application
Work Orders now available in Spanish
Generate Spanish language work orders for your team members that speak Spanish. Let us know what other languages you need!!
SMS Messages in Campaigns
You can now setup SMS Templates and use them in your Follow-up Campaigns. Mix and match SMS and Email messages as needed.
Faster Loading on Large Projects
Significantly improved loading on the Project View, especially with many line items.
Quick access to Text Clients Payment Receipts
Easily Text your Receipt documents to customers.
New Triggers and Actions in Zapier Integrations
Assignments and Proposals - Track New and Updated Schedule Assignments and Updated Proposal Activities.
Added Automated Follow-ups for Incoming Web Leads
Increase Speed to Lead on automated Lead Generation.
New Event Notifications and Zapier API Triggers Released
Heavily into integrating with other Apps, our Zapier integration has new Instant Triggers available now! Also, immediate response to Lead added through your web form (API / Zapier), Immediate notification to employee of new lead, Lead follow up campaign starts immediately, Various bug fixes and security enhancements