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: [email protected]

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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