In this episode of The Bid Sheet for General Contractors, we tell the real story behind why we built our own fully automated AI-powered lead gen system instead of paying forever for ads and expensive software. We break down what changed for us—rising CPLs, never-ending subscriptions, and getting pushed toward big monthly commitments—then explain where sales is going next: AI prospecting, outreach, qualifying, and booking. You’ll hear what Smith AI actually does, who it’s for, and how it helps contractors stop relying on “mystery leads” from Google and Facebook and start building a consistent pipeline with targeted niches, associations, and focused buyer lists. Request a Demo with Our Team www.smartmoversclub.com

In this episode of The Bid Sheet for General Contractors, we talk directly to residential contractors who want out of the homeowner rat race and into a more stable commercial pipeline. We break down the fastest “small commercial” lanes to target (retail, office, restaurants, property management), where your first commercial client actually comes from, and the simple readiness checklist that gets you taken seriously by commercial buyers. If you’re ready to stop chasing emotional residential leads and start building a repeatable B2B lane, this episode is your playbook. Request a Demo with Our Team www.smartmoversclub.com

In this episode of The Bid Sheet for General Contractors, we break down where the most commercial work is happening in the U.S. right now—the metros seeing the biggest momentum and the mega-trends driving spend. Request a Demo with Our Team www.smartmoversclub.com

In this episode 005 of The Bid Sheet for General Contractors, we break down the best platforms to build a commercial work pipeline—PlanHub, The Blue Book, BuildingConnected, ConstructConnect, Dodge, and more—and what each one is actually good for. Then we hit the truth most GCs learn the hard way: getting access to ITBs is only half the battle. Many invites get pushed across multiple platforms, subs see the same requests everywhere, and it’s hard to know how many bidders you’re really competing against. The real win is what you do once bids start flowing—bid/no-bid discipline, scope clarity, pricing strategy, compliance, sub coverage, deadlines, and follow-up. We close with how Smart Movers Club turns that chaos into a system by operating as your bidding department so you can stop collecting opportunities and start winning them. Request a Demo with Our Team www.smartmoversclub.com

In this episode of The Bid Sheet for General Contractors, we break down the #1 problem with government bidding for new GCs: it’s slow by design—layers of procurement, heavy compliance, long evaluation windows, and delayed starts that can starve your pipeline if you rely on it too early. We explain what the government bidding process really looks like, why commercial work should be your first lane to build momentum, and how subcontracting can be the smartest runway into public work while you build past performance and confidence. We also share how our team fills your pipeline with commercial opportunities first, then positions you to step into state and federal bids strategically—without dumping you into a portal and leaving you to figure it out. Request a Demo with Our Team www.smartmoversclub.com

In this episode of The Bid Sheet for General Contractors, we break down the real alternatives to hiring a bidding department: doing nothing, doing it yourself, buying bid platforms, or going with the “big guys.” We talk about what most systems actually do—organize bids, show you opportunities, speed up takeoffs—but still put you and your team back in the driver’s seat with a learning curve, tech stack, and time drain. Then we lay out the real cost: missed deadlines, inconsistent submissions, weak follow-up, and leaving B2B money on the table. Finally, we explain what’s different about our model—we become the front-facing membrane of your entire bidding operation, help you transition out of residential dependency, build relationships upstream, and keep you consistently ready for commercial, state, and public work.

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In this episode of The Bid Sheet for General Contractors, we go behind the Bid Engine and break down a real winning bid package from start to finish—without the fluff. You’ll hear how we structured scope, priced for reality, and protected against risk so the GC could move fast with confidence. This example includes Demolition ($28,500), Drywall ($68,000), and Painting ($18,000) for a total of $114,500. If you want cleaner submissions, tighter scopes, fewer surprises, and a repeatable system that improves your win rate, this episode shows exactly what “professional bidding” looks like.Learn more www.smartmoversclub.com

In Episode 1 of The Bid Sheet for General Contractors, we break down why platforms like Yelp (and even Meta ads) can trap GCs in a “handyman economy” — small-ticket jobs, price shoppers, constant upsells, and lead quality that doesn’t justify the spend. We talk about the real math behind visibility vs profit, why being “known” doesn’t always mean you’re getting paid, and how buyers actually behave when the project is serious. Then we pivot to the play for 2026: building a B2B lane through commercial, property, and public work so your pipeline isn’t dependent on residential mood swings, interest rates, and consumer spending. If you’re a GC who wants more stability, bigger opportunities, and a cleaner bidding process, this episode is your wake-up call.

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