Our podcast year started off with a bang, and as a result, we're sharing our sister show, Toolbox for the Trades, and their episode around Tech FOMO, because new the new year means it's likely time you're looking at new features for your tech stack. We'll be back with more Mastering ServiceTitan next week!

Episode originally Aired 1/13/2026

Contractors are drowning in tech clutter. Between AI tools and endless “must-have” software subscriptions, it’s easy to get lost chasing the next shiny object. In this episode, Powerhouse Consulting’s Jenny Benbrook and Pam Duffy join the show to share a five-step plan for cutting through the noise, eliminating redundant tools, and building a smart, scalable tech strategy that actually drives profit. From budgeting like a marketer to running a “Goldilocks check” on your tech, this conversation will help you stop chasing shiny objects and start getting ROI from the software you already own.

Join us as we discuss:
 

• [5:24] The rise of tech FOMO and the problem with over-adoption

• [19:06] A five-step plan to technology strategy success

• [38:23] The importance of regularly evaluating your tech spend
  

Check out these resources we mentioned during the podcast:

•  ServiceTitan

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