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UpSmith + ServiceTitan cooked up something hot right in time for summer!!! We have officially teamed up with ServiceTitan to pour rocket fuel on your daily sales numbers and help keep all your team members happy, even in the scorching heat. Introducing Boost, ServiceTitan-integrated software built to drive behaviors impacting revenue, profitability, and retention by gamifying trades employees’ experiences. Identify actions that matter. Instantly reward those behaviors whenever they happen. Gain real-time visibility into skill gaps. Spend the time saved coaching your team to improve. Boost is built for easy use and revenue return, thanks to our integration with ServiceTitan. Boost + ServiceTitan: Instant productivity at your fingertips. To learn more, reach out to: Jake Stone @ [email protected]

Thanks to Venture Dallas for naming our team as a finalist for Dallas Startup of the Year in the growth category...big opportunity to share our mission! ?? https://lnkd.in/gaD2RHvK

The American Society of Civil Engineers (ASCE)?identifies $2.6T in U.S. infrastructure spending needs … but who’s going to build it? On this episode of #UntappedWithUpSmith Wyatt Smith sits down with Stephan Feilhauer, Partner at Antin Infrastructure to discuss ways his firm and he are shaping the future of US infrastructure, with a focus on the energy sector. We cover everything from: ?? Workforce development’s critical role in infrastructure rebuild ?? The impact of automation in manufacturing and beyond ?? How policy changes impact the skilled labor shortage And more! Stephan dives deep into the investment opportunities and strategies that can truly impact overall infrastructure growth. This episode will give you an insider’s view into the interplay between workforce development, technology, and sustainable infrastructure investments.? Tune in and let us know what you think! ??

Last week, The Wall Street Journal added to its coverage on rising Gen Z interest in skilled trades with a profile on social media influencers. These young builders are gaining prominence online while bringing awareness to vocational career options outside of traditional college pathways. Creators like Lexis Czumak-Abreu (@lextheelectrician) record themselves in the field via Instagram posts like this one (https://lnkd.in/gDpGWDYx), attracting 750K+ followers with day-in-the-life videos about their work. It’s proving a lucrative business: As searches relating to skilled trades rise, influencers like Czumak-Abreu are earning $200K+ in brand deals with companies like Klein Tools and Carhartt. In the effort to combat skilled labor shortages, online personalities spark interest from younger generations to bridge skilled labor supply gaps. So while they may not fit everyone's conception of traditional welders or carpenters, craftspeople like Chloe Hudson (https://lnkd.in/gPqQmMDD) and Matt Panella (https://lnkd.in/gUURvkMa) are bringing building trades to a new generation. We’re all better off for it.

How do you attract and empower Gen Z skilled workers? ?? Find out by tuning into our new episode of #UntappedWithUpSmith to hear Wyatt's insightful conversation with Jessica Peltz-Zatulove, founding partner of Hannah Grey VC. We dive deep into some hot topics: ?? How to attract and empower Gen Z skilled workers ?? The impact of AI and technology on the trades ?? Addressing the skilled worker shortage at large Jessica offers fantastic insights into what makes Gen Z tick in the workforce and how AI is transforming the trades. Plus, she shares her journey from Minnesota to New York, her passion for business, and her impactful work with female founders. This episode is packed with valuable takeaways for anyone interested in the future of work and technology. Tune in and let us know what you think! ?? Link in the comments below! ??

Mayor Mattie Parker is one of the best workforce leaders in America. As mayor of Fort Worth since 2021, she’s overseen regional GDP growth at ~3x the pace of U.S. averages, topping $137B+ in real gross domestic product as of April 2024. That’s bigger than all but six *countries* in Latin America. What does the chief executive of the 12th largest U.S. city rank as her top workforce priorities? 1.???????Motivating more able-bodied men to participate in the workforce. 2.???????Doing the same for women by increasing access to affordable childcare. Listen in for Mayor Parker’s story from growing up in a rural community to becoming the youngest big city mayor in the country. She definitely has a Texas-sized vision for the future.

"You have to be very, very clear about what the goal is, and you have to have one goal." We can't get enough of Sebastian's passion around singular focus, customer obsession, and learning through failure. Reminding you to tune in to hear how Rilla and UpSmith are aligned in creating real impact for trades companies, and the employees that make those companies great. As always, catch our conversation on YouTube or tune in wherever you get your podcasts. Link in the comments below! ??

“Fast gets good before good gets fast…” Learn from a fast-growing start-up founder with your must-listen of the week-- Sebastian Jimenez joins #UntappedWithUpSmith and is dropping the secrets of Rilla’s journey from struggle to success in transforming communication in home improvement!??? Sebastian and Wyatt Smith discuss everything from AI and virtual ride-alongs to Rilla’s eight operating principles. Listen to learn about ways to motivate behavior inside service companies, keeping a customer-centric focus, and Sebastian’s unique journey from an aspiring stand-up comedian to a tech entrepreneur. ?? This is a high-energy conversation full of practical takeaways for your business. Catch our conversation on YouTube or tune in wherever you get your podcasts. Link in the comments below! ??

“Fast gets good before good gets fast…” Learn from a fast-growing start-up founder with your must-listen of the week-- Sebastian Jimenez joins #UntappedWithUpSmith and is dropping the secrets of Rilla’s journey from struggle to success in transforming communication in home improvement!??? Sebastian and Wyatt Smith discuss everything from AI and virtual ride-alongs to Rilla’s eight operating principles. Listen to learn about ways to motivate behavior inside service companies, keeping a customer-centric focus, and Sebastian’s unique journey from an aspiring stand-up comedian to a tech entrepreneur. ?? This is a high-energy conversation full of practical takeaways for your business. Catch our conversation on YouTube or tune in wherever you get your podcasts. Link in the comments below! ??

It's time for your biweekly dose of insight from amazing people doing important work-- a new episode of #UntappedWithUpSmith just dropped! ?? We're grateful to be joined by President of Prosper, J. W. Carpenter, a leader in economic empowerment and education reform. This discussion is a deep dive into the benefits of a skills-focused workforce, the importance of accessible quality jobs, the need for inclusive economic growth, the role of holistic community involvement in achieving economic empowerment, and more. ?? Fair warning: J.W. will have you considering a move to Birmingham as he describes the city as a burgeoning hub for economic growth and innovation, inviting listeners to contribute to building a vibrant, equitable community in the Southeast. ?? This is a fun one! Catch our conversation on YouTube or tune in wherever you get your podcasts. Link in the comments below! ??