Field Notes

Writing for operators, not agencies.

Honest takes on what's actually working in client acquisition for service businesses. Pricing, response time, AI, retention, ad strategy — without the platitudes.

Chiropractic6 min read

How Much Should a Chiropractor Pay Per New Patient in 2026?

Chiropractic CPAs vary wildly by offer, market, and practice type. Here's the benchmark range we see across the practices we work with — and how to bring yours down.

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Roofing7 min read

Roofing Marketing After Storm Season: How to Keep Your Pipeline Full in 2026

Storm-chase marketing is a high you can't sustain. Here's how the best roofing operators we work with built systems that produce booked roof inspections every month — not just after weather events.

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Plumbing8 min read

Best CRM and Field Service Software for Plumbers in 2026

We integrate marketing with every major plumbing CRM. Here's our unfiltered take on which one fits which kind of plumbing business in 2026 — and where each one breaks down.

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Dental8 min read

Dental Marketing Pricing Guide: What Practices Actually Pay in 2026

Dental marketing pricing ranges wildly because practice types do too. Here's what a general practice, an implant center, and a multi-location DSO each pay — and what they should get for it.

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HVAC7 min read

How Much Should an HVAC Company Spend on Marketing in 2026?

Most HVAC companies under-spend on marketing — then blame the channel when nothing happens. Here's the actual budget math for residential HVAC in 2026.

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Operations5 min read

Speed-to-Lead: The One Metric That Quietly Decides Whether Your Marketing Works

Studies going back two decades say the same thing: respond to a lead in under 5 minutes and your conversion rate is 8x higher. Almost no service business actually does it. Here's how.

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Strategy6 min read

Client Acquisition vs Lead Generation: Why Most Service Businesses Buy the Wrong Thing

Most agencies sell you leads. What you actually need is booked clients. The difference looks small on a contract and enormous on a P&L.

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Pricing7 min read

How Much Does a Marketing Agency Cost in 2026? Honest Pricing for Service Businesses

If you're a dental practice, med spa, clinic, or home-services operator shopping for an agency, here's what marketing actually costs in 2026 — and what you should expect at each price point.

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