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Am I Targeting the Wrong Job Types?

Cheap service calls might be stuffing your calendar. We show you how to refocus your ads to land higher-margin installs and contracts.

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Key Takeaway: A full pipeline isn’t always a profitable one. The wrong jobs fill your schedule but bleed your margins. Learn how to flip your mix, boost profit per job, and stop chasing work that doesn’t pay.

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📉 1. You’re Booking What’s Easy—Not What’s Worth It

Low-skill, low-margin jobs crowd the calendar.

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The Reality:

Easy wins (filter swaps, basic service calls) stack up fast.
But they tie up techs and trucks without much upside.
High-value installs get squeezed out.

“You feel busy, but the bank balance doesn’t budge.”

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Fix It:

Audit last quarter: Which job types drove the most profit?
Rank by gross margin, not volume.
Set a goal to increase high-value jobs by 15% next quarter.

Read next: Which Channel Is Just Burning Cash? to stop fueling your pipeline with low-value calls.

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🚫 2. Your Ads Attract the Wrong Customers

Your marketing is attracting price shoppers and tire-kickers.

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The Reality:

“Free estimates” or “lowest price guaranteed” promos attract the wrong mindset (clients who chase price, not quality.

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Generic marketing leads to generic leads.
Low-cost promos hurt brand perception.

Fix It:

Write ad copy for your ideal job, not just “any” job.
Highlight value, not discounts.
Use real project photos, not stock.

Related: Why Aren’t Calls Turning Into Jobs? breaks down how to turn the right leads into booked installs.

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🧱 3. Your Techs Are Burned Out On Low-Impact Work

The wrong jobs don’t just hit margins, they kill morale.

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The Reality:

Techs dread the next “coupon call.”
They stop upselling or promoting higher-tier work.
Retention drops when top talent feels wasted.

Fix It:

Rotate techs onto better jobs when possible.
Track job-type morale scores with post-shift surveys.
Celebrate profitable installs internally, not just total jobs.

🔹 In this YouTube video — “Can I STILL do this? Tech Burnout” — a veteran tech shares how repetitive, low-value jobs crush morale over time, making it harder to retain and motivate your best field crews. Watch it here

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Also read: Is My Marketing Actually Working? to align marketing with the jobs you actually want.

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🧰 Final Takeaway:

You’re not just selling jobs, you’re shaping the business you run. The wrong job types will burn out your crew and eat your margin. Target the work that builds wealth, not just fills time.

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Want help identifying your top job types?
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‍Download the HVAC Lead ROI Tracker

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