Pro Interviews
Find the Thing You Love Most and Do It
"No matter what you do, whether it’s roofing or yoga or massage, think of yourself as a salesperson too. "
Reviews
Pro Interviews
I’m Only a Step Away From Helping People Achieve Their Dreams
"Thumbtack taught me that being the greatest player doesn’t make you the greatest teacher or networker."
Instant Book
Your Profile Decides If You Get Hired. Here’s How to Fix It.
Thumbtack customers share what they're looking for when comparing pros’ profiles.
Pro Tips
Turning Lemons Into Lemonade: How to Handle Bad Reviews
10 tips for responding to reviews while shining a positive light on your business.
Pro Tips
9 Simple Ways to Show Customers You Care
Nine easy (and inexpensive) ways to turn new contacts into lifelong customers.
Pro Tips
Get Hired More With These Profile Do’s and Don’ts
Maintaining a great profile is easier than you think. Here’s how.
Instant Book
When I Started Using Thumbtack, It Was Like Something Clicked
"Now that I connect with a customer for the first time when they reach out, I really focus on following up."
Instant Book
Finding My Pricing Sweet Spot
"I kept experimenting with my prices to find what worked. As I’ve gotten busier, I’ve raised my rates."
Pro Tips
How Top Pros Follow Up (In 7 Steps)
What does it mean to follow-up? Here's what Top Pros say.
Pro Interviews
Turning My Passion Into My Profession
"Anyone in a visual field should have pictures in their profile. They speak without words."
Pro Interviews
How I Found Small Business Success in Less Than a Year
"I consulted a friend of mine who taught yoga. The only advice that worked was Thumbtack."
Pro Interviews
How I Reinvented Myself As a Successful Business Owner
“I had to figure out how to make ends meet in the heart of the downturn.”
Pro Interviews
How Thumbtack Helped Double My Accounting Business
"I worked with an NFL coach who found us on Thumbtack. Still pretty shocked about it."
Pro Interviews
Using My Hands and Living My Dream
"People love to hire a small business."
Pro Interviews
Turning My Passion Into a Career
"As much as my students learn from me, I learn from them."
Instant Book
Why These Pros Win More Jobs
Great profiles win jobs. Here's how.
Instant Book · John · Massage Therapist
How I Built a High Quality, Low-Stress Business with Thumbtack
Always give the customer more than they asked for or might have expected.
Pro Tips
Announcing the First Top Pro Class of 2018
Join us in celebrating the first Top Pro class of 2018.
Pro Tips
Kathleen’s wedding officiant profile transformation
"I’m glad that I took the time to update how customers view me."
Instant Book
3 Profile Updates Every House Cleaner Needs to Make
Get hired more with these three easy profile updates for house cleaning pros.