Don't use Thumbtack, Angi, or Yelp to get leads in 2026, Do this instead

💰Want to join Home Service Accelerator? Apply here: https://www.homeserviceaccelerator.com/ytviewtraining?el=Dont_use_Thumbtack_Angi_or_Yelp_to_get_leads_in_2026_Do_this_instead&htrafficsource=youtube&hcategory=youtube-video In this video, I break down why platforms like Thumbtack, Angie, and HomeAdvisor are actually costing you far more per lead than you think. I walk through a simple example that shows how multiple contractors pay for the same lead while only one gets the job. I explain why this creates a race to the bottom on pricing and how most business owners miscalculate their true cost per job. Then I compare that model to running your own ads, where you control the leads and avoid competing directly with others. I also show how building your own marketing system not only generates leads but builds long-term brand awareness. By the end, you'll understand why relying on lead aggregators can trap your business in a cycle that’s hard to scale out of. Timestamps - 00:00 - Why Thumbtack, Angi, and Yelp are overcharging you 01:08 - How shared leads actually work 02:32 - Why your cost per job is way higher than you think 04:34 - Why this model breaks when you try to scale 06:28 - The better way to generate your own leads 09:47 - The simple math that explains everything Links for vendors mentioned: Local Legend Marketing: https://get.locallegend.ai/steve Google SEO and Maps SEO Services ($1mil/year or larger businesses):https://www.stryker-digital.com/book-call/?el=steve Google PPC Ads Management($1mil/year or larger businesses): https://get.locallegend.ai/steve Meta Ad Management (Businesses over $1mil/year only): https://get.locallegend.ai/steve Dope Marketing for Mailers: https://meetings.hubspot.com/patrick-o3/hsa 💰Want to join Home Service Accelerator? Apply here: https://www.homeserviceaccelerator.com/ytviewtraining?el=Dont_use_Thumbtack_Angi_or_Yelp_to_get_leads_in_2026_Do_this_instead&htrafficsource=youtube&hcategory=youtube-video