From Trades to Tech: James Hatfield on AI, Video & Remote Tools for Contractors

In this episode of The Digital Remodeler Podcast, Carl Willis sits down with James Hatfield, Chief Revenue Officer at LiveSwitch, to unpack one of the most inspiring journeys in construction tech—from house painting and blue-collar grit to AI-driven platforms that are redefining job site management.

James shares his evolution from running a residential painting company to building and scaling tech startups that solve real-world problems for contractors. Learn how LiveSwitch emerged as a game-changer—originally powering events like the Super Bowl and WWE during the pandemic, now transforming how remodelers, HVAC pros, and service contractors interact with leads and manage job sites.

🔥 Discover how video calls, AI diagnostics, and cloud-based project tracking are helping contractors eliminate tire-kickers, close jobs faster, and reduce costly callbacks. Hatfield dives into how contractors can now conduct virtual estimates, guide site walkthroughs remotely, and leverage AI to produce automated estimates, material lists, and even job timelines.

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Whether you’re a one-man crew ready to scale or a seasoned team looking for cutting-edge field tools, this conversation is your blueprint for what's next in remodeling tech.

👉 Don’t miss James’ jaw-dropping real-world demos—including a 30-second HVAC diagnosis that turned a tech into a raving fan.

🎧 Listen now and get inspired to lead with vision, not just tools.

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Stop Driving. Start Closing
Stop wasting time on tire kickers. Qualify and estimate remotely with AI-powered video technology.

What if you could remotely qualify leads, create accurate estimates, and manage multiple projects—all without ever leaving your office?

That's exactly what LiveSwitch does for remodeling contractors.

Stop Driving. Start Closing
Stop wasting time on tire kickers. Qualify and estimate remotely with AI-powered video technology.

Stop Driving. Start Closing
Stop wasting time on tire kickers. Qualify and estimate remotely with AI-powered video technology.

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