We have 3 facets to our business, and two of them require inventory to be kept and tracked across 3-5 vehicles, 2-3 storage sheds, and 1 warehouse at HQ. We track over 100 SKUs from sensor probes to computer boards to refrigeration valves. We are testing out inFlow for the next two weeks and so far, are generally pleased with their user interface, and integrations. Does anyone else utilize a tracking system across a similar scope? Do you like it? Do you hate it? Has anyone used inFlow before?

Hey team!

Is there a way to delete multiple tags at the same time?

Quick question... Can the tags we create be autosorted so they're in alphabetical order?

Just wanted to share some awesome content from the amazing @Audrey Ashburner on the liability side of the biz and some great insight into protecting yourself and your business.

How to Protect Your Business from Liability on the Job Site​

https://companycam.com/resources/blog/how-to-protect-your-business-from-liability-on-the-job-site

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Protect Your Business with Daily Logs: What to Record in Case of a Dispute​

https://companycam.com/resources/blog/protect-your-business-with-daily-logs-what-to-record-in-a-dispute

CompanyCam says I need to give permissions to use camera on my iPhone. I don't have an option that shows up to allow this anymore.

For context, I've been using the camera on the app for a while now. Is this an app update problem or an Apple problem? I saw the latest updates included "fixing" camera settings.

Just wondering how everyone tracks your expenses and bookkeeping stuff. I just adapted over the years as I learned more about business ownership, but curious as to how other people do it. I’m always up for improving so thought this would be a great place to ask.

Me personally I log all pdfs into Goodle Drive based per month, per business, per account, with separating misc receipts from suppliers.

I also add the name of seller, the job name, expense total, invoice number and date so they’re easily searchable if needed.

All files are shared with my bookkeeper & accountant monthly.

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I don't think the thread title articulates what I am asking for all that well. If anyone could kindly point me in the right direction of a new hire checklist that is strictly CompanyCam oriented, that would be great. We are in process of expanding and with some minor turnover I feel like I spend a couple of hours each week going over how to do basic functions like entering a new project. How to edit a photo after taking it, how to choose a photo tag versus a project tag.

Nonetheless, any insight is appreciated, come one come all, I will not be disappointed to learn how others are teaching their most valuable assets to use their most valuable assets throughout the course of the work day.

Ok I know some of us are content creators as well as multiple business owners. Right now I own 3 businesses and the paperwork is driving me bananas. Invoicing, job and profit tracking, transferring funds between businesses to organize hours and material spent on each due to having one single credit account at the suppliers.

I’ve been toying with the ideal of merging the companies into one incorporated company (my plumbing company is incorporated and content, and roofing company are separate sole proprietors), or at least merge the content and plumbing since a lot involves product and labour for both myself and my assistant. The roofing is just a small side. Challenging is an understatement. Not to mention the insane tax rate for sole props. I’m open to thoughts and ideas if anyone has done the same or has been in a similar situation??

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Whoa, we have 150+ members already! You all are amazing!

We just flipped the switch on a fresh new homepage at community.companycam.com. Here's what's different:

What's New:
Instead of landing in The Blue Room, you'll now see a live feed of ALL the hottest discussions across every forum—all in one spot. Think of it as your community command center where nothing gets missed. You can also navigate to new areas like "New" or "Hot" or "Following" to see content generated by your fellow users based on what is new, what is driving the most discussion or who you are following.



Want the OG Blue Room experience?
No problem! You've got options:
- Bookmark the direct link: community.companycam.com/forums/the-blue-room.2
- Use the Forums menu to jump anywhere
- Hit "Forum List" at the top of the new feed

PLUS: Trade Forums Are HERE!
Starting today, we're rolling out dedicated spaces for every trade. Plumbers talking plumbing. Roofers talking roofing. You get it. Find your crew and dive in.

The new view makes it stupid-easy to catch what's trending across the entire community. No more FOMO on conversations happening in other forums.

Let us know what you think! Drop your feedback right here or hit me up directly (via message here or at john.talman@companycam.com)

Is there a way to delete duplicate checklists?

We'll be posting the recording here shortly! Until then, what questions do you have?

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Let’s be honest, it takes a certain kind of crazy to walk away from a steady paycheck, health benefits, a pension, and 401(k)…

…just to trade it for stress, uncertainty, no consistent work, and no safety net.

And here we are.

Every one of us who left a “sane” path to start our own thing made a decision that doesn’t make logical sense to most people.

We chose the crazy path.

Most people won’t understand that we didn’t choose this because it’s easy.

Either way, When the stress hits, do you question it?
When you look around at people with benefits and security, do you wonder if you made the wrong call?

Walt Disney once sketched the future of his entire company on a napkin.
Studios, parks, licensing, characters, media, all connected, all feeding each other. Like an eco system.

That inspired me to create our own.

This is my flywheel, for our 5 year plan.
Every piece in here, from trade schools to disaster relief, HR services to supply chain, events to real estatse, connects to one mission:

Build people. Build systems. Build opportunity in the trades.
With Builders and Leaders.

I’m not trying to run a business that survives year to year.
I want a ecosystem that outlives me, one that pushes the skilled trades forward, from every angle.

How about you all? What gets you fired up? What is your vision?

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Everybody says the same thing:
“Just buy a used truck, it’s cheaper.”

Yet, That same truck breaks down 3–6 months later.
Now your jobs are delayed. You’re borrowing vehicles from your spouse or rental.
You’re stressed out and behind on bills. And suddenly the “cheaper option” is costing you way more.

Here's my personal take:
You quit your job ... You are betting 100% on yourself, to care for your livelihood.
If you’re betting your whole future on this business — why risk it with a vehicle that might leave you stranded?

I hate blaming others, or the lack of accountability. So if I can control one variable — like my ability to show up to the job, that will pay me for my services... I’m going to do it.

But that's just my opinion. My hot take, What do you all think?

I created this visual for myself to follow and share whenever anyone is deciding to get a vehicle.

Everybody says they want to grow…
but no one talks about what actually needs to change.

You can’t keep doing the same thing, with the same habits, and expect new results.

At some point, you’ve got to ask:
If I keep running my business like this… am I gonna get what I really want?

This is where I stopped, and created this graphic for our company to review.
What do you think? Does it hold value?

I’m not talking about materials and labor.

I’m talking about the real costs, not just the bare minimum ... the hidden stuff that slowly eats away at your margin while you’re out chasing the next job.

After spending the last few months traveling with contractors across the country, I keep seeing the same problem:

Everyone talks about revenue or price like it means anything
So here I created another visual...

A Blueprint to Understanding Cost — Because I’m tired of watching good contractors work hard and still stay broke.
This is everything that goes into the number before you even think about profit.

What do you guys think?

Once again, contractors are falling into the same pattern.

I keep seeing posts on Instagram that say: “Must have 3–5 years experience.”What do you guys think about this?

Here’s my take:
It’s because most people want someone they can toss straight into the field.

No training. No culture building. Just go-go-go.
But that’s how we end up with more bad hires than good ones.

Here’s the truth:
Hiring talent doesn’t fix broken systems. If you don’t know what problem you’re solving — even the “perfect” hire won’t help.

So I made this visual graphic to help.
This is how I think through hiring when I know I’m ready to grow.

What are your thoughts?

I learned this the hard way - I always assumed people knew or understood what I needed, instead of communicating because I did not want to have the hard conversation. I wanted to be liked more than understood.

But here’s what I’ve learned the hard way:
Most mistakes, delays, and drama on a jobsite don’t come from bad workers — they come from unclear instructions.

It’s not that people don’t want to do good work.
It’s that we assume they understood what we meant.

And when assumptions lead the conversation, everything breaks down.

So I built this visual to help myself, my team, and now other contractors get clear.

What’s one breakdown you’ve had that could’ve been solved with clearer communication?

The last 6 months in our masterclass, we been talking with contractors throughout the USA- and one thing has shocked me personally about Electrical Contractors...

Most electricians aren’t building pricing based on math, they’re just guessing. This is a shock to me because so many of us worked our A$$ off to apply and take the state exam. Yet, we fall back to asking Facebook or Googling “how much to charge for [x].”

Another thing I saw was many copying what the other guy charges without knowing if he’s even profitable, or the fact their competitors have a different overhead.

Am I the only one going crazy here?

I built this visual as a blueprint for the trades. If you wire jobs with code compliance, you should price them with the same level of attention.

What do you all think?