About this Episode
In this episode, we sit down with James Hatfield, President of LiveSwitch, the innovative communication platform that’s transforming how service-based businesses connect with their customers and teams. LiveSwitch empowers companies of all sizes to capture job site video, conduct live customer interactions, and streamline their workflows — all without downloads or complex software.
James walks us through how LiveSwitch is helping businesses save time, eliminate unnecessary travel, and boost revenue by bringing real-time video communication directly into everyday workflows. You’ll hear how professionals in trades like restoration, home services, moving, and property management are leveraging instant video links (sent via text, QR code, or web form) to qualify leads faster, document work more accurately, and deliver a superior customer experience.
We dive into:
The story and mission behind LiveSwitch — leveling the playing field for small businesses with real-time visual communication.
How businesses can close more jobs without extra staff or travel using browser-based video sessions.
Practical use cases from real professionals who’ve seen results.
James’s insights on future tech trends and how instant video is reshaping customer trust and operational efficiency.
Whether you’re in restoration, contracting, property services, or any customer-facing business, this episode shows how LiveSwitch’s real-time video and collaboration tools can help you work smarter, win more business, and deepen customer relationships.
Tune in to learn how video technology isn’t just changing communication — it’s changing the way business gets done. 🚀
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I’m Bill Crawford, Owner of Rainmaker For Contractors. RFC began as a passion after owning a Home Improvement Franchise in the Chicagoland area for 15 years. I’ve taken what I’ve learned from being an owner used what has worked – And thrown out what has not. As a result, I’ve created an internet marketing agency focused on helping contractors grow their businesses. An important factor in Rainmaker For Contractor’s current success is predicated on my experience training over 650 employees and setting up and monitoring over 500 waterproofing trade shows.