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The “Paid-to-Be-Seen” Trap — Thumbtack, Lead Platforms & the Real Cost of Doing Business I’m 484Operator, and I’m looking at this from the lens of my construction company — 857-For-Hire Construction Crews LLC. This episode is part of a series I’m doing as I launch the company — giving you an unfiltered look inside one of the most regulated industries and exposing the loopholes that hurt small business owners who are just trying to do the right thing. Today’s topic: what I call the “paid-to-be-seen” problem. It’s not about providing the best service anymore — it’s about how much you’re willing to pay to access customer data. In this video, I walk through a real example — a small interior trim repair job on Thumbtack — and break down how the lead-generation model drains contractors long before the first nail is driven. You’ll see how: Contractors pay just to talk to potential customers — often $20+ per “lead.” Time spent sorting through low-value jobs eats into real work hours. Platforms resell the same customer info to multiple pros. The “free for homeowners” model turns into a paywall for tradesmen. If you’re a homeowner, hire local — call the business directly and work with people who actually show up. If you’re a contractor — drywall, HVAC, electrical, framing, or roofing — and you’re tired of wasting hours chasing bad leads, comment or reach out. Let’s counter this parasitic behavior together and rebuild a network of real crews that perform the work — because we make money on the job site, not paying rent on our own visibility.