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Latest Copilot Updates
Estimate Scheduled Status
Copilot now shows whether each line item in an estimate has been scheduled. This small but important update ensures accepted work doesn’t slip through the cracks and creates a cleaner workflow for commercial maintenance plans and recurring visits.
This feature also sets the foundation for two major releases debuting on Black Friday:
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Waitlists
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Unscheduled Work
These tools will make it easier to organize jobs, handle weather disruptions, and manage shifting seasonal workloads.
Video Uploads
More refinements are landing this week to help teams transition smoothly into slower months. These updates focus on clarity, scheduling visibility, and preventing missed tasks when service patterns change.
Field Force Mobile App
Additional enhancements are rolling out based on user feedback. Expect smoother performance, cleaner flows, and continued improvements to field documentation.
Black Friday Livestream
Don’t miss the Black Friday event at mikeandes.com/blackfriday.
The Copilot leadership team — VP of Product, VP of Engineering, and Head of Design — will join Mike to unveil the roadmap for the upcoming months and highlight several major initiatives being developed for the offseason.
Community Insights & Takeaways
Balancing Profit Sharing With Debt and Reinvestment
When tying manager bonuses to distributable cash, debt adds complexity. This session explored how to structure incentives fairly, clarify expectations upfront, and avoid demotivating great operators while still making smart long-term financial decisions.
Marketing Leaf Cleanups for Maximum ROI
Leaf cleanups create urgency — and urgency drives low-cost leads. The conversation focused on how to use fall cleanups not just for one-off jobs, but as a gateway into winter recurring services and spring mowing customers.
Effective and Compliant Text Marketing
Text messaging is incredibly powerful when it feels personal. The discussion covered how to keep messages conversational, avoid spam triggers, and understand how opt-outs work so deliverability stays strong for estimates and invoices.
Keeping Teams Motivated in Harsh Conditions
Cold, wet leaf cleanup days test morale. Successful leaders balance realistic scheduling with empathy, clear communication, and occasionally stepping into the field during tough stretches — especially with smaller teams.
Choosing Between Revenue Work and Offseason Prep
When seasons overlap, deciding what to prioritize can be challenging. The advice centered around maximizing revenue while it’s available, and saving prep tasks for slower days when weather limits production.
Organizing Work During Daily Weather Swings
Rapid weather changes make scheduling unpredictable. The upcoming Waitlist and Unscheduled Work features will create a more systematic way to manage shifting priorities so no job gets lost in the shuffle.
Looking Ahead
The next few weeks will include multiple feature releases, continued Field Force enhancements, and the full Copilot product roadmap reveal at the Black Friday livestream.
Join us to see what’s next for Copilot and get a first look at new tools designed to support growth heading into 2025.
