Blog
The Mastro blog
Field notes on winning more work, quoting faster, and running a tighter trade business — written for owners, not software people.
Winning work
Why quoting on-site wins more bathroom jobs
The research on speed-to-quote, plus a 5-step playbook for closing on the customer's kitchen table.
Communications
WhatsApp for tradespeople: turning chats into booked jobs
How to run WhatsApp like a professional channel — templates, habits, and keeping chats tied to the job.
Pricing
How to price a bathroom renovation in Switzerland
A build-it-up pricing method with a full worked example — labour, materials, waterproofing and buffer.
Winning work
The first tradesperson to reply usually wins — here's a follow-up system that takes 10 minutes to set up
A copy-paste follow-up cadence — timings and message templates — so leads stop going cold.
Operations
Change orders without the awkward conversation
How to handle scope changes on a fixed-price job cleanly — with scripts — so extras stay friendly and paid.
Comparisons
Quoting software vs the spreadsheet: what a trade business actually gains
An honest comparison of spreadsheet quoting vs dedicated software — and where each one actually wins.
Integrations
Trade software with a bexio integration for Swiss businesses
Native bexio integration for Swiss trades: contacts, quotes and invoices in sync, no double entry.
Winning work
What Swiss homeowners actually want in a renovation quote
Homeowners pick the quote they trust, not the cheapest. Here's what earns that trust.
Running your business
The real cost of the 8pm quote
Quoting after hours feels free. Here's the real price in lost jobs and lost evenings — and how to win it back.
Pricing
Fixed-price quotes vs hourly estimates: which wins the job?
A worked bathroom price breakdown, and how to quote fixed without carrying the risk.