Solving Jobsite Challenges through Innovation and Effort with Dmitriy Ivanchuk

This week, John Talman and Luke Hansen sit down with Dmitriy Ivanchuk, founder of HeyPros and Homze, to unpack his remarkable journey from an immigrant family steeped in trades work to becoming a tech innovator reshaping labor management in construction. From launching his first painting business at 18 to designing algorithms that help even greenhorns quote like seasoned pros, Dmitriy explains how creativity, marketing savvy, and relentless problem-solving led to the birth of HeyPros and Homze. Whether you're a contractor, business owner, or just someone passionate about solving real-world problems, this episode delivers insights, laughs, and inspiration in equal measure.

Key Takeaways Start Small, Think Big: Dmitriy's entrepreneurial journey began with small painting jobs and grew into developing full-scale software platforms that solve industry-wide challenges.

Solving Real Problems: HeyPros and Homze focus on tackling actual pain points.

Empowering Subcontractors: Dmitriy's mission is to give subcontractors access to more jobs and fair opportunities.

Automation + Human Touch: Dmitriy emphasizes that human connection and responsibility remain essential amidst all the autamated innovations within construction.

Optimism for the Future: Dmitriy sees younger contractors prioritize professionalism, customer experience, and doing things "the right way" even amid labor shortages.

Good Contracting = Good Character: In Dmitriy's words, being a good contractor (and a good person) comes down to effort, responsibility, and genuine care.