When Andy Rettke launched his renovation company, he knew choosing the right software would be essential. After months of research, JobTread proved to be the perfect fit.
Andy Rettke lost his family home to a tornado while he was in high school, and the experience changed him forever. Yet rather than bitterness, the loss drove his desire to help others rebuild after difficult circumstances, and inspired him to found Sonova Construction in Plano, Texas. The company’s mission is to restore homes and peace of mind for families facing everything from storm damage to major renovations.
“I’ve always had something that makes me want to take care of people,” Rettke says. “Conjoining that with going through a traumatic situation like losing your house, it just seems like the absolute perfect fit.”
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The Search for Project Management Software
After working as a construction project manager for a number of years, Rettke launched Sonova with his wife and a small team of seasoned professionals. The company has quickly carved out a niche in renovation work from remodels to handling floods and weather-related damage. Despite being new to business ownership, Rettke knew he needed strong systems from the beginning.
He spent three months weighing different software options and finally settled on JobTread to help run the business.
Why JobTread
Rettke reviewed well-known names in the industry, and while each excelled in a specific area all fell short in providing a complete solution. JobTread stood out for its ability to keep projects organized and finances clear.
“It eliminates risk for owners,” Rettke says. “It provides multiple layers of safety for project managers, salespeople, and the admin. It’s clean. It’s concise. And there are so many things in it that speed up our processes to make us more profitable.”
“It provides multiple layers of safety for project managers, salespeople, and the admin. It’s clean. It’s concise. And there are so many things in it that speed up our processes to make us more profitable.”
Putting JobTread to Work
Sonova uses JobTread to create and manage budgets, send contracts, and keep projects transparent for clients and team members. “All they have to do is pull up the budget in it,” Rettke explains. “They can go through and say, do we have enough money for this? The customer wants one extra thing, or they’re not happy with this. Can we make that switch easier? Do we have to issue a change order? It gives my guys the power to sell things faster and make fast decisions because everything is right there in front of them.”
The Value of Training
Although new to JobTread, Rettke invested in onboarding and attended Bootcamp, a two-day training program at JobTread’s Dallas headquarters. While he appreciated the online resources, he also found in-person learning valuable.
“The videos are fantastic,” he says. “But being on-site, working with the people who know the system better than we do, has helped guide us the right way to tailor the software to our business.”
Looking Ahead
Going forward, Rettke wants to keep the company small enough to guarantee quality while embracing tools that make growth sustainable. JobTread gave him a platform to deliver on that promise, ensuring homeowners received the care and professionalism they deserved.
“For me, it’s about making sure you’re taking care of others,” Rettke says. “If you do that, you can never fail.”
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