ServiceForge launches 'Keep Service Human' podcast to champion personal connection in the skilled trades

Hosted by ServiceForge's Jane Blanchard, episodes will explore why real relationships and authentic customer service remain essential to business success

PORTLAND, Ore., Oct. 28, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- ServiceForge, the 24/7 human answering and scheduling service built for home service contractors, has launched its new podcast, "Keep Service Human," featuring host Jane Blanchard as she explores how home service businesses can grow, strengthen customer relationships and deliver memorable service.

Real Conversations About Business Growth

"Keep Service Human" brings together the people who build and run home service businesses, along with the professionals working behind the scenes. Blanchard, who also serves as ServiceForge's head of brand and marketing, will sit down with industry leaders, business owners and other guests to discuss attracting customers, turning inquiries into booked jobs, building strong teams and creating experiences that bring customers back. The conversations will explore how practical tools and personal service work together to support sustainable growth.

"Technology is changing the way we do business, but it shouldn't change the way we treat people," Blanchard said. "Behind every service call is a real person who wants to feel heard, understood and valued. With this podcast, we want to talk about what great service really looks like and remind business owners that making customers feel heard can be one of their greatest competitive advantages."

The premiere episode featured Blanchard in a solo conversation introducing the podcast and its focus on personal connection. In the second episode, she will interview Shelby Anderson, ServiceForge's operations leader, about what a recent poll revealed about AI and customer service. The third episode will feature Tracy Murray, ServiceForge's operations leader for client experience, discussing how top home service businesses turn the first phone call into a booked job.

The podcast builds on ServiceForge's commitment to helping skilled trades professionals grow their businesses while delivering exceptional customer experiences. Through its live answering services, scheduling tools and payment solutions, ServiceForge helps contractors capture opportunities, book more jobs and remain accessible to customers around the clock.

Customers Want Someone Who Listens

The launch also comes as consumers express growing concerns about the role of AI in our daily lives.

"There's a lot of conversation about what AI can do for businesses, but we also need to talk about what technology can't replace," Blanchard said. "Empathy, trust and the ability to make someone feel important are what turn one-time customers into lifelong relationships. This podcast is about celebrating those qualities and sharing ideas that help businesses put them into practice."

"Keep Service Human" will be available on Spotify, Apple and YouTube. ServiceForge invites skilled trades professionals, business owners and other industry leaders to help shape the conversation by submitting guest suggestions at https://form.typeform.com/to/kEdroavq.

For more information about the podcast and ServiceForge, visit serviceforge.com/keep-service-human or serviceforge.com.

About ServiceForge
ServiceForge helps home service businesses get found, get booked and get paid with 24/7 human answering, scheduling, lead qualification and payments. By combining smart technology with real human connection, ServiceForge helps service businesses stand out in an increasingly disconnected world, ensuring contractors capture more jobs while delivering exceptional customer service. For more information, visit serviceforge.com.

SOURCE ServiceForge