Our Story

Midwest Contractor Marketing Agency — Built for the Trades.
Period.

Urban Niche Co. isn't trying to be everything to everyone. We made a decision early on — go deep, not wide. Serve one industry, master it completely, and deliver results that generalist agencies never could.

100% Contractor-focused
8+ Trades served
30 Days to first results
Founder & CEO
Ricky
Urban Niche Co. — Des Moines, Iowa
Built every system from the ground up — no corporate playbook, no shortcuts
Obsessed with contractor marketing because it's the most underserved space in digital
Deploying AI-powered outreach and automation that big agencies charge triple for
Every client gets the same energy — whether you're just starting or ready to scale
📍 Des Moines, Iowa
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Our Mission

Give Contractors the Marketing Firepower They've Always Deserved.

The trades industry runs the world — roofers keep families dry, plumbers keep water flowing, electricians keep the lights on. These businesses deserve marketing that actually works, not cookie-cutter campaigns built for dentists and coffee shops.

We built Urban Niche Co. to close that gap. To bring real strategy, real systems, and real results to the people doing real work.

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We Only Serve the Trades

No restaurants. No retail. No tech startups. Our entire operation — every tool, every strategy, every campaign — is built around contractors and home service businesses. That focus compounds. You get the benefit of everything we've learned across every client in your space.

We Move Fast

Most agencies take weeks to onboard, months to show results. We operate differently. You'll see real momentum within your first 30 days — not because we cut corners, but because we already know your industry inside and out.

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We Use AI to Outpace Everyone

We're not chasing trends — we're building AI-powered systems into everything we do. Automated lead follow-up. Smarter ad targeting. Content at scale. The contractors who adopt this now will dominate their markets for the next decade.

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Everything is Transparent

You'll always know where your money is going and what it's producing. Real reporting, plain language, no smoke and mirrors. If something isn't working, we say so and fix it — no waiting for a contract to expire.

What We Stand For

The Principles We
Don't Compromise On.

01

Specialization Over Scale

We could take on more industries and grow faster. We choose not to. Being the best at one thing beats being average at everything.

02

Results, Not Retainers

We don't hide behind long-term contracts. We earn your business every single month by doing the job we said we'd do.

03

Speed is a Strategy

In this market, slow is expensive. We move fast on launches, fast on pivots, and fast on communication. You'll never wonder what's happening.

04

Honesty Above All

If a channel isn't working, we tell you. If your budget needs to shift, we say so. You'll never get a rosy report that doesn't match your reality.

05

Build for the Long Game

We're not here to run a campaign and disappear. We build systems that grow with your business — marketing infrastructure you'll own for years.

06

Technology as an Advantage

AI, automation, and data are leveling the playing field. We make sure our clients are always on the right side of that shift — ahead of the curve, not catching up.

Our Clients

If You Work with Your Hands,
We Work for You.

We understand the seasonality, the local competition, the customer psychology, and the sales cycles for every trade we serve. No guessing. No learning curve.

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Roofers

Storm season, inspections, residential and commercial roofing

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HVAC

Seasonal demand spikes, maintenance plans, emergency calls

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Plumbers

Emergency services, remodels, drain cleaning, water heaters

Electricians

Residential panels, commercial buildouts, EV chargers, inspections

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Landscapers

Seasonal packages, lawn care, hardscape, snow removal

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General Contractors

Full remodels, new builds, project bidding and lead flow

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Remodelers

Kitchens, bathrooms, basements, additions and renovations

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Painters

Interior, exterior, commercial, cabinet refinishing

Why It Matters

The Specialist
Advantage.

General agencies have to relearn your industry with every campaign. We already know it. That's not a small difference — it's the difference between wasted budget and a full pipeline.

When you call us, you're not explaining what a roofing lead looks like or why HVAC spikes in July. We already know. We're already building for it.

What You're Comparing Generic Agency Urban Niche Co.
Contractor-Specific Experience
Month-to-Month Flexibility
AI-Powered Lead Systems
Results in First 30 Days
Full Campaign Transparency
Understands Your Seasonality
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We're Building
Something Real.

Urban Niche Co. is growing fast. We're looking for people who are hungry, sharp, and want to be part of an agency that's doing things differently — not a corporate machine, not a freelance side hustle. Something in between, and better than both.

If you want to be on the ground floor of something that matters, we want to hear from you.

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Sales & Client Relations

Outbound outreach, lead qualification, onboarding new clients

Hiring Soon
AI Developer / Automation Engineer

Building workflows with Claude, Cowork, Zapier, and custom AI tools

Hiring Soon
Digital Marketing Specialist

SEO, PPC, and social strategy for contractor clients

Future Role
Content & Copywriter

Trade-focused content, case studies, ad copy, and email

Future Role
Ready to Grow?

Let's Build Your Pipeline.

No cost. No commitment. Just a clear look at where you stand and exactly how we'd grow your business.