Angie's List Returns to Growth, ANGI CEO Says

The video discusses Angie's List's return to growth, driven by changes in sales, product, and efficiency. It explores Angi Homeservices' positioning in the consumer tech market, emphasizing profitability and market size. The challenges of moving home services online are addressed, highlighting the role of millennials and the need for transparency. The importance of a marketplace for scale and liquidity is discussed, along with the risks of being an intermediary. The video concludes with insights into M&A strategies and the 'happiness guarantee'.

What has been a key factor in Angie's List returning to growth?

• Reduction in workforce

• Expansion into new markets

• Changes in sales force and product

• Increased marketing budget

How does Angie's List differentiate itself from other companies in the consumer technology space?

• By having a large physical presence

• By offering free services

• By being a profitable company

• By focusing on international markets

What is one of the main challenges in moving home services online?

• Lack of skilled workers

• High cost of technology

• Limited internet access

• Dominance of word-of-mouth

What demographic trend is expected to drive change in the home services market?

• Millennials expecting on-demand services

• Rise in urbanization

• Aging population

• Increase in single-person households

What role does Angi Homeservices play in the home services market?

• Manufacturing home service tools

• Offering a marketplace for service providers

• Training home service professionals

• Providing direct services

What is a significant part of Angi Homeservices' strategy for growth?

• Increasing prices

• Acquiring companies that align with their strategy

• Focusing on a single market

• Reducing service offerings

Which acquisition has become a core part of Angi Homeservices' strategy?

• TaskRabbit

• Thumbtack

• Handy

• HomeAdvisor