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The book

Hands Up.

A CEO's Letter to the Generation That Will Inherit What We Build — by Jennifer L Bagley, CEO of CI Web Group.

Hands Up by Jennifer L Bagley — 3D hardcover with a golden circuit-board roller coaster on a deep navy cover

Hands Up

A CEO's Letter to the Generation That Will Inherit What We Build

Jennifer L Bagley · CEO, CI Web Group

He shipped because he could not stand the alternative. So do we.

The stories in the book are written by the people who lived them — 13 published voices and counting, from the owners, operators, and builders working alongside CI Web Group. Every letter is published verbatim on its author’s launch story, and the best of every voice is collected below.

Read it — free digital editionThe free digital edition lives at jenniferbagley.com/book.
Clients

What clients are saying

  • When you find people who challenge your thinking, keep learning, adapt when necessary, and genuinely care about helping you build something meaningful, you don't just hire them—you build alongside them.
    Paul Wiese
    Founder, Built by the Trades · from his letter “The Client's Side of the Table”
    Read his full letter
  • The right marketing partner doesn't just build you a website. They help you understand where the future is going—and they make sure you're already headed there before everyone else realizes the road has changed.
    John Dean
    Owner, Superior Air Duct Cleaning · from his letter “My Ci Web Group Journey”
    Read his full journey
  • Find someone who thinks better than you do.
    Anthony Hamilton
    Co-Founder & CEO, THE Water Heater Company · from his letter “Find Someone Who Thinks Better Than You Do”
    Read his full letter
  • I was betting on Jennifer.
    Anthony Hamilton
    Co-Founder & CEO, THE Water Heater Company · from his letter “Find Someone Who Thinks Better Than You Do”
    Read his full letter
  • What I actually found was a strategic partner who changed the way I think about my business.
    Anthony Hamilton
    Co-Founder & CEO, THE Water Heater Company · from his letter “Find Someone Who Thinks Better Than You Do”
    Read his full letter
  • They combine experienced people with innovative technology, and that’s what sets them apart. AI and great tools are important, but it’s the team behind them that makes the difference.
    Frank Cichetti
    Cabrillo Plumbing, Heating & Air · from his story “Earning the Next Call”
    Read his full story
  • We don’t see AI as something that replaces people. We see it as a tool that helps people do their jobs better.
    Frank Cichetti
    Cabrillo Plumbing, Heating & Air · from his story “Earning the Next Call”
    Read his full story
  • If they aren’t a competitor in my market, I would tell them that it is worth every penny.
    Les Lomedico
    Owner, Central Washington Heating and Air · from his story “Service Before Sales”
    Read his full story
  • I felt an instant kinship with her.
    Nathalie Brooks
    Co-Owner, Brooks Heating & Air · from her letter “The Incomparable Jennifer Bagley”
    Read her letter
  • I was a fan of Jennifer Bagley long before I was a client, and I am so pleased that I made this decision!
    Sarah Turner
    Company Owner, Glendale Heating & Air Conditioning · LinkedIn
    See the prep story
  • Both of our HVAC sales today were from our website. The first from microsites and the second one was recommended via AI search which cited our website and ranked us at the top.
    Josh Osuna
    Service Manager, Eco Electric, Plumbing, Heating & Air
    See the launch
  • The speed and quality that CI Web Group delivers is unbelievable. Partnering with CI Web Group has been one of the three best business decisions I've made.
    Billy Gregus
    Integrity Refrigeration & AC · Client
    See the launch
  • Dang it looking awesome already. Your creativity is on point.
    Champion Air
    Client · during the build
    See the launch
  • I trust you more than I trust myself.
    Guillermo Diaz
    Owner, Precision Heating & Cooling
    See the launch
  • CI Web Group gave us features our competitors don't have — and a website that finally keeps up with how fast this industry moves.
    Bekka Martel
    Co-Owner, Advanced Air Conditioning + Heating · Cedar Park, TX
    See the launch
  • What I was looking for, although I didn't realize it at the time, was hope.
    AJ Laugelli
    Founder & President, Six Star Heating & Cooling · from his letter “What I Was Looking For Was Hope”
    Read his letter
  • We wanted a company that was thinking about where marketing was going, not just where it had been.
    Joe Zimmer
    Owner, Legendary Service · from his letter “The Kind of Partner Every Business Should Be Looking For”
    Read his letter
  • Before I ever understood customer service, I understood service.
    Michelle Myers
    Founder & CEO, Pink Callers · from her letter “The Voice That Builds the Business — A Legacy in the Making”
    Read her letter
  • technology should support the people who build the legacy, not replace them.
    Michelle Myers
    Founder & CEO, Pink Callers · from her letter “The Voice That Builds the Business — A Legacy in the Making”
    Read her letter
Industry leaders

What industry leaders are saying

  • she wasn't interested in leading for today. She was constantly thinking about what was coming next.
    Sherry Winn
    Two-Time Olympian · CEO, The Winning Leadership Company · from her letter on Jennifer
    Read her endorsement
  • She makes them because she believes they're necessary. That takes conviction, resilience, and a willingness to carry the weight that comes with leadership.
    Sherry Winn
    Two-Time Olympian · CEO, The Winning Leadership Company · from her letter on Jennifer
    Read her endorsement
  • What you are doing is going to change the world of service for hard-working families.
    Joe Crisara
    Service MVP · Renowned Service Industry Speaker & Strategic Partner
Our team

What our team is saying

  • I have one word for Jennifer. She is just brilliant and remains strong in her purpose and growth.
    Kathy Marshall
    Equity Partner, Head of Customer Service, CI Web Group · from her Hands Up letter “My Why”
    Read her letter
  • Confidence, I've learned, arrives after you've done the difficult thing. Not before.
    Melanie Osio
    Chief of Staff, CI Web Group · from her letter “Building the Company That Builds You”
    Read her letter
  • Jennifer's still willing to evolve, and that's exactly why I still believe in what she's building.
    Hoda Castleton
    Production Team Lead, CI Web Group · from her letter “I Still Believe in What She's Building”
    Read her letter
  • Jenn is the coach who takes home championship trophies.
    MaryJo Mickalich
    Design and Engineering Operations Manager, CI Web Group · from her Hands Up letter “Buckle Up. Hands Up. Let's Ride.”
    Read her letter
  • A website should not just look good. It should think, rank, and book work while you sleep. That is what design engineering makes possible.
    Michael Parker
    Executive Director of Design Engineering · CI Web Group
    Meet Michael
  • I LOVE IT! Y'all are half human, half superhuman. I cannot thank you enough — and I'm a huge fan of Camille.
    Eco Electric, Plumbing, Heating & Air
    Client · on working with Camille Porco
    Meet Camille
  • The blog is back to normal now. Thank you so much for your quick support — I really appreciate it!
    GreenTech DFW
    Client · on working with Katelyn Torres
    Meet Katelyn
  • Great meeting with you, Sydni — I look forward to seeing how we can continue to improve and better allocate our resources.
    LaVallee Systems
    Client · on working with Sydni Fowler
    Meet Sydni
Partners

What partners are saying

  • Jennifer is one of the true visionaries in this industry — someone who sees what's coming before the rest of us do, and then builds it anyway.
    Dave Kaynar
    CEO, OnePath.AI · Partner
  • Most people still see AI as a tool. Jennifer sees it as a workforce. That distinction is what separates visionaries from everyone else.
    Matt Benton
    Founder & CEO, Unify360 · Strategic Partner
    Read his letter

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