First-reply edge
78%
The first reply wins 78% of the time.
For Nextdoor service pros
Trusty Goat watches neighborhood requests in your trade and responds when you cannot.
Most jobs go to the first pros who reply.
Stay on the ladder, under the sink, or on the job site. Trusty Goat keeps you in the conversation.
No credit card required β’ 14-day free trial
Live monitoring + instant replies
Built for owner-operators who cannot babysit Nextdoor all day.


Built for the field
Monitor the right neighborhoods
Filter by service categories
Reply fast without dropping the job in front of you
First-reply edge
78%
The first reply wins 78% of the time.
Setup time
5 min
Get configured and live in about five minutes.
Free trial
14 days
No credit card required to get started.
Why it matters
Trusty Goat keeps watching while you are already on the job, so you can show up early in the thread without breaking focus.
Reply automatically
Filter the neighborhoods and trades you actually want
Stay consistent instead of relying on luck
The payoff
You keep working. Trusty Goat keeps you visible.
That is the difference between checking Nextdoor when you get a break and already being in the conversation when the right job appears.
How it works
Set it once, trust it every day, and check in only when it matters.
Step 1
Choose neighborhoods and categories so Trusty Goat only watches the requests that matter to your business.

Step 2
Set the opening message you want Trusty Goat to send when the right job appears.

Step 3
When the right opportunity shows up, you are already in the conversation while you keep working.
Built for owner-operators
Fast to review when you have a minute
Designed to keep your pipeline consistent
See the setup
A quick walkthrough of monitoring, filters, and automatic replies.
From the field
βI was losing so many leads because I couldn't check Nextdoor constantly. Now I get notified instantly and my response rate has tripled.β
Mike R.
Handyman, San Diego
βGame changer for my landscaping business. I'm booking 2-3 more jobs per week just by being the first to respond.β
Sarah L.
Landscaper, Austin
Simple, honest pricing
Start free. Upgrade when you are ready to let Trusty Goat reply for you while you work.
Up to 3 lead alerts a day, sent right to your phone. Plus a text the moment a neighbor mentions or recommends you on Nextdoor β something the Nextdoor app will not tell you.
If TG sends you zero lead alerts during your bundle, two things happen automatically: we text you personalized tips to sharpen your profile and service area β and we extend your coverage free, for the same number of days you paid for. No forms. No fine print.
Everything in Hustler, plus an AI assistant that texts back interested customers on your behalf β answering questions about services, pricing, and availability based on your profile.
Start now
Start your free trial and keep showing up early in the conversations that lead to real jobs.
No credit card required β’ 14-day free trial