Contracting Simplified

Many of you know him online as @toolaholic - His name is Kiefer Limeback - and from a little boy he's always loved tools. He has his own remodeling company, and he gets to try out new tools almost everyday.

In this episode you will hear his thoughts on some of the latest technology, and some of his favorite tool recommendations.

Here's a taste of what you'll get inside:

• Some tools that are important for contractors getting started
• His thoughts on vans versus trucks for contractors
• All about tool storage options
• Some thoughts on providing certain tools for subs
• Types of technology we can be looking forward to
• Some personal tips for growing your Instagram audience
• Apps that connect to your tools remotely
• ...and SO MUCH MORE!

So, listen to the end, because this show is packed full of juicy tool nuggets.

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The International Builder's Show is just around the corner Jan 9-11 2018 in Orlando Florida. This will be the perfect place to meet up with contractors like @toolaholic, @rrbuildings, @aft_construction, yours truly, and most of the other Protractor Podcast featured guests. Just tap the banner on our resource page at protractorpodcast.com/resources for more info or to get registered. I hope to see you there!

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This is your hour. Be Inspired. Be motivated. Get Educated. Go make a difference!

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Today you will be inspired as you listen to this story of Andrew Mueller from @kustomcontractinginc Just like so many of you, He has not had an easy road, and has had to overcome many challenges. But he has developed some pretty impressive systems and procedures for his business, and I'm super excited to bring them to you today.

Here's a taste of what you'll find inside:

• How a good employee is almost like having a business partner.
• How to make sure the work gets done exactly the way you want it to get done when dealing with employees or subs.
• The importance of change orders, and documenting everything.
• Why it's so important that you charge for your proposals, especially when it takes you a full day to write them up.
• The need to double check when you are quoting big stuff, or you could end up eating $1,000s of dollars!
• Be a giver rather than a taker and your business will prosper.
• Just eat the frog, and get it done… even if it's something you don't really want to do.
• …and so much more!

Andrew is excited about his business, and you can totally tell as he shares his story and experiences. His enthusiasm will fuel your own. Don't miss out. Listen to it today!

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Our guest is Mark Rason from Remarkable Woodworks. His story is very inspiring. He did not grow up using power tools, like so many of you. But rather, his background is in sales. And he had to overcame his fear of failure and launch out believing that contracting is the correct path for him and his family.

In this story he shares many insights about entrepreneurship and sales. If you are a new contractor, or haven't even launched on your own yet, you'll love this episode.

But even if you've been in the trenches for many years, i believe you'll find some nuggets in here that you can apply to your life and business as well.

Inside this episode, Mark shares:

• 5 keys to good salesmanship
• Why it's so important to speak from the heart, and always be honest
• 3 tips to help you in your entrepreneurial journey
• The #1 thing you need before you launch out on your own
• How to use Pinterest to find leads for woodworking projects
• ...and much much more!

Mark is a very honest and transparent person. He isn't afraid to share about some of his struggles in this story, and how he overcame them. This episode will encourage you and strengthen you.

Get in to this story today, and BE INSPIRED!

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Our guest is Joel Grasmeyer. He is co-founder of the app Contractor Tools. His story is very interesting and inspiring, and I know you'll find it fascinating.

In this conversation he shared with me

• 5 common issues that face contractors and how to solve them.
• How to put together a $40,000 bathroom remodeling estimate in less than 10 minutes and have it in the hands of the customer before you leave the job site!
• How Millennial homeowners are going to expect contractors to present estimates and change orders. Hint: It has to do with technology.
• An easy way to keep track of taxes when you work in multiple states.
• The missing ingredient that will allow you to charge more.

And...Towards the end of the show he gave a very generous offer which you do not want to miss out on.

This is a must listen to every contractor who wants to improve their business, especially the estimating and invoicing part of their business.

Download and listen to this conversation with Joel Grasmeyer today, and Be Inspired, Motivated & Educated!

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Today our guest is Mike Rossi from @RossiConstruction near Chicago. He is very passionate about construction... as well as business and personal development, so I know you are going to love this conversation!

Inside you'll learn:

• How they process what went right and wrong after a job gets done.
• How to instruct employees without being overbearing.
• Why it's so important to start a business with the proper funding in place.
• How they are creating specific web pages to reach specific towns around Chicago, and get better leads.
• The power of Instagram geo-tags to reach your target market.
• ... and so much more!

This was a very fun conversation! Mike is so excited about his business, and you can feel it oozing out of him!

Listen today, and Be Inspired!

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Our guest today is JD Dwyer @sticksandbricksdev He shared with us his story about how he grew up in construction, worked for some awesome companies, and then finally took the leap and helped start a brand new company. ..... There are so many gold nuggets in this story. Here's a small list of what you'll learn inside: ▪ How JD's life journey has led him to where he is today. ▪ Why they chose to brand their company they way did. ▪ How to deal with difficult clients without losing your reputation. ▪ The importance of sharing bonuses with your team even it's small at first. ▪ How to make it through the difficult times in business and weather the ups and downs. ▪ Why we try to create raving fans. ▪ …and so much more! ..... This is a story you don't want to miss. You'll be inspired, motivated and educated to go out there and be a little better each day. ..... Don't wait. Get access to this story today, and be INSPIRED! ..... #Protractors - Making A Difference!

Some people are very good at showing the homeowner things they should be fixing or upgrading at some point, and other people aren't so good at it at all. That's what this episode is all about. Ben Horning @bhdb_ben shared with us how they approach their current clients with upsells.

You'll learn in this episode:

• Why you should focus on the reason they called you and solving that issue first.
• To ask yourself, "If this were my house would I do it?"
• Why is so important to do an initial walk though of the entire house and document - even with drawings.
• How to be professional and win their trust.
• How to get them to call you back for future jobs.

This conversation is packed-full of goodies you can take with you and implement today or tomorrow.

Dig in to this episode today and be inspired!

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Someone once said... "In the construction business, you must be two things: slightly crazy and have a desire to serve people." And it is said of the Carlson family that they are a little bit of both… Whether they are crazy or not, I don't know... but one thing that came through loud and clear during this interview with Stefan Carlson, is how much they LOVE to SERVE people!

There are so many things that were said that stood out to me, but here are just a few...

• We strive to have legacy over money.
• All of our employees and clients are treated like family.
• How we track all of our selections and job costs throughout the project.
• Why branding is of utmost importance to us.
• How we learned the hard way to take our time and vet our clients.
• ... and SO MUCH MORE!

Get this episode today and be Inspired, Motivated, and Educated! There is no reason that you cannot go out and have legacy over currency in your own local community. Your legacy is up to you. May this message today, from Stefan Carlson, inspire you to be all you can be in your contracting business.

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What is your estimating process? What have you found works really well and sets you for success when it comes to estimating? Do you have a system for estimating? These questions face every contractor in the marketplace today.

In this episode Alex Rescha from @brothersrenovations shares exactly how he does it. You'll come away from this one with at least one useful tip you can use (and probably more than one!)

In this episode you'll learn:

• What software Alex uses (and loves)
• The agreement he gets up front from the customer (and it includes money)
• The 3 steps Alex uses every time to ensure the estimating process is a success for his company.

... and more!

This is a short episode, but don't let that fool you. It's PACKED-FULL of very valuable experience that Alex has proven to help grow and scale his renovation company.

Listen and learn today!

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Brad Gosselink (@gosselinkfinecarpentry) grew up in the country club. His white collar parents got him a job in construction, thinking he would hate it and return to school. (but instead he fell in love with it.) He had a problem with alcohol (but has now been sober over 7 years) He and his wife separated… and on and on the story goes.

But…

These obstacles did not stop Brad from overcoming the odds, and pursuing his dream of owning and growing his own carpentry business.

Now, fast forward a few years and he's hiring employees, purchasing another business, and collaborating with other successful contractors. In some ways the story feels like it's just beginning.

• Why it's important that you show up on time
• To immediately admit it when you screw up
• How to buy an existing contracting business
• How to deal with employees
• …and much more!

Listen to this episode today, and you'll be inspired and motivated to be a professional contractor, and leave a legacy.

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