Contracting Simplified

This question is brought up often in this industry. In this episode... Ian Cheadle from @cheadleconstruction shares his answer to this question, and what that means for his business.

Listen to the show today, and be Inspired, Motivated, and Educated to be the very best contractor you can be, in your local community. 

Now is not the time to cut corners, and take advantage of unsuspecting homeowners. It's time to raise the bar, and be PROFESSIONALS leaving a LEGACY that lasts. 

Don't wait. Get this episode today! And Be INSPIRED!

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In this show Cameron Gilliam shares his story of how he grew up knowing he would be a homebuilder. He talks very openly about some of the ins and outs of working in a family business.

Cameron is very passionate about doing it right. They focus on doing high quality work, and therefore they have learned to price their jobs accordingly.

We talked about the different ways that they are making a difference in their community.

It was very inspiring for me to talk to Cameron about their business and processes. And I’m sure it will be for you as well. Listen today and be INSPIRED!

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Finding good quality help is a challenge most contractors are facing around the world. Mike Corona @coronamarbleandtile comes on the show to answer this Ask A Protractor question. Do you look for skilled labor, or a hard working person that you can train?

We had an awesome chat together about this topic. And I know it'll be of help to you. 

So, whether you are currently looking for someone to hire, or you are thinking of doing it in the future... you'll love this episode.

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This story is about how Tiffany came in and saved her husband's contracting business by helping him get Quickbooks setup correctly. They burned their shoebox full of receipts and took control of their finances. 

Now Their business is thriving and turning a good profit year after year. 

I asked Tiffany how she did it, and she was more than willing to tell me. This episode answers five questions, and will leave you inspired at the potential quickbooks has to help you grow and scale your contracting business. 

So if you answer yes to even one of these following questions, then this episode is for you:

1. Do you struggle with the financial side of your business?
2. Do you put your receipts in a shoebox? (Or something similar)
3. Do you not really know if your jobs are truly profitable or not? 
4. Do you wonder what each job you do truly costs your business?
5. Do you struggle with using Quickbooks, or wonder if there are apps that could help Quickbooks run better for you?

Like I said, if you said, "Yes" to even one of those questions. Then you need to listen to this episode. 

Maybe you don't do the numbers side of your business, but your wife does, or some other person. Well, then have them listen to the episode. It will help you with the numbers side of your business. And as you already know... if you're not in control of your numbers, are you really in business?

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Where Do You Turn When You Don't Have a Full Time Mentor? ... Is a question turned in to us for the Ask A Protractor series. Spencer Lewis from @Insider_Carpentry is passionate about this subject. He has came on the show today, and answered this question inside and out. 

If you've ever struggled with wondering where to turn when you lack a full time mentor, then listen to this show. The very least it will do, is inspire you. And most like it will leave you feeling motivated to be active in the online community, and help others as you yourself grow in the trades. 

So, don't delay any longer. Get this episode and listen to it today!

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Today it's our pleasure to bring you the incredible story of Don Challis @don_challis He's been building luxurious custom circular staircases most of his life. And recently he has taken up a new income stream carving 3D sound waves into wood. He's a general contractor and has a passion for helping homeowners get the best quality for a fair price. 

If you are feeling all alone in the contracting world, wondering if anyone else can relate... then you should listen to this episode. Don's story is not hyped-up, but very relatable and inspiring. 

Listen to this show today, and be inspired!

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In this episode you will learn how Jon Fitzgibbon from @norwood_construction creates great customer relationships. Even if a project lasts for months, or even a year. There is a secret process Jon uses, which he believes every contractor should do. Listen today and find out how to make your next customer relationship go perfectly without compromising on price or quality. 

You're on purpose as a contractor to leave a legacy, and make a difference in this world. This episode will certainly inspire you and help you achieve that goal!

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Joshua Shane @j_s1984 had a grandpa who taught him a lot when he was growing up. As you listen to his story in this new episode you will hear of the lasting impact he had on Joshua's life and business.

[New Episode] Toby Cornell from @cornellcustomhomes is a luxury custom home builder in Southern CA. And today he comes on the show to answer a very important question about pricing. 

Pricing your projects correctly is something every contractor deals with. So this episode is one you definitely don't want to miss.

In this show you will learn the pros and cons of each job pricing method:

• Cost Plus Method
• Monthly Fee Method
• Hard Numbered Contract Method

Also, you will hear which method Toby prefers, and why. 

Don't miss this episode!

#Protractors - Making A Difference!

 

[New Episode] Our Featured Guest this week is Brendan OSullivan. In this show He tells all about how he started his contracting business, and then got into house flipping. 

This is a great episode packed-full of all the woes and victories of being a contractor in the 21st Century.

Listen today and be Inspired!

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