Contracting Simplified

In this episode we explore the inspiring story of Thomas Porter and how the started and grew his business, Porter Barnwood.

They now occupy a few acres in downtown Phoenix and have such an amazing story!

Also on today's show is a Protractor Tip by Brad Leavitt from http://www.aftconstruction.com Where talks all about the importance of Engagement on Social Media.

This is a show you certainly don't want to miss!

And please share about this episode on Social Media. Every little bit helps spread the word so more contractors can be INSPIRED!

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This is the inspiring story of Jake and Janelle Stoltzfus, and how they are enthusiastically growing their construction company together!

You will be Inspired as you listen to them discuss their ups and downs together on this show.

Listen today and be Inspired!

Jackson Andrews is on fire. You'll love his enthusiasm in this interview!

• I've learned how important it is to educate our clients in what they need to hold us accountable to.
• When going out on your own, seek council from others. Also it's very important to trust your gut.
• What I wish I knew back when I started is that the right answer sometimes is "No."
• When you show up when you say you are going to, and do what you say you will do, it's easy to stand out as a contractor.
• I do not work after 7pm. I reserve this for time with my family.

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In this episode I take you on a step-by-step journey through the exact goal setting blueprint I use to plan my year.

Every year I go away for the day and work through this entire process. It's so worth it, that I continue to do it year after year.

In this episode you will discover the exact blueprint I use to:

• Deal with the past
• Set the right theme for the coming year
• A unique strategy I use to bring future dreams and visions to my mind.
• The right number of goals to set
• Whether you should share your goals publicly or not - the answer might surprise you.

If you are serious about growing in your life and business this coming year, then you need to deal with your past, and make some realistic goals for your future.

This episode will show you exactly how.

If you find this helpful. Please share this episode with others!

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In this interview Elliott Robbins from Robbins Renovation shares his story of how he started his own renovation company.

He talks about:

• How incorporating your business can add respect to your name.
• When he had to learn what he was worth and how to charge for it.
• The importance of setting priorities.
• The most important thing you must acquire in this business.
• Something precious we all have, and it's up to us how we use it.

...and much much more!

In this episode you get to sit down with a luxury custom home builder who not only grew up in this industry, but has 17 years of experience running his own business.

He has lots of experience with running a large crew as well. At times he has more than 20 employees to keep going.

He drops so many powerful words of advice... but what rings the loudest is the word to treat others the way you want to be treated.

Make sure you have a notepad handy for this episode. You're going to want one for sure!

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Ethan Hickey of @maderakitchens has a background in the oil and gas sector. Which has helped relieve the financial burden of starting a contracting company.

His passion for all things woodworking developed when he and his wife bought their first house and took on redoing it themselves from top to bottom. That was 9 years ago...

Now in a new town, new home, new 6,000 square foot cabinet shop, Madera Kitchens, Ethan and his business are still growing. It has been a journey for them but they still have room for improvement and still learning along the way.

Listen to his story and be inspired and learn a thing or two from his experiences.

Apps that Ethan uses:

• Timestation - helps with hours, payroll, has geo-tagging
• Freshbooks - for invoicing and time tracking
• Microsoft planner - calendar + planner

Recommended Book: The Great Game of Business

Today's featured guest is Jason Pietruszka from @jjpconstruction, a retired musician turned contractor.

Jason learned how to run a business early on while he was young and still in the music industry. However, he quickly realized that his success will only be based on someone else's output. So he decided to start on his own.

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

Today's featured guest is Sam Shelton from @alaskabuilder

Today's featured guest is Joe Edwards from @elite_concepts_usa

Joe is a soft spoken and a caring person. He is also a man of vision and confidence as well. One thing you will notice as you listen to his story, and it came out of some hardships he went through, is the importance of good legal contracts and sticking with them.

Also you'll learn:

• What he did at 10 years old to earn money.
• Why sharing the "secret sauce" actually helps out in business, not hinders it.
• The ONE thing you should ask yourself when you wake up in the morning.
• How you should view your business - from a legal perspective.
• The opinion you should have of people younger than you, or even less experienced than you.

There's so many other great things he said in this interview, So, listen all the way to the end, and be INSPIRED!

Protractor Podcast was nominated to be a part of the Best Construction Podcast of 2018 contest. This contest is running right now. It would be so awesome if we won first place. The only way for that to happen is for you to go and vote for us. So, I'm going to ask you to do that. Please go to constructionjunkie.com and vote for us in the 2018 contest. Thank you so much!

Also, we just published a brand new article on the Protractor Blog by Janice Stitzer @cigconstruction and It's called: "Why a Construction Business Coach Has Been Essential for Our Growth" Janice, tells about how they decided to hire a business coach, and talks about all the advantages of it. It's a very good article, and I highly recommend it. Check it out today in the articles section at ProtractorPodcast.com

Today's Protractor Tip from Brad Leavitt @aft_construction is all about the importance of getting Signatures. This is very important if you are wanting to build a REAL business, and not just a hobby.