Contractor Cents

By Ruth King

Discover ideas, tactics, news, and information that matters to your contracting business and you. Increase productivity, profitability, customer and employee satisfaction.... more

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The podcast currently has 472 episodes available.

Contractor Cents episodes:

February 02, 2026 Contractor Cents - Episode 411 - Build the Right Team Before You Can Afford One
How do you grow your business by finding the right people and testing them
before you hire them?
You know that you need an HR person, a marketing person, a CFO, and
more to grow your business. But you can’t afford the overhead right now.
And, how do you make sure you have the right person who is competent and
fits your culture? Join Nicole Grinnell, owner of Bosun Solutions, gives you
the answers.
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Ruth King
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Podcast Produced by
Nick Uttam
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18min
January 26, 2026 Contractor Cents - Episode 410 - Is a 10% Net Profit Really Enough?
Is a 10% net profit ok?
Discover the realities of two contractors – each with a 10% net profit. One
was doing much better from a profitability standpoint. I discuss the best
way to look at your bottom line using net profit per hour to make sure your
company is truly profitable.
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Ruth King
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Podcast Produced by
Nick Uttam
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19min
January 19, 2026 Contractor Cents - Episode 409 - The Importance Of Financial Analysis
I had the honor and privilege of presenting the importance of financial
analysis trends to Scott Bunce’s Vistage Group. Scott interviewed me about
the why and how of financial analyses.
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Ruth King
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Podcast Produced by
Nick Uttam
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20min
January 12, 2026 Contractor Cents - Episode 408 - Death By 1,000 Cuts - Part 4
In the fourth of the Death by 1,000 cuts series, I discuss the next little cut –
improper discounts. Discover how to really discount and ensure you at least
break even when discounting.
More information and registration for Field Managers Survival School
mentioned in the podcast can be found here: https://keap.page/rk139/field-
managers-survival-school.html
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Ruth King
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Podcast Produced by
Nick Uttam
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13min
January 05, 2026 Contractor Cents - Episode 407 - Happy New Year!
Happy New Year! I give you five fun financial facts to begin 2026.
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Ruth King
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Nick Uttam
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17min
December 29, 2025 Contractor Cents - Episode 406 - Death By 1,000 Cuts - Part 3
In the third of the Death by 1,000 cuts series I discuss the next little cut –
not paying attention to the bottom line as your company grows. Revenue is
important. What you keep is more important!
Free P&L Statement and Balance Sheet
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Ruth King
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Podcast Produced by
Nick Uttam
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...more
14min
December 22, 2025 Contractor Cents - Episode 405 - Death By 1,000 Cuts - Part 2
In the second of the Death by 1,000 cuts series I discuss the next little cut –
Not answering the telephone.
Wait! Before you ignore this podcast, listen to what happened and make
sure it isn’t happening in your company.
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Ruth King
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Podcast Produced by
Nick Uttam
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...more
8min
December 15, 2025 Contractor Cents - Episode 404 - Death By 1,000 Cuts - Part 1
Death by 1,000 cuts is how the ancient Chinese tortured people. No single
cut killed them. However, it was the accumulation of 1,000 cuts that
eventually killed the person. I explain what this has to do with your
business. It’s the little things that could add up and kill your business. This
podcast discusses the first cut: Running your business on cash and/or not
paying attention to cash trends.
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Ruth King
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Podcast Produced by
Nick Uttam
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18min
December 08, 2025 Contractor Cents - Episode 403 - Safety Training Mistakes That Could Cost You Everything
Safety training is crucial. You never know when it will pay for itself. My
guest, Eric Wik, founder of Safety Team Technologies, tells you why safety
meetings fail and what you can do about it. He’ll also give you some of the
horror stories of what happens when you don’t comply with the safety
training laws.
Free P&L Statement and Balance Sheet
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Ruth King
Twitter - @RuthKing
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Podcast Produced by
Nick Uttam
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20min
December 02, 2025 Contractor Cents - Episode 402 - From Classroom to Jobsite: Why Training Matters More Than Ever
Is training really worth it? What are the short term and long term tangible
benefits for you, the employer?
My guest today, Spencer Pope, the Manager of Technical Support and
Training for Bradford White, gives you examples of how continuing education
in the trades directly impacts contractor success – whether that training is in
the classroom, on line, distance learning, or a combination of them.
Free P&L Statement and Balance Sheet
https://tinyurl.com/2rjd6wxu
Ruth King
Twitter - @RuthKing
LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/ruthking1/

Podcast Produced by
Nick Uttam
https://www.linkedin.com/in/nick-uttam-4b33a1147
...more
18min

FAQs about Contractor Cents:

How many episodes does Contractor Cents have?

The podcast currently has 472 episodes available.

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