Ready to shift gears from constant catch-up to cruising along the highway of success in your contracting business? That's exactly what we lay out for you in this latest episode of Contractor Cuts. We're not just talking shop; we're handing you the toolkit to build a rock-solid foundation for your business. By refining your time management skills, you can move from being bogged down by daily fires to strategically tackling objectives that map out the path to growth.

I'll let you in on a game-changer: ProStruct360 Software isn't your average digital tool—it's the pilot in the cockpit of your construction management plane. I'll walk you through our own transition from the dark ages of manual labor to the renaissance of automation, showing you how to reclaim hours and focus on what truly moves the needle. With this powerhouse software and a little ingenuity, your business processes will become as smooth and scalable as a well-oiled machine.

But we don't stop at software and strategy; we also zero in on the bedrock of any business—financial insight. Fine-tuning your job bidding, grasping the ripple effects of time mismanagement on your bottom line, and harnessing robust systems to keep projects on track and on budget are all part of the discussion. And guess what? We're teasing a little something extra for our next episode: a deep dive into proactive financial management that could be the difference between red and black ink on your ledger. So why wait? Tune in, apply our tips, and start sculpting the contracting empire you've always envisioned.

Looking to take your business to the next level? ProStruct360 has everything you need to succeed! From cutting-edge software and training, to expert coaching and guidance, we've got you covered. Visit our website to explore our offerings and see the full videos of our podcast series. At ProStruct360.com, you'll find the tools and resources you need to grow your business, improve your skills and achieve your goals. Don't wait, check us out now!

Join us January 11–13 in Nashville for the Chart the Course 2026 Planning Retreat. Sign up now and get three free coaching sessions before the event to finish 2025 strong and hit 2026 with a clear game plan. At the retreat, you’ll tackle systems, hiring, marketing, and leadership alongside ambitious contractors, leaving with a blueprint for growth. Spots are limited—visit prostruct360.com to learn more!

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Struggling to scale your contracting business? You're about to discover a blueprint for breaking through that invisible ceiling and catapulting your growth. We invite you to join us as we share the raw and real tales from the front lines of contracting. We'll tackle the gritty truth about the ceaseless ups and downs, the soul-crushing isolation, and the ever-elusive search for reliable crew members. More importantly, we'll arm you with the actionable strategies that promise to transform your efforts into tangible success.

This isn't just another conversation; it's a lifeline to those of you out there feeling marooned in an ocean of competition and customer demands. We've laid out a methodical approach that will take you from battling day-to-day emergencies to constructing a six-month pipeline for consistent and stable growth. Learn how to set realistic goals, prioritize with precision, and systemize your workflow. By the end of our talk, you'll be equipped with a checklist to not just reach but exceed your most ambitious targets. So buckle up and get ready for a journey that will redefine the trajectory of your contracting enterprise.

Looking to take your business to the next level? ProStruct360 has everything you need to succeed! From cutting-edge software and training, to expert coaching and guidance, we've got you covered. Visit our website to explore our offerings and see the full videos of our podcast series. At ProStruct360.com, you'll find the tools and resources you need to grow your business, improve your skills and achieve your goals. Don't wait, check us out now!

Join us January 11–13 in Nashville for the Chart the Course 2026 Planning Retreat. Sign up now and get three free coaching sessions before the event to finish 2025 strong and hit 2026 with a clear game plan. At the retreat, you’ll tackle systems, hiring, marketing, and leadership alongside ambitious contractors, leaving with a blueprint for growth. Spots are limited—visit prostruct360.com to learn more!

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Do you ever feel like you're playing a never-ending game of chess with your clients? Are you constantly trying to manage their expectations and navigate conflicts, while still maintaining a positive working relationship? You're not alone! In our latest episode of Contractor Cuts, we dive headfirst into these challenges, offering you strategies and insights that we've developed through years of experience in the construction industry.

We kick things off by discussing the root of most conflicts: unrealistic expectations. We crack open our Client Engagement Agreement (CEA) and guide you through setting expectations that benefit both you and your clients. As we navigate this tricky terrain, we highlight the importance of proactive communication, including the dreaded difficult phone calls and regular check-ins, to ensure client satisfaction and conflict resolution.

Then, we shift gears to discuss the financial aspect of client relationships. We share our insights on managing invoices, emphasizing the necessity of itemizing invoices and setting clear payment expectations. We also tackle the tough topics of how to handle confrontational conversations, when to consider exiting a project, and strategies for dealing with the all-too-common issue of clients withholding payment. By the end of the episode, you'll be armed with the tools and knowledge you need to manage client conflicts and expectations like a pro, ensuring your business thrives no matter what challenges come your way. Tune in now to take your contracting skills to the next level!

Looking to take your business to the next level? ProStruct360 has everything you need to succeed! From cutting-edge software and training, to expert coaching and guidance, we've got you covered. Visit our website to explore our offerings and see the full videos of our podcast series. At ProStruct360.com, you'll find the tools and resources you need to grow your business, improve your skills and achieve your goals. Don't wait, check us out now!

Join us January 11–13 in Nashville for the Chart the Course 2026 Planning Retreat. Sign up now and get three free coaching sessions before the event to finish 2025 strong and hit 2026 with a clear game plan. At the retreat, you’ll tackle systems, hiring, marketing, and leadership alongside ambitious contractors, leaving with a blueprint for growth. Spots are limited—visit prostruct360.com to learn more!

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What if you could confidently set your pay as a contractor, and manage your finances to ensure you're not just making money but sustaining growth? Join us as we tackle one of the biggest questions among entrepreneurs in Contractor Cuts. We'll provide insights on how you can transition from being a hands-on level one contractor to a more strategic level two and up contractor, sharing how each level needs to approach pay structure. We'll even let you in on our upcoming annual retreat where you can get personalized insights and coaching.

Deciphering the labyrinth of numbers and financial management is key to a successful transition. We'll guide you through organizing your accounting software, making accurate financial projections and managing your overhead costs for optimum profitability. You'll learn how to separate personal expenses from overheads and why this is essential in your financial management. You'll also discover the critical role of tracking revenue, profit percentage, and overhead expenses in making informed business decisions. We even have a book recommendation for those hungry for more knowledge. Are you ready to step up your contractor game? Tune in to this enlightening episode of Contractor Cuts.

Looking to take your business to the next level? ProStruct360 has everything you need to succeed! From cutting-edge software and training, to expert coaching and guidance, we've got you covered. Visit our website to explore our offerings and see the full videos of our podcast series. At ProStruct360.com, you'll find the tools and resources you need to grow your business, improve your skills and achieve your goals. Don't wait, check us out now!

Join us January 11–13 in Nashville for the Chart the Course 2026 Planning Retreat. Sign up now and get three free coaching sessions before the event to finish 2025 strong and hit 2026 with a clear game plan. At the retreat, you’ll tackle systems, hiring, marketing, and leadership alongside ambitious contractors, leaving with a blueprint for growth. Spots are limited—visit prostruct360.com to learn more!

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Strap in for a ride through the rough terrains of managing subcontractors, vendors, and labor in a contracting company. Promise is a big word, but we assure you that by the end of this episode, you'll have an arsenal of insights and strategies to steer clear of common pitfalls. Your hosts, Clark Turner and Jared Flowe, dissect the financial impacts and offer firsthand experiences to arm you better in this battlefield.

Have you ever found yourself in choppy waters negotiating with subcontractors demanding more money or dealing with overspending on materials? We've been there too. Join us as we delve into the critical aspects of setting expectations, agreeing on payment plans, and enforcing operational requirements, redirecting our vessel towards smoother seas. We'll also introduce you to our secret weapon in this journey – our software. We'll show you how to use work orders to efficiently schedule and pay your subcontractors while keeping a keen eye on their spending habits. A small step that can save you a fortune in the long run.

As we sail further, we'll discuss the lifebuoy that is the work order system. A contract, a mediator, and a record-keeper rolled into one – this system is the unsung hero of the contracting world. Let's explore how this tool can keep everyone accountable, handle change orders, and prevent disputes. Lastly, we'll share our experiences managing payments and vendor relations in the software industry. We swear by pre-determining payment amounts based on completed work – a nifty trick that keeps check handovers at job sites to a minimum. Hop aboard and prepare to revolutionize your contracting business!

Looking to take your business to the next level? ProStruct360 has everything you need to succeed! From cutting-edge software and training, to expert coaching and guidance, we've got you covered. Visit our website to explore our offerings and see the full videos of our podcast series. At ProStruct360.com, you'll find the tools and resources you need to grow your business, improve your skills and achieve your goals. Don't wait, check us out now!

Join us January 11–13 in Nashville for the Chart the Course 2026 Planning Retreat. Sign up now and get three free coaching sessions before the event to finish 2025 strong and hit 2026 with a clear game plan. At the retreat, you’ll tackle systems, hiring, marketing, and leadership alongside ambitious contractors, leaving with a blueprint for growth. Spots are limited—visit prostruct360.com to learn more!

Have a question or an idea to improve the podcast?
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Are you spending countless hours writing estimates only to see them go unconverted? We've got the answers to supercharge your contracting journey! We kick off with an exploration of the revolutionary ProStruct360 software, a game-changer that’s set to accelerate your business growth at any level. Whether you're a newbie or a seasoned contractor, this software offers four dynamic levels that cater to your specific needs. We then delve into the critical issue of time management during estimate writing and its impact on your profitability. Discover foolproof strategies to write estimates not just faster, but also more accurately while ensuring your details are top-notch.

Ever wished you could have preset line items for your estimates? Well, we've got you covered. As we move forward, we uncover the immense time and financial benefits of creating presets for your estimates and line items. Learn how to create a standard description, add checkboxes to every line item, save it as a template, and never worry about missing details again. We also share our two secret preset line items that should be the crown jewels of every estimate.

And it doesn't stop there. We turn the spotlight on the art of writing high-detail 30,000-foot estimates that bridge the gap between clients and contractors. The key to winning over clients and boosting conversion rates is effective communication. We touch on managing client expectations and enlighten you on the cost of materials and labor for successful conversions. By leveraging the ProStruct360 software, creating job item templates and email templates, and mastering the art of communication, you can supercharge your estimate creation process and skyrocket your conversion rates. Get ready to transform your contracting journey!

Looking to take your business to the next level? ProStruct360 has everything you need to succeed! From cutting-edge software and training, to expert coaching and guidance, we've got you covered. Visit our website to explore our offerings and see the full videos of our podcast series. At ProStruct360.com, you'll find the tools and resources you need to grow your business, improve your skills and achieve your goals. Don't wait, check us out now!

Join us January 11–13 in Nashville for the Chart the Course 2026 Planning Retreat. Sign up now and get three free coaching sessions before the event to finish 2025 strong and hit 2026 with a clear game plan. At the retreat, you’ll tackle systems, hiring, marketing, and leadership alongside ambitious contractors, leaving with a blueprint for growth. Spots are limited—visit prostruct360.com to learn more!

Have a question or an idea to improve the podcast?
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Want to learn more about our software or coaching?
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What if you could clearly visualize the trajectory of your business for the next 12 months? That's what we're focusing on in our latest episode - creating a solid, comprehensive annual plan to navigate the upcoming year and setting tangible reminders to keep you on track. As part of our Annual Planning Retreat, we walk through a comprehensive prep workbook that offers an honest, no-hold-barred evaluation of your company. This exercise underlines the necessity of transparency and honesty in assessing both ourselves and our business.

Time management and being prepared isn't just for the boy scouts - it's vital for business success. We share our thoughts on the importance of showing up for your business as you would for a meeting with a CEO. We also discuss the need for dedicated time blocks during the week for planning and executing your business growth path. Get ready to delve into aspects like strategic planning, regular business assessment, monthly budgeting, and the role of financial planning and accountability in business growth. This episode is packed with actionable advice and strategies, so grab a notebook, a fresh cup of coffee, and let's get started on mapping out your path to success.

Looking to take your business to the next level? ProStruct360 has everything you need to succeed! From cutting-edge software and training, to expert coaching and guidance, we've got you covered. Visit our website to explore our offerings and see the full videos of our podcast series. At ProStruct360.com, you'll find the tools and resources you need to grow your business, improve your skills and achieve your goals. Don't wait, check us out now!

Join us January 11–13 in Nashville for the Chart the Course 2026 Planning Retreat. Sign up now and get three free coaching sessions before the event to finish 2025 strong and hit 2026 with a clear game plan. At the retreat, you’ll tackle systems, hiring, marketing, and leadership alongside ambitious contractors, leaving with a blueprint for growth. Spots are limited—visit prostruct360.com to learn more!

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Ready to revolutionize your contracting business? Buckle up, because we're about to share the roadmap to success for the new year. We kick off our journey by looking back at the past year, assessing what worked and what didn't. It's not about dwelling on the past, but learning from it and using these insights to develop a strategic plan for your business. We'll also take you behind the scenes of our annual retreat--it's more than just a recreational holiday. We leverage this time for some serious work: fine-tuning our businesses, bouncing ideas off each other, and fostering a spirit of camaraderie.

As we move further along, we'll guide you on how to break down your ambitious long-term goals into achievable tasks. Wondering how to prioritize these tasks? Or maybe you're curious about the benefits of getting certified? We've got you covered! We'll unpack the merits of on-the-job learning and formal education, demonstrating how they can power your progress. Feedback is another crucial element we'll explore. We'll show you how to use it as a tool for growth, detailing how it can improve your relations with clients and help shape the future of your company. All these elements come together to form a comprehensive plan. But remember, it's not just about planning - it's about execution. So, we'll discuss how tracking finances and inviting someone else into your plan can keep you on track. Let the journey to a successful contracting business begin!

Looking to take your business to the next level? ProStruct360 has everything you need to succeed! From cutting-edge software and training, to expert coaching and guidance, we've got you covered. Visit our website to explore our offerings and see the full videos of our podcast series. At ProStruct360.com, you'll find the tools and resources you need to grow your business, improve your skills and achieve your goals. Don't wait, check us out now!

Join us January 11–13 in Nashville for the Chart the Course 2026 Planning Retreat. Sign up now and get three free coaching sessions before the event to finish 2025 strong and hit 2026 with a clear game plan. At the retreat, you’ll tackle systems, hiring, marketing, and leadership alongside ambitious contractors, leaving with a blueprint for growth. Spots are limited—visit prostruct360.com to learn more!

Have a question or an idea to improve the podcast?
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Want to learn more about our software or coaching?
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Get ready to plug those 'leaky buckets' in your business that are draining your profitability. We're taking a deep dive into the world of contracting, sharing insights and strategies to maximize your earnings, and optimize labor costs. From uncovering those invisible overhead expenses to ensuring you get compensated for all your valuable labor, including the often overlooked 'extras', we leave no stone unturned in your pursuit of a thriving contracting business.

Ever wondered about the real costs of having an in-house handyman? We discuss the concealed expenses and how to accurately budget for them. Plus, we debunk common misconceptions about cost-cutting and shed light on the pitfalls of solo ventures. If you've been underestimating your labor costs or struggling to balance efficiency and growth, this episode is your blueprint for success.

Moving from on-staff laborers to 1099 contractors can be a game-changer. We'll guide you through this transition, helping you identify the underperformers and cultivate loyalty among your contractors. And if you've been torn between buying or renting equipment, we lay out the cost-benefit analysis, revealing the hidden expenses and crucial factors to consider. Make sure you're at least using the equipment two to three days a week to make it financially viable. Get ready for some enlightening discussions that could revolutionize the way you run your contracting business.

Looking to take your business to the next level? ProStruct360 has everything you need to succeed! From cutting-edge software and training, to expert coaching and guidance, we've got you covered. Visit our website to explore our offerings and see the full videos of our podcast series. At ProStruct360.com, you'll find the tools and resources you need to grow your business, improve your skills and achieve your goals. Don't wait, check us out now!

Join us January 11–13 in Nashville for the Chart the Course 2026 Planning Retreat. Sign up now and get three free coaching sessions before the event to finish 2025 strong and hit 2026 with a clear game plan. At the retreat, you’ll tackle systems, hiring, marketing, and leadership alongside ambitious contractors, leaving with a blueprint for growth. Spots are limited—visit prostruct360.com to learn more!

Have a question or an idea to improve the podcast?
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Want to learn more about our software or coaching?
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What if you could turn your contracting business’s financial hardship into a stepping stone for success? You might think it's challenging, but this episode of Contractor Cuts is going to provide the knowledge you need to be successful in hard times. Join Clark Turner and Jared Flowe, as we equip you with the tools to navigate through these obstacles skillfully. We'll provide insights on being proactive and not reactive when cash flow is tight, snipping unnecessary expenses, and boosting your revenue even in unsettling times.

Ever wondered how you could make those tough financial decisions without spiraling into chaos? Brace yourself for an in-depth discussion where we unmask the harsh realities of cutting back on in-house labor, reallocating employee roles, and downsizing office space and equipment costs. It sure sounds uncomfortable, but trust us when we say that these decisions can be game-changers for your business's long-term sustainability.

As we round off our conversation, we'll guide you on how to sail through the stormy financial waters. We demystify leveraging lines of credit, negotiating payment terms with vendors, and the pros and cons of short-term business loans. Plus, we'll underline the power of fostering robust relationships with banks and lenders. So, tune in to this episode of Contractor Cuts and prepare your contracting business to withstand any financial adversity!

Looking to take your business to the next level? ProStruct360 has everything you need to succeed! From cutting-edge software and training, to expert coaching and guidance, we've got you covered. Visit our website to explore our offerings and see the full videos of our podcast series. At ProStruct360.com, you'll find the tools and resources you need to grow your business, improve your skills and achieve your goals. Don't wait, check us out now!

Join us January 11–13 in Nashville for the Chart the Course 2026 Planning Retreat. Sign up now and get three free coaching sessions before the event to finish 2025 strong and hit 2026 with a clear game plan. At the retreat, you’ll tackle systems, hiring, marketing, and leadership alongside ambitious contractors, leaving with a blueprint for growth. Spots are limited—visit prostruct360.com to learn more!

Have a question or an idea to improve the podcast?
Email us at [email protected]

Want to learn more about our software or coaching?
Visit our website at ProStruct360.com