What's up good people! As some of you may know, the 31-Days of Value challenge was born on this podcast. Since then, it's evolved into a new vision - Stronghold. New name, new vision, same powerful content. Here's the first 7 days of the audiobook - listen one day at a time - implement the ONE action - don't miss a day. If you want to read along, grab the <a href="https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0HN2WS422/ref=sr_1_1?crid=EQ53Y0MZCWS5&dib=eyJ2IjoiMSJ9.XMVTxT82atx_Iq39wOJmHA.5Cq-REJg_0raBYfeYi0sF3nQdgbPHLXv3i9Q-u7UBMM&dib_tag=se&keywords=stronghold+tanner+mullen&qid=1792063864&sprefix=%2Caps%2C123&sr=8-1" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferer">Kindle version here</a>

What's up good people! As some of you may know, the 31-Days of Value challenge was born on this podcast. Since then, it's evolved into a new vision - Stronghold. New name, new vision, same powerful content. Here's the first 7 days of the audiobook - listen one day at a time - implement the ONE action - don't miss a day. If you want to read along, grab the Kindle version here

What's up good people! As some of you may know, the 31-Days of Value challenge was born on this podcast. Since then, it's evolved into a new vision - Stronghold. New name, new vision, same powerful content. Here's the first 7 days of the audiobook - listen one day at a time - implement the ONE action - don't miss a day. If you want to read along, grab the <a href="https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0HN2WS422/ref=sr_1_1?crid=EQ53Y0MZCWS5&amp;dib=eyJ2IjoiMSJ9.XMVTxT82atx_Iq39wOJmHA.5Cq-REJg_0raBYfeYi0sF3nQdgbPHLXv3i9Q-u7UBMM&amp;dib_tag=se&amp;keywords=stronghold+tanner+mullen&amp;qid=1792063864&amp;sprefix=%2Caps%2C123&amp;sr=8-1" rel="noopener noreferrer">Kindle version here</a>

Stronghold Audio Book: Day 1-7

Getting comfortable in business can be more dangerous than failure. In this episode, Tanner Mullen explains why business owners start playing small after they've finally built something worth protecting. When I started my painting business, I knew almost nothing. I was hungry.I asked questions.I took risks.I figured things out as I went. And that's what I've been reflecting on lately. Because there's an interesting thing that happens as your business grows: You finally have something to lose. The same person who was willing to risk everything to start the business can slowly become afraid to make the decisions required to keep growing it. In this episode, I get into: → Why getting comfortable in business can be dangerous→ Why business owners start playing small→ Remembering who you were when you started→ Scarcity vs. service→ Purpose over profit→ Why your “why” matters when things get hard→ Walking away from an $80K job→ Starting a painting business with my father→ Why your business was born from risk→ Learning to operate in uncertainty→ Why the nature of business is constant change→ Making bold investments and decisions→ The responsibility that comes with leadership→ Building a business that can keep promises without you→ Putting service ahead of self-preservation→ Preparing your business before the next storm arrives CHAPTERS: 00:00 A Different Contractor Secrets Episode01:45 Looking Back 10 Years03:19 Purpose Over Profit04:32 Scarcity vs. Service05:35 Why Your “Why” Changes Everything07:20 The Reason I Started My Painting Business09:07 Walking Away From the Safe Path11:06 Remember Who You Were When You Started12:17 Faith Requires Action13:13 Why Business Owners Stop Taking Risks14:03 Business Is Always Changing15:24 The Pressure of Leadership16:49 Where Are You Playing Small?17:27 The Danger of Getting Comfortable18:40 Learning to Thrive in Uncertainty19:45 Make the Bold Decision21:33 Prepare Before the Storm Comes22:58 Stop Making It About You24:24 Operate With a Servant Mindset25:13 Business Is Bigger Than You Your business was born from risk. You believed you could create something that didn't exist yet — and you acted on it. Don't let having something to lose make you afraid to keep moving forward. Don't get comfortable.Don't play small.Remember why you started. 🎙️ Contractor Secrets with Tanner Mullen Start your Free 14 Day Trial for Routemize - https://routemize.com/ Coaching Session Signup: https://calendly.com/dripjobs/breakthrough Purchase the 31 Days of Value and build an EMPIRE: https://www.amazon.com/31-Days-Value-home-service-businesses/dp/B0FQSH32X7 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/2v0D0SNSBofqJJE6zApEE1 DripJobs Demo: https://calendly.com/dripjobsteam/dripjobsdemo Gusto: https://gusto.com/i/tanner269 OpenPhone: https://openph.one/referral/8Kc17aq Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/173750747824373/?ref=share Follow me on Instagram: http://Instagram.com/officialtannermullen #PaintingContractor #PaintingBusiness #BusinessMindset #Entrepreneurship #ContractorSecrets

Getting comfortable in business can be more dangerous than failure. In this episode, Tanner Mullen explains why business owners start playing small after they've finally built something worth protecting. When I started my painting business, I knew almost nothing. I was hungry. I asked questions. I took risks. I figured things out as I went. And that's what I've been reflecting on lately. Because there's an interesting thing that happens as your business grows: You finally have something to lose. The same person who was willing to risk everything to start the business can slowly become afraid to make the decisions required to keep growing it. In this episode, I get into: → Why getting comfortable in business can be dangerous → Why business owners start playing small → Remembering who you were when you started → Scarcity vs. service → Purpose over profit → Why your “why” matters when things get hard → Walking away from an $80K job → Starting a painting business with my father → Why your business was born from risk → Learning to operate in uncertainty → Why the nature of business is constant change → Making bold investments and decisions → The responsibility that comes with leadership → Building a business that can keep promises without you → Putting service ahead of self-preservation → Preparing your business before the next storm arrives CHAPTERS: 00:00 A Different Contractor Secrets Episode 01:45 Looking Back 10 Years 03:19 Purpose Over Profit 04:32 Scarcity vs. Service 05:35 Why Your “Why” Changes Everything 07:20 The Reason I Started My Painting Business 09:07 Walking Away From the Safe Path 11:06 Remember Who You Were When You Started 12:17 Faith Requires Action 13:13 Why Business Owners Stop Taking Risks 14:03 Business Is Always Changing 15:24 The Pressure of Leadership 16:49 Where Are You Playing Small? 17:27 The Danger of Getting Comfortable 18:40 Learning to Thrive in Uncertainty 19:45 Make the Bold Decision 21:33 Prepare Before the Storm Comes 22:58 Stop Making It About You 24:24 Operate With a Servant Mindset 25:13 Business Is Bigger Than You Your business was born from risk. You believed you could create something that didn't exist yet — and you acted on it. Don't let having something to lose make you afraid to keep moving forward. Don't get comfortable. Don't play small. Remember why you started. 🎙️ Contractor Secrets with Tanner Mullen Start your Free 14 Day Trial for Routemize - https://routemize.com/ Coaching Session Signup: https://calendly.com/dripjobs/breakthrough Purchase the 31 Days of Value and build an EMPIRE: https://www.amazon.com/31-Days-Value-home-service-businesses/dp/B0FQSH32X7 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/2v0D0SNSBofqJJE6zApEE1 DripJobs Demo: https://calendly.com/dripjobsteam/dripjobsdemo Gusto: https://gusto.com/i/tanner269 OpenPhone: https://openph.one/referral/8Kc17aq Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/173750747824373/?ref=share Follow me on Instagram: http://Instagram.com/officialtannermullen #PaintingContractor #PaintingBusiness #BusinessMindset #Entrepreneurship #ContractorSecrets

The Truth About Getting Comfortable in Business | Contractor Secrets

In this Episode, Tanner gives you his 7-Step All-Star hiring formula. Hiring is a huge topic of stress for most contractors...The best way to avoid the mistakes that come with bad hiring decisions, is to create a new approach to hiring quality help! 
Hiring Course: <a href="https://tradethrive.mykajabi.com/offers/ospBPsk7/checkout">www.tradethrive.com/hiringmastery</a>
Free Paint Job Pricing Calculator: <a href="https://sellpaintjobs.com/">https://SellPaintJobs.com</a>
Painting Business Sales Academy: https://<a href="http://sellpaintjobs.com/pbsa">Sellpaintjobs.com/pbsa</a>
Trade Thrive Podcast: <a href="https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/trade-thrive-podcast/id1477208973">https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/trade-thrive-podcast/id1477208973</a>
Follow Me On Instagram: <a href="https://instagram.com/tradethrive">https://Instagram.com/TradeThrive</a>
Join The Painting Contractor Elite Facebook Group: <a href="https://www.facebook.com/groups/tradethrive/">https://www.facebook.com/groups/tradethrive/</a>

In this Episode, Tanner gives you his 7-Step All-Star hiring formula. Hiring is a huge topic of stress for most contractors...The best way to avoid the mistakes that come with bad hiring decisions, is to create a new approach to hiring quality help! Hiring Course: www.tradethrive.com/hiringmastery Free Paint Job Pricing Calculator: https://SellPaintJobs.com Painting Business Sales Academy: https://Sellpaintjobs.com/pbsa Trade Thrive Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/trade-thrive-podcast/id1477208973 Follow Me On Instagram: https://Instagram.com/TradeThrive Join The Painting Contractor Elite Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/tradethrive/

In this Episode, Tanner gives you his 7-Step All-Star hiring formula. Hiring is a huge topic of stress for most contractors...The best way to avoid the mistakes that come with bad hiring decisions, is to create a new approach to hiring quality help!&nbsp;
Hiring Course: <a href="https://tradethrive.mykajabi.com/offers/ospBPsk7/checkout" rel="noopener noreferrer">www.tradethrive.com/hiringmastery</a>
Free Paint Job Pricing Calculator: <a href="https://sellpaintjobs.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer">https://SellPaintJobs.com</a>
Painting Business Sales Academy: https://<a href="http://sellpaintjobs.com/pbsa" rel="noopener noreferrer">Sellpaintjobs.com/pbsa</a>
Trade Thrive Podcast: <a href="https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/trade-thrive-podcast/id1477208973" rel="noopener noreferrer">https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/trade-thrive-podcast/id1477208973</a>
Follow Me On Instagram: <a href="https://instagram.com/tradethrive" rel="noopener noreferrer">https://Instagram.com/TradeThrive</a>
Join The Painting Contractor Elite Facebook Group: <a href="https://www.facebook.com/groups/tradethrive/" rel="noopener noreferrer">https://www.facebook.com/groups/tradethrive/</a>

Ep 2: How To Hire Like a Boss

In this Episode, Tanner discusses identifying the Buyer's Motivation as a Sales Tactic to help you differentiate yourself from your competition. 
Free Paint Job Pricing Calculator: <a href="https://sellpaintjobs.com/">https://SellPaintJobs.com</a>
Painting Business Sales Academy: https://<a href="http://sellpaintjobs.com/pbsa">Sellpaintjobs.com/pbsa</a>
Trade Thrive Podcast: <a href="https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/trade-thrive-podcast/id1477208973">https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/trade-thrive-podcast/id1477208973</a>
Follow Me On Instagram: <a href="https://instagram.com/tradethrive">https://Instagram.com/TradeThrive</a>
Join The Painting Contractor Elite Facebook Group: <a href="https://www.facebook.com/groups/tradethrive/">https://www.facebook.com/groups/tradethrive/</a>

In this Episode, Tanner discusses identifying the Buyer's Motivation as a Sales Tactic to help you differentiate yourself from your competition. Free Paint Job Pricing Calculator: https://SellPaintJobs.com Painting Business Sales Academy: https://Sellpaintjobs.com/pbsa Trade Thrive Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/trade-thrive-podcast/id1477208973 Follow Me On Instagram: https://Instagram.com/TradeThrive Join The Painting Contractor Elite Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/tradethrive/

In this Episode, Tanner discusses identifying the Buyer's Motivation as a Sales Tactic to help you differentiate yourself from your competition.&nbsp;
Free Paint Job Pricing Calculator: <a href="https://sellpaintjobs.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer">https://SellPaintJobs.com</a>
Painting Business Sales Academy: https://<a href="http://sellpaintjobs.com/pbsa" rel="noopener noreferrer">Sellpaintjobs.com/pbsa</a>
Trade Thrive Podcast: <a href="https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/trade-thrive-podcast/id1477208973" rel="noopener noreferrer">https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/trade-thrive-podcast/id1477208973</a>
Follow Me On Instagram: <a href="https://instagram.com/tradethrive" rel="noopener noreferrer">https://Instagram.com/TradeThrive</a>
Join The Painting Contractor Elite Facebook Group: <a href="https://www.facebook.com/groups/tradethrive/" rel="noopener noreferrer">https://www.facebook.com/groups/tradethrive/</a>

Ep 1: Need or Want?

It's no secret that a large majority of contractors are too busy working "IN" their business instead of "ON" their business. As a 3rd generation painter, I've first-hand witnessed the struggle of a contractor (my father) as he attempted to manage all aspects of his House Painting Business while still painting and performing the jobs. 

My passion is to free contractors from the chains of their own business, and truly help them achieve greatness through creating systems, processes, and standards...TUNE IN! Follow @OfficialTannerMullen on Instagram!

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It's no secret that a large majority of contractors are too busy working "IN" their business instead of "ON" their business. As a 3rd generation painter, I've first-hand witnessed the struggle of a contractor (my father) as he attempted to manage all aspects of his House Painting Business while still painting and performing the jobs. My passion is to free contractors from the chains of their own business, and truly help them achieve greatness through creating systems, processes, and standards...TUNE IN! Follow @OfficialTannerMullen on Instagram!

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