Contractor Secrets

Ep 123: Top 4 Business Mistakes to Avoid


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Summary


In this conversation, Tanner Mullen shares four major mistakes he made in his house painting business and provides advice on how to avoid them. He discusses the importance of paying workers the right way, being a specialist and saying no to non-ideal jobs, investing in marketing to generate leads, and using customer management software to organize and track jobs and customers. By avoiding these mistakes and implementing the recommended strategies, business owners can build a strong foundation and achieve long-term success.


Takeaways


Pay workers the right way and avoid paying under the table to ensure compliance with tax laws and protect employees.

Focus on being a specialist and saying no to non-ideal jobs to maintain quality and efficiency in your business.

Invest in marketing to generate leads and create predictability in your business growth.

Use customer management software to organize and track jobs and customers, enabling better follow-up and business growth.


Chapters


00:00 Introduction and Background

03:00 Mistake #1: Paying Workers Under the Table

06:10 Mistake #2: Taking on Non-Ideal Jobs

10:53 Mistake #3: Neglecting Marketing

16:58 Mistake #4: Not Using Customer Management Software

25:14 Conclusion and Call to Action


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