Contractor Secrets

Ep 134: Tom Reber - Mastering The Shin-Fu Method!


Listen Later

>> Join Contractor Secrets Skool Today 50% OFF <<


>>Visit DripJobs.com for a Free 14-Day Trial<<


Summary


Tom Reber, the ultimate contractor coach, shares his journey from being a painting contractor to starting the Contractor Fight. He emphasizes the importance of job costing and knowing your numbers in the contracting business. Tom discusses the challenges he faced in the early days, including not knowing his numbers, being pushed around by employees and customers, and struggling with communication and sales. He also highlights the need for contractors to prioritize their personal lives and take care of themselves mentally, spiritually, and physically. Tom's coaching and speaking focus on helping people have a better life inside and out. The conversation covers the Shinfu method, which is a pre-qualification process for contractors to ensure they are a good fit for potential clients before spending time with them. The method involves a 10-15 minute pre-qualification phone call to understand the client's needs, reasons for buying, and budget. It focuses on building a connection with the client and providing value by addressing their specific concerns. Role-playing is emphasized as a crucial practice to master the method and improve communication skills. The goal is to protect the contractor's time and only spend it with clients who are a good fit. In this conversation, Tom Reber and Tanner Mullen discuss the importance of understanding the true motives and values of potential clients in order to build trust and close sales. They emphasize the need to listen and ask open-ended questions to uncover the root of a client's pain points. Tom shares a story about a client who was frustrated with a previous paint job and reveals that his real motive for hiring a contractor was to ensure that his wife didn't have to clean up after them. By understanding this, Tom was able to offer a unique promise that differentiated his company and ultimately won the job. They also discuss the importance of having accurate production rates and breaking down pricing for clients. Overall, the conversation highlights the significance of building trust, understanding client motives, and effectively communicating value in the sales process.


Takeaways


  • Job costing is crucial in the contracting business to have accurate information about your projects and make adjustments going forward.
  • Knowing your numbers and being able to communicate them to your team builds trust and helps everyone work together towards success.
  • Challenges in the contracting business include not knowing your numbers, being pushed around by employees and customers, and struggling with communication and sales.
  • Contractors need to prioritize their personal lives and take care of themselves mentally, spiritually, and physically to be successful in their businesses.
  • Coaching and speaking in the contracting industry focus on helping people have a better life inside and out. The Shinfu method is a pre-qualification process for contractors to ensure they are a good fit for potential clients before spending time with them.
  • The method involves a 10-15 minute pre-qualification phone call to understand the client's needs, reasons for buying, and budget.
  • Role-playing is emphasized as a crucial practice to master the method and improve communication skills.
  • The goal is to protect the contractor's time and only spend it with clients who are a good fit. Listen and ask open-ended questions to uncover the true motives and values of potential clients.
  • Building trust is crucial in the sales process.
  • Understanding client pain points and offering unique solutions can differentiate your company.
  • Accurate production rates and transparent pricing can help build trust with clients.


  • ...more
    View all episodesView all episodes
    Download on the App Store

    Contractor SecretsBy Tanner Mullen

    • 4.9
    • 4.9
    • 4.9
    • 4.9
    • 4.9

    4.9

    46 ratings


    More shows like Contractor Secrets

    View all
    The EntreLeadership Podcast by Ramsey Network

    The EntreLeadership Podcast

    4,349 Listeners

    BiggerPockets Real Estate Podcast by BiggerPockets

    BiggerPockets Real Estate Podcast

    16,796 Listeners

    The GaryVee Audio Experience by Gary Vaynerchuk

    The GaryVee Audio Experience

    16,789 Listeners

    The Contractor Fight with Tom Reber by Tom Reber

    The Contractor Fight with Tom Reber

    409 Listeners

    Modern Craftsman by Modern Craftsman

    Modern Craftsman

    1,134 Listeners

    Bedros Keuilian Podcast Show by Bedros Keuilian

    Bedros Keuilian Podcast Show

    2,248 Listeners

    The Game with Alex Hormozi by Alex Hormozi

    The Game with Alex Hormozi

    4,370 Listeners

    Dropping Bombs by Brad Lea: CEO, Entrepreneur, and Host of The Bottom Line

    Dropping Bombs

    2,304 Listeners

    The Home Service Expert Podcast by Tommy Mello: $200 Million Founder|Forbes, Inc., Entrepreneur Columnist

    The Home Service Expert Podcast

    719 Listeners

    Contractor Evolution by Breakthrough Academy

    Contractor Evolution

    51 Listeners

    Waste No Day: A Home Services Motivational Podcast by Brian Burton & Nate Minnich

    Waste No Day: A Home Services Motivational Podcast

    483 Listeners

    Painter Marketing Mastermind Podcast by Brandon Pierpont

    Painter Marketing Mastermind Podcast

    19 Listeners

    Profitable Painter Podcast by Daniel Honan, CPA

    Profitable Painter Podcast

    9 Listeners

    Painter Growth Podcast by Mike Gore-Hickman

    Painter Growth Podcast

    16 Listeners

    Price. Sell. Paint. by Jon Bryant & Michael Murray

    Price. Sell. Paint.

    6 Listeners