Shane Robinson has been in business for five years now, and shares why it is so important for business owners to be open-minded and invest in business education.

In this episode, Brad and Shane talk about:

• Why having a turnkey operation will ensure guaranteed outcomes
• Being honest with customers about the way one operates and be willing to set boundaries about the jobs one will do
• Newer contractors and their tendency to not prepare financially for economic recessions
• Numerous benefits to hiring an office manager and how this can increase your revenue
• The way to find the right employees for a crew
• Constantly learning from others and expanding one’s skills to improve the business

Mentioned:

Lester Buildings - https://www.lesterbuildings.com/

Building a Story Brand (Marketing Book) - https://buildingastorybrand.com/

Shane’s company website - https://wycam.net/

Links to Resources:

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Website – www.hammerandgrind.com

Discord - https://discord.gg/jd3yX6crQ8

Facebook group - https://www.facebook.com/groups/thecontractorprofitgroup

Facebook – https://www.facebook.com/hammerandgrindpodcast

Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/hammerandgrindpodcast/

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As a contractor, you may not realize that social media is an extremely important aspect to your business. Not only do you need to be active on social media platforms, but you need to have a strategy that works!

In this episode, Brad talks about:

• Recognizing what social media platform your clients are using the most
• A quick tip to avoid losing your original content that you spent time creating
• Paying attention to the changes that are taking place with social media platforms - Tik Tok is growing like crazy
• Why Facebook is still the best choice for contractors
• Educating and entertaining with social media content, instead of selling
• How behind-the-scenes content is a great tool for gaining customers and potential employees

Links to Resources:

Want to make more money, save more time, and create a winning business?

Join the Profit Club

Website – www.hammerandgrind.com

Discord - https://discord.gg/jd3yX6crQ8

Facebook group - https://www.facebook.com/groups/thecontractorprofitgroup

Facebook – https://www.facebook.com/hammerandgrindpodcast

Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/hammerandgrindpodcast/

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Are you scaling your business or scaling problems? Travis Gunter shares his journey of building a remodeling business, the ups and downs of hiring subcontractors, and the value of having a growth mindset!

In this episode, we talk about…

• Details about Travis’ business structure and creating a system to complete multiple jobs simultaneously
• Transitioning from a small handyman company to a remodel construction business
• Negative impact from the shortage of skilled contractors on the trade industry
• Tips about responding to both good and bad reviews
• Charging the maximum amount and aiming to be the most expensive contractor in town
• What Travis looks for when hiring subcontractors and why communication is #1
• Invest in learning because being a good tradesman doesn’t make you a good business owner
• Book Recommendations:

1. Never Split the Difference-Chris Voss
2. The E-Myth Revisited -Michael E. Gerber

• Advice about preparing for the future now

Links to Resources:

Travis on TikTok - https://www.tiktok.com/@butters_highsierra

High Sierra Remodel Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/highsierraremodel/

High Sierra Remodel Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/highsierraremodel

Learn how to better manage pressure in the Profit Club – www.hammerandgrind.com/theprofitclub

Discord - https://discord.gg/jd3yX6crQ8

Facebook group - https://www.facebook.com/groups/thecontractorprofitgroup

Facebook – https://www.facebook.com/hammerandgrindpodcast

Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/hammerandgrindpodcast/

Website – www.hammerandgrind.com

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When you waste time, you lose money! Listen to learn how to create solid systems that will hold your team accountable, grow your business, and save you time and money.

In this episode, we talk about…

• Foundation of Creating Systems in Your Business:

1. Start with a rough draft or outline with the problem you want solved at the top.

2. Create a checklist of the steps it takes to address the problem—get specific.

3. Implement it and make changes as needed.

• 2 Ways to Create Checklists for Your System:

1. Make the checklist and ask your team for feedback and input.

2. Call a meeting with your team and create the checklist together.

Bonus Tip: Let your team add ideas, try them, fail so they can learn what works.

• Learn to give up control to have the business you want
• Put your expectations in writing, either on paper or digitally, to establish accountability
• Suggestions for Software to Create Systems:
  • Workflowy
  • Projul
• Be ready to invest up front to save time and money in the long run
• Advice to schedule time on your calendar to work on systems and which system to start with first
• Comment on a Hammer & Grind’s social media what system you will implement next using #SYSTEM

Links to Resources:

100 Free Items from Workflowy - https://workflowy.com/invite/88f269a1.lnx

Projul - https://projul.com/hammerandgrind/

Learn how to better manage pressure in the Profit Club – www.hammerandgrind.com/theprofitclub

Facebook group - https://www.facebook.com/groups/thecontractorprofitgroup

Facebook – https://www.facebook.com/hammerandgrindpodcast

Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/hammerandgrindpodcast/

Website – www.hammerandgrind.com

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Are you intentional about everything you do? Robert Molinet discusses why being intentional matters, how to make sure that what you do is always the right thing, and how it can transform your life.

In this episode, we talk about…

• Why being intentional matters, and how you can use it to change your life
• How to pay attention and be intentional with our daily lives.
• Putting down the distractions — being intentional about taking your phone out of the bedroom
• Curating your day based on your priorities
• Tracking your habits to track your time and productivity
• The impact of our unintentional actions that are essentially our habits on others
• Being mindful of your thoughts and actions to create the intended results that you’re after
• Being more intentional in the future and how to make the most of your time.
• Assessing the basics before looking at the big, broad things

Links to Resources:

Learn how to better manage pressure in the Profit Club – www.hammerandgrind.com/theprofitclub

Discord - https://discord.gg/jd3yX6crQ8

Facebook group - https://www.facebook.com/groups/thecontractorprofitgroup

Facebook – https://www.facebook.com/hammerandgrindpodcast

Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/hammerandgrindpodcast/

Website – www.hammerandgrind.com

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A basic understanding of cash flow is critical to achieving financial success in any business. It is the lifeblood of your business. It's what keeps you going from day to day. To manage your business smoothly, you need to know where your money is and where it should go. Tune in to know the 4 C's of cash flow.

In this episode, we talk about…

• The conventional approach to money management and what's wrong with it
• Understanding how to manage cash flow
• The 4 C's of cash flow that will help you stay afloat and grow:

1. Charge — Make sure you're charging enough money for your business and the jobs you're doing. The more money that you make, the more options you have.
2. Carry — Make sure you're carrying your liabilities by having more money in the bank.
3. Collect — Collect more money than you're paying out during the process of your jobs, and the last invoice should not exceed 10% of the total payment.
4. Conserve — Don't spend all your money because you think you are earning enough. You have to prepare for the unexpected.

Links to Resources:

Learn how to better manage pressure in the Profit Club – www.hammerandgrind.com/theprofitclub

Facebook group - https://www.facebook.com/groups/thecontractorprofitgroup

Facebook – https://www.facebook.com/hammerandgrindpodcast

Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/hammerandgrindpodcast/

Website – www.hammerandgrind.com

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It’s time to stop making excuses and take responsibility for what’s happening in your business. Listen to learn 3 reasons preventing you from winning and what you can do about them now!

In this episode, we talk about…

• 3 Reasons Preventing You From Winning:

1. You haven’t decided to win

2. You want to be a victim

3. You won’t get help because of your ego and mindset

• How to Make the Decision to Win:
  • Be relentless in what you decide to do - write down your goals every day
  • Find out what you want. Create a plan. Work the plan every single day.
  • Your brain will back up whatever you believe-let go of the scarcity mindset
  • Kill off your ego and allow your mindset to receive new information
  • Do the boring stuff in your business in the best way possible- know your numbers
  • Stop making excuses and make your priorities around winning

Links to Resources:

Learn how to better manage pressure in the Profit Club – www.hammerandgrind.com/theprofitclub

Discord - https://discord.gg/jd3yX6crQ8

Facebook group - https://www.facebook.com/groups/thecontractorprofitgroup

Facebook – https://www.facebook.com/hammerandgrindpodcast

Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/hammerandgrindpodcast/

Website – www.hammerandgrind.com

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Where you’re at in your business is 100% up to you. Listen to learn how to get out of the Crazy Cycle today and create the business you want!

In this episode, we talk about…

• Defining what the Crazy Cycle is and why you must get out now
• Common mistakes contractors make with pricing
• Why charging more money is an easier way to run a business
• Create the business you want that will support the lifestyle you want
• The importance of having a growth mindset vs. limiting beliefs
• 3 Different types of people classes and mindsets in a recession:

1. People who love recessions-opportunity to buy everything at a discount

2. People who are scared of recessions- won’t want to spend a dime on anything

3. People with an abundance mindset- don’t care about price because they have money to spend regardless of recession

• Stop finding a price that works for the customer. Find customers that work for your price.
• Why job costing, knowing your numbers, and 50% gross profit is key to a successful business
• Why you must charge a 100% markup to have the business you want
• Remember: As you elevate your prices, elevate your customer experience as well
• Benefits of joining the Profit Club and using the Profit Sales System
• Challenge: Add 10% to your next job bid and see what happens

Links to Resources:

Learn how to better manage pressure in the Profit Club – www.hammerandgrind.com/theprofitclub

Discord - https://discord.gg/jd3yX6crQ8

Facebook group - https://www.facebook.com/groups/thecontractorprofitgroup

Facebook – https://www.facebook.com/hammerandgrindpodcast

Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/hammerandgrindpodcast/

Website – www.hammerandgrind.com

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Whether you’re a tile contractor or not, listen to learn the value of doing work the right way the first time and being intentional in your business.

In this episode, we talk about…

• What inspired Luke to launch a podcast specific to the tile industry
• How tile installation processes change depending on where you’re located
• Luke’s favorite parts of tiling and why he expanded into Tile Nation
• Understanding tile licensing and why it needs more regulation
• Biggest issue that needs to change within the tile industry: Talking business and making the jump from employee to self-employed
• Remembering you’re in charge of your profitability
• Advice for tile contractors:

1. Listen to the Tile Money Podcast
2. Join the National Tile Contractors Association
3. Be intentional and apply what you learn

Links to Resources:

Tile Money - tilemoney.com

Tile Nation - thetilenation.com

Tile Nation Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/the.tile.nation/

Tile Money Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/tilemoney/

Tile Money Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/groups/tilemoney

Luke Miller - https://www.facebook.com/LukeTileMoneyMiller

Learn how to better manage pressure in the Profit Club – www.hammerandgrind.com/theprofitclub

Discord - https://discord.gg/jd3yX6crQ8

Facebook group - https://www.facebook.com/groups/thecontractorprofitgroup

Facebook – https://www.facebook.com/hammerandgrindpodcast

Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/hammerandgrindpodcast/

Website – www.hammerandgrind.com

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Are you working harder or working smarter? Stephan Foos dives into why it’s time to ditch pencil and paper and invest in a solution that can scale your business!

In this episode, we talk about…

• Pencil, paper, and folders: Signs your business is not scalable
• 2 types of contractors: Those who use tech and those who don’t
• Understanding which solution actually answers your business’s pain point
• Struggles contractors face transitioning from paper to digital
• Addressing common Big Brother tech concerns
• Why managing customers is just as important as managing a project
• Biggest benefit for contractors to switch to digital: Knowing your numbers
• What happens when you raise your prices
• How software can improve field management, scheduling, time tracking, and tasks
• Details about Projul and how it can help you stand out from your competitors

Links to Resources:

Projul Software - www.projul.com/hammerandgrind

Learn how to better manage pressure in the Profit Club – www.hammerandgrind.com/theprofitclub

Discord - https://discord.gg/jd3yX6crQ8

Facebook group - https://www.facebook.com/groups/thecontractorprofitgroup

Facebook – https://www.facebook.com/hammerandgrindpodcast

Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/hammerandgrindpodcast/

Website – www.hammerandgrind.com

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