This is Part 4 of Steve Coughran’s book Building Margin. In this section, Steve shows contractors how to reclaim financial margin by focusing on free cash flow over paper profit—calculating gross margin and break-even revenue, using the four profit levers (pricing, COGS, overhead, volume), and tracking simple efficiency metrics (LTGP:CAC, ROL, ROIC) to stop leaks and price with confidence.Win a free custom KPI Dashboard for your business. Apply now before the September 10th drawing: <a href="https://www.coltivar.com/kpis">coltivar.com/kpis</a><a href='https://www.linkedin.com/in/stevecoughran/'>LinkedIn</a> | <a href='https://www.youtube.com/@SteveCoughran'>YouTube</a> <a href='https://www.coltivar.com'>coltivar.com</a>

This is Part 4 of Steve Coughran’s book Building Margin. In this section, Steve shows contractors how to reclaim financial margin by focusing on free cash flow over paper profit—calculating gross margin and break-even revenue, using the four profit levers (pricing, COGS, overhead, volume), and tracking simple efficiency metrics (LTGP:CAC, ROL, ROIC) to stop leaks and price with confidence. Win a free custom KPI Dashboard for your business. Apply now before the September 10th drawing: coltivar.com/kpis LinkedIn | YouTube coltivar.com

This is Part 4 of Steve Coughran’s book Building Margin. In this section, Steve shows contractors how to reclaim financial margin by focusing on free cash flow over paper profit—calculating gross margin and break-even revenue, using the four profit levers (pricing, COGS, overhead, volume), and tracking simple efficiency metrics (LTGP:CAC, ROL, ROIC) to stop leaks and price with confidence.Win a free custom KPI Dashboard for your business. Apply now before the September 10th drawing: <a href="https://www.coltivar.com/kpis" rel="noopener noreferrer">coltivar.com/kpis</a><a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/stevecoughran/" rel="noopener noreferrer">LinkedIn</a> | <a href="https://www.youtube.com/@SteveCoughran" rel="noopener noreferrer">YouTube</a> <a href="https://www.coltivar.com" rel="noopener noreferrer">coltivar.com</a>

Part 4: Money | Building Margin for Construction

Welcome to Building Margin: Strategies for Business Owners Who Want to Think Bigger and Earn More.&nbsp; If you're a construction or service business owner working harder than ever, but still struggling with cash flow, profit margin, or burnout, this podcast is for you. Hosted by Steve Coughran of Coltivar, Building Margin helps you take back control of your business, stop guessing with your numbers, and start making decisions that actually move the needle.&nbsp; Each episode dives into what really drives success: clear strategy, confident leadership, and a business that doesn’t depend on you for everything. You’ll learn how to grow your business with less stress, improve financial clarity, and create margin—in your time, your team, and your bottom line. Whether you’re trying to scale, step back, or just finally get ahead, this show helps you build something that lasts.

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Welcome to Building Margin: Strategies for Business Owners Who Want to Think Bigger and Earn More.  If you're a construction or service business owner working harder than ever, but still struggling with cash flow, profit margin, or burnout, this podcast is for you. Hosted by Steve Coughran of Coltivar, Building Margin helps you take back control of your business, stop guessing with your numbers, and start making decisions that actually move the needle.  Each episode dives into what really drives success: clear strategy, confident leadership, and a business that doesn’t depend on you for everything. You’ll learn how to grow your business with less stress, improve financial clarity, and create margin—in your time, your team, and your bottom line. Whether you’re trying to scale, step back, or just finally get ahead, this show helps you build something that lasts.

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