This week Dan talks about mistakes that bleed the profits from a job and from your business. Dan will share stories of mistakes we have made and what could have been done to prevent them. What processes can you put in place to avoid these mistakes? What mistakes have you avoided recently?

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PARTNERS:

Thornton Fence/Business Consulting: https://fenceconsultinggroup.com

Thornton Skool: https://www.skool.com/fencelinetosuccess/about

FenceNews: https://fencenews.com

EZG Manufacturing: https://ezgmfg.com

This week Dan talks about the importance of having systems in place to help lay the foundation for the processes people work on every day. Dan tells the story of how this topic showed up recently and what his reaction was. Do you have systems in place or do you operate in chaos every day?

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PARTNERS:

Thornton Fence/Business Consulting: https://fenceconsultinggroup.com

Thornton Skool: https://www.skool.com/fencelinetosuccess/about

FenceNews: https://fencenews.com

EZG Manufacturing: https://ezgmfg.com

This week Dan tells a few stories and gives some examples of times we have said no to customers. Dan will talk about the things that led to saying no, how he did it and what happened. If you are dealing with a customer you don’t want to work for, this is an episode for you.

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PARTNERS:

Thornton Fence/Business Consulting: https://fenceconsultinggroup.com

Thornton Skool: https://www.skool.com/fencelinetosuccess/about

FenceNews: https://fencenews.com

EZG Manufacturing: https://ezgmfg.com

This week Dan talks all about managing a project. He will cover topics like ordering and storing materials, scheduling installation, communicating with customers and handling problems that come along the way. He will talk about the importance of staying on top of all the little things so your margins don’t disappear. Drop a comment or call in with any questions.

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PARTNERS:

Thornton Fence/Business Consulting: https://fenceconsultinggroup.com

Thornton Skool: https://www.skool.com/fencelinetosuccess/about

FenceNews: https://fencenews.com

EZG Manufacturing: https://ezgmfg.com

This week Dan goes over the cash flow cycle when selling jobs to general contractors. How long does it take to get paid for material and installation? What can you do to shorten that time? Will general contractors pay deposits?

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PARTNERS:

Thornton Fence/Business Consulting: https://fenceconsultinggroup.com

Thornton Skool: https://www.skool.com/fencelinetosuccess/about

FenceNews: https://fencenews.com

EZG Manufacturing: https://ezgmfg.com

This week Dan goes over the beginning stages of what happens when you sell a job to a general contractor. What will happen next? What are red flags to look out for? What are some tips and tricks to make the process a bit easier? Tune in this week as Dan shares some experience.

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PARTNERS:

Thornton Fence/Business Consulting: https://fenceconsultinggroup.com

Thornton Skool: https://www.skool.com/fencelinetosuccess/about

FenceNews: https://fencenews.com

EZG Manufacturing: https://ezgmfg.com

This week Dan talks about the importance of presentation, branding and professionalism. What lessons can we learn from history about the importance of presentation? What lessons can we learn today? How do you present yourself? What does it matter anyway?

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Make-A-Wish: https://secure2.wish.org/site/TR/WishYourWay/Make-A-WishMid-South?px=11162554&pg=personal&fr_id=6676

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PARTNERS:

Thornton Fence/Business Consulting: https://fenceconsultinggroup.com

Thornton Skool: https://www.skool.com/fencelinetosuccess/about

FenceNews: https://fencenews.com

EZG Manufacturing: https://ezgmfg.com

This week Dan dives into the art of bidding fence projects. This will take a few past episodes and tie it all together into a price we are going to submit. He will answer questions like what you need to know, what you should be thinking about, what questions do you ask, when do you submit it, when do you follow up? Dan will share his methods for the process.

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Make-A-Wish: https://secure2.wish.org/site/TR/WishYourWay/Make-A-WishMid-South?px=11162554&pg=personal&fr_id=6676

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PARTNERS:

Thornton Fence/Business Consulting: https://fenceconsultinggroup.com

Thornton Skool: https://www.skool.com/fencelinetosuccess/about

FenceNews: https://fencenews.com

EZG Manufacturing: https://ezgmfg.com

In today’s episode, Dan shares three powerful stories — a fundraiser that few supported, a roadside hazard everyone drove past, and an elderly woman left bleeding in her driveway. Each moment tells a deeper story about where we are as a society: distracted, overwhelmed, or maybe just too busy to notice the people who need us. Are we really too self-absorbed to care, or have we just forgotten how to stop and see each other? Dan unpacks the reactions he witnessed — some disappointing, some deeply human — and reminds us why stepping in, even in the smallest way, still matters.

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Make-A-Wish: https://secure2.wish.org/site/TR/WishYourWay/Make-A-WishMid-South?px=11162554&pg=personal&fr_id=6676

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PARTNERS:

Thornton Fence/Business Consulting: https://fenceconsultinggroup.com

Fenceline to Success: https://www.skool.com/fencelinetosuccess/about

FenceNews: https://fencenews.com

EZG Manufacturing: https://ezgmfg.com

This week Dan gets into the very basics of reading a set of plans (blueprints) live on the air. If you are new to plans or just want to hear a different perspective stop by and check it out. Dan will show several sample plan sets during the show to give you pointers on understanding a plan set, finding fence, understanding the symbols, how the plans are named, etc. Look forward to seeing you all soon.

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Make-A-Wish: https://secure2.wish.org/site/TR/WishYourWay/Make-A-WishMid-South?px=11162554&pg=personal&fr_id=6676

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PARTNERS:

Thornton Fence/Business Consulting: https://fenceconsultinggroup.com

Fenceline to Success: https://www.skool.com/fencelinetosuccess/about

FenceNews: https://fencenews.com

EZG Manufacturing: https://ezgmfg.com