In this episode, Road Warrior Entrepreneurs Jeff Morton and Charley Mahon provide a number of valuable insights on the importance of building a five-year plan for your trucking business. As you will hear, Jeff and Charley go well beyond asking the simple question of where you want your business to be in five years. They address having realistic and attainable goals that can be measured over time as well as developing an overall vision for your business. They also discuss how to ask the hard questions related to how to build a plan to reach your desired destination for your business.

Jeff and Charley, who are also the founders of Contractors Corner Consulting, LLC, invite you to watch their YouTube Live each Tuesday by visiting https://www.youtube.com/@ContractorsCornerConsulting/streams.

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In this episode, Jeff and Charley explore the basics and critical importance of understanding Profit and Loss (P&L) statements for running a successful trucking business. They share their experiences from nearly 20 years, explaining how many people remain unaware of P&L statements or how to interpret them. They emphasize the importance of accurate data and regular review of P&L statements to track business health and profitability. Jeff and Charley also discuss common errors, how to correct them, and the entrepreneurial mindset necessary for long-term success. You will hear Jeff and Charley recount their recent coaching session where they helped a RWE member identify missing data and improve their financial oversight. The episode offers valuable insights for both newcomers and seasoned professionals in the trucking industry.

Jeff and Charley, who are also the founders of Contractors Corner Consulting, LLC, invite you to watch their YouTube Live each Tuesday by visiting https://www.youtube.com/@ContractorsCornerConsulting/streams.

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Road Warrior Entrepreneur Podcast Hosts Jeff Morton and Charley Mahon explore the topic of Business Credit in this episode. To do a deep dive on just exactly what is business credit, how it differs from personal credit and situations where it can be used, Jeff and Charley welcome the Trucker CFO, Colton Lawrence, to the podcast. As you will hear, Colton, a CPA  who has worked with owner-operators and small fleet owners for many years now,  provides straightforward answers and real-life examples when discussing the merits and risks of business credit. To learn more about the offerings available from Colton and his Trucker CFO Team, click here.

Jeff and Charley, who are also the founders of Contractors Corner Consulting, LLC, invite you to watch their YouTube Live each Tuesday by visiting https://www.youtube.com/@ContractorsCornerConsulting/streams.

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In this episode, we’ll meet Matt Wright and hear about how he found his way into the trucking industry following a stint in computer repair. Matt has enjoyed an incredible journey that has included time as both a company driver and owner-operator. Road Warrior Entrepreneurs Jeff Morton and Charley Mahan have known Matt for years, and, as you’ll hear, Matt has helped both Jeff and Charley as they have taken the steps to build their respective businesses.

Matt also shares how he has been able to create a reserve fund that has given him the ability to survive during the down times and situations where he’s encountered some significant bumps in the road. As part of the conversation, Jeff and Charley talk to Matt on how he found his current gig as a company driver working in the concert and entertainment industry.

Jeff and Charley, who are also the founders of Contractors Corner Consulting, LLC, invite you to watch their YouTube Live each Tuesday by visiting https://www.youtube.com/@ContractorsCornerConsulting/streams.

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Jeff Morton and Charley Mahon, your Road Warrior Entrepreneurs, return with a new episode featuring a discussion about how to make an effective use of the 34-Hour Reset. As everyone in the industry knows, the 34-Hour Rule is part of the Hours of Service Regulations and they are part of the operating parameters for professional drivers. In this episode, Jeff and Charley explore what you can actually do with that time. Of course, there will be time to rest and recharge, but what other opportunities are out there? Jeff and Charley share some of their experiences and how they have used the 34-hour reset to take online classes as well as dedicate time to grow their business efforts. It’s a great conversation that will be of interest to any road warrior entrepreneur who is looking to get the most out of their time each day.

Jeff and Charley, who are also the founders of Contractors Corner Consulting, LLC, invite you to watch their YouTube Live each Tuesday by visiting https://www.youtube.com/@ContractorsCornerConsulting/streams.

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Road Warrior Entrepreneur Podcast hosts Jeff Morton and Charley Mahon dive into a deep and very real-world trucking conversation about the basics of insurance coverage. This is a discussion that every owner-operator and independent contractor needs to hear, especially if your insurance is being provided to you by the trucking company where you are under contract. Jeff and Charley are joined on this episode of the podcast by trucking industry veteran Tony Dennis, who is part of the Sebrite Agency. You will hear a great deal of valuable perspective that can help your business by properly positioning your operation for those times when you’ll need insurance and the proper insurance coverage. The expertise shared during this episode will help you answer two key questions: 1) What insurance coverage do you actually need? 2) Why do you need that particular coverage?

Jeff and Charley, who are also the founders of Contractors Corner Consulting, LLC, invite you to watch their YouTube Live each Tuesday by visiting https://www.youtube.com/@ContractorsCornerConsulting/streams.

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Is it possible to actually achieve a satisfying level of work-life balance while running a business on the road in the trucking industry? Road Warrior Entrepreneurs Jeff Morton and Charley Mahon openly discuss their struggles and successes in finding the levels of work-life balance that work for each of them. As they note, what works for one person may not work for another person, and that’s the case for Jeff and Charley. As you’ll hear, this is a very real and relatable conversation between two veterans of the trucking industry and two business owners who are working to hit their goals while making sure that they allow adequate time for family, friends and building a life outside of trucking.

Jeff and Charley, who are also the founders of Contractors Corner Consulting, LLC, invite you to watch their YouTube Live each Tuesday by visiting https://www.youtube.com/@ContractorsCornerConsulting/streams.

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Have you drawn up your long-term plan for your trucking business? In this episode, Road Warrior Entrepreneurs Jeff Morton and Charley Mahon talk with Brian Jess, a Contractor’s Corner Community member who has set up a plan for his end-of-lease options that are still more than a year away. You’ll get to know Brian and how he has set himself up for success in the industry. Jeff and Charley also explore how Brian is looking at things down the road as well as his plans just in case the market takes an unexpected turn.

Jeff and Charley, who are also the founders of Contractors Corner Consulting, LLC, invite you to watch their YouTube Live each Tuesday by visiting https://www.youtube.com/@ContractorsCornerConsulting/streams.

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In the third episode of the series, Road Warrior Entrepreneurs Jeff Morton and Charley Mahon look at how 2024 has treated them and their trucking businesses in the year’s first few weeks. They also look ahead to the challenges and many of the considerations they and their fellow trucking entrepreneurs should explore as part of staying on the road to success in 2024. Once again for this episode, Jeff and Charley welcome Colton Lawrence, the Trucker CFO, to get his perspective on how the overall trucking market may shake out in 2024.

Jeff and Charley, who are also the founders of Contractors Corner Consulting, LLC, invite you to watch their YouTube Live each Tuesday by visiting https://www.youtube.com/@ContractorsCornerConsulting/streams.

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The dynamic duo behind Contractors Corner, LCC., return for their second episode of the series. This time out, Road Warrior Entrepreneur Podcast hosts Jeff Morton and Charley Mahon place their focus on the trends within the trucking’s Spot Market. How do the rates and trends in the Spot Market impact the overall trucking market? More specifically, what impact does the Spot Market have on owner-operators and independent contractors who are working to operate their respective businesses on the road? Jeff and Charley welcome Colton Lawrence, the Trucker CFO, to get his perspective on what’s happening in the Spot Market.

Jeff and Charley invite you to watch their YouTube Live each Tuesday by visiting https://www.youtube.com/@ContractorsCornerConsulting/streams.

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