In this episode of Contractor Intervention, Tom talks with Jimmy, a flooring contractor from Washington, who's feeling the pinch of slow lead flow. With a top line revenue of $245K and big dreams of hitting $1M+, Jimmy is building systems and dialing in his mindset—but right now, the leads just aren’t coming fast enough.

Tom walks Jimmy through a blueprint for ramping up lead generation without breaking the bank. From low-cost marketing strategies to tactical networking and mindset shifts, this episode is a crash course in taking control and growing past the plateau.

In this episode Tom and Jimmy discuss:

• (00:00) Jimmy's main struggle: not enough leads
• (01:18) Background on Jimmy’s business and his transition to WA
• (04:06) Why referrals aren't enough and the need to build a brand
• (07:53) Revenue breakdown: $245K top line and the need for capacity
• (10:50) Budgeting for growth: $581K projected overhead
• (11:13) Reverse-engineering leads: needing 126 per year
• (13:25) Local networking: BNI groups and carving out time
• (15:06) Strategic partnerships and the power of designers
• (16:14) Website tips: SEO and conversion matter
• (18:27) Why blogging weekly can drive massive traffic and leads
• (20:06) Google LSA and why reviews matter
• (22:32) Marketing to your database: emails + personal outreach
• (23:27) UITs: sending 3 texts a day could get 40 jobs a year
• (26:24) Real examples of $15K jobs landed from a simple check-in
• (29:22) Stack your marketing: ads, social, networking, and outreach
• (34:51) How to stand out with genuine Facebook ads
• (36:42) Authenticity > polish when it comes to ads
• (39:51) Humor in ads: testing out fun copy that converts
• (43:34) Mindset talk: breaking free of generational limiting beliefs
• (47:29) Daily habits: journaling and reading goals to feed your brain
• (50:25) Tom's personal affirmations and focus on positivity
• (52:23) Jimmy’s contact info and Tom’s final advice: use your “why” in your content

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