You’re keeping people on your crew who are poisoning the well. In this episode, Derek and Tim break down why "talent" isn't enough if the fit is wrong, using a legendary story about Charles Barkley and a $50k lesson from a powerhouse COO. Stop making excuses for bad behavior and start owning your role as a leader. If you don't have clear SOPs, you aren't a boss; you're just a guy with a headache.

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Stop leaking authority and start taking command of your sales calls. Most contractors are losing jobs not because their price is too high, but because they sell like a technician who waits to be chosen instead of a professional who leads. In this episode, Tom Reber breaks down why your "detailed explanations" are actually killing your deals and how to shift your identity to protect your margins.

Stop being a "price choice" and start being the leader.

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Most contractors are just "busy being busy" while their bank accounts leak cash like a broken pipe. In this episode, Tim and Derek tear down the fear of "Business Math" and show you how to find your real overhead, bulletproof your pricing, and finally start winning. Whether you have a sixth-grade education or a master's degree, these simple formulas are the difference between a business that traps you and one that funds your life.

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Your bank account is the most honest employee you have. It never lies, and it doesn't give out participation trophies. If you’re stressed about money, it’s not bad luck; it’s a report card on your leadership and your decisions. Stop telling yourself stories about being "busy" while your vendors aren't paid and your taxes are piling up. It’s time to stop being offended by the numbers and start getting curious about what they’re trying to teach you.

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Grab "The Contractor's Code to Finally Cracking $1M": https://thecontractorfight.com/code Stop being a pussy and start looking at your numbers. Steve Shinholser joins Derek and Tim to reveal how he hit financial "escape velocity"—where his investments now pay him more than his lifestyle costs. If you're 44 and still don't have your shit together, you're running out of time to stop swinging the hammer. Learn the simple, gritty math of compound interest and why your addiction to new equipment is stealing from your 80-year-old self.

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You’re out there busting your ass 80 hours a week, but your bank account hasn't moved in months. The truth is, you don’t have a work ethic problem - you have a third-grade math problem. In this episode, I’m breaking down the deadly confusion between markup and margin that’s causing you to leave six figures on the table every single year. Stop running a charity for your clients and start pricing like a CEO so you can finally build the life your family deserves.

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You just lost a big job and you’re acting like your whole business is cooked. Knock it off.

Some of the best money you’ll ever make is the job you don’t take.

In this episode, Tim and Derek break down how a $50,000 “sure thing” blew up, and what to do when a client flips the script mid-job and tries to drag you down with it.

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Most contractors are just guessing and praying when they send a bid, and that’s why they’re broke. In this episode, Tom Reber breaks down the massive gap between "guessers" and the pros who actually stack cash. Learn the three non-negotiable pricing rules that allow you to charge premium prices, attract better clients, and finally stop stealing from your family. Stop racing to the bottom and start leading a business that actually serves your life.

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Most contractors are just reactive, waiting for the next fire to put out. You aren't running a business; you’ve got a stressful hobby that pays occasionally. In this episode, Tim and Derek break down how to stop being the "emergency contact" for every jobsite disaster. Learn why your lack of systems is stealing time from your family and how to fall back on your training when chaos hits.

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You think you’re paying a guy $25 an hour, but your bank account is paying for two people and the second one doesn't even work for you. Most contractors are stressed and underpaid because they price jobs based on wages instead of the true labor burden. In this episode, I’m stripping away the "fantasy math" and showing you how taxes, insurance, and unbillable time are choking your profit. It’s time to stop the bleeding, know your truth, and price with power.

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