Were you a one-man team when you first started your contracting business?

Were you the one doing EVERYTHING?

So, what are you NOT DOING?

Believe it or not, our guest, Jeff Lee, was like that in the past—he was wearing too many hats, believing he could do it all on his own.

By changing his mindset, he promoted A-players on his team to supervisors, which improved the efficiency, effectiveness, and profitability of his business.

But let’s not stop there! We’ll hear more from him, the steps he took, and the decisions he made for himself and the team that pushed his business forward.

Join us in today’s episode, and be inspired to start making changes from the ground up and soon see BIG results. 💸💸💲💲

Chapters:

00:00 Intro

02:25 Jeff Lee and General Contractor

05:03 Challenges Jeff faced before PFC

08:27 How to slow down the speed up in business

10:52 Filter fast and stop running on a hamster wheel

13:00 The more sacrifice put into PFC, the more results

14:20 Some questions to ask yourselves

17:05 Finding a way to make a change

18:29 Jeff’s journey in building an A-team

24:49 Explaining the spider web effect

27:23 The importance of the follow through

29:26 The Nothing Inside Me Cares Enough attitude

31:05 Reminder: you don’t have to be addicted to chaos

34:09 A plan of action when making changes in your contracting business

36:17 Allowing your team to step it up

38:03 The revelation of the big secret

39:20 What is in store for Jeff’s future endeavors?

40:29: The decisions you make are your choice

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Every business is unique.

BUT…

There are specific strategies that can bring you on top of your game—be it in hiring, creating a great working environment, and ultimately, generating more revenue.

Like most contractors and CEOs, our guest for today’s episode, Nick Black, has also encountered several challenges as he ran his business.

But he became stronger than ever and made tremendous progress in different areas of his business.

And that’s what we’re going to hear about and learn from today!

Nick and I will discuss the techniques for building an A-team, strategies for writing job ads, knowing your numbers, and more!

Listen now, and you’ll see success coming your way! 🤑🤑🤑

00:00 Intro

02:20 Nick Black and Cavetto Carpentry

04:23 Scaling your business through trust

06:08 Nick’s struggles in business and how he overcame them

10:31 Keeping track and knowing your numbers

14:04 The journey to building an A-team

18:25 Why establishing the chain of command is essential

21:09 The structure you need to follow when hiring

26:02 Creating a winning environment for your team

28:58 Strategies in writing a compelling job ad

34:04 How social media can boost your business

36:51 The future waiting for Cavetto Carpentry

46:20 Sometimes, you need someone else to reach your business goals

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As a contractor, have you ever tried to see yourself from a different perspective?

You know, the work ethics, how you manage your team, or perhaps, the way you deal with huge and small projects.

Maybe yes, maybe not.

But our guest Kienen Koga definitely has!

Kienen is an influencer and civil engineer who has been interacting with a lot of contractors and tradespeople in his job. With that, he has seen the problems with contractors and the trades industry as a whole.

What could these be, and what can you learn from them?

Tune in to this podcast as we discuss more on contracting and trades management, characteristics of a good vs bad contractor, the use of technology in the construction industry, and more!

This is going to be informative and fun! Hit that play button now!

Chapters:

00:00 Intro

01:55 What motivated Kienen to be in the construction industry

03:14 Frustrations when dealing with contractors

06:44 It’s not all about the price

07:53 Managing contracting and trades

09:46 You know you’re working with a good contractor with they have these traits

12:54 Characteristics of a not-so-good contractor

13:47 Labor shortage in the trades industry

17:22 Finding the right subcontractors

20:09 Trends and technology in the construction industry

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As they say, numbers don’t lie.

So what do the numbers tell us about the hiring situation in the construction industry?

There is an ongoing crisis.

That is why taking control of the situation is crucial before it gets out of hand and you start to lose clients. But we also completely understand that it is challenging for you to do so with so much on your plate.

That is why we bring you Profit for Contractor’s done-for-you hiring program that will solve all your hiring problems at once.

Check out this episode to know what’s in it for you!

Chapters:

00:00 Intro

01:38 The hiring crisis in the construction industry

03:28 How can contractors address problems in recruitment

03:54 PFC’s program that will change your life

05:03 Who we are and what we do

06:39 Join now and get these benefits

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A winning company attracts a winning team.

So if your goal is to make more money in business, you have to attract and retain A-players in your team.

But do you know what these champions want?

✅ Opportunities

✅ Success

✅ Recognition

✅ Winning environment

These people need assurance that working in your company will set them up for success and that you have the systems and tools in place to make that happen.

In this episode, our guest Isaac Barlow from BusyBusy will introduce you to an innovative application that will streamline business processes, create a winning culture, and help you take a giant leap in building an A-team.

So, stick with us as we provide you with valuable lessons that will help you move your contracting business forward!

00:00 Intro

02:23 How BusyBusy streamlines business processes for contractors

04:13 Can BusyBusy help you attract qualified talent?

07:18 Manual tracking and record-keeping don’t work anymore

10:00 The newer and more efficient version of contractors

11:58 The truth about applicants who don’t show up in the interview

14:37 Do A-players want to be tracked?

18:04 Creating a bonus system for workers

22:44 Strategies to identifying a model employee

26:32 Create a culture of winners and spend your time wisely

29:22 How data help determine whether or not you need to hire

31:38 Retaining A-players to retain A-clients

34:50 Always remember the importance of data

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You know what they say, “Teamwork makes the dream work.”

But how can you get a team that wins in a large pool of talent?

In this episode, our guest Remi Noel from Teknicon Construction Services will share his journey in hiring some people for his contracting business.

We’ll also dig deeper into how he grew his team and retained the best talents, the systems that work in hiring, and how important it is to price your jobs correctly.

Plus, there will be tips on things you should and should not do if you want to attain success in your contracting business.

Don’t miss this opportunity to learn more and take your business to the next level! Tune in now!

00:00 Intro

03:20 There is no secret formula for success

05:13 Why you need a system when hiring

10:04 How your team impacts your company’s success

12:02 Communication cadence and retention

17:01 Systemize the routine; humanize the exceptions

20:05 Be coachable and keep on learning

21:20 The right pricing helps you move forward

23:54 Reasons you should face your fears in contracting

26:06 The number and quality of workers Remi has now

27:08 Sometimes, slowing down is the best path to take

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Do you feel like you’re always in a state of chaos and constantly putting out fires while running your contracting business?

An administrator holds an essential business role that can greatly help you iron out your schedule and even your company.

By now, you may think you can’t trust somebody to do certain tasks for you. However, administrators in your team play a significant part in paving the way for a smooth-sailing and successful contracting business.

Listen to this episode I have with Jay Carter and learn more about the importance of administrators, how to help them avoid failures, and what you should do before hiring one.

See you!

Chapters:

00:00 Intro

03:05 Do you need an administrator?

07:09 Is it right to hire yourself as an administrator?

07:53 The advantage of teaming up with the right person

13:36 How to effectively work with a partner or administrator

19:46 Factors to consider before hiring an admin

23:26 Biggest reasons administrators fail

27:30 You should be the last person to manage your schedule

31:41 Putting the systems in place to ensure success

36:12 Know what you want and have the end results in mind

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Stagnation in a construction business venture can happen, making it difficult to make more profit in contracting.

Whether it’s getting fewer clients or having more significant losses than gains, companies and contractors may experience being stuck in a loop. 

BUT, there’s definitely a way out of this situation!

You can expand your construction business through effective tools, templates, and processes PFC can provide. 

Take, for example, Tim Riley and his business. He started out with a company where he’s been running around doing hundreds of tasks. But with our help, he’s come a long way through—receiving more sales and finding the perfect A-Player to be part of his team.

What’s the best part of it all? He made more profit in contracting yet doing the same amount of work!

We want to help you and your business, so let’s get down to the episode now.

Chapters:

02:09 Tim’s business and some struggles he faced before PFC 

05:10 How delegating improved Tim’s business structure and focus

06:36 Strategies for your contracting business

11:36 Changes happening in Tim’s business

12:46 Tim’s “aha!” moments while doing the training with PFC

16:08 How Tim managed to increase his sales

19:21 Finding and hiring an A-player to be part of the company

22:45 Utilizing an excellent hiring procedure for your business matters

24:50 Wordings on ads make a huge difference in your hiring process

27:08 Improving your mindset to change the course of your business for the better

30:27 Great advice Tim has for you

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One of the top financial hacks you should look into involves hiring.

Why?

Because building long-term wealth means that you should have skilled and experienced staff who can help your contracting business run smoothly.

Therefore, you will need to strategize the costs of getting these people into your company or retaining them in your team.

Listen to this episode as Jackson Millan and I share some of the best financial hacks that will help keep your business up and running despite having to conquer the different challenges in the market.

See you on the flip side!

Chapters

00:00 Intro

02:52 When is the right time to hire a worker for your contracting business?

04:08 The mindset of a professional investor

07:14 Signs you are not running your business effectively

09:32 Thinking like an entrepreneur

14:48 Running a business in a low interest, high inflation environment

18:34 Reasons why you should give wage increase to your staff

22:39 Budget you should allocate for recruitment

29:09 Hiring more people isn’t always right

31:22 You don’t have to do everything

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Employees play a crucial role in every company. Without them, businesses are nothing but lifeless processes and systems heading nowhere.

However, there is one aspect most business owners and managers fail to focus on ➡️ employee development.

If you’re looking for ways to make your team better, you’re walking on the right path.

But if it hasn’t crossed your mind yet, maybe it’s time to reevaluate your plans.

So, why is it important to train your employees and hone their skills despite being in the trades for a long time already? And how can you help your workers improve their performance?

Our guest, Jordan Smith from MT Copeland, will help you have a deeper understanding of that.

Watch and listen to this episode now so you’ll learn the fundamentals of employee training that will level up their game and, ultimately, your business!

Chapters

00:00 Intro

02:50 Jordan’s journey that led him to the construction industry

05:03 The struggles of a contractor

07:50 Why you should invest in your workers’ training

13:37 Attracting the right talents who want to improve their careers

18:57 What does it take for you to train people?

22:46 Different types of trades in the industry

24:32 Your company is as strong as your weakest member

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