Can you really go from shoveling dirt to running your own construction business in just a few years? In this episode of ProfitDig Live, Jeff Givens and Jeff Spencer talk about the real path from entry-level laborer to project manager - and eventually business owner.

We cover:
✅ Why excelling at every stage matters
✅ The importance of learning bids, project management, and profit margins
✅ How to avoid going broke on your first job
✅ Why using affordable tools like ProfitDig makes all the difference

Whether you’re dreaming about starting your own company or already building your path, this conversation will give you both motivation and practical steps to get there.

From www.profitdig.com - easy job bidding and costing for construction contractors. Use code V3LAUNCH for 50% off your first 3 months! Just $99/month—until Jerry decides it’s time to raise the price.

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Running a job is tough enough - don’t make it harder by ignoring the simple stuff. In this episode of ProfitDig Live, Jeff Spencer and Jeff Givens swap practical hacks for project managers, from smart material placement and mobilization strategies to negotiating better supplier deals and hiring crews you can trust.

If you’re a project manager or contractor looking for ways to save time, cut costs, and protect your reputation, you’ll get a lot out of this conversation.

Sign up today at https://www.profitdig.com and use our promo code V3LAUNCH for 50% off your first 3 months!

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Ever been stuck on a job where the design looks good on paper - but falls apart in the dirt? In this episode of ProfitDig Live, Jeff Spencer, Jeff Givens, and Jerry Work break down why communication between engineers and field crews is critical. We talk real-world examples of drawings that don’t match conditions, why younger engineers struggle with field feedback, and how site visits can save time and money.

Whether you’re an engineer, contractor, or project manager, this conversation will hit home.

Learn more at www.profitdig.com  - easy construction bidding & costing, priced for reality.

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If you've ever searched for construction bidding software, you’ve seen it:
“FREE job costing software!”
Spoiler alert - it’s not free. It’s barely affordable.

In this ProfitDig Live episode, Jeff, Chris, and Producer Jerry break down the shady tactics used by legacy software companies:
- Hidden module pricing
- Confusing quotes and sales hoops
- “Free” software that ends up costing double
- Desktop installs... in 2025!?

ProfitDig is different. One price. No contracts. No modules. No games.

Whether you’re a one-man crew or growing a team, ProfitDig was built for contractors who need real tools at a real price - not bloated enterprise junk with a 90-minute sales call.

Visit https://profitdig.com - easy job bidding and costing for construction contractors. No contract, cancel any time.
Use promo code V3LAUNCH for 50% off your first 3 months
Also… shoutout to our unofficial sponsor: CatsOnCaps.shop

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Contractors - when’s the last time you double-checked your material pricing?

In this ProfitDig Live episode, Chris and Jeff walk through one of the most overlooked (but critical) parts of bidding: keeping your material costs accurate and updated. You’ll learn how ProfitDig’s material tracking and price verification system helps you avoid outdated pricing, stay profitable, and make smarter bidding decisions.

✅ Add custom materials
✅ Track supplier pricing
✅ Get reminders when it’s time to reverify
✅ Keep your team aligned across every bid

Plus, it’s all part of the new and improved Version 3.0 — faster, smoother, and still priced for reality.

From ProfitDig - easy job bidding and costing for construction contractors. Visit https://ProfitDig.com now. Use promo code V3LAUNCH for 50% off your first 3 months.

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Tired of wasting time adding the same materials to every bid?

In this ProfitDig Live episode, Chris Work and Jeff Givens show off the blazing-fast Material Groups feature in the newly updated ProfitDig platform. Learn how to save time by grouping commonly used materials for repeat tasks - perfect for contractors who regularly bid similar jobs.

Whether you're estimating water lines, sewer lines, or anything in between, Material Groups will streamline your bid process and keep your profit margins tight. No dongles. No BS. Just fast, smart bidding software priced for reality.

ProfitDig - easy job bidding and costing for construction contractors. Sign up at www.profitdig.com

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Grab a beer, pull up a chair - this one goes deep.

In this unfiltered episode of ProfitDig Live, Jerry, Chris, and Jeff sit down to talk about real-world marketing strategies for construction pros. From AI content creation to SEO, YouTube, Performance Max ads, and daily Google Business updates, nothing is off the table.

Topics covered include:

• How contractors should (and shouldn't) use AI
• Writing content that actually sounds human
• SEO tactics that still work in 2025 (hint: geo pages!)
• YouTube Shorts + Google Performance Max strategy
• Why social media can’t be fully automated
• Luck vs. hustle: what really moves the needle

If you're a small contractor trying to get more visibility and land more jobs, this is 100% worth your time.

From www.profitdig.com - easy job bidding and costing for construction contractors.
Use code V3LAUNCH for 50% off your first 3 months!Just $99/month—until Jerry decides it’s time to raise the price.

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Need to send out multiple bids or tweak numbers for different GCs?
Don't start from scratch. Just hit "Clone."

In this episode of ProfitDig Live, Jerry, Chris, and Jeff walk through one of the handiest tools in the ProfitDig construction bidding software: Bid Cloning. Whether you're adjusting pricing, testing different strategies, or sending bids to multiple general contractors, this feature will save you a ton of time.

Highlights:

Clone an entire bid in under 2 seconds
Quickly adjust bond, overhead, and profit percentages
Send customized versions to different clients
No risk of retyping errors or missing line items

Visit https://profitdig.com to learn more. Use code V3LAUNCH for 50% off your first 3 months!

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Ever wonder how to really understand what's inside a construction bid line item?

Chris and Jeff from ProfitDig walk through a powerful (and newly updated) feature inside the ProfitDig app - Line Item Type Breakdown. This tool lets contractors drill down into the nitty-gritty of each line item: materials, labor, equipment, subs, contingencies, and more.

✔️ See how taxes, bond rates, and overhead affect your costs
✔️ Learn how our advanced breakdown improves bid accuracy
✔️ Get full transparency with built-in formula explanations
✔️ BONUS: What exactly is the cornbread icon?

If you're tired of messy spreadsheets and risky manual calculations, ProfitDig is priced for reality and built to help small contractors win more work.

 Start your journey at www.profitdig.com

Special offer: Use code V3LAUNCH for 50% off your first 3 months!

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Jeff Spencer explains why maintaining a daily job diary is extermely important, not just for staying organized and on-track, but for possible legal purposes. If bed weather prevents you from making progress on a job, you need to make sure that information is documented. The guys also discuss the upcoming daily diary feature that is being developed for ProfitDig.

From ProfitDig - easy job bidding and costing for construction contractors.
Visit https://ProfitDig.com now.

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