On this episode of the podcast, Bill and Nate interview Brian Beckner, a successful entrepreneur with a unique background in the construction industry. Brian shares his story of how he pivoted from the medical industry to the asphalt painting business and how he used his skills to grow the business. He emphasizes the importance of building relationships with clients, providing value engineering solutions, and using marketing strategies to stand out from the competition.

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On this episode of the Top Contractor Podcast, Bill and Nate are joined by Nick and Anthony Abruze, two brothers who have taken over their father's business. The brothers discuss how their father has instilled in them the values of hard work, honesty, and selflessness, and how their relationship with him has grown over the years. They also talk about how they have maintained the quality of their work while becoming more professional and efficient, and their goal of retiring their parents.

Hiring Tips from the Top Contractor Podcast In this episode of the Top Contractor Podcast, hosts Bill Reiman and Nate Swink discuss the importance of taking personal accountability for hiring struggles, and tips on how to attract potential employees.

The Key to Avoiding Legal Issues for Contractors

On this episode of Top Contracted Podcast, Bill Reiman and Nate Swink discuss the importance of OSHA compliance for contractors, the proposed rule by OSHA to allow third parties to participate in workplace walk around inspections, and the switch to electric construction equipment.

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From Corporate America to Entrepreneurship: Brian Hess Shares His Story on the Top Contractor Podcast

In this episode of the Top Contractor Podcast, hosts Bill Ryman and Nate Swink are joined by guest Brian Hess, founder of the Payment Group and Top Contract School. Brian shares his story of leaving corporate America to join an asphalt company, and then taking the leap into entrepreneurship and starting his own business.

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As a contractor, it’s important to have a strong online presence and marketing strategy. In this episode of the Top Contractor Podcast, hosts Bill Reiman and Nate Swink discuss the importance of marketing for contractors and how to make the most of it.

The hosts emphasize the need for a modern, user-friendly website, as well as the importance of search engine optimization and a strong online presence. They also discuss the importance of social media, such as Instagram, Facebook, Pinterest, LinkedIn, TikTok, and YouTube, and how Nate has been successful in using these platforms to promote his business.

Nate shares his experience of cutting back on social media spending during a tough time in his business, and how he eventually decided to expand instead of contract. The hosts encourage contractors to share their content with friends and family to help spread the word about their business. They emphasize the need for contractors to be innovative and embrace video content, as customers want to see the real people doing the work.

The hosts also discuss the importance of having an online presence and reviews for contractors and suggest asking customers for reviews, sending them direct links, QR codes, or handwritten letters with QR codes. They also suggest building strong relationships with customers, as this will make them more likely to leave reviews.

Furthermore, they discuss strategies for building relationships with customers, online advertising, and hiring subcontractors. Lastly, they discuss the importance of email marketing, mailers, and vehicle branding for contractors, as well as the importance of branding and networking for businesses.

As a contractor, it’s important to have a strong online presence and marketing strategy. By following the advice of Bill and Nate, you can make the most of your marketing efforts and ensure your business is successful.

[00:00:00] Pushing construction boundaries with podcasts.

[00:05:10] Digital presence, social media, SEO: Maximize online presence.

[00:10:00] Expand during tough times: don't contract.

[00:14:23] Overcome fear, create videos.

[00:20:17] Welding sparks, fire, hire help, Google reviews, QR codes, handwritten letters.

[00:25:09] Build relationships, get feedback, reviews.

[00:29:43] Build presence with email marketing.

[00:34:34] Recycle content, use mailers, QR codes.

[00:38:39] Networking, branding, referrals: success.

[00:43:37] Network, engage, involve, video, market, succeed.

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On this episode of the Top Contractor Podcast, Bill Reiman and Nate Swink discuss strategies for growing a business and increasing revenue. They suggest utilizing modern-day technology, such as social media, websites, and podcasts, as well as personal branding and video marketing. Additionally, they advise against overspending and emphasize the importance of paying attention to both top-line and bottom-line revenue. They also suggest tracking sales and estimates on a daily, weekly, and monthly basis to better manage the business.

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In this episode, "The Secrets to Successful Business Management w/ Daniel Good" hosted by Bill Reiman and Nate Swink, guest Daniel Good shares his experience of managing multiple businesses and the lessons he has learned from it. Daniel explains that it is not as glamorous as it sounds and that it is impossible to devote yourself to several different businesses at once. He admits that he made mistakes in the past, such as not having a leader or mentor to guide him, and that he was "winging it" without really understanding the nuts and bolts of the businesses.

"My father passed away when I was 26, and I had to take on the role of leader at a young age. I had picked up both the good and bad habits from my father, and I had to learn the importance of true leadership," Daniel reflects. He eventually realized that true success was not about material possessions, but about creating a team effort and giving people the opportunity to be heard. Daniel had to tear down his business and rebuild it from the ground up, as it was operating with an old-school iron fist mentality. He had to get rid of the stuff, the people, and the leadership, and create new standards and expectations. Daniel also joined Top Contractor School (TCS) and learned how to fix himself. He shares how the organization has helped him to have meaningful relationships and to push away relationships that weren't aligned with his vision and goals.

Daniel emphasizes the importance of having a leader or mentor to guide you, and encourages the audience to listen to the podcast to learn more about his story. "True success is not about material possessions, but about creating a team effort and giving people the opportunity to be heard. Leadership is not about being abrasive, but about creating a sense of trust and respect."

The episode ends with the hosts and guest emphasizing the importance of joining the organization if you want to make a change and be surrounded by winners. If you want to learn more about Daniel's story and the lessons he has learned from managing multiple businesses, be sure to listen to the full podcast episode on your favorite podcast platform. 

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In this episode of the Top Contractor Podcast, hosts Bill Reiman and Nate Swink discussed the importance of good leadership and company culture. They emphasized the need for leaders to set an example and take ownership of any issues that arise, as well as the importance of showing up on time and having a positive attitude.

"Leaders need to be the example," said Reiman. "If you're not showing up on time, if you're not taking ownership of issues, if you're not having a positive attitude, then you're not setting the example."

The hosts also suggested investing in employees through continuous learning and growth opportunities, and rewarding them for their hard work. They discussed the importance of having core values that all team members share and understand, and how to build a strong team culture through regular team building events and taking employees out to lunch.

Finally, they emphasized the importance of setting and maintaining a consistent vision for the company culture, and inspecting what is expected to cultivate a culture of excellence. "It's important to have a vision and to inspect what you expect," said Swink. "That's how you create a culture of excellence."

Good leadership and company culture are essential for any business to succeed. Leaders need to set an example and take ownership of any issues that arise, and invest in employees through continuous learning and growth opportunities. It's also important to have core values that all team members share and understand, and to build a strong team culture through regular team building events and taking employees out to lunch. Finally, setting and maintaining a consistent vision for the company culture is essential for cultivating a culture of excellence.

On this episode of the Top Contractor Podcast, hosts Bill Reiman and Nate Swink discuss the recent immigration law passed in Florida by Governor Ron DeSantis. The law has a potential economic impact of $12.6 billion dollars a year and affects industries such as construction and agriculture.

They also discuss the estimated 11,053 workers in Florida who could receive an error code if they are looked up in the government's e-verify system and the potential negligence of contractors and business owners who hire illegal immigrants without helping them become legal citizens.

[00:00:00] Construction industry shaping, pushing boundaries.

[00:05:04] Aid for illegal immigrants costs $4.6B.

[00:10:12] Immigration labor force impacts Florida.

[00:14:35] Help immigrants become legal citizens.

[00:19:24] Labor shortage, opportunity in disaster.

[00:24:56] Labor shortage: Brand, recruitment, innovation key.

[00:29:11] Inflation cuts contractor profits.

[00:34:18] World's largest spherical structure: Six million owed to contractors.

[00:37:42] $2.3 billion dollar mistake. 

[00:41:15] LED-lit stadium with 4D tech: Insane, but dangerous.