The Wealthy Contractor

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No matter who you talk to in the home improvement industry these days, it seems everyone is focused on one thing - BACKLOG.

Everyone’s going through it - skyrocketing demand plus a shortage of labor and materials results in frustrated home improvement businesses AND clients.

And while we don’t have a silver bullet solution, John O’Leary with O’Leary Roofing can share with you how he has taken steps to cut his backlog from a painful 12 weeks back to a manageable 8 weeks. 

John joined us recently on Episode 115, but he’s back to share some tips with you on how to break through the backlog and stay ahead of the game.

Listen closely - John has some great insights on how to break free from the ups and downs of the marketplace. 

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Brian Gottlieb, owner of Tundraland shares his incredible story of starting with a $3,000 cash investment on a card table in a friend’s warehouse in 2009 to what is now a $140 Million company with 600 employees. 

This is an episode you’ll want to listen to over and over again - picking up tips, tools and a new way of thinking about your business every single time. 

Don’t miss out - this is a true masterclass in the mindset of The Wealthy Contractor.

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In this environment, it’s so tempting to scale back - to stop advertising, stop prospecting, stop growing. 

But in today’s conversation with Tony Hoty, owner of Window Depot and the King of Face-to-Face Lead Generation in the home improvement business, you’ll find out that you’re risking your future success if you do that.

One way to do that is by attending LeadCon with Tony, myself and other experts in the industry May 19-20 in Orlando. Go to TonyHoty.com and apply gFour Marketing’s Sponsorship at checkout to get $500 off your ticket!

Listen to this episode of The Wealthy Contractor Podcast to find out what you should be doing right now to keep collecting leads, keep growing your team and come out the other side of this temporary spike in demand as a company that is now positioned for long-term success. 

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It’s hard not to relate to John Kolbaska’s story from Men With Tools. As he puts it, “I'm your typical story of a contractor that puts a tool belt on and worked out of a van and grew a business.”

What’s unusual, though, is how quickly John has grown his home improvement business in just the past two years. 

If you’re trying to figure out how to grow your profits in your own home improvement or home services business so that you can create real wealth for yourself and your family, you’ll want to listen to John’s story closely. 

Get ready to take some notes, and pay close attention to the way that John made a decision to shift his business and never look back. It makes you think, what can you do today to set yourself on a successful path that you’ll thank yourself for in two years? 

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If you’re slammed with work right now, having a good team to handle that demand is more important than ever. Today, Andy Wright with Brix Recruiting joins us on the podcast, and his firm actually specializes in hiring for the home improvement industry. 

You’ll hear some great tips from him on how to approach the hiring process. For instance, did you know that your best recruiter might be closer than you think? It’s true! And Andy will share how to best utilize them.

If your company is poised for growth, you’ll want to listen to this episode closely. I hope this episode is helpful to you and gives you some tools and insights to help you make your next hire a slam dunk.

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John O’Leary’s story is similar to so many business owners in the home improvement industry. He was a great installer who went into business for himself, creating O’Leary Roofing in 2008. Oftentimes, that transition can be a rocky one! And while John shares that he has had some challenges, he has found success by realizing that he couldn’t do it all himself.

If you’ve been stuck at the same revenue or profit goal, get ready to take some notes. This episode will help shine a light on how to break free from the limitations you put on yourself of thinking you have to do it all.

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On the podcast today, you are getting a DEAL. You’re not just going to hear one perspective on success. You’re going to hear from THREE different people who each have some insights that you can benefit from right now. (And it was all recorded while we shared a cocktail at this year’s Accelerate LIVE! in Fort Lauderdale.)

You’ll first hear from Ger Ronan with Yankee Home who has majorly restructured his business the past three years to set himself up to be semi-retired. 

On the other end of the spectrum, you’ll hear from Arodi Vela who is just starting out in the business, but who takes “success leaves clues” seriously.

And lastly, Shawn Feurer joins us, and he helps bridge the gap between these two stories by sharing that your mindset is what’s going to help take you to where you want to be.

I hope these casual conversations are not just a fun listen, but that you also get some takeaways about where you’re headed in this business.

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You may sometimes feel like you’re married to your business. In fact, for many in our industry, they are truly married to their business partner! 

Just in time for Valentine’s Day, you’ll hear from three couples on the latest episode of The Wealthy Contractor Podcast who share what it’s like to run a business together - the good, the bad, and how they ensure success both in their personal and professional relationships. 

Each couple has a different perspective that I know you’ll appreciate - so go ahead and listen to the episode now and take notes on how you can be a better business partner, spouse and an overall better business owner. 

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As entrepreneurs, we’re known for waiting too long to worry about profitability. On today’s episode of the podcast, you’ll hear leadership guru, Ed Eppley, talk about why doing that is such a big mistake for today’s business owners – in any industry.

During the podcast, he talks about the two types of businesses that came out of 2020 – the “Tomb” and the “Boom” and what both types can expect in 2021. As you listen, it’s important to keep in mind that this is not a discussion about doom and gloom – it’s a discussion about opportunity.

This is a great conversation to have where we are right now – in the first quarter of 2021. But Ed also shares his predictions for the rest of the year, so you’ll want to listen closely. I wish I had known him 30 years ago to avoid some of the mistakes I’ve made!

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If you’re like most entrepreneurs, your greatest challenge is often getting out of your own damn way! On today’s episode of the podcast, you’ll hear John Anglis share the lessons he had to learn and the steps he had to take to realize that he wasn’t going to be able to clone his “secret sauce” - his own unique gifts as a salesperson. Instead, he had to create systems (and you do, too).

After listening to today’s podcast, you’ll have greater clarity on your role as the owner of your company and a better vision for where you can take it and how to get there.