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ℹ ABOUT THIS EPISODE
Discover why that big, high-margin job might actually hurt your bottom line. Wade and Stephen break down the throughput method, analyzing profit per week instead of just profit margins.
Learn how to evaluate job decisions based on speed of profit generation, cash flow timing, and operational constraints.
Plus real case studies showing when overtime, equipment investment, and hiring coordination staff actually increase profitability despite higher costs.
⌚️ Key moments in this episode:
- 00:00 Introduction: Choosing the Right Job Path
- 00:36 Recap of Previous Episodes
- 01:39 Profit Improvement Potential
- 03:23 Understanding Throughput
- 08:38 Case Studies and Practical Examples
- 20:15 Final Thoughts and Resources
The Contractor Profit Blueprint is a complete guide that breaks down exactly how to identify where your money's going and start keeping more of it. This isn't theory. It's the same framework I use with contractors I work with every single day.
Head to profitfirstconstruction.com/blueprint to download your free copy.
Stop working for free. Let's get you keeping what you've earned.
Join the Profit First for Construction community!
Find all episodes and related links at ContractorSuccessForum.com.
Join the conversation on our LinkedIn page: https://www.linkedin.com/company/CarpenterCPAs
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Wade Carpenter, CPA, CGMA | CarpenterCPAs.com
Stephen Brown, Bonding Expert | SuretyAnswers.com
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🔗 LINKS
Get the free guide: How to Improve the Profitability of Your Construction Company
Visit the episode page for more details and a transcript of the show.
Get Profit First for Commercial Construction--OUT NOW!
Subscribe to get notified as soon as new episodes go live.
ℹ ABOUT THIS EPISODE
Discover why that big, high-margin job might actually hurt your bottom line. Wade and Stephen break down the throughput method, analyzing profit per week instead of just profit margins.
Learn how to evaluate job decisions based on speed of profit generation, cash flow timing, and operational constraints.
Plus real case studies showing when overtime, equipment investment, and hiring coordination staff actually increase profitability despite higher costs.
⌚️ Key moments in this episode:
- 00:00 Introduction: Choosing the Right Job Path
- 00:36 Recap of Previous Episodes
- 01:39 Profit Improvement Potential
- 03:23 Understanding Throughput
- 08:38 Case Studies and Practical Examples
- 20:15 Final Thoughts and Resources
The Contractor Profit Blueprint is a complete guide that breaks down exactly how to identify where your money's going and start keeping more of it. This isn't theory. It's the same framework I use with contractors I work with every single day.
Head to profitfirstconstruction.com/blueprint to download your free copy.
Stop working for free. Let's get you keeping what you've earned.
Join the Profit First for Construction community!
Find all episodes and related links at ContractorSuccessForum.com.
Join the conversation on our LinkedIn page: https://www.linkedin.com/company/CarpenterCPAs
FIND US ONLINE
Wade Carpenter, CPA, CGMA | CarpenterCPAs.com
Stephen Brown, Bonding Expert | SuretyAnswers.com