In this episode I share a few things that have been on my mind lately. Please join me as I discuss:
Nick Slavic, of Nick Slavic Painting & Restoration is a former Army Paratrooper who volunteered for two tours overseas after the 9/11 attacks. He fishes with a spear, grows his own food and has an accounting degree. I met Nick in early 2016 and immediately had a respect for him as a person and a businessman as I watched how he was building his brand.
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Jake’s Designs is an award winning, Colorado Springs based, landscape company established in 2000. Jake’s Designs specializes in guiding homeowners through the process of the landscape design all the way through the installation of the project.
Jake’s employs two degreed landscape designers to start the process who truly believe that “every great landscape starts with a great design”. Once a design and price is met the designers very comfortably hand the clients off to a great construction manager who ensures the designs are properly installed and come to life!
Jake Harris graduated from Colorado State University in 2000 with a degree in landscape architecture and immediately founded Jake’s Designs. Since that day he has coached his team into what he had envisioned. Coming from a family of self-employed parents he has always had a strong belief in customer satisfaction and credits that to the success of his company. Jake always puts his whole heart into his designs to make sure all the client’s needs are met.
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Outro Music: Takeo Ischi "New Bibi-Hendl
Jake’s Designs is an award winning, Colorado Springs based, landscape company established in 2000. Jake’s Designs specializes in guiding homeowners through the process of the landscape design all the way through the installation of the project.
Jake’s employs two degreed landscape designers to start the process who truly believe that “every great landscape starts with a great design”. Once a design and price is met the designers very comfortably hand the clients off to a great construction manager who ensures the designs are properly installed and come to life!
Jake Harris graduated from Colorado State University in 2000 with a degree in landscape architecture and immediately founded Jake’s Designs. Since that day he has coached his team into what he had envisioned. Coming from a family of self-employed parents he has always had a strong belief in customer satisfaction and credits that to the success of his company. Jake always puts his whole heart into his designs to make sure all the client’s needs are met.
In this SOLOCAST, Tom shares his own story and tips on how to avoid burnout and build a strong business.
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In this episode Tom interviews Keith Kalfas about how he grew a youtube channel from 0 to 21,000 subscribers. Keith gives advice to those who are unsure of what to use youtube and other platforms for growing your contracting business.
http://www.thelandscapingemployeetrap.com/
https://www.youtube.com/user/TheEmployeeTrap
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In this episode Tom interviews Matt White, the founder of Remodeler Marketing Institute and owner of JoltCMS and The Remodeler's Edge about how to build credibility and trust in this new world of buying & selling.
remodelermarketinginstitute.com
contact:matt@theremodelersedge.com
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In this episode Tom interviews Tom Lopatosky about nailing down your sales process, building relationships, charging for estimates, and add value to your community. Tom L gives you 5 steps to creating a system for maximizing networking events.
http://www.lopcocontracting.com/
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In this episode Tom interviews Travis Brown the producer of the Strongpreneur Podcast. They talk about why every human being should podcast.
1. Become an authority
2. It's "evergreen" promotion3. People get to know you
4. Tell future clients what you want them to know
5. Podcasts are freee.
6. No one reads blogs
7. Technology is your friend.
travisbrown79@me.com
630.915.5780
In this episode Tom interviews David Chism from adavidcreation.com a small marketing firm that helps small businesses grow, be more profitable and become better known to their target clients.
David touches on 5 mistakes contractors make in marketing themselves and their business. He talks about closing on the spot and what avenues he thinks are best for contractors to market their business.
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In this episode Tom interviews Steve Shinholser about the golden rules of contracting.
1. Treat your customers and employees as you want to be treated (like an owner).
2. Make 50% on bids and track your jobs.
"I'd rather make an easy $50 than a hard $100." - Steve Shinholser
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In this episode Tom breaks down the business math of a contractor.
Revenue - Cost of Goods Sold = Gross Profit
Gross Profit - Overheard = Net Profit
Challenge: Next project cut your cost by 1/2 = 50% Gross Profit
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In this episode Tom talks about the "rebirth" of the podcast and why he's making the changes to become a contractor specific podcast.
"A man who chases two rabbits catches none." ~ Roman Proverb [15138]
2 words that will always lead to business success: Clarity & Consistency
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In this solocast Tom discusses how you can create the ultimate experience for your clients.
1. You are where you are because of the choices you've made.
2. You become the average of the 5 people you spend the most time with - Jim Rohn
3. Don't project your beliefs about money on your clients.
4. Two things that reveal your priorities your checkbook and your calendar: How are you spending your time and money?
5. Make sure your new hires see you have a plan for them while on boarding.
6. It's not your responsibility to find your clients magic money tree.
7. There is enough time in the day.
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