You often steal your family's time when you work long hours and weekends as a contractor. Dan reminds you that you have to work hard for your business, but you can't handle everything alone—reach out and get coaching from someone who has been through it, and protect your time with your family.
In this episode, we talk about…
Resources:
== Check out Contractor Sales Pros on Facebook. The place to ask questions and share strategies and best practices to help each other get better as salespeople in the construction industry: https://thecontractorfight.com/salespro
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The guys answer your questions about investing in paid coaching, restarting your business after losing money, and giving clients a rough estimate of the project during the prequalification phase.
In this episode, we talk about…
Are you stealing money from your family because you aren't charging enough for your services? Discover what you SHOULD be charging. Download our 50% Gross Profit cheat sheet: https://thecontractorfight.com/50
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Tom’s guest is John Salzarulo—the founder of Hoist—who left the coding world to run his family service business, which he grew to double its value within two years. After John sold his family business, he realized how much potential there was in the home services market, so he founded Hoist, a software company to help people to build successful painting businesses.
In this episode, we talk about…
= Hoist: https://www.withhoist.com/
= Join us in BATTLEGROUND – Everything your contracting business needs in one comprehensive program with three main focus areas: Leadership, Communication, and Numbers. For more info, check out: https://TheContractorFight.com/Battleground
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It can be hard to get the work-life balance right. You want to spend time with your family, but you also want to work hard to build a successful business. In this episode, Derek shares how he manages the two lives he lives—family life and business life.
In this episode, we discuss…
Resources:
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When it's hard to see the good things in life, being grateful for what you have is an instantly uplifting and positive ritual! Tom tells why it's important to think of gratitude as something fundamental in your daily routine and how practicing gratitude can benefit your business and improve your life.
In this episode, Tom discusses…
Resources:
==Grab our free resources: https://thecontractorfight.com/worksheets/
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Doing it alone seems so much easier, and logical doesn't it? It's just you, being smart and efficient, doing whatever you want, for better or for worse—but it is not without cost. Dan shares why you should stop being a lone wolf and start networking and using mentors.
In this episode, we talk about…
Resources:
== Check out Contractor Sales Pros on Facebook. The place to ask questions and share strategies and best practices to help each other get better as salespeople in the construction industry: https://thecontractorfight.com/salespro
== Join us in BATTLEGROUND ==
Everything your contracting business needs in one comprehensive program with three main focus areas: Leadership, Communication, and Numbers. For more info check out: https://TheContractorFight.com/Battleground
== Get your questions answered and connect with other contractors building stronger businesses in The Contractor Fight: https://thecontractorfight.com/facebook
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Tom and Dan answer your questions about the impact of the current state of the economy on contractors, how contractors can thrive and survive during this time, and what they can do to compete with large companies. They also share the strongest attribute, which helped them to survive and thrive during the past recessions.
In this episode, we talk about…
Submit your questions to help@thecontractorfight.com with the subject "Podcast" and Tom and Dan will try to answer them on an upcoming show.
Are you stealing money from your family because you aren't charging enough for your services? Discover what you SHOULD be charging. Download our 50% Gross Profit cheat sheet: https://thecontractorfight.com/50
== Join us in BATTLEGROUND ==
Everything your contracting business needs in one comprehensive program with three main focus areas: Leadership, Communication, and Numbers. For more info check out: https://TheContractorFight.com/Battleground
== Order your free copy of Tom's book Winning the Contractor Fight (Just pay to ship) == https://thecontractorfight.com/book
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Tom and Steve discuss some of the dumbest things that contractors do. If you ever wonder why you're not making money or struggling to grow your business, it may be because of these things. Some of them are funny, and some of them are serious. But, all of them need to stop!
In this episode, we discuss…
Resources:
== Monthly COLOSSEUM SALES TRAINING ==
Join other high-performing contractors and coaches for live online training on the sales process. There are breakout rooms for specific trades where you will get powerful sales coaching!
https://thecontractorfight.com/colosseum-sales-training
== Join Us in the BATTLEGROUND ==
Everything your contracting business needs in one comprehensive program with three main focus areas: Leadership, Communication, and Numbers. For more info check out:
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== Connect with us on FACEBOOK ==
Get your questions answered and connect with other contractors building stronger businesses in The Contractor Fight:
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Should I promote this guy? Tom explores the question of whether or not it’s a good idea to promote an employee who isn’t working as hard as they used to, why that might be, and gives you his advice on this issue.
In this episode, Tom discusses…
Resources:
==Grab our free resources: https://thecontractorfight.com/worksheets/
== Join Us in the BATTLEGROUND ==
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After events and workshops, there's a lot of hype, positive energy, and people are excited about the new information they gained — but this is where it goes wrong. Unfortunately, most people leave events with a flood of information and either overwhelm their employees or family members or suffer mental exhaustion.
Dan talks about your next steps after attending events and seminars and how to prevent yourself from crashing.
In this episode, we talk about…
Resources:
== Check out Contractor Sales Pros on Facebook. The place to ask questions and share strategies and best practices to help each other get better as salespeople in the construction industry: https://thecontractorfight.com/salespro
== Join us in BATTLEGROUND ==
Everything your contracting business needs in one comprehensive program with three main focus areas: Leadership, Communication, and Numbers. For more info check out: https://TheContractorFight.com/Battleground
== Get your questions answered and connect with other contractors building stronger businesses in The Contractor Fight: https://thecontractorfight.com/facebook
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Taking questions from Mira and Dan Wilson, Tom and Dan discuss feeling uneasy while charging high prices as a newbie with limited experience and what contractors can do to maintain and care for their mental health.
In this episode, we talk about…
Submit your questions to help@thecontractorfight.com with the subject "Podcast" and Tom and Dan will try to answer them on an upcoming show.
Are you stealing money from your family because you aren't charging enough for your services? Discover what you SHOULD be charging. Download our 50% Gross Profit cheat sheet: https://thecontractorfight.com/50
== Join us in BATTLEGROUND ==
Everything your contracting business needs in one comprehensive program with three main focus areas: Leadership, Communication, and Numbers. For more info check out: https://TheContractorFight.com/Battleground
== Order your free copy of Tom's book Winning the Contractor Fight (Just pay to ship) == https://thecontractorfight.com/book
== Grab the Gear ==
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Are you having trouble hiring good employees? Tom explains the number one reason why some contractors can't find employees and suggest some tips to attract employees so you can be sure that you never run into this problem yourself.
In this episode, Tom discusses…
Resources:
== Join the COLOSSEUM SALES TRAINING ==
Join other high performing contractors and coaches for live online training on the sales process. There are breakout rooms for specific trades where you will get powerful sales coaching!
https://thecontractorfight.com/colosseum-sales-training
== Join Us in the BATTLEGROUND ==
Everything your contracting business needs in one comprehensive program with three main focus areas: Leadership, Communication, and Numbers. For more info check out:
https://TheContractorFight.com/Battleground
== Connect with us on FACEBOOK ==
Get your questions answered and connect with other contractors building stronger businesses in The Contractor Fight:
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Summits and trade shows are hotbeds of business development, where smart business-minded people come to learn and connect. Derek has been attending a trade show since 2013, and in this episode, he shares his experiences and lessons from attending the same summit year after year.
In this episode, Derek discusses…
Resources:
== Join the COLOSSEUM SALES TRAINING ==
Join other high performing contractors and coaches for live online training on the sales process. There are breakout rooms for specific trades where you will get powerful sales coaching!
https://thecontractorfight.com/colosseum-sales-training
== Join Us in the BATTLEGROUND ==
Everything your contracting business needs in one comprehensive program with three main focus areas: Leadership, Communication, and Numbers. For more info check out:
https://TheContractorFight.com/Battleground
== Connect with us on FACEBOOK ==
Get your questions answered and connect with other contractors building stronger businesses in The Contractor Fight:
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Hardship, failure, setback in life and business — everyone goes through this, and it's definitely not over for anyone. So embrace them. Embrace them to become stronger, and learn from them. Because that's wisdom, and that's power.
Tom wants you to embrace your adversities and face challenges — it's how we become stronger and succeed.
In this episode, Tom discusses…
Resources:
==Grab our free resources: https://thecontractorfight.com/worksheets/
== Join Us in the BATTLEGROUND ==
Everything your contracting business needs in one comprehensive program with three main focus areas: Leadership, Communication, and Numbers. For more info check out:
https://TheContractorFight.com/Battleground
== Get your questions answered and connect with other contractors building stronger businesses in The Contractor Fight: https://thecontractorfight.com/facebook
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Is your flame dying? Is your motivation waning? You just want to quit, don't you? Well, don't. Don't lose hope. Tim and Greg are here to motivate you to stay focused on what you're doing and keep pushing forward. Sooner or later, you'll hit your goal.
In this episode, they discuss…
Resources:
== Get the FREE Contractor’s Guide to Spotting a Cheap Prospect BEFORE They Waste Your Time:
https://thecontractorfight.com/cheap/
== Join Us in the BATTLEGROUND ==
Everything your contracting business needs in one comprehensive program with three main focus areas: Leadership, Communication, and Numbers. For more info check out:
https://TheContractorFight.com/Battleground
== Get your questions answered and connect with other contractors building stronger businesses in The Contractor Fight: https://thecontractorfight.com/facebook
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Have you ever had a tendency to get carried away with strong emotions or even rage when communicating with a client? By reacting with your emotions or pouncing on the clients before they can even get their words out, you can end up in an argument instead of a discussion. The most important thing is to listen rather than pounce, and Dan discusses the importance of this.
In this episode, we talk about…
Resources:
== Check out Contractor Sales Pros on Facebook. The place to ask questions and share strategies and best practices to help each other get better as salespeople in the construction industry: https://thecontractorfight.com/salespro
== Join us in BATTLEGROUND ==
Everything your contracting business needs in one comprehensive program with three main focus areas: Leadership, Communication, and Numbers. For more info check out: https://TheContractorFight.com/Battleground
== Get your questions answered and connect with other contractors building stronger businesses in The Contractor Fight: https://thecontractorfight.com/facebook
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Tom and Dan answer a question from Dominic, who is concerned about letting an employee go. The employee has been working with Dominic for two years, but his skills have not improved, and he has suffered an injury. He wants to know if it is better to let the employee go or to keep spending money on him.
In this episode, we talk about…
Submit your questions to help@thecontractorfight.com with the subject “Podcast” and Tom and Dan will try to answer them on an upcoming show.
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== Join us in BATTLEGROUND ==
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== Order your free copy of Tom’s book Winning the Contractor Fight (Just pay to ship) == https://thecontractorfight.com/book
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"I'm literally the poster child for what The Contractor Fight produces when followed. And everything I know and I'm implementing is basically the result of the fight." — Aaron Harshaw.
Aaron is a former pastor and now a general contractor in a small town in Kansas. He started his company, Harshaw Home Renovators, on September 1st, 2018. During their conversation, Tom and Aaron discussed Aaron's business, some of the lessons he has learned, and what it means to love and support your team.
In this episode, we talk about…
= Harshaw Home Renovators: https://hhrenovators.com/
= Join us in BATTLEGROUND – Everything your contracting business needs in one comprehensive program with three main focus areas: Leadership, Communication, and Numbers. For more info, check out: https://TheContractorFight.com/Battleground
= Get your free copy of Tom's book Winning the Contractor Fight (Just pay to ship): https://thecontractorfight.com/book
= Connect with other contractors building stronger businesses in The Contractor Fight: http://thecontractorfight.com/facebook
= Grab the Gear: https://gear.thecontractorfight.com/
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In the first episode of this two-part series, Tom and Steve discussed the first five mistakes that contractors make when they try to sell. Today, the two discuss the rest of them so you can continue learning how to make a sale and avoid costly, no-return mistakes.
In this episode, they discuss…
Resources:
== Join the COLOSSEUM SALES TRAINING ==
Join other high performing contractors and coaches for live online training on the sales process. There are breakout rooms for specific trades where you will get powerful sales coaching!
https://thecontractorfight.com/colosseum-sales-training
== Attend the MILE HIGH PROFIT SUMMIT==
The ULTIMATE event for Contractors: You will learn from experts in the contracting industry, you will have the opportunity to network with other contractors from all over North America, and spend time with The Contractor Fight Team!
https://thecontractorfight.com/mile-high-profit-summit/
== Join Us in the BATTLEGROUND ==
Everything your contracting business needs in one comprehensive program with three main focus areas: Leadership, Communication, and Numbers. For more info check out:
https://TheContractorFight.com/Battleground
== Connect with us on FACEBOOK ==
Get your questions answered and connect with other contractors building stronger businesses in The Contractor Fight:
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What are you doing with your time? Are you just trying to do it all, or are you being intentional about what you spend your time and energy on? Are you busy where it matters most? Tom wants you to figure out where your time is going so that you can spend it on the things that matter most.
In this episode, Tom discusses…
Resources:
==Grab our free resources: https://thecontractorfight.com/worksheets/
== Join Us in the BATTLEGROUND ==
Everything your contracting business needs in one comprehensive program with three main focus areas: Leadership, Communication, and Numbers. For more info check out:
https://TheContractorFight.com/Battleground
== Get your questions answered and connect with other contractors building stronger businesses in The Contractor Fight: https://thecontractorfight.com/facebook
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Can you believe there are still a lot of contractors who aren't aware of The Contractor Fight or how to work smarter, not harder? They think things are as they should be, and they cannot change their fate. If you want to help them break free from the matrix and learn new ways, Tim and Greg want you to share this podcast.
In this episode, they discuss…
Resources:
== Get the FREE Contractors’s Guide to Spotting a Cheap Prospect BEFORE They Waste Your Time:
https://thecontractorfight.com/cheap/
== Join Us in the BATTLEGROUND ==
Everything your contracting business needs in one comprehensive program with three main focus areas: Leadership, Communication, and Numbers. For more info check out:
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Dan is here to tell you that you not only need to invest in yourself, but you also need to invest in your team. By doing so, you can help them grow and reach their potential. In turn, this will help you grow your business.
In this episode, we talk about…
Resources:
== Get in touch with Nicole Lane: nicole@thecontractorfight.com
== Check out Contractor Sales Pros on Facebook. The place to ask questions and share strategies and best practices to help each other get better as salespeople in the construction industry: https://thecontractorfight.com/salespro
== Join us in BATTLEGROUND ==
Everything your contracting business needs in one comprehensive program with three main focus areas: Leadership, Communication, and Numbers. For more info check out: https://TheContractorFight.com/Battleground
== Get your questions answered and connect with other contractors building stronger businesses in The Contractor Fight: https://thecontractorfight.com/facebook
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"I accidentally booked a trip to the Maldives."
"My fortune-teller told me not to leave the house on September 14 if I don't want a brain hemorrhage."
"My business is not doing well, so I plan to gamble that day to pay my employees their salary."
"I have a court hearing on the same day because I stole the last cookie."
"I do not usually go out on days that end with the letter Y."
OR
"I need to spend some serious time coming up with a good excuse as to why I can't attend the summit." — Let Dan and Nicole help you with that :)
If these excuses sound lame to you, then check out Dan and Nicole's top 10 reasons why you shouldn't attend the Mile High Profit Summit on September 14 in Denver.
Tune in now!
Resources:
== Join the COLOSSEUM SALES TRAINING ==
Join other high performing contractors and coaches for live online training on the sales process. There are breakout rooms for specific trades where you will get powerful sales coaching!
https://thecontractorfight.com/colosseum-sales-training
== Attend the MILE HIGH PROFIT SUMMIT==
The ULTIMATE event for Contractors: You will learn from experts in the contracting industry, you will have the opportunity to network with other contractors from all over North America, and spend time with The Contractor Fight Team!
https://thecontractorfight.com/mile-high-profit-summit/
== Join Us in the BATTLEGROUND ==
Everything your contracting business needs in one comprehensive program with three main focus areas: Leadership, Communication, and Numbers. For more info check out:
https://TheContractorFight.com/Battleground
== Connect with us on FACEBOOK ==
Get your questions answered and connect with other contractors building stronger businesses in The Contractor Fight:
https://thecontractorfight.com/facebook
== Find Us on Social Media ==
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Instagram: https://thecontractorfight.com/ig
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