Join the ProStruct360 team on the Contractor Cuts podcast as we delve into the ins and outs of building and sustaining a thriving contracting business. Gain valuable insights and actionable tips from our experts who have successfully grown their own contracting company from the ground up. Our show is dedicated to helping contractors like you unlock the secrets to increased profitability, efficient organization, and seamless processes within your company. Whether you're a seasoned professiona ...
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Employees, Subs, and Labor: Building and Retaining a Team of Top-Tier Workers
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Are you tired of blaming the lack of good workers for your contracting business woes? It's time to shift the spotlight and take a hard look at your hiring and management practices. In this eye-opening episode of Contractor Cuts, we challenge the common misconception that finding quality workers is an impossible task. We'll share practical strategie…
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The Power of a Vision: Building a North Star for Your Contracting Business
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Can a clear vision transform your contracting company from chaos to coherence? We think so. In this episode of Contractor Cuts, we unpack the imperative of having a well-defined vision for your business. We liken it to assembling an Ikea bookshelf without an instruction manual—frustrating and time-consuming. Tune in as we discuss how a strong visio…
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The 3 Types of Labor: Optimizing Labor & Vendor Management
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Ever wondered how the right labor choices can transform your contracting business? On this episode of Contractor Cuts, we're unpacking the essential strategies behind in-house labor, subcontractors, and invoicing vendors. Whether you’re managing a general contracting company, specializing in HVAC, or anything in between, understanding when and how …
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When Should I Hire?: The Chicken or The Egg Problem
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Is it better to hire when you're swamped with work or to bring someone on board proactively? This question haunts many contractors, and today on Contractor Cuts, we promise to help you find the answer. Join us as we weigh the pros and cons of both hiring strategies, backed by our extensive coaching experiences and real-life examples. You'll walk aw…
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Why You're Selling Wrong: How to Stand Out in the Contracting World
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What if selling your contracting services could be as much about trust as it is about craftsmanship? In this episode of Contractor Cuts, we promise to reshape how you think about client relationships in the contracting industry. Learn why focusing solely on the end product—a gleaming new kitchen or bathroom—isn't enough to set you apart. We highlig…
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How to Expand Your Company: Ensuring Business Stability and Growth
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Can your business thrive without you at the helm every single day? Discover the transformational strategies to make it happen as we delve into the world of contracting company expansion. We kick off with a striking metaphor about a grocery store selling milk, shedding light on the crucial importance of having a replicable process for delivering pro…
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The Path to Long-Term Success Made Simple: Behind the Coaching Curtain
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Are you ready to unlock the secrets to growing your contracting business and achieve long-term success? This week on Contractor Cuts, we promise to arm you with actionable strategies tailored to your unique needs, whether you're in HVAC, general contracting, or any related field. Discover our tailored coaching systems and our comprehensive 12-week …
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Master Writing Estimates (2/2): Safeguarding Your Business Profitability and Navigating Change Orders
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How can you safeguard your estimates and protect the profitability of your contracting business? Join us as we unravel the secrets to accurate project estimation and maintaining financial health in the construction industry. We discuss the indispensable role of work orders and client engagement agreements in minimizing errors and ensuring transpare…
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Master Writing Estimates (1/2): Boosting Accuracy, Efficiency, and Profitability
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Ever wondered how some contractors seem to nail their estimates every time while others struggle? Discover the secrets to accurate contractor estimates in our latest episode of Contractor Cuts. We promise you’ll gain the confidence to trust your numbers, whether you’re a seasoned pro or just starting out. We'll cover the essentials of understanding…
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Combating Burnout: Strategies for Balancing Your Contracting Business and Life
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Could burnout be silently sabotaging your contracting business? Learn how to recognize the early warning signs and prevent a downward spiral in this week's episode of Contractor Cuts. We break down the two primary types of burnout that contractors face—physical and mental exhaustion from grueling work weeks, and emotional toll from challenging clie…
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Delivering a Great Client Experience: Why Having an Exceptional Product Isn't Enough to Guarantee Client Happiness
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What if the secret to happier clients isn't just delivering exceptional work, but changing the way you view your clients entirely? Join us on this episode of Contractor Cuts, where we reshuffle the contractor-client dynamic to boost satisfaction and communication. Think of your projects like a NASCAR race: you're the expert driver, and your client …
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Episode 100 Special: A Look Back at Our Most Impactful Episodes
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As we look back on 100 episodes, we’re filled with gratitude for our loyal listeners who have been with us through every episode. During this episode, we highlight some of the most impactful podcasts we've done and rehash some of the topics those episodes covered. One lucky listener will win a $6,000 ticket to our annual event in Nashville, Tenness…
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"Somethings Got to Change" - What to Do if You're Not Growing
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Interested in attending our Business Bootcamp for Contractors? Follow this link to learn more and sign up! https://prostruct360.com/business-bootcamp-for-contractors/ Ever wonder why top-notch craftsmanship doesn't always translate to customer satisfaction and referrals? It's a complex challenge we unpack in our latest episode, where you'll discove…
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Churn Up Business Quickly: The Grind List 2.0
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In this episode, we lay out a 10-item checklist that's the blueprint for contractors aiming to nail down more business. We discuss the symbiotic relationship of contractors and real estate agents, offering strategies from sponsoring their gatherings to crafting targeted, personalized emails. We don't just list services; we throw in a game plan for …
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How to Use Timelines to Make You More Money
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Unlock the secret to maximizing your contracting business's profitability with our latest episode. We delve into the transformative power of Gantt charts (Timelines), and how they can turn project management from a dreaded chore into your competitive advantage. Discover the strategic finesse of job timelines that not only win over clients but also …
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Working with a Spouse, Family, or Friends: Strategies for Not Crashing the Relationship
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Have you ever mixed family and friends with business? In this episode , we share how to maintain the delicate balance of personal and professional lives in your contracting business. With stories that are both personal and cautionary, we reveal why trust isn't the only ingredient for successful collaboration and why boundaries, systematic approache…
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How to Create the Perfect Contracting Company (3/3): Polishing your Processes and Building a Reputation
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Unlock the blueprint to transforming your contracting business from the ground up! Join us as we cap off our three-part saga dedicated to helping you achieve entrepreneurial excellence. We revisit the bedrock principles essential for both burgeoning and veteran enterprises, from polishing your online image to navigating the maze of meticulous paper…
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How to Create the Perfect Contracting Company (2/3): Scaling Up and Systemizing
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Have you ever considered turning your one-man contracting show into a full-fledged, thriving enterprise? Together, we break down how to do that in part 2 of our series on creating the perfect contracting company. We dissect everything from time mastery to fine-tuning financials, ensuring you build a robust foundation that can weather any storm. Ima…
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How to Create the Perfect Contracting Company (1/3): Laying the Foundation
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Building the perfect contracting company is impossible, but this podcast is part 1 of how we would do it if we had to start over again. With our 280-point checklist in hand, we cover everything from crafting a company name that resonates to the finer details of your financial paperwork. Our discussion isn't just theoretical—we offer you actionable …
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Job Site Visits: What You Should and Shouldn't be Doing
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Unlock the keys to top-tier job site management and witness a dramatic surge in your construction project efficiency. We're not just talking shop; we're revolutionizing the way contractors carve out their week, intertwining the necessities of office and fieldwork to bolster on-site productivity. Get ready to fine-tune your weekly rhythm, earmarking…
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Office Days: What You Should and Shouldn't be Doing
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Welcome to the ultimate guide where time management meets the gritty world of contracting. As contractors juggle the onslaught of office duties and the unpredictability of job sites, we bring you battle-tested strategies to optimize your workweek. Get ready to transform your approach with our day blocking technique, ensuring dedicated focus on high…
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The Secret to Getting Your Employees to Think like You
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Ever felt stuck in a loop, answering an endless barrage of questions from your team when you wish they could handle things themselves? That's where we were, before we unlocked the secret to empowering our employees. Say goodbye to the days of micromanagement and hello to a workforce capable of making decisions with the wisdom and foresight of an ow…
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Minimize Your Bookkeeping: Navigating Accounting, QuickBooks, and Ethical Money Management
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Unlock the secrets to a thriving contracting business with us as we dive into the critical yet often overlooked realm of accounting for contractors. We're peeling back the layers of financial mystique to bring you the simple truths behind effective bookkeeping. Forget about the myths that markup percentages are the be-all and end-all; we're showing…
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Get Paid Faster: How to Systemize Payments for Your Contracting Company
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Unlock the secrets to financial finesse in the contracting world with our latest podcast episode! Join us as we uncover the vital role systematic processes play in collecting payments and driving business growth. From the solo contractor to the bustling team manager, we're laying out the structured systems you need for seamless payment intake, invo…
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Insurance: What do Contractors Need to Know?
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Ever wondered how a lack of insurance could spell disaster for your contracting business? Buckle up as we bring you an insider's account unraveling the complexities of contractor insurance and why skimping on it isn't an option. This episode isn't just cautionary tales—though we've got those too—but a treasure trove of personal experiences and hard…
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Ditch the traditional on-staff model and embrace the financial freedom and productivity boost of a 1099 subcontractor model! This week on Contractor Cuts, we delve into why we only use 1099 labor and the resulting benefits for our team. Discover the art of effectively managing subcontractors, with clear communication and defined roles at the forefr…
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Do Not Pay for Consulting for Your Contracting Company Until...
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Are you standing at the crossroads of growth and stability in your contracting business, unsure of which path to take? Well, buckle up as we guide you through, with an honest conversation about when it’s time to seek external consulting. We dive into the intricacies of nurturing your company's growth without jeopardizing your financial peace of min…
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Fixing Your Estimates: The Fine Art of Construction Estimates and Project Profitability
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Ever wondered why some contractors seem to thrive while others are plagued with narrow margins or losses? Join us as we dissect the complexities of estimate writing in the construction industry. We provide you with the insights necessary to transform your approach, ensuring that every nook and cranny of potential costs – from that often-forgotten p…
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How Much Free Work Should I Do to Land a Job?
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Ever wrestled with the decision of whether to charge for your expert estimates or generously offer them up for free? Join us as we navigate the treacherous yet rewarding waters of providing free work in the contracting business. We're laying out the secrets to making free desk estimates work for you, determining a client's budget and commitment lev…
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Expanding Your Business: When to Say Yes to that New Opportunity
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Eager to scale your contracting business to new heights but unsure when to take the leap? We are here to guide you through the decision-making maze with wisdom gleaned from our own entrepreneurial ventures. In this discussion, we divulge the key signs indicating it's time to explore fresh territories or services, and how strategic timing and prepar…
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Transitioning from Boss to Leader: Mastering the Shift from Authority to Inspiration in the Workplace
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Transform your role from a boss who merely assigns tasks to a leader who shapes the future. This isn't just about giving orders; it's about earning trust, instilling vision, and championing a culture of mutual respect and support. We break down the essential shift from authority to inspiration, making sure that your employees don't just hear you bu…
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Weekly Money Management: A Contractor's Guide to Seamless Invoicing and Profit Preservation
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Are cash flow conundrums and financial forecasting failures holding your contracting business back? Let's change that trajectory. In our latest installment of Contractor Cuts, we get into the nitty-gritty of financial foresight that's critical for any size contracting business. We reveal the secret sauce to weekly financial projections and the indi…
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Why You Can't Get Ahead in Business (2/2): 3 Things to Start TODAY that Guarantee Growth
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Ready to shift gears from constant catch-up to cruising along the highway of success in your contracting business? That's exactly what we lay out for you in this latest episode of Contractor Cuts. We're not just talking shop; we're handing you the toolkit to build a rock-solid foundation for your business. By refining your time management skills, y…
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Why You Can't Get Ahead in Business (1/2) : The Contractor's Guide to Escaping the Growth Rut
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Struggling to scale your contracting business? You're about to discover a blueprint for breaking through that invisible ceiling and catapulting your growth. We invite you to join us as we share the raw and real tales from the front lines of contracting. We'll tackle the gritty truth about the ceaseless ups and downs, the soul-crushing isolation, an…
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Combating Unreasonable Clients: From Confrontation to Resolution
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Do you ever feel like you're playing a never-ending game of chess with your clients? Are you constantly trying to manage their expectations and navigate conflicts, while still maintaining a positive working relationship? You're not alone! In our latest episode of Contractor Cuts, we dive headfirst into these challenges, offering you strategies and …
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How to Pay Yourself as The Owner: A Strategic Approach to Financial Management
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What if you could confidently set your pay as a contractor, and manage your finances to ensure you're not just making money but sustaining growth? Join us as we tackle one of the biggest questions among entrepreneurs in Contractor Cuts. We'll provide insights on how you can transition from being a hands-on level one contractor to a more strategic l…
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Building Trust, Avoiding Traps: A Contractor's Perspective on Vendor Relations
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Strap in for a ride through the rough terrains of managing subcontractors, vendors, and labor in a contracting company. Promise is a big word, but we assure you that by the end of this episode, you'll have an arsenal of insights and strategies to steer clear of common pitfalls. Your hosts, Clark Turner and Jared Flowe, dissect the financial impacts…
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Faster Estimates, Higher Conversion Rates: Utilizing the ProStruct360 Software
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Are you spending countless hours writing estimates only to see them go unconverted? We've got the answers to supercharge your contracting journey! We kick off with an exploration of the revolutionary ProStruct360 software, a game-changer that’s set to accelerate your business growth at any level. Whether you're a newbie or a seasoned contractor, th…
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Annual Planning (2/2): Building and Staying on the Path to Growth
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What if you could clearly visualize the trajectory of your business for the next 12 months? That's what we're focusing on in our latest episode - creating a solid, comprehensive annual plan to navigate the upcoming year and setting tangible reminders to keep you on track. As part of our Annual Planning Retreat, we walk through a comprehensive prep …
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Annual Planning (1/2): Assessing Your Company's Current State
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Ready to revolutionize your contracting business? Buckle up, because we're about to share the roadmap to success for the new year. We kick off our journey by looking back at the past year, assessing what worked and what didn't. It's not about dwelling on the past, but learning from it and using these insights to develop a strategic plan for your bu…
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Maximizing Profit: How To Pay Labor and Buying vs Renting Equipment
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Get ready to plug those 'leaky buckets' in your business that are draining your profitability. We're taking a deep dive into the world of contracting, sharing insights and strategies to maximize your earnings, and optimize labor costs. From uncovering those invisible overhead expenses to ensuring you get compensated for all your valuable labor, inc…
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When Money Gets Tight: The Difference Between Bridging the Gap and Closing Your Doors
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What if you could turn your contracting business’s financial hardship into a stepping stone for success? You might think it's challenging, but this episode of Contractor Cuts is going to provide the knowledge you need to be successful in hard times. Join Clark Turner and Jared Flowe, as we equip you with the tools to navigate through these obstacle…
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Managing Employees: Full Control Without Micromanagement
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Get ready to revolutionize your contracting company with strategies from seasoned professionals, Jared Flowe and Clark Turner. We promise to equip you with actionable insights on managing employees, even if you're just starting out. Say goodbye to micromanagement and hello to clear expectations, efficient systems for check-ins, and information flow…
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Upgrading Your Business: The Power of Implementing a Software
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Ever wonder how you can effectively implement significant changes within your business without causing unnecessary disruption? Let's face it, change can be daunting, but it's a necessary part of business growth. Join us, Clark Turner and Jared Flowe, as we take you through the process of successfully managing transitions in your company, from shift…
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Cracking the Contractor Code: How to Transition from Laborer to General Contractor
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Ever wonder how to transition from a construction laborer to a general contractor? Join us on Contractor Cuts, where we pull back the curtain on the financial and mental shifts required to leap from laborer to general contractor. We crack open the financial nut, breaking down the allocation of job site earnings towards labor, materials, and profit,…
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Taking Flight: Navigating Your Business Success with Donald Miller's Airplane Metaphor
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Imagine your business taking flight with the most optimal plane design. Well, we're here to guide you in building that plane, using Donald Miller's ingenious airplane metaphor. We'll help you understand each part of the metaphoric plane - from engine to wings - and how they correlate with various aspects of your business. Buckle up and get ready fo…
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The Unlikely Superpower: ADHD's Influence on Contracting Success
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ADHD - a curse or a superpower for your contracting business? Buckle up, as your hosts, Jared Flowe and Clark Turner, flip the script in this episode of Contractor Cuts. Together, we explore the impact of ADHD in a context that is often overlooked - the contracting profession. We pull back the curtain on ADHD, showing you how it stretches from indi…
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Avoiding Endless Go-Back Work: How to Master the Art of Project Completion
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Ever been in a situation where a project is so close to completion, but it feels like you're doing the hokey pokey - stepping in and out but never really leaving? Join us on a wild ride as we discuss the perils of go-back work and how to successfully exit a job. More often than not, clients can turn from being completely reasonable to acting like a…
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Why 96% of Contractors Fail (2/2): Overcoming the Second Wall With Hiring and Leadership Strategies
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Are you ready to break free from being a one-person operation and expand your company by hiring employees? In our latest episode of Contractor Cuts, we tackle the second wall of why companies fail - transitioning from a solo entrepreneur to a well-oiled team. Discover different ways to structure payroll, the importance of finding the perfect comple…
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Why 96% of Contractors Fail (1/2): Breaking Through the First Wall
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Why is failure so common in the construction industry, and how can you avoid it? Join us as we reveal the three main reasons for failure and how to overcome them. From implementing processes and procedures to understanding your product, this episode is packed with valuable insights to help you tackle the challenges and achieve lasting success in th…
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