{"version":"1.0","type":"rich","provider_name":"Acast","provider_url":"https://acast.com","height":250,"width":700,"html":"<iframe src=\"https://embed.acast.com/$/63896826b5a6630010e23a2c/6ac1090f0d8a48414431fc5d?\" frameBorder=\"0\" width=\"700\" height=\"250\"></iframe>","title":"EP291: Contractor Management | How the Curse of Knowledge Keeps Contractors Stuck","description":"<p>Have you ever looked at one of your employees and thought, &quot;How do they not know this?&quot; If so, you&#39;re not alone. After years of experience, it’s easy to forget what it was like to be a beginner. In this episode, I unpack the frustrations that come from this phenomenon and how it can impact your business.</p><p><br></p><p>Here’s what you can expect to learn:</p><p><br></p><ul><li><strong>The Curse of Knowledge</strong>: Understanding how experience can lead to frustration in communication with team members.</li><li><strong>Common Sense vs. Common Experience</strong>: Why what seems obvious to you may not be clear to others.</li><li><strong>The Tapping Experiment</strong>: A demonstration of how knowledge gaps affect understanding.</li><li><strong>Beginner&#39;s Mindset</strong>: Adopting a fresh perspective to improve training and communication.</li><li><strong>Defining Standards</strong>: The importance of clear expectations and visual aids in training.</li><li><strong>Accountability vs. Experience Problems</strong>: Differentiating between accountability issues and genuine knowledge gaps.</li></ul><p><br></p><p>Links to resources:</p><p><br></p><p>Join our new community on Skool: <u><a href=\"https://www.contractorprofitblueprint.skool.com\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">https://www.contractorprofitblueprint.skool.com</a></u></p><p>Get your free ebook and labor burden worksheet for the first 100 sign-ups!</p><p>Grab my free job costing worksheet and start job costing every job right away.</p><p><u><a href=\"https://go.hammercrm.com/widget/form/4Bws6E9GGX0RZPoED1bn\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">https://go.hammercrm.com/widget/form/4Bws6E9GGX0RZPoED1bn</a></u></p><p><br></p><p>Want to go deeper?</p><p><br></p><p>Check out the Contractor Profit Blueprint: <u><a href=\"https://www.thecontractorprofitblueprint.com/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">https://www.thecontractorprofitblueprint.com/</a></u></p><p>Book a strategy call with Brad: <u><a href=\"https://hammerandgrind.com/qualification-website\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">https://hammerandgrind.com/qualification-website</a></u></p><p>Enjoying the podcast? Visit our website at <u><a href=\"https://www.hammerandgrindpodcast.com\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">https://www.hammerandgrindpodcast.com</a></u> for the latest episodes, resources, and more.</p><p><br></p><p>Have a question, story, or topic you&#39;d like us to cover? Leave us a message here: <u><a href=\"https://www.hammerandgrindpodcast.com/voicemail\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">https://www.hammerandgrindpodcast.com/voicemail</a></u>.</p><p><br></p><p>We&#39;d love to hear from you, and your message could be featured on a future episode!</p><p><br></p><p>Help us get the word out to other contractors by leaving us a review or sharing our podcast!</p>","author_name":"Brad Huebner | Contractor Business Advise"}