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EP114: How To Become A Level 3 Contractor

Ep. 114

How serious are you about your contracting business? Is this just a temporary side gig or do you want to take your business to the next level? 


In this episode, we discuss:

  • The differences between level 1, 2, and 3 contractors
  • How most contractors get stuck at level 2
  • The personal traits you need to develop in order to become a level 3 contractor
  • Visual representations of your business that people will remember
  • Running your business as if there is a camera on you at all times
  • What professionalism looks like
  • Why the quality of your service is more important than the quality of your work




Links to Resources:

Get the skills and confidence to:


Max out profits

Get off the tools

Have more freedom


Get the business you deserve - Join the Profit Club 


Join the Free Facebook Group - The Contractor Profit Blueprint


If you don't have it yet - Sales Accelerator


Get Paid for Estimates - Free Guide


Plan Your Profits - Profit Journal


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