Hammer & Grind : Built For Contractors

Feeling stuck? Scared of change? You need to be in the company of others who understand what you're going through and can offer support by walking alongside you, offering an arm around your shoulder, and encouraging you to keep going even though it's tough. Today, Brad discusses the emotional cycle of change and how it has impacted his journey.In this episode, we discuss:The five stages of the emotional cycle: uninformed optimism, informed pessimism, valley of despair, informed optimism, and success and fulfillmentImportance of acquiring new information and updating one's mindset to overcome the valley of despairThe need to surround oneself with a supportive community for guidance and accountabilityEncourages listeners to embrace change and seek help when neededOffers resources and assistance for contractors looking to improve their businessesLinks to Resources:Get the blueprint to create financial freedom & more free time before burnout or bankruptcy happens.A complete Done-With-You Program - Join the Profit Club Join the Free Facebook Group - The Contractor Profit BlueprintSupercharge Your Sales - Sales AcceleratorGet Paid for Estimates - Free Sales GuidePlan Your Profits - Profit JournalHelp us get the word out to other contractors by leaving us a review or sharing our podcast!

Have you ever thought about why outsourced services could help your business reach its full potential? Don't try to do everything yourself anymore. It's time to look into how hiring professional services like marketing and website building can help your business. You don't need to hire more people for this; instead, you need to work together strategically to fuel growth and survival.In this episode, we talked about:The mindset problem of thinking cost is the main factor in decision-making​The importance of investing in services for business growth​The value of time and the cost of doing tasks yourself​The benefits of hiring professionals for services like bookkeeping, taxes, and marketing​The importance of simplicity in business models​The need to do the math and analyze the financial impact of decisions​The importance of focusing on what you're good at and delegating the restLinks to Resources:Get the blueprint to create financial freedom & more free time before burnout or bankruptcy happens.A complete Done-With-You Program - Join the Profit Club Join the Free Facebook Group - The Contractor Profit BlueprintSupercharge Your Sales - Sales AcceleratorGet Paid for Estimates - Free Sales GuidePlan Your Profits - Profit JournalHelp us get the word out to other contractors by leaving us a review or sharing our podcast!

I know that budgeting and making estimates might not sound like the most exciting things to talk about, but trust me, they are very important to the success of your business.In this episode, we talked about:The process of creating a fiscal year budget and projection.Importance of planning a budget and projections for business success.Revenue target, gross profit margin target, net profit margin target, expense reduction target, and year-end review.Cashflow management and risk assessment.The importance of monitoring and reporting, financial education and coaching, networking, and celebrating achievements in business.Links to Resources:Get the blueprint to create financial freedom & more free time before burnout or bankruptcy happens.Link to Budgeting and Planning WorksheetA complete Done-With-You Program - Join the Profit Club Join the Free Facebook Group - The Contractor Profit BlueprintSupercharge Your Sales - Sales AcceleratorGet Paid for Estimates - Free Sales GuidePlan Your Profits - Profit JournalHelp us get the word out to other contractors by leaving us a review or sharing our podcast!

Everything we experience acts as either a pull or a push on us. Our preferences, interests, and even careers are all influenced by this idea. If we can grasp this dynamic, we can better comprehend our own thought processes and act with greater deliberation.In this episode, we talked about:The push-pull dilemma and its impact on our daily lives.Distinction between things we like and things we don't like, and how it relates to the push-pull dynamic.Personal examples to illustrate how internal drive and external resistance manifest in different areas of life.Challenges faced by craftsmen and business ownersThe importance of understanding our strengths and weaknesses.Actions and encouragement in taking inventory of our strengths and weaknesses and seeking help in areas of resistance.Links to Resources:Get the blueprint to create financial freedom & more free time before burnout or bankruptcy happens. A complete Done-With-You Program - Join the Profit Club Join the Free Facebook Group - The Contractor Profit BlueprintSupercharge Your Sales - Sales AcceleratorGet Paid for Estimates - Free Sales GuidePlan Your Profits - Profit JournalHelp us get the word out to other contractors by leaving us a review or sharing our podcast!

Having a set of rules to follow can be extremely helpful when negotiating difficult situations, just as it is in the military. Rules of engagement control actions and decisions in battle and similar principles should be established in business to promote honesty and efficiency.In this episode, we talked about:Rules of engagement in business and the militaryImportance of having clear guidelines and expectationsThe concept of a perfect service call in the construction businessThe need for documentation and employee handbooksWhat type of information needs to be included in the ROEGet the blueprint to create financial freedom & more free time before burnout or bankruptcy happens. A complete Done-With-You Program - Join the Profit Club Join the Free Facebook Group - The Contractor Profit BlueprintSupercharge Your Sales - Sales AcceleratorGet Paid for Estimates - Free Sales GuidePlan Your Profits - Profit JournalHelp us get the word out to other contractors by leaving us a review or sharing our podcast!

As business owners, it's simple to become trapped in routine activities and forget about the greater picture. But I can assure you that when you stop micromanaging and start delegating tasks, you create an environment where your team can succeed.In this episode, we discuss:Why being a task master in your business is detrimental.Personal experience of being a task master and how it hindered his growth.The importance of assigning responsibilities to team members instead of just assigning tasks.How assigning responsibilities creates a more efficient and productive work environment.Examples of how to assign responsibilities within a construction business.The benefits of niche specialization in order to streamline training and improve team performance.Encouragement for listeners to stop being task masters and start assigning responsibilities to their team members.Links to Resources:Get the skills and confidence to:Max out profitsGet off the toolsHave more freedomGet the business you deserve - Join the Profit Club Join the Free Facebook Group - The Contractor Profit BlueprintIf you don't have it yet - Sales AcceleratorGet Paid for Estimates - Free GuidePlan Your Profits - Profit JournalHelp us get the word out to other contractors by leaving us a review or sharing our podcast!

Being an entrepreneur is frequently a lonely profession. Many businesses can relate to the mental burden that comes with being in such a remote location. However, things don't have to be like this. Creating a strong community can help to reduce loneliness and offer the companionship and support that we all require.In this episode, we talk about:Understanding Three Mental FramesThe first mental frame is the "Cool Kid Framework" where contractors shift from seeing themselves as employees to being the cool kid who attracts clientsThe second mental frame is scarcity mindset vs. abundance mindset, where scarcity mindset limits growth and abundance mindset opens up possibilitiesLoss aversion is the third mental frame, where people fear losing more than gaining, and it can be used to understand client behaviorSurround yourself with the right community.Links to Resources:Get the skills and confidence to:Max out profitsGet off the toolsHave more freedomGet the business you deserve - Join the Profit Club Join the Free Facebook Group - The Contractor Profit BlueprintIf you don't have it yet - Sales AcceleratorGet Paid for Estimates - Free GuidePlan Your Profits - Profit JournalHelp us get the word out to other contractors by leaving us a review or sharing our podcast!

Have you ever wondered what it takes to succeed in your career or business to the fullest? Today, we've invited Brian, a construction industry veteran who's not only built but also sold multiple thriving businesses. So, here's the question: What does it really take to succeed?In this episode, Brad talks with Brian Gottlieb about:The value of simplicity and concentration in creating scalable businessesThe idea of "riches in the niches" and the advantages of concentrating on one type of serviceThe transition from being a craftsman to a businessmanImportance of developing soft skills and leadership abilitiesThe significance of having a clear mission and vision statement for your businessThe role of culture and how to infuse the mission and vision into the fabric of the organizationThe importance of maintaining healthy profit margins to support charitable initiatives and give back to the communityThe power of belief and empowerment in building a high-performing teamThe impact of community involvement and giving back on brand recognition and customer loyalty.Links to Resources:Get the skills and confidence to:Max out profitsGet off the toolsHave more freedomGet the business you deserve - Join the Profit Club Join the Free Facebook Group - The Contractor Profit BlueprintIf you don't have it yet - Sales AcceleratorGet Paid for Estimates - Free GuidePlan Your Profits - Profit JournalHelp us get the word out to other contractors by leaving us a review or sharing our podcast!