Why Most Contractors Stay Broke And How to Fix It with Brad Huebner

Why do so many contractors stay busy all day and still feel stuck? In this episode, Chris G talks with Brad Huebner, a former Marine, business coach, and host of the Hammer and Grind podcast. Brad shares how he spent years working hard but still did not get the results he wanted. What changed? He learned he was not charging enough, not hiring the right people, and not using a real sales process. This talk breaks down how better pricing, better team members, and clear systems can help a business grow. Brad also explains why customers pay more when they trust you and see the value. It is an honest, helpful talk for contractors and business owners who want to stop doing everything themselves and start running a stronger business. Brad Huebner is a contractor coach, podcast host, author, and former Marine from Southern Indiana. He served four years in the Marine Corps as an infantryman, then went on to build a construction business focused on high-end handyman work and residential remodeling. According to his published bios, he completed more than 2,500 jobs for over 900 customers before shifting his focus to coaching contractors. He is the founder of Hammer & Grind, where he teaches business owners about pricing, sales, leadership, systems, and profit. He also hosts the Hammer & Grind: Built For Contractors podcast and wrote The Contractor Profit Blueprint, a book centered on helping contractors grow profit and gain more freedom in their businesses. Connect with Brad: Website: https://www.hammerandgrind.com/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/bradhuebner/ Tune in to the podcast: https://tinyurl.com/32vbr5uu Episode highlights (0:00) Intro (0:58) Brad’s background and how he got into construction (2:16) Why he struggled in business for years (7:00) Building a team and learning how to lead people (8:45) Why hiring better people matters (14:11) Margin vs markup in simple terms (19:46) Why being efficient is not enough by itself (23:05) How to sell value instead of just giving a price (29:19) Setting customer expectations early (37:53) Brad’s podcast and free book offer (40:26) Outro Connect with Hard Hat to CEO on: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/share/g/1BrHqc3wdF/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/hardhattoceo/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/dcgilman/