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How to Track a Job Budget in Real Time

How to Track a Job Budget in Real Time

Modern Craftsman

December 25, 202533m 25s

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Show Notes

Stay out of the cold with these hot budget tips as Tyler breaks down exactly how he budgets a real porch job, from the precon fee and deposit strategy to tracking every cost day by day. The big takeaway is how to communicate "extras" without panic, keep cashflow protected, and still finish strong without rushing.

Show Notes:00:00 Cold office, hot topic 02:05 Precon fee and setting the budget 05:15 Deposits and staying out of the red 08:40 Daily tracking and invoice cycles 13:55 Calling out extras without change-order chaos 20:45 Reconciling budget vs real costs 27:35 Don't rush the finish 30:10 Wrap and why he won't show the spreadsheet

Video Version:https://youtu.be/4woZAp_WBqU

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Tyler Grace

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Partners:

Andersen Windows

Buildertrend

Harnish Workwear

Use code H1025 and get 10% off their H-label gear

NAHB International Builders' Show

The Modern Craftsman:

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Find Our Hosts:

Nick Schiffer

Tyler Grace

Podcast Produced By:

Motif Media