
Show overview
The Contractor Fight with Tom Reber has been publishing since 2015, and across the 11 years since has built a catalogue of 1,120 episodes. That works out to roughly 410 hours of audio in total. Releases follow a several-times-a-week cadence.
Episodes typically run ten to twenty minutes — most land between 8 min and 31 min — with run-times ranging widely across the catalogue. It is catalogued as a EN-language Business show.
The show is actively publishing — the most recent episode landed 2 days ago, with 38 episodes already out so far this year. The busiest year was 2022, with 271 episodes published. Published by Tom Reber.
From the publisher
Stop stressing out about your contracting business and take back control. The Contractor Fight is bringing respect and dignity back to the trades one contractor at a time. Discover how to market, sell, and consistently produce your projects at a profit with industry expert and powerful motivator Tom Reber. Stop stealing from your family. Earn what you're worth. Build a business that serves you.
Latest Episodes
View all 1,120 episodesTCF1124: Command the Gate or Stay Broke
TCF1123: Discipline: More Than Just Clean Shingles
TCF1122: The Truth About Starting a Trade Business in 2026
TCF1121: Is Your Team Brave Enough to Tell the Truth?
TCF1120: 5 Old Ways to Sell vs. The Contractor Fight Way
TCF1119: The Pilot Doesn't Pass Out Peanuts
TCF1118: The Contractor Wife's Survival Guide
TCF1117: Stop Selling Projects. Start Finding Motive.
TCF1116: Commitment is the Only Way to Win
TCF1115: Your Customer Experience is a Dumpster Fire
TCF1114: Set Boundaries Now, or Summer Will Crush You

TCF1113: High Profits, or Busy Work?
Stop booking every "whimsical" spring lead that breathes on your phone. Most contractors are terrified that if they don't say yes to everything, the work will dry up. That’s a lie that keeps you broke. In this episode, Tim and Derek break down why you need to sell unafraid and wait for the high-margin jobs that actually move the needle.Stop being a "handyman" and start being a business owner who values his time and his crew’s skill. If you’re ready to stop the grind and start stacking cash, it’s time to change how you view your schedule.=================================Ready to stop the grind? Check out "The Contractor's Code to Finally Cracking $1M." If you’re tired of being a "suspect" in your own business, this course is your roadmap to elite status https://thecontractorfight.com/code==================================== Rate the Podcast ==Help your fellow contractors find the podcast! Please leave a rating/review.Apple PodcastsSpotify

TCF1112: Google Business Profile: Your #1 Lead Weapon
Stop flushing ad money down the toilet while ignoring the goldmine sitting right in front of you. Your Google Business Profile isn't junk mail; it’s a digital job sign planted where your hottest buyers are looking right now. In this episode, I’m breaking down the exact "Dominator System" we used to stack over $100k in sales this quarter without spending a dime on ads. If you’re ready to stop being invisible in your own town, it’s time to own your profile and feed the beast.=============================Stop stealing from your family by underpricing your work. Get "The Contractor's Code to Finally Cracking $1M" free course and learn how to build a business that respects your time and your bank account. https://thecontractorfight.com/code================================ Rate the Podcast ==Help your fellow contractors find the podcast! Please leave a rating/review.Apple PodcastsSpotify

TCF1111: The "Meat Guy" Lesson for Contractors
Most contractors think they’re in the business of building things, but they’re actually in the business of managing fear. In this episode, Tim and Derek break down the "Shin-Fu" process to help you stop wasting time with "suspects" and start qualifying real clients. We’re diving deep into the psychology of the homeowner, from the "meat guy" story to the silent arguments happening before you even knock on the door. Stop stealing from your family by chasing dead-end leads.=================================Ready to stop the grind? Check out "The Contractor's Code to Finally Cracking $1M." If you’re tired of being a "suspect" in your own business, this course is your roadmap to elite status https://thecontractorfight.com/code==================================== Rate the Podcast ==Help your fellow contractors find the podcast! Please leave a rating/review.Apple PodcastsSpotify

TCF1110: The 3 Diseases Killing Your Contracting Business
You’re living on a crazy cycle: you get slow, you panic-market, you get busy, and then you quit doing the very things that brought in the work. That’s not a leads problem; it’s a total lack of discipline. In this episode, I’m punching the "Complacency Coma" and the "Tactical Tourist" in the throat so you can finally build a business that doesn't toss you around like a ragdoll. Stop making gut decisions and start commanding your market.=============================Stop stealing from your family by underpricing your work. Get "The Contractor's Code to Finally Cracking $1M" free course and learn how to build a business that respects your time and your bank account. https://thecontractorfight.com/code================================ Rate the Podcast ==Help your fellow contractors find the podcast! Please leave a rating/review.Apple PodcastsSpotify

TCF1109: Revenue is Noise, Profit is Oxygen
Stop beating your chest about how much money you "did" last year. If you’re running a $10M company but only pocketing $45k, you don't have a business—you have a high-stress hobby that's slowly killing you. In this episode, Tim and Derek tear down the ego-driven obsession with top-line revenue and show you why profit is the only number that actually keeps your lights on. Stop stealing from your family by chasing "busyness" and start targeting the net profit you actually deserve.=================================Ready to stop playing small? Get "The Contractor's Code to Finally Cracking $1M" free course and start building a business that actually serves your family: https://thecontractorfight.com/code==================================== Rate the Podcast ==Help your fellow contractors find the podcast! Please leave a rating/review.Apple PodcastsSpotify

TCF1108: How to Build Trust Before You Ever Show Up
If you’re walking into a sales appointment and the homeowner is still wondering if you’re a hack, you’ve already lost the job.Most contractors think they win the job in the living room. They’re wrong. In this episode, Tom breaks down the 10 ways to build bulletproof trust before you ever show up at the property. From weaponizing your Google Business Profile to using a pre-qualification process that repels tire-kickers, learn how to show up with the job already won. Stop selling like a desperate amateur and start commanding your sales process with professional systems that create confidence.=============================Stop stealing from your family by underpricing your work. Get "The Contractor's Code to Finally Cracking $1M" free course and learn how to build a business that respects your time and your bank account. https://thecontractorfight.com/code================================ Rate the Podcast ==Help your fellow contractors find the podcast! Please leave a rating/review.Apple PodcastsSpotify

TCF1107: Busy is No Excuse to Stop Marketing
If you stop marketing the second you get busy, you're setting yourself up for a massive crash in six months. In this episode, Derek and Tim break down why "showing your work" is the difference between a high-profit business and a hobby that leaves you exhausted. Stop letting your team hide behind the excavator—if you don't film it, it didn't happen, and you aren't getting paid what you're worth.=================================Ready to stop playing small? Get "The Contractor's Code to Finally Cracking $1M" free course and start building a business that actually serves your family: https://thecontractorfight.com/code==================================== Rate the Podcast ==Help your fellow contractors find the podcast! Please leave a rating/review.Apple PodcastsSpotify

TCF1106: The Simple Local Strategy Nobody is Using
You don’t have a leads problem, you have a local authority problem. Most contractors are burning cash on generic SEO while their neighbors don't even know they exist. In this episode, Tom breaks down the "Documentation Strategy" to dominate your market in under a year for next to zero cost. Learn how to become the most recognized name in your zip code by educating instead of advertising.=============================Ready to start running a real business? Check out "The Contractor's Code to Finally Cracking $1M" free course. https://thecontractorfight.com/code================================ Rate the Podcast ==Help your fellow contractors find the podcast! Please leave a rating/review.Apple PodcastsSpotify

TCF1105: Stop Letting Clients Run Your Life
Stop letting entitled clients push you around like a handyman with no options. In this episode, Tim and Derek break down why you’re losing control of your business and your life because you can’t say "no" to a timeline. You’ll learn how to use your calendar as a weapon to protect your profit and your family. We’re tearing down the lie that you have to be available 24/7 to be successful.======================================Ready to start running a real business? Check out "The Contractor's Code to Finally Cracking $1M" free course. https://thecontractorfight.com/code======================================== Rate the Podcast ==Help your fellow contractors find the podcast! Please leave a rating/review.Apple PodcastsSpotify