The Contractor Fight with Tom Reber
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Contractor Finances: 6 Numbers You Can’t Afford to Ignore
He Built a Contracting Business That Gave Him His Life Back
Why You’re Trapped in Your Own Contracting Business
The Real Reason You're Burnt Out (It's Not the Work)
His $2.7M Contracting Business Runs Without Him
Why The Best Salespeople Disqualify More Than They Sell
Stop Trying to Build Rapport
How I Stopped Working 80-Hour Weeks and Made MORE Money
How Contractors Leak $183,000 in Profit Every Year
The Going Rate Is Killing Your Business
Why a 10% Discount is Negotiating Against Yourself
Profit Is What Gives You Options (Revenue Is Just Noise)
Is Your Business Worth Having?
3 Things That Make Customers Accept Premium Pricing
Family Business Going Wrong? Here's What You're Missing
Stop Negotiating Against Yourself
The First Fight is Always with Yourself
Your Business Owns YOU (Here's How to Take It Back)
Say This When They Say "We Need to Think About It"
The Contractor Leadership Mistake Nobody's Talking About
What to Say When They Say "We're Getting More Bids."
Do This When You’re Frustrated With Your Team
Stop Letting Marketing Companies Rob You Blind
One Phrase...$35,000
Exactly What to Say When You Hear: "You're Too Expensive."
Contractor Sales Has Changed. Have You?
AI Is the Best Thing That Ever Happened to Contractors
He Broke His Leg on a Sunday. I Was at the Hospital on Monday.
3 FREE Ways to Get Better Leads
TCF1129: What Every Contractor Mistakes for a Lead Problem
TCF1128: The Busy-Season Sales System
TCF1127: The True Cost of Avoiding Hard Conversations on the Job
TCF1126: The $28K Job from Hell
TCF1125: The Art of Handling a Pissed Off Customer
TCF1124: 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