
The Contractor Fight with Tom Reber
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TCF270: Numbers Tell A Story with Vicki Suiter
There is nothing more important to the health of any business in this country than knowing the numbers. Tom’s guest today is Vicki Suiter, a woman who simplifies the complexities of finance for contractors and business owners around the country. Vicki was a banker for 7 years and finally realized that she couldn’t work 70 hours every week for someone else’s dream. You can learn all about how managing your margins can save your contracting business in her book, The Profit Bleed. When you understand that all of your numbers translate directly to what happens on your job sites, you can set your goals and manage your jobs to a particular margin. Don’t go into this thing blind, especially now, because it will chew you up and spit you out. Learn your numbers! In this episode, we talk about… Impressions that Vicki had when she entered the contracting world What does it actually mean to know your numbers? Diving into the motivations behind The Profit Bleed The best way to bring respect back to the trades Where to start when creating a budget for your business People do not understand how much they have to markup to make a profit Marketing and business development are not the places to cut costs Find out your break-even percentage to figure out your desired overhead Tactical low-hanging fruit for contractors who are struggling right now If you are going to have a business, it should serve you Take pride in being a great employer and your employees will remain loyal Links to resources: QuickBooks Vicki’s website: https://suiterbusinessbuilders.com/ Get Vicki’s book for free at theprofitbleed.com/free! Schedule A Contractor Sales Academy Demo Order Your Fight Planner The Contractor Fight Facebook Group The Contractor Fight Night The $100k Contractor is designed to get you to at least $100k a year in personal income. It’s time we quit stealing from our families and get that time back! The Bridge The Contractor Fight TV The Contractor Sales Academy Podcast Want to stop sucking the life out of your contracting business? Join the Contractor Sales Academy and take command of your entire sales process! CSA is a game changer for your business. Read more at http://strongpreneur.libsyn.com/#vyWRWfcf0VRHIKyQ.99

TCF269: Just Make The Decision with Todd Dawalt
Everything has been thrown up in the air like we’ve never seen before and it seems like the tendency is for everyone to run around like chickens with their heads cut off. You just don’t have to look at it that way. Abraham Lincoln said, “If I have 6 hours to cut down a tree, I’m going to spend 4 hours sharpening the ax.” Now is the time to sharpen the ax. Wherever there is crisis, there is also opportunity. Tom’s guest today is Todd Dawalt, a man who specializes in finding those opportunities. Todd is an executive business coach and brings a ton of great content for the construction industry on his podcast, Construction Leading Edge. He knows all about the different opportunities that are presented during times of crisis and how to jump on those opportunities. If you don’t think you are going to survive this thing, then close shop, but if you plan on being in business after this, look for the opportunity. Just make the decision! Stay tuned for Todd’s 2-word question that has made him hundreds of thousands of dollars! In this episode, we talk about… Finding the opportunity amid the sea of crisis Sharpen the ax by hoarding the profit that you have in your backlog The phase of the project that can help you keep a lot of the profit Find the customer’s motivations so you can give them the best experience possible Todd’s 2-word question that has made him hundreds of thousands of dollars Problems that contractors run into that lead to profit leads Just make a decision about the future of your business Links to resources: Never Split The Difference Lithco Contracting Rock the Recession Check out Todd on LinkedIn or at his website: http://constructionleadingedge.com/ Construction Leading Edge TV YouTube Check out EP156 of Todd’s podcast for the 8 profit bleeds that are killing contractors! Schedule A Contractor Sales Academy Demo Order Your Fight Planner The Contractor Fight Facebook Group The Contractor Fight Night $100k Contractor The Bridge The Contractor Fight TV The Contractor Sales Academy Podcast Text CONTRACTOR FIGHT to 877-807-1740 to get more connected and help you build a better business Want some fight swag to wear? Share this episode on Instagram or Facebook with #JoinTheFight and our team will pick one winner each week to recognize your help in spreading the fight message! Want to stop sucking the life out of your contracting business? Join the Contractor Sales Academy and take command of your entire sales process! CSA is a game changer for your business. Read more at http://strongpreneur.libsyn.com/#vyWRWfcf0VRHIKyQ.99

TCF268: Satisfied Customers Are Liabilities with Brian Kaskavalciyan
Right now, contractors need their customers more than ever. Times are changing and there is no denying that. Tough times are ahead and the best avenue to get through to the other end is your past customers. Today, Tom and Brian Kaskavalciyan are back with a double-double, both recording for their respective podcasts. That’s 2 for 1, people! Brian’s company, gFour Marketing Group, helps contractors get reviews, referrals, and repeat business after a job is completed. Remember, a satisfied customer is a liability, but a raving fan will drive your business for years to come! In this episode, we talk about… The 30,000-foot view of what Brian does and who he helps When things change, you’re going to need your customers to get through it Those who are committed to building their brands are doing just fine Why you need to be raising your prices right now Keeping the right mindset is the most important thing right now Whatever we focus on we will get more of How to get more reviews and more referrals Think about the long-term value that your customers are worth Links to resources: Perry’s Steakhouse Grub Hub To get your free copy of The Seven Secrets: https://www.thewealthycontractor.com/?r_done=1 If you are interested in relationship-marketing, check out gFour Marketing Group Schedule A Contractor Sales Academy Demo Order Your Fight Planner The Contractor Fight Facebook Group The Contractor Fight Night $100k Contractor The Bridge The Contractor Fight TV The Contractor Sales Academy Podcast Text CONTRACTOR FIGHT to 877-807-1740 to get more connected and help you build a better business Want to stop sucking the life out of your contracting business? Join the Contractor Sales Academy and take command of your entire sales process! CSA is a game changer for your business. Read more at http://strongpreneur.libsyn.com/#vyWRWfcf0VRHIKyQ.99

TCF267: Marketing By Committee with David Chism
Sales are oxygen for the life of a business, and just because the world has stopped moving doesn’t mean that your business can stop breathing. Tom’s guest today, David Chism, knows all about how to bring in that oxygen. David has spent years helping contractors with their marketing, and it such unprecedented times like these, contractors need more help than ever. You need to ask yourself three questions. Where are you at right now? Where do you want to get to? How are you going to get there? Remember, you don’t have to do it alone! In this episode, we talk about… 30,000-foot fly-by of David’s business and who he helps Some of the most common marketing mistakes made by contractors Tracking plays an important role in achieving your goals Marketing changes when you start getting into the big numbers Protecting your brand when marketing by committee Understand that marketing does not have the immediate gratification of contracting Links to resources: Check out David’s services on his website: Adavidcreation.com Text David: 301-401-7890 Reach out to David via email: [email protected] Schedule A Contractor Sales Academy Demo Order Your Fight Planner The Contractor Fight Facebook Group The Contractor Fight Night $100k Contractor The Bridge The Contractor Fight TV The Contractor Sales Academy Podcast Text CONTRACTOR FIGHT to 877-807-1740 to get more connected and help you build a better business Want to stop sucking the life out of your contracting business? Join the Contractor Sales Academy and take command of your entire sales process! CSA is a game changer for your business. Read more at http://strongpreneur.libsyn.com/#vyWRWfcf0VRHIKyQ.99

TCF266: Drugs, Money & Mindset with Jeremiah Campbell
Right now, you can choose to let the current state of the world, a divorce, financial problems, or a million other excuses stop you from moving forward. If that doesn’t work for you, then you can grab your life by its collar and make it work for you. The choice is yours. Tom has Jeremiah Campbell in the house today, metaphorically, of course, to discuss how becoming present and self-aware trump all when it comes to achieving your goal. Jeremiah has been a masonry contractor since he was 18 years old, building his company through the ebbs and flows of the economy since 2007 to $5 million this past year. From a young age, he was in and out of rehab centers for drug and alcohol addictions, and it was actually a 12-step meeting that led him to masonry in the first place. Jeremiah’s message is simple: look in the mirror and take control of your own destiny! In this episode, we talk about… The 30,000-foot view of Jeremiah’s life and how he built his life Jeremiah’s pinnacle moment that changed the course of his life Ego comes from below as well as above You show up the same way for everything that you do When you make enough money, your defense is better Anything you can make serves you if you choose to remember it differently Success is directly related to how willing you are to be uncomfortable The importance of hiring a great sales coach Figure out your greatest definition of success Handling the different stresses that come with a global pandemic How could this be the best thing that’s ever happened to you? The best leaders are polarizing and aren’t afraid to piss some people off Links to resources: The Four Agreements Extreme Ownership The Power of Now Drop The Rocks Check out Jeremiah’s message on Instagram or his podcast: https://www.destinedtobepodcast.com/ Schedule A Contractor Sales Academy Demo Order Your Fight Planner The Contractor Fight Facebook Group The Contractor Fight Night $100k Contractor The Bridge The Contractor Fight TV The Contractor Sales Academy Podcast Text CONTRACTOR FIGHT to 877-807-1740 to get more connected and help you build a better business Want to stop sucking the life out of your contracting business? Join the Contractor Sales Academy and take command of your entire sales process! CSA is a game changer for your business. Read more at http://strongpreneur.libsyn.com/#vyWRWfcf0VRHIKyQ.99

TCF265: Reframing Our Mindsets for the Coronavirus Pandemic With Dave Sullivan
Dave Sullivan is the host of The Roofer Show which is a kick ass podcast helping contractors in the roofing industry. Even if you’re not a roofer, he’s got great guests and they dig a lot into the numbers, sales, operations, and more. Dave and I talk about some of the mindsets that are going to be crucial to you making it through the challenges that are going on right now with Coronavirus and the economy. Links to resources: The Roofer Show Schedule A Contractor Sales Academy Demo Order Your Fight Planner The Contractor Fight Facebook Group The Contractor Fight Night $100k Contractor The Bridge The Contractor Fight TV The Contractor Sales Academy Podcast Text CONTRACTOR FIGHT to 877-807-1740 to get more connected and help you build a better business Want to stop sucking the life out of your contracting business? Join the Contractor Sales Academy and take command of your entire sales process! CSA is a game changer for your business. Read more at http://strongpreneur.libsyn.com/#vyWRWfcf0VRHIKyQ.99

TCF264: Getting Into the Right Mindset With Mike Klotz
In this episode, Tom shoots the shit with Mike Klotz. Mike is a long-time member of The Contractor Fight and has been a part of our programs for quite a while and is doing some really good stuff. Since he’s joined the fight, he’s recaptured a ton of his time, doubled his personal income, and is barely running around anymore while making a ton of more money. Tom and Mike really dig into Mike’s take on how to be more successful in your business and in particular your sales process. Links to resources: Order Your Fight Planner The Contractor Fight Facebook Group The Contractor Fight Night $100k Contractor The Bridge The Contractor Fight TV The Contractor Sales Academy Podcast Text CONTRACTOR FIGHT to 877-807-1740 to get more connected and help you build a better business Want to stop sucking the life out of your contracting business? Join the Contractor Sales Academy and take command of your entire sales process! CSA is a game changer for your business. Read more at http://strongpreneur.libsyn.com/#vyWRWfcf0VRHIKyQ.99

TCF263: Overcoming Barriers With Brad Balentine
Brad Balentine is an electrical contractor and the owner of Tri-Point Electric outside of Philadelphia. He’s been part of The Fight and some of the programs for several years now and has been doing some cool stuff. Nine years ago, Brad started Tri-Point with just him and a van and since then he’s grown his business every single year to the point where he now has 10 full time employees. Listen in as Brad shares some of the most important things he’s learned while being a part of The Fight. Links to resources: Tri-Point Electric Order Your Fight Planner The Contractor Fight Facebook Group The Contractor Fight Night $100k Contractor The Bridge The Contractor Fight TV The Contractor Sales Academy Podcast Text CONTRACTOR FIGHT to 877-807-1740 to get more connected and help you build a better business Want to stop sucking the life out of your contracting business? Join the Contractor Sales Academy and take command of your entire sales process! CSA is a game changer for your business. Read more at http://strongpreneur.libsyn.com/#vyWRWfcf0VRHIKyQ.99

TCF262: Getting out of Your Comfort Zone With Mark Bunker
Mark Bunker is the owner of Bunker Building, a building and remodeling company out of Massachusetts. He’s been a part of the Fight Community for some time and eventually jumped into some of the programs. In just a couple of years he’s been able to go from being in the field full time with one helper to now having four full time guys while he takes care of sales and maintaining the business. He’s a really good dude who did some simple stuff including doing all of the basics and getting in the right mindset and now he’s kicking ass in sales. Listen in as Mark tells his story and shares some crucial advice. Links to resources: Bunker Building Order Your Fight Planner The Contractor Fight Facebook Group The Contractor Fight Night $100k Contractor The Bridge The Contractor Fight TV The Contractor Sales Academy Podcast Text CONTRACTOR FIGHT to 877-807-1740 to get more connected and help you build a better business Want to stop sucking the life out of your contracting business? Join the Contractor Sales Academy and take command of your entire sales process! CSA is a game changer for your business. Read more at http://strongpreneur.libsyn.com/#vyWRWfcf0VRHIKyQ.99

TCF261: Establishing Yourself as an Expert With Joe Everest
Today’s guest is Joe Everest, the owner of Ozark Fence. Joe has been a part of some of the programs in The Fight for the past year and a half and he’s been doing some amazing things. Not only is he learning a lot and growing his business, but he’s been a huge resource for other members in the group. He runs a rockin’ high profit, high revenue company and he’s always willing to share his insights and mentor guys in the group. Today we talk about some of the challenges he’s been facing as a business owner and how he overcame them, he gives some advice on how to convert your sales a little bit better, and a whole lot more. Links to resources: Ozark Fence Joe Everest On YouTube Order Your Fight Planner The Contractor Fight Facebook Group The Contractor Fight Night $100k Contractor The Bridge The Contractor Fight TV The Contractor Sales Academy Podcast Text CONTRACTOR FIGHT to 877-807-1740 to get more connected and help you build a better business Want to stop sucking the life out of your contracting business? Join the Contractor Sales Academy and take command of your entire sales process! CSA is a game changer for your business. Read more at http://strongpreneur.libsyn.com/#vyWRWfcf0VRHIKyQ.99

TCF260: Getting Over the Head Trash With Brad Huebner
Brad Huebner is a handyman from Southern Indiana. He’s been a part of The Contractor Fight for a while now and has been having some great success in his business. Today, I wanted to bring him on so that you can hear from a peer of yours talk about a couple of things that he’s learned the past year as a part of The Fight and how he’s applied that to his business. Links to resources: TeamHandy.com Order Your Fight Planner The Contractor Fight Facebook Group The Contractor Fight Night $100k Contractor The Bridge The Contractor Fight TV The Contractor Sales Academy Podcast Text CONTRACTOR FIGHT to 877-807-1740 to get more connected and help you build a better business Want to stop sucking the life out of your contracting business? Join the Contractor Sales Academy and take command of your entire sales process! CSA is a game changer for your business. Read more at http://strongpreneur.libsyn.com/#vyWRWfcf0VRHIKyQ.99

TCF259: Workglue with John Busick
Workglue is “The Ultimate Project Management Software” and was made with Contractors in mind by a Contractor himself. John Busick is the co-founder of Workglue and is a painting contractor from northern California with 35-40 employees doing $3-4 million a year. After many years of managing his contracting business, John finally scratched his itch and started developing Workglue. Because of that, we now have an awesome product that will help you be more profitable as a company, track your sales, do job costing, and so much more. Links to resources: Workglue PodDecks Order Your Fight Planner The Contractor Fight Facebook Group The Contractor Fight Night $100k Contractor The Bridge The Contractor Fight TV The Contractor Sales Academy Podcast Text CONTRACTOR FIGHT to 877-807-1740 to get more connected and help you build a better business Want to stop sucking the life out of your contracting business? Join the Contractor Sales Academy and take command of your entire sales process! CSA is a game changer for your business. Read more at http://strongpreneur.libsyn.com/#vyWRWfcf0VRHIKyQ.99

TCF258: Building A Solid Contracting Business with Kyle Hunt
Kyle Hunt hosts the podcast Remodelers on the Rise where he inspires entrepreneurs like yourself with great tips, strategies, and information that helps grow remodeling businesses. In this episode, Tom and Kyle discuss many of those tip and strategies that can help out ANY contracting business. Links to resources:Remodelers on the RiseRemodelers Community Facebook GroupText JOIN to 516-219-9735 to Join Kyle’s Weekly Text GroupFight PlannerThe Contractor Fight Facebook Group The Contractor Fight Night$100k ContractorThe Bridge The Contractor Fight TV The Contractor Sales Academy PodcastText CONTRACTOR FIGHT to 877-807-1740 to get more connected and help you build a better business Want to stop sucking the life out of your contracting business? Join the Contractor Sales Academy and take command of your entire sales process! CSA is a game changer for your business. Read more at http://strongpreneur.libsyn.com/#vyWRWfcf0VRHIKyQ.99

TCF257: Using Email Marketing for Your Business With Laura Reale
Laura Reale is a 20 year veteran in the marketing and landscaping industry. Laura and her husband own and run AquaReale, providing the Philadelphia area with beautiful natural landscapes. In addition to that, Laura is also the host of the podcast Landscape Marketing Secrets and the owner of pondtent, an email marketing system geared towards pond builders and landscapers. Links to resources: Landscape Marketing Secrets Landscape Marketing Secrets on iTunes AquaReale Pondtent The Contractor Fight Facebook Group The Contractor Fight Night $100k Contractor The Bridge The Contractor Fight TV The Contractor Sales Academy Podcast Want to stop sucking the life out of your contracting business? Join the Contractor Sales Academy and take command of your entire sales process! CSA is a game changer for your business. Read more at http://strongpreneur.libsyn.com/#vyWRWfcf0VRHIKyQ.99

TCF256: How to Grow Your Contracting Business Fast
Who doesn’t want to grow their business? What if we told you there’s a couple of steps you can take to not only grow your contracting business, but do it quickly as well? In this episode, Tom shares some key ways that you can quickly and efficiently begin to grow your business so that you’re able to take it to the next level. Links to resources: The Contractor Fight Facebook Group The Contractor Fight Night $100k Contractor The Bridge The Contractor Fight TV The Contractor Sales Academy Podcast Want to stop sucking the life out of your contracting business? Join the Contractor Sales Academy and take command of your entire sales process! CSA is a game changer for your business. Read more at http://strongpreneur.libsyn.com/#vyWRWfcf0VRHIKyQ.99

TCF255: Finding and Retaining A-Players with Dr. Sabrina Starling
It’s something every contractor struggles with - finding and retaining A-Players (or FWs as we like to call them). Today Tom welcomes back “The Business Psychologist” Dr. Sabrina Starling. Sabrina is the author of How To Hire The Best Series and the co-host of the Profit by Design podcast. In this episode we talk about her new book, How To Hire The Best: The Contractor’s Ultimate Guide to Attracting Top Performing Employees and learn some of her secrets on how to find and keep those A-Players in your business. Links to resources: Sabrina’s Book “How To Hire The Best: The Contractor’s Ultimate Guide to Attracting Top Performing Employees Tap the Potential Tap the Potential - Free Assessment Profit by Design Podcast PodDecks Fight Fest - Nashville, TN The Contractor Fight Facebook Group The Contractor Fight Night $100k Contractor The Bridge One Nail The Contractor Fight TV The Contractor Sales Academy Podcast Want to stop sucking the life out of your contracting business? Join the Contractor Sales Academy and take command of your entire sales process! CSA is a game changer for your business. Read more at http://strongpreneur.libsyn.com/#vyWRWfcf0VRHIKyQ.99

TCF254: Don’t Be Bullied By Budget
Have you ever been in a situation where a prospective client will say to you “if you can meet our budget, we’ll let you do the job”? It’s ridiculous how often we are at the mercy of a prospective customer. The root issue is we’re giving our control away as a contractor and it’s been happening for decades. In this episode, Tom shares three huge ways that you can take that control back today. Links to resources: Fight Fest - Nashville, TN The Contractor Fight Facebook Group The Contractor Fight Night $100k Contractor The Bridge One Nail The Contractor Fight TV The Contractor Sales Academy Podcast Want to stop sucking the life out of your contracting business? Join the Contractor Sales Academy and take command of your entire sales process! CSA is a game changer for your business. Read more at http://strongpreneur.libsyn.com/#vyWRWfcf0VRHIKyQ.99

TCF253: Common Mistakes Contractors Make
Today Tom goes over some of the most common and easily preventable mistakes that he sees contractors make over and over and over. If you have a shitty bank account or high stress, chances are you’re making at least one of these mistakes on a regular basis. Listen in, take notes, and get ready to transform your business. Links to resources: Fight Fest - Nashville, TN The Contractor Fight Facebook Group The Contractor Fight Night $100k Contractor The Bridge One Nail The Contractor Fight TV The Contractor Sales Academy Podcast Want to stop sucking the life out of your contracting business? Join the Contractor Sales Academy and take command of your entire sales process! CSA is a game changer for your business. Read more at http://strongpreneur.libsyn.com/#vyWRWfcf0VRHIKyQ.99

TCF252: Using Facebook Live To Grow Your Business with Alan Decker
In this episode, we’re talking about Facebook Live and using it to grow your business. Facebook Live is a great way for you to answer common questions and establish yourself as the go-to expert in your field. There’s no better person to help make that point that our guest today, Alan Decker. Alan is the owner of Docker’s Pondscapes and over the past few years, he has taken advantage of using Facebook Live to show off what’s going on in his business which has helped him grow his business, get new customers, and establish himself as an expert in the industry. Links to resources: Decker’s Pondscapes The Contractor Fight Facebook Group The Contractor Fight Night $100k Contractor The Bridge One Nail The Contractor Fight TV The Contractor Sales Academy Podcast Want to stop sucking the life out of your contracting business? Join the Contractor Sales Academy and take command of your entire sales process! CSA is a game changer for your business. Read more at http://strongpreneur.libsyn.com/#vyWRWfcf0VRHIKyQ.99

TCF251: Facebook Q&A
Today we’re going to dig into some of the things that have come across The Contractor Fight private Facebook group. If you’re not already in the group, go join it today. We’ve worked really hard on curating a kick ass community of FWs where you can get the help you need from other contractors who have the same goals and mindset. Links to resources: The Contractor Fight Facebook Group The Contractor Fight Night $100k Contractor The Bridge One Nail The Contractor Fight TV The Contractor Sales Academy Podcast Want to stop sucking the life out of your contracting business? Join the Contractor Sales Academy and take command of your entire sales process! CSA is a game changer for your business. Read more at http://strongpreneur.libsyn.com/#vyWRWfcf0VRHIKyQ.99

TCF250: The Remodeling Life with Paul Winans
Today’s conversation is with a remodeling legend by the name of Paul Winans. He’s been around forever and built and sold and incredibly successful remodeling company. Since then, he’s been consulting and coaching remodeling contractors from all over the place on how to build a stronger business. Links to resources: The Remodeling Life by Paul Winans WinansConsulting.com The Contractor Fight Night $100k Contractor The Bridge The Contractor Fight Facebook Group One Nail The Contractor Fight TV The Contractor Sales Academy Podcast Want to stop sucking the life out of your contracting business? Join the Contractor Sales Academy and take command of your entire sales process! CSA is a game changer for your business. Read more at http://strongpreneur.libsyn.com/#vyWRWfcf0VRHIKyQ.99

TCF249: How to Never Be Poor
You don’t want to be poor, right? You have a mortgage or rent to pay, a family to provide for, and everything else in between. There are few guarantees in life but if you follow everything in today’s podcast, we guarantee that you will never be poor. The single best thing you can do to keep yourself from being poor is learning how to sell and Tom breaks it all down in this week’s episode. Links to resources: The Contractor Fight Night $100k Contractor The Bridge The Contractor Fight Facebook Group One Nail The Contractor Fight TV The Contractor Sales Academy Podcast Want to stop sucking the life out of your contracting business? Join the Contractor Sales Academy and take command of your entire sales process! CSA is a game changer for your business. Read more at http://strongpreneur.libsyn.com/#vyWRWfcf0VRHIKyQ.99

TCF248: The Seven Secrets To Becoming A Wealthy Contractor with Brian Kaskavalciyan
In this episode, Tom talks with Brian Kaskavalciyan from gFour Marketing and The Wealthy Contractor Podcast. They talk about a bunch of things including growing your business and Brian’s new book, The Seven Secrets To Becoming A Wealthy Contractor. You’ll hear a lot of similarities in what Brian and Tom preach and you know why? Because it works. If you’re ready to grow your business and make more money then take notes during this one because it’s got everything you need. Links to resources: Get Brian’s Book - The Seven Secrets To Becoming A Wealthy Contractor for FREE gFour Marketing The Wealthy Contractor Podcast TCF126 with Brian Kaskavalciyan Shortcut To Podcasting The Contractor Fight Night $100k Contractor The Bridge The Contractor Fight Facebook Group One Nail The Contractor Fight TV The Contractor Sales Academy Podcast Want to stop sucking the life out of your contracting business? Join the Contractor Sales Academy and take command of your entire sales process! CSA is a game changer for your business. Read more at http://strongpreneur.libsyn.com/#vyWRWfcf0VRHIKyQ.99

TCF247: Do Your Actions Support Your Goals?
Today we’re going to talk about the evidence in your life. Do your actions support the goals that you say you have? If we look at your life, is there evidence that you’re not full of shit when you say something is a goal? In this episode, Tom goes over a few key points that will tell you if you’re full of shit or not when it comes to setting and completing your goals. Links to resources: Art Snarzyk - Innerview Advisorshttps://innerviewadvisors.com/why-choose-innerview/about-art-snarzyk/ The Contractor Fight Nighthttps://thecontractorfight.com/fightnight/ $100k Contractorhttps://thecontractorfight.com/100k The Bridgehttps://contractorsalesacademy.com/the-bridge/ The Contractor Fight Facebook Grouphttps://www.facebook.com/groups/thecontractorfight/ One Nailhttps://thecontractorfight.com/one-nail The Contractor Fight TVhttps://www.youtube.com/channel/UCEWHDzg1Tnogow9uAL3YESw The Contractor Sales Academy Podcasthttps://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/contractor-sales-academy/id1440650529?mt=2 Want to stop sucking the life out of your contracting business? Join the Contractor Sales Academy and take command of your entire sales process! CSA is a game changer for your business. Read more at http://strongpreneur.libsyn.com/#vyWRWfcf0VRHIKyQ.99

TCF246: More Deals at Higher Profits
Want to learn to close more deals at higher profits? Then you need to be a part of Fight Night. In Fight Night, we teach you how to connect you with your ideal clients and prospects in a way that your competitors never will. It’s going to change the game for you in sales. You’re going to walk away with something actionable that’s going to help you close your next deal for more money than you would have closed it before the training. The April 25th Fight Night may have passed, but you can still sign up for future Fight Nights at the link below. Links to resources: The Contractor Fight Nighthttps://thecontractorfight.com/fightnight/ $100k Contractorhttps://thecontractorfight.com/100k The Bridgehttps://contractorsalesacademy.com/the-bridge/ The Contractor Fight Facebook Grouphttps://www.facebook.com/groups/thecontractorfight/ One Nailhttps://thecontractorfight.com/one-nail The Contractor Fight TVhttps://www.youtube.com/channel/UCEWHDzg1Tnogow9uAL3YESw The Contractor Sales Academy Podcasthttps://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/contractor-sales-academy/id1440650529?mt=2 Want to stop sucking the life out of your contracting business? Join the Contractor Sales Academy and take command of your entire sales process! CSA is a game changer for your business. Read more at http://strongpreneur.libsyn.com/#vyWRWfcf0VRHIKyQ.99

TCF245: Should You Take Credit Cards?
You want to get paid, right? But what method of payments work best for your contracting business? Some guys feel adamantly that you shouldn’t accept credit cards because of fees or for various other reasons. But in this episode, Tom shares his five reasons why you SHOULD be accepting credit cards in your contracting business. Links to resources: The Contractor Fight TV: Content Marketing Playlisthttps://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLa1wY2xenX9Azv75aQS8bKDbUTFfDcV27 $100k Contractorhttps://thecontractorfight.com/100k The Bridgehttps://contractorsalesacademy.com/the-bridge/ The Contractor Fight Facebook Grouphttps://www.facebook.com/groups/thecontractorfight/ One Nailhttps://thecontractorfight.com/one-nail The Contractor Fight Nighthttps://thecontractorfight.com/fightnight/ The Contractor Fight TVhttps://www.youtube.com/channel/UCEWHDzg1Tnogow9uAL3YESw The Contractor Sales Academy Podcasthttps://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/contractor-sales-academy/id1440650529?mt=2 Want to stop sucking the life out of your contracting business? Join the Contractor Sales Academy and take command of your entire sales process! CSA is a game changer for your business. Read more at http://strongpreneur.libsyn.com/#vyWRWfcf0VRHIKyQ.99

TCF244: New Business Marketing Tips
In this episode, Tom tackles one of the most common questions that is asked in The Contractor Fight: How do I market my new contracting business? Based off of his years of experience, Tom shares a list of all of the things that you can do right off the bat to start marketing your new contracting business. All it takes is a little time. Links to resources: The Contractor Fight TV: Content Marketing Playlisthttps://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLa1wY2xenX9Azv75aQS8bKDbUTFfDcV27 $100k Contractorhttps://thecontractorfight.com/100k The Bridgehttps://contractorsalesacademy.com/the-bridge/ The Contractor Fight Facebook Grouphttps://www.facebook.com/groups/thecontractorfight/ One Nailhttps://thecontractorfight.com/one-nail The Contractor Fight Nighthttps://thecontractorfight.com/fightnight/ The Contractor Fight TVhttps://www.youtube.com/channel/UCEWHDzg1Tnogow9uAL3YESw The Contractor Sales Academy Podcasthttps://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/contractor-sales-academy/id1440650529?mt=2 Want to stop sucking the life out of your contracting business? Join the Contractor Sales Academy and take command of your entire sales process! CSA is a game changer for your business. Read more at http://strongpreneur.libsyn.com/#vyWRWfcf0VRHIKyQ.99

TCF243: 3 Simple Elements of a Successful Marketing Plan
Today we’re going to dig into the essential elements of a marketing plan for your business. It doesn’t need to be complicated so stop overcomplicating it! In this episode, Tom breaks it all down real easy for you so that you can come up with a marketing plan that actually works and drives leads to your business. Links to resources: Free Marketing Calendarhttps://thecontractorfight.com/marketingcalendar $100k Contractorhttps://thecontractorfight.com/100k The Bridgehttps://contractorsalesacademy.com/the-bridge/ The Contractor Fight Facebook Grouphttps://www.facebook.com/groups/thecontractorfight/ One Nailhttps://thecontractorfight.com/one-nail The Contractor Fight Nighthttps://thecontractorfight.com/fightnight/ The Contractor Fight TVhttps://www.youtube.com/channel/UCEWHDzg1Tnogow9uAL3YESw The Contractor Sales Academy Podcasthttps://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/contractor-sales-academy/id1440650529?mt=2 Want to stop sucking the life out of your contracting business? Join the Contractor Sales Academy and take command of your entire sales process! CSA is a game changer for your business. Read more at http://strongpreneur.libsyn.com/#vyWRWfcf0VRHIKyQ.99

TCF242: How to Set Sales Goals and Actually Achieve Them
Today we’re talking about how to set a sales goal and achieve it. Setting a sales goal is as simple as gaining clarity. It is the foundation of everything you’re going to do. In this episode, Tom goes over the key foundations in sales that will help you get the success that you want and ensure that you’re not just setting a sales goal but also achieving it. Links to resources: $100k Contractorhttps://thecontractorfight.com/100k The Bridgehttps://contractorsalesacademy.com/the-bridge/ The Contractor Fight Facebook Grouphttps://www.facebook.com/groups/thecontractorfight/ One Nailhttps://thecontractorfight.com/one-nail The Contractor Fight Nighthttps://thecontractorfight.com/fightnight/ The Contractor Fight TVhttps://www.youtube.com/channel/UCEWHDzg1Tnogow9uAL3YESw The Contractor Sales Academy Podcasthttps://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/contractor-sales-academy/id1440650529?mt=2 Want to stop sucking the life out of your contracting business? Join the Contractor Sales Academy and take command of your entire sales process! CSA is a game changer for your business. Read more at http://strongpreneur.libsyn.com/#vyWRWfcf0VRHIKyQ.99

TCF241: The Accidental Low-Baller
Today we are talking about whether or not you’re an accidental low-baller. Nobody ever plans to be a low-baller as a home improvement contractor. Very rarely is somebody wanting to be the lowest priced guy that undercuts everybody and doesn’t end up making money. In this episode, we look at the two main reasons that can lead you to possibly becoming an accidental low-baller. Links to resources: GET YOUR FREE 50% ESTIMATE SPREADSHEET as mentioned in the episode:https://thecontractorfight.com/50 $100k Contractorhttps://thecontractorfight.com/100k The Bridgehttps://contractorsalesacademy.com/the-bridge/ The Contractor Fight Facebook Grouphttps://www.facebook.com/groups/thecontractorfight/ One Nailhttps://thecontractorfight.com/one-nail The Contractor Fight Nighthttps://thecontractorfight.com/fightnight/ The Contractor Fight TVhttps://www.youtube.com/channel/UCEWHDzg1Tnogow9uAL3YESw The Contractor Sales Academy Podcasthttps://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/contractor-sales-academy/id1440650529?mt=2 Want to stop sucking the life out of your contracting business? Join the Contractor Sales Academy and take command of your entire sales process! CSA is a game changer for your business. Read more at http://strongpreneur.libsyn.com/#vyWRWfcf0VRHIKyQ.99

TCF240: Turn Your Mind into Your Biggest Biggest Business Asset
In this episode, we talk about why your mindset is responsible for all of the success or all of the failures that you’re having right now in your business. We have 70,000 - 90,000 thoughts that go through our head every single day. A great majority of those thoughts are the same negative thoughts we had the day before. That’s not acceptable. It’s time to take control of your thinking and your reactions to help improve your business and your life. Links to resources: $100k Contractorhttps://thecontractorfight.com/100k The Bridgehttps://contractorsalesacademy.com/the-bridge/ The Contractor Fight Facebook Grouphttps://www.facebook.com/groups/thecontractorfight/ One Nailhttps://thecontractorfight.com/one-nail The Contractor Fight Nighthttps://thecontractorfight.com/fightnight/ The Contractor Fight TVhttps://www.youtube.com/channel/UCEWHDzg1Tnogow9uAL3YESw The Contractor Sales Academy Podcasthttps://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/contractor-sales-academy/id1440650529?mt=2 Want to stop sucking the life out of your contracting business? Join the Contractor Sales Academy and take command of your entire sales process! CSA is a game changer for your business. Read more at http://strongpreneur.libsyn.com/#vyWRWfcf0VRHIKyQ.99

TCF239: Three Reasons Why Charging the Going Rate Is Killing Your Business
Right now contractors all over the world are asking the question “What is the going rate for (fill in the blank)”. That question is one of the fastest ways to the financial poor house. If you ever want to get out of the gutter you have to learn to stop giving a crap about what the going rate is in your area. In this episode, Tom goes over the three main reasons why charging the going-rate is killing your business. Links to resources: $100k Contractorhttps://thecontractorfight.com/100k The Bridgehttps://contractorsalesacademy.com/the-bridge/ The Contractor Fight Facebook Grouphttps://www.facebook.com/groups/thecontractorfight/ One Nailhttps://thecontractorfight.com/one-nail The Contractor Fight Nighthttps://thecontractorfight.com/fightnight/ The Contractor Fight TVhttps://www.youtube.com/channel/UCEWHDzg1Tnogow9uAL3YESw The Contractor Sales Academy Podcasthttps://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/contractor-sales-academy/id1440650529?mt=2 Want to stop sucking the life out of your contracting business? Join the Contractor Sales Academy and take command of your entire sales process! CSA is a game changer for your business. Read more at http://strongpreneur.libsyn.com/#vyWRWfcf0VRHIKyQ.99

TCF238: How to Attract Great People
Recruiting is like marketing. If you aren’t actively recruiting all the time, you’re going to have some trouble finding good people. Pretty much every contractor has a hard time finding good people, adding them to their team, and then even retaining them. In this episode, Tom shares a few things that you can do to attract and retain FWs for your business. Links to resources: $100k Contractorhttps://thecontractorfight.com/100k The Bridgehttps://contractorsalesacademy.com/the-bridge/ The Contractor Fight Facebook Grouphttps://www.facebook.com/groups/thecontractorfight/ One Nailhttps://thecontractorfight.com/one-nail The Contractor Fight Nighthttps://thecontractorfight.com/fightnight/ The Contractor Fight TVhttps://www.youtube.com/channel/UCEWHDzg1Tnogow9uAL3YESw The Contractor Sales Academy Podcasthttps://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/contractor-sales-academy/id1440650529?mt=2 Want to stop sucking the life out of your contracting business? Join the Contractor Sales Academy and take command of your entire sales process! CSA is a game changer for your business. Read more at http://strongpreneur.libsyn.com/#vyWRWfcf0VRHIKyQ.99

TCF237: How to Make More Money and Demand Results
The fastest way to make the money you want to make as a contractor is by demanding results. It’s easy to get caught up in the latest and greatest things but at the end of the day you need to make sure you’re spending your time and money on things that are getting results. It all starts with clarity. Without being 100% clear on what you want in life, you’re not going to get the results that you want. Links to resources: $100k Contractorhttps://thecontractorfight.com/100k The Bridgehttps://contractorsalesacademy.com/the-bridge/ The Contractor Fight Facebook Grouphttps://www.facebook.com/groups/thecontractorfight/ One Nailhttps://thecontractorfight.com/one-nail The Contractor Fight Nighthttps://thecontractorfight.com/fightnight/ The Contractor Fight TVhttps://www.youtube.com/channel/UCEWHDzg1Tnogow9uAL3YESw The Contractor Sales Academy Podcasthttps://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/contractor-sales-academy/id1440650529?mt=2 Want to stop sucking the life out of your contracting business? Join the Contractor Sales Academy and take command of your entire sales process! CSA is a game changer for your business. Read more at http://strongpreneur.libsyn.com/#vyWRWfcf0VRHIKyQ.99

TCF236: Play with Urgency
Every day contractors are losing business and tons of money because they lack urgency. Your customers hate to wait. If you drag your feet they may not stick around. Time kills deals and there’s no better time than right now to take care of your clients and keep them happy. Links to resources: $100k Contractorhttps://thecontractorfight.com/100k The Bridgehttps://contractorsalesacademy.com/the-bridge/ The Contractor Fight Facebook Grouphttps://www.facebook.com/groups/thecontractorfight/ One Nailhttps://thecontractorfight.com/one-nail The Contractor Fight Nighthttps://thecontractorfight.com/fightnight/ The Contractor Fight TVhttps://www.youtube.com/channel/UCEWHDzg1Tnogow9uAL3YESw The Contractor Sales Academy Podcasthttps://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/contractor-sales-academy/id1440650529?mt=2 Want to stop sucking the life out of your contracting business? Join the Contractor Sales Academy and take command of your entire sales process! CSA is a game changer for your business. Read more at http://strongpreneur.libsyn.com/#vyWRWfcf0VRHIKyQ.99

TCF235: The Contractor Fight Profit Creed
Today we talk about The Contractor Fight Profit Creed. If you own a business you HAVE to be profitable. You need to make money. It doesn’t matter what your business is. It doesn’t matter how big your business is. It doesn’t matter what your top-line revenue is. You need to consistently be as profitable as possible. Links to resources: The Bridgehttps://contractorsalesacademy.com/the-bridge/ The Contractor Fight Facebook Grouphttps://www.facebook.com/groups/thecontractorfight/ One Nailhttps://thecontractorfight.com/one-nail The Contractor Fight Nighthttps://thecontractorfight.com/fightnight/ The Contractor Fight TVhttps://www.youtube.com/channel/UCEWHDzg1Tnogow9uAL3YESw The Contractor Sales Academy Podcasthttps://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/contractor-sales-academy/id1440650529?mt=2 Want to stop sucking the life out of your contracting business? Join the Contractor Sales Academy and take command of your entire sales process! CSA is a game changer for your business. Read more at http://strongpreneur.libsyn.com/#vyWRWfcf0VRHIKyQ.99

TCF234: Stop Slamming Your Junk in the Door
Today we take another look inside the private Contractor Fight Facebook group (which is free to join) to give you a glimpse inside some of the common things that are discussed right now inside the group. In this episode, Tom picks out a handful of discussions and breaks them down to give you a better understanding on how to handle getting deposits, being aggressive with your marketing, and getting rid of the head trash that you carry around. Links to resources: The Contractor Fight Facebook Grouphttps://www.facebook.com/groups/thecontractorfight/ One Nailhttps://thecontractorfight.com/one-nail The Contractor Fight Nighthttps://thecontractorfight.com/fightnight/ The Contractor Fight TVhttps://www.youtube.com/channel/UCEWHDzg1Tnogow9uAL3YESw The Contractor Sales Academy Podcasthttps://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/contractor-sales-academy/id1440650529?mt=2 The Bridgehttps://contractorsalesacademy.com/the-bridge/ Want to stop sucking the life out of your contracting business? Join the Contractor Sales Academy and take command of your entire sales process! CSA is a game changer for your business. Read more at http://strongpreneur.libsyn.com/#vyWRWfcf0VRHIKyQ.99

TCF233: Silence Separates
Today we talk about silence. In the Contractor Sales Academy, we talk a lot about silence. During the sales process, one of the best things you can do is stay silent. But let’s switch out of that mindset and focus on three areas where silence actually separates and puts distance between you and others, you and the person you want to be, and you and where you want to take your business. Links to resources: One Nailhttps://thecontractorfight.com/one-nail The Contractor Fight Nighthttps://thecontractorfight.com/fightnight/ The Contractor Fight TVhttps://www.youtube.com/channel/UCEWHDzg1Tnogow9uAL3YESw The Contractor Sales Academy Podcasthttps://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/contractor-sales-academy/id1440650529?mt=2 The Bridgehttps://contractorsalesacademy.com/the-bridge/ The Contractor Fight Facebook Grouphttps://www.facebook.com/groups/thecontractorfight/ Want to stop sucking the life out of your contracting business? Join the Contractor Sales Academy and take command of your entire sales process! CSA is a game changer for your business. Read more at http://strongpreneur.libsyn.com/#vyWRWfcf0VRHIKyQ.99

TCF232: Changing as an Entrepreneur with Nigel Costolloe
Nigel Costolloe is the owner of Catchlight Painting which serves the Greater Boston Area. With over 25 years of experience in the painting business, Nigel brings a thoughtful and interesting perspective into the conversation. In this episode, Tom and Nigel go over a lot of different topics including money mindset and all the head trash that goes along with it, how being an entrepreneur changes you as a person, personal development, and much much more. Links to resources: Catchlight Paintinghttps://www.catchlightpainting.com/ One Nailhttps://thecontractorfight.com/one-nail The Contractor Fight Nighthttps://thecontractorfight.com/fightnight/ The Contractor Fight TVhttps://www.youtube.com/channel/UCEWHDzg1Tnogow9uAL3YESw The Contractor Sales Academy Podcasthttps://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/contractor-sales-academy/id1440650529?mt=2 The Bridgehttps://contractorsalesacademy.com/the-bridge/ The Contractor Fight Facebook Grouphttps://www.facebook.com/groups/thecontractorfight/ Want to stop sucking the life out of your contracting business? Join the Contractor Sales Academy and take command of your entire sales process! CSA is a game changer for your business. Read more at http://strongpreneur.libsyn.com/#vyWRWfcf0VRHIKyQ.99

TCF231: You Don't Deserve to Get Paid
One conversation that is becoming more and more common amongst contractors is guys complaining that they’re having trouble getting paid. If you’re having trouble getting paid it’s YOUR fault. In this episode are three things that you need to be doing for every single job or else you don’t deserve to get paid! Links to resources: One Nailhttps://thecontractorfight.com/one-nail The Contractor Fight Nighthttps://thecontractorfight.com/fightnight/ The Contractor Fight TVhttps://www.youtube.com/channel/UCEWHDzg1Tnogow9uAL3YESw The Contractor Sales Academy Podcasthttps://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/contractor-sales-academy/id1440650529?mt=2 The Bridgehttps://contractorsalesacademy.com/the-bridge/ The Contractor Fight Facebook Grouphttps://www.facebook.com/groups/thecontractorfight/ Want to stop sucking the life out of your contracting business? Join the Contractor Sales Academy and take command of your entire sales process! CSA is a game changer for your business. Read more at http://strongpreneur.libsyn.com/#vyWRWfcf0VRHIKyQ.99

TCF230: You Are a Coach
One of the main reasons you are struggling to build your team and recruit winners is all about how you view your role with them. One of the biggest mistakes guy in the industry are making is that they are not looking at themselves as leaders. You are the boss. You are NOT a dictator. You are NOT a babysitter. First and foremost, you need to be a coach. If you want a stronger and more loyal team you need to embrace the role of being a coach and teacher. Links to resources: One Nailhttps://thecontractorfight.com/one-nail The Contractor Fight Nighthttps://thecontractorfight.com/fightnight/ The Contractor Fight TVhttps://www.youtube.com/channel/UCEWHDzg1Tnogow9uAL3YESw The Contractor Sales Academy Podcasthttps://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/contractor-sales-academy/id1440650529?mt=2 The Bridgehttps://contractorsalesacademy.com/the-bridge/ The Contractor Fight Facebook Grouphttps://www.facebook.com/groups/thecontractorfight/ Want to stop sucking the life out of your contracting business? Join the Contractor Sales Academy and take command of your entire sales process! CSA is a game changer for your business. Read more at http://strongpreneur.libsyn.com/#vyWRWfcf0VRHIKyQ.99

TCF229: Facebook Q&A - Should My Wife Work in My Business?
Today we cover one of the most commonly asked questions on any Contractor Fight social media page: should my spouse work in my business? The answer isn’t exactly clear-cut. There are quite a few factors to consider when thinking about having your spouse join the business and we break it all down in this week’s episode. Links to resources: One Nailhttps://thecontractorfight.com/one-nail The Contractor Fight Nighthttps://thecontractorfight.com/fightnight/ The Contractor Fight TVhttps://www.youtube.com/channel/UCEWHDzg1Tnogow9uAL3YESw The Contractor Sales Academy Podcasthttps://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/contractor-sales-academy/id1440650529?mt=2 The Bridgehttps://contractorsalesacademy.com/the-bridge/ The Contractor Fight Facebook Grouphttps://www.facebook.com/groups/thecontractorfight/ Want to stop sucking the life out of your contracting business? Join the Contractor Sales Academy and take command of your entire sales process! CSA is a game changer for your business. Read more at http://strongpreneur.libsyn.com/#vyWRWfcf0VRHIKyQ.99

TCF228: How Long Will You Make This a Tough Time?
Every single one of us has had something bad happen to them that probably wasn’t ideal. But how long are you going to hang onto the bad crap in your life? I understand. It hurts. But you need to move on. Too many people are using their past pains as an excuse to underachieve in their life. Isn’t it about time to put it behind you and move forward? Links to resources: One Nailhttps://thecontractorfight.com/one-nail The Contractor Fight Nighthttps://thecontractorfight.com/fightnight/ The Contractor Fight TVhttps://www.youtube.com/channel/UCEWHDzg1Tnogow9uAL3YESw The Contractor Sales Academy Podcasthttps://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/contractor-sales-academy/id1440650529?mt=2 The Bridgehttps://contractorsalesacademy.com/the-bridge/ The Contractor Fight Facebook Grouphttps://www.facebook.com/groups/thecontractorfight/ Want to stop sucking the life out of your contracting business? Join the Contractor Sales Academy and take command of your entire sales process! CSA is a game changer for your business. Read more at http://strongpreneur.libsyn.com/#vyWRWfcf0VRHIKyQ.99

TCF227: YouTube Q&A: How do I Market My Business & Work at the Same Time?
Today’s question comes from a YouTube comment and is very applicable to most of you out there. How do you handle marketing and running your business while also working in the field at the same time? In this episode, we go over a couple of different approaches on how to manage your time so that you’re able to achieve both working in the field and running a successfully marketed business. Links to resources: One Nailhttps://thecontractorfight.com/one-nail The Contractor Fight Nighthttps://thecontractorfight.com/fightnight/ The Contractor Fight TVhttps://www.youtube.com/channel/UCEWHDzg1Tnogow9uAL3YESw The Contractor Sales Academy Podcasthttps://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/contractor-sales-academy/id1440650529?mt=2 The Bridgehttps://contractorsalesacademy.com/the-bridge/ The Contractor Fight Facebook Grouphttps://www.facebook.com/groups/thecontractorfight/ Want to stop sucking the life out of your contracting business? Join the Contractor Sales Academy and take command of your entire sales process! CSA is a game changer for your business. Read more at http://strongpreneur.libsyn.com/#vyWRWfcf0VRHIKyQ.99

TCF226: Silver Bullet
A lot of you are looking for the “one hack” that’s going to make things easier for your business. You’re looking to cheat Google and gain the system instead of paying your dues. You’re looking for the one thing that’s going to be a savior in your business. Your desire for the silver bullet is going to keep you down and distracted from doing the real work that’s necessary to reach your goals. There is NO silver bullet. Instead of reaching for the silver bullet, follow the 4 things we talk about in this episode instead. Links to resources: One Nailhttps://thecontractorfight.com/one-nail The Contractor Fight Nighthttps://thecontractorfight.com/fightnight/ The Contractor Fight TVhttps://www.youtube.com/channel/UCEWHDzg1Tnogow9uAL3YESw The Contractor Sales Academy Podcasthttps://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/contractor-sales-academy/id1440650529?mt=2 The Bridgehttps://contractorsalesacademy.com/the-bridge/ The Contractor Fight Facebook Grouphttps://www.facebook.com/groups/thecontractorfight/ Want to stop sucking the life out of your contracting business? Join the Contractor Sales Academy and take command of your entire sales process! CSA is a game changer for your business. Read more at http://strongpreneur.libsyn.com/#vyWRWfcf0VRHIKyQ.99

TCF225: The Importance of Practice
How do you become a master at something? You become a master by putting time into the thing that you’re doing. Practice! Think about how long it took you to learn the things that you do now on a daily basis without breaking a sweat. When you practice the sales process the same thing happens - your confidence grows. When your confidence grows, you can sell more, make more, and unlock the keys to success. Links to resources: The Contractor Fight Facebook Grouphttps://www.facebook.com/groups/thecontractorfight/ One Nailhttps://thecontractorfight.com/one-nail The Contractor Fight Nighthttps://thecontractorfight.com/fightnight/ The Contractor Fight TVhttps://www.youtube.com/channel/UCEWHDzg1Tnogow9uAL3YESw The Contractor Sales Academy Podcasthttps://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/contractor-sales-academy/id1440650529?mt=2 The Bridgehttps://contractorsalesacademy.com/the-bridge/ Want to stop sucking the life out of your contracting business? Join the Contractor Sales Academy and take command of your entire sales process! CSA is a game changer for your business. Read more at http://strongpreneur.libsyn.com/#vyWRWfcf0VRHIKyQ.99

TCF224: Betting on Myself
Don’t be afraid to bet on yourself. The minute you look outside yourself to solve your problems, you become the victim. Nobody benefits from you winning more than you, nobody knows what’s inside you better than you do, and nobody controls your thinking or your actions more than you do. You are the key to your own success so bet on yourself every single time. Links to resources: One Nailhttps://thecontractorfight.com/one-nail The Contractor Fight Nighthttps://thecontractorfight.com/fightnight/ The Contractor Fight TVhttps://www.youtube.com/channel/UCEWHDzg1Tnogow9uAL3YESw The Contractor Sales Academy Podcasthttps://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/contractor-sales-academy/id1440650529?mt=2 The Bridgehttps://contractorsalesacademy.com/the-bridge/ The Contractor Fight Facebook Grouphttps://www.facebook.com/groups/thecontractorfight/ Want to stop sucking the life out of your contracting business? Join the Contractor Sales Academy and take command of your entire sales process! CSA is a game changer for your business. Read more at http://strongpreneur.libsyn.com/#vyWRWfcf0VRHIKyQ.99

TCF223: Facebook Q&A: “I Was Too Stupid to Get Deposits”
In this episode, we’re grabbing more questions and answers from The Contractor Fight Facebook group. From getting deposits to employees quitting to do their own side jobs - we cover a lot of topics that quite a few of you have been experiencing. Don’t forget to join the Contractor Fight private Facebook group. All you need to do is answer 3 simple questions and own your crap within 24 hours. Without a doubt, there is a ton of free value in there that can help better your business and your life. Links to resources: The Contractor Fight Facebook Grouphttps://www.facebook.com/groups/thecontractorfight/ One Nailhttps://thecontractorfight.com/one-nail The Contractor Fight Nighthttps://thecontractorfight.com/fightnight/ The Contractor Fight TVhttps://www.youtube.com/channel/UCEWHDzg1Tnogow9uAL3YESw The Contractor Sales Academy Podcasthttps://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/contractor-sales-academy/id1440650529?mt=2 The Bridgehttps://contractorsalesacademy.com/the-bridge/ Want to stop sucking the life out of your contracting business? Join the Contractor Sales Academy and take command of your entire sales process! CSA is a game changer for your business. Read more at http://strongpreneur.libsyn.com/#vyWRWfcf0VRHIKyQ.99

TCF222: You Are Not a Victim
Today we’re going to be talking about mindset. Contractors all over the world are getting their teeth kicked in to some degree. Maybe they're having a hard time finding talent, or making a profit, building a future, dealing with debt, etc. The list goes on. Most contractors struggle and we know this. A lot of you are quick to blame outside factors and play the victim card but this is unacceptable and completely preventable. Links to resources: One Nailhttps://thecontractorfight.com/one-nail The Contractor Fight Nighthttps://thecontractorfight.com/fightnight/ The Contractor Fight TVhttps://www.youtube.com/channel/UCEWHDzg1Tnogow9uAL3YESw The Contractor Sales Academy Podcasthttps://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/contractor-sales-academy/id1440650529?mt=2 The Bridgehttps://contractorsalesacademy.com/the-bridge/ The Contractor Fight Facebook Grouphttps://www.facebook.com/groups/thecontractorfight/ Want to stop sucking the life out of your contracting business? Join the Contractor Sales Academy and take command of your entire sales process! CSA is a game changer for your business. Read more at http://strongpreneur.libsyn.com/#vyWRWfcf0VRHIKyQ.99

TCF221: What Would You Do from Day 1 in Your Business?
A little while ago a question was asked in The Contractor Fight Facebook group. What would you do from Day 1 In Your Business? We got so many amazing answers that we decided to do an episode about it because there’s tons of awesome advice in there. Don’t miss out on the action and join the free Contractor Fight Facebook Group! The only requirement to join is to own your shit. Links to resources: The Contractor Fight Facebook Grouphttps://www.facebook.com/groups/thecontractorfight/ One Nailhttps://thecontractorfight.com/one-nail The Contractor Fight Nighthttps://thecontractorfight.com/fightnight/ The Contractor Fight TVhttps://www.youtube.com/channel/UCEWHDzg1Tnogow9uAL3YESw The Contractor Sales Academy Podcasthttps://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/contractor-sales-academy/id1440650529?mt=2 The Bridgehttps://contractorsalesacademy.com/the-bridge/ Want to stop sucking the life out of your contracting business? Join the Contractor Sales Academy and take command of your entire sales process! CSA is a game changer for your business. Read more at http://strongpreneur.libsyn.com/#vyWRWfcf0VRHIKyQ.99