The Contractor Fight with Tom Reber

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Lately, a lot of you have been saying something along the lines of “If I only made $__”. This is a flawed mindset. You need to reframe the way you talk to yourself about the amount of money that you want to make. You are worth whatever amount you can come up with. You deserve to win more and win bigger. 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

This week Tom gives some words of encouragement to those that might feel overwhelmed or like giving up. Don’t ever forget why you started pursuing your dreams and definitely don’t forget how you’ll feel if you give up on them. Listen in for Tom’s 3 important tools to help get over humps and stay on the course of success. 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

In this solocast, Tom covers two big problems that have been appearing frequently. The first problem is that a lot of you are falling behind on your goals right now. There’s a pattern behind this and there’s probably one main reason that you’re not hitting your goals. The second issue is that a lot of you are also finding it difficult to find and retain good labor. There’s a solution to this as well and Tom covers it all in this knowledge-packed solocast. 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

It’s spring and that means that for a lot of you the phone is about to start ringing big time. It’s going to be tempting for a lot of you to fall back into the crappy habits that a lot of contractors out there has fallen into. In this solocast, Tom gives you all of the tips you need to stay on top of your game and push through a successful spring season. 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

Hiring is one of the biggest problems that every contractor who is trying to grow their business will face. That’s where Sabrina Starling from Tap the Potential and the Profit By Design podcast comes in. Sabrina is an expert at helping business owners - especially contractors hire A-players to help grow their business. In this episode, we talk about… The best strategies for recruiting Screening new hires Networking with the right people Who A-Players are and how to find them Taking care of your team and setting incentives Links to resources: Tap the Potentialhttps://tapthepotential.com Profit By Design Podcasthttps://www.profitbydesignpodcast.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

There’s a couple of people out there that could use some of the love and support that is found in The Contractor Fight family. Listen in for more details. Links to resources: A Kidney For Scott Buckinghamhttp://www.akidney4scottbuckingham.com/?fbclid=IwAR3G8_Q9WBRM_IbmniWCIEVWTOkgPEX239R5tv4ZB0rWiHlhhPVZ0bqha8s “Caution Tape” by Jake Abramson was used in this recording with permission from the artist.https://itunes.apple.com/us/album/caution-tape-single/1448916997 https://www.facebook.com/thejakeabramson/ https://www.instagram.com/iamjakeabramson Mentioned in this episode - TCF Episode 106: Painting Happiness with Josh Abramsonhttps://thecontractorfight.com/tcf106-painting-happiness-josh-abramson/ 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

Adam Sand is the host of Roofing Business Partner podcast and the owner of Roofing Business Partner. 2 years into starting his own business, Adam took it upon himself to learn the techniques behind successful Facebook campaigns and applied them to his business. In the first year after doing so, their business was up 49% and then 149% in the second year. Since then, Adam has been helping a ton of guys in the industry take their businesses to the next level by mastering Facebook ads. In this episode, we talk about… The most common mistakes with Facebook Ads Targeting and testing Facebook Ads Common traits among successful Ads Producing educational content to get quality leads 4 types of Facebook video ads that you should be running Links to resources: Roofing Business Partner - https://roofingbusinesspartner.com/papercrm Roofing Business Partner Podcasthttps://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/roofing-business-partner-podcast/id1338667785?mt=2 Sargeant’s Roofinghttps://sargeantsroofing.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

Mike Michalowicz is the host of the Entrepreneurship Elevated podcast and the author of many incredibly helpful books including his newest, Clockwork, which is all about getting your business to run without you. In this episode, Mike gives us some really great tips on protecting your time, profits, and finding new talent and recruits. This guy knows business and he’s been through it all so you’ll definitely want to take some notes during this episode. In this episode, we talk about… Protecting your time The profit first mentality Taking control of your profit Finding a demand to fill within your market Capturing and extracting your processes Links to resources: Entrepreneurship Elevated Podcast https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/the-entrepreneurship-elevated-podcast/id940156245?mt=2 Mike Michalowicz’s Websitehttps://www.mikemichalowicz.com/ Buy Profit First by Mike Michalowicz on Amazon Buy Clockwork by Mike Michalowicz on Amazon 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

Jeremy Hesselink of Harmonic HVAC outside of Chicago is one of the first contractors that Tom ever worked with. After his first five years as a business owner, Jeremy is now in the top 1% of all personal income earners in the country. On top of that, he only works 8-5 every day and has mastered the art of work/life balance. In this episode, we dive into all of the thought processes and business techniques that helped make Jeremy the success that he is today. In this episode, we talk about… Balancing work and life Starting your business the right way Understanding how the numbers work or find someone who does Making smart business decisions with your profit money Building and cultivating a team of FWs Links to resources: Harmonic Heating & A/C Service & Repairhttps://www.harmonichvac.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

If you own your own business your number one role is selling. If you’re not selling then you will have nothing to craft. Every year during the winter, a lot of contractors begin to freak out because their phones aren’t ringing. However, by merely making sales a part of your everyday routine and setting sales goals, you WILL sell more. In this episode, we talk about… Protecting your time Getting into the mindset of being a fanatical salesperson Knowing your numbers Setting sales goals 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

After being raised in the fencing industry by parents who owned one of the most successful fence installation companies in Tennessee, Caleb Roth founded Stain and Seal Experts. Not only are they one of the most prominent fence installation and stain companies in Tennessee, but they have also expanded to have their own lumber line and coach guys to help them go from 0 to 60 in the stain business. Caleb is also the host of the Stain and Seal Experts Podcast where he shares his immense knowledge with the masses. In this episode, we talk about… Picking the brains of industry experts How having a podcast improved Caleb’s business Being persistent to get more and better clients Expanding and growing your business in a smart way Links to resources: Stain and Seal Expertshttps://stainandsealexperts.com/ Stain and Seal Experts Podcasthttps://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/the-stain-seal-experts-podcast/id1295303189?mt=2 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

Andrew Lingan is one of the owners of Premier Ponds out of Burtonsville, Maryland. He started working there during his college summers and over the course of the past 10 years has grown to become one of the owners. One of the things Premier Ponds does so well is investing in their team, finding A-players (FWs), and really leading their guys on a strong career path that is both beneficial for them and the company. Every year they do a “Truth Hike” where the entire team goes on a hike together and are encouraged to air out all of their feelings about the company. From the sound of it, it has been VERY beneficial for everyone. These guys really know how to grow and maintain a strong team and have found a lot of success in doing so. In this episode, we talk about… Investing in your team What it’s like to be an owner of a business Being a leader and motivating your team Trusting your team and being flexible Links to resources: Premier Pondhttps://premierpond.com/ Premier Outdoor Lightinghttps://marylandlighting.com/ 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

Allan Ferguson of Omega Home Services has been through it all. His business currently brings in over 22 million in revenue and he has 80-90 guys on his staff but he started out like a lot of us - with a single truck. Allan has grown his business, lost it all, started again, and came out even more successful. Because of this, he has some really amazing advice on how to and grow your business the right way. If you’re having trouble scaling your business or don’t even know where to start you'll definitely want to take notes during this episode. In this episode, we talk about… The right mindsets to grow your business How to scale your business Being a leader and a people person Building great relationships with your team and customers How your business should serve you Links to resources: Omega Home Serviceshttp://www.omegaservices.com.au/ Traction: Get a Grip on Your Business by Gino Wickmanhttps://www.amazon.com/Traction-Get-Grip-Your-Business/dp/1936661837 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

These days, your company's online image is vital to growing your business and keeping clients happy. Josh Kelly owns RevuKangaroo and manages the marketing for Parker & Sons out of Phoenix, AZ who, in 2018, went from 6 million to over 100 million in business largely in part to their online presence and great customer service. Reviews are becoming more and more prevalent in the way that customers are searching for businesses to hire and that’s why Josh figured out how to earn 5,000 5-star reviews in 2018. In this episode, we talk about… Maintaining your company’s online image Training your employees to deliver better experiences How reviews help your business get found online The psychology of reviews Simplifying the review process for the customer Links to resources: RevuKangaroohttps://revukangaroo.com/ Parker & Sonshttps://www.parkerandsons.com/ 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

Having a strong brand identity and taking care of your employees are two surefire ways of running a successful business and keeping everyone happy. As Tommy Welch will tell you, it’s everything. Tommy owns 1st Class Painting & Restoration out of Charleston, SC and has been kicking ass for the past 15 years by not only creating a strong and bold brand identity but also establishing a happy and sustainable work culture to ensure that he keeps his employees (and himself) happy. In this episode, we talk about… Creating a brand identity Establishing a training system for new hires Developing a culture and maintaining it Building relationships with employees Creating a roadmap for your company and employees Links to resources: 1st Class Painting & Restorationhttps://1stclasscharleston.com/ 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

This week is all about content marketing. A lot of you guys are in a slump right now. The weather is getting colder and the phone has stopped ringing. But what can you be doing to make sure that phone is ringing year-round? The answer is simple. Content marketing. Content marketing can establish you as an expert and build trust with a potential customer before you even talk to them personally. Plus, it’s cheaper than traditional forms of advertising. If you’re not already doing some sort of content marketing you’ll definitely want to take notes during this episode. In this episode, we talk about… What content marketing is How content marketing can bring you more business What kind of content to create Being consistent Establishing “Expert Status” Links to resources:They Ask Your Answer by Marcus Sheridan 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

This week Tommy Mello is back and he’s got a new book that’s out NOW called Home Service Millionaire. If you want to scale your business and take it to the next level, this book can definitely help you set up a strong foundation for success. As Tommy will tell us, even if you don’t plan on selling your business, you want it running and set up like you are! In this episode, we talk about… Using a CRM 3rd-party lead generation platforms Tracking your leads Understanding KPIs (Key Performance Indicators) Scaling your business Links to resources: Home Service Millionairehttps://homeservicemillionaire.com/ Tommy’s Websitehttp://tommymello.com/ Home Service Experthttp://homeserviceexpert.com/ A1 Garagehttp://a1garage.com/ 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

This happens to contractors all the time - a prospective client will say to you “If you can meet our budget we’ll let you do this job”. For decades, contractors have been giving away control to the point where the average consumer thinks that they can play budget games and try to tell us how much a job will cost. Fortunately for you, there are clear steps we can take to regain the ownership of the budget; and it all starts with taking control of your business. In this episode, we talk about… Knowing your numbers Building a brand Getting Leads Marketing your business Links to resources: 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

Scott Vail is a painting contractor and motivational speaker from Florida who speaks about his non-traditional route to achieving his success and his degrees. Throughout his career, Scott has juggled many different aspects of his life to get to where he is today and in this episode, he shares his best advice on how to pursue other goals and interests while also growing your business. As Tom will tell you, Scott is also one of the most positive people he has ever met and that’s no coincidence to why he is successful. There are many things you can be doing right now to cut through the negativity and help your business grow while keeping yourself (and the people around you) happy. In this episode, we talk about… Learning how to say no Planning for the unexpected Letting go of control and trusting your team Balancing your life and career Taking control of your actions Links to resources: Scott J Vailhttp://scottjvail.com/ 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

Having foreman can solve a lot of your problems and allow you to run your business with the bigger picture in mind. But, if you're not doing it right, it can also create problems. A lot of guys are having a really hard time even though they have a foreman or two and multiple crews out in the field. There’s a whole number of things that you need to make sure you’re doing to keep your team happy, successful, and efficient. In this episode, we talk about… What to expect when you hire a foreman Giving your foreman a clear scope of work What responsibilities your foreman should be taking on Putting plans, process, and systems in place Providing training and support for your foreman Links to resources: 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

Dan Sherwood is the owner of Sherwood Paint and is a Contractor Sales Academy member who recently had a 54% increase in sales in the past year all due to improving his sales technique. Before joining the CSA, Dan realized he was working too hard and bringing home too little and that something needed to change. By changing his mindset and getting focused on self-improvement, Dan was able to nail down a sales system that not only improved his numbers but also brought him his ideal clients! In this episode, we talk about… How the Contractor Sales Academy and The Contractor Fight helped improve Dan’s business Improving your sales process to make your life easier Pre-Qualifying your leads Getting ideal clients out of your sales process Links to resources: Sherwood Paintinghttps://sherwoodpaint.com/ 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

In order to grow, you have to be committed to pricing and producing for a profit. Too many contractors are trying to grow themselves into profitability by taking on too many jobs. However, the truth of the matter is that most of cannot grow ourselves into profitability. If you’re not already profitable and functioning smoothly on a proven system then why would you want to scale that? By taking control of your pricing and producing for profit you will begin to see yourself become more efficient and productive while also getting some money into your pocket. Links to resources: The Contractor Fight TVhttps://www.youtube.com/channel/UCEWHDzg1Tnogow9uAL3YESw 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

As a contractor, something that often gets overlooked is building your brand. How do you come off to prospective clients? What is your website telling prospective clients about your company and what you stand for? This week, Tom sits down with Logan Shinholser of Full Sail Marketing, a marketing agency specifically for contractors and construction companies, to discuss all of these things and much, much more. In this episode, we talk about… Giving a good first impression Selling the experience vs just the product The top things contractors are doing that are hurting their brand Using your website as a sales tool Building your brand’s credibility Links to resources: Full Sail Marketinghttps://fullsailmarketing.com/ 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

We all have habits - good and bad. These habits are conditioned into us by the decisions we make until eventually they become second nature. One of the worst habits to develop is making excuses. The habit of making excuses is toxic to your growth and anything you do. Each time you make an excuse you’re peeing in your drinking water. You’re adding something toxic to your mind. No more letting yourself off the hook! It’s time to stop letting excuses hold you back from the things you want. In this episode, we talk about… Why excuses are a toxic habit How habits are formed Ditching the excuses Owning your shit Links to resources: 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

You’re busy. Your day doesn’t need to be more complicated than it has to be. Luckily, there are some great tools out there that can help simplify your daily tasks, streamline processes, and keep yourself organized. That’s where Tom Droste of Estimate Rocket comes in. Estimate Rocket is software for Contractors designed to take care of major projects like lead and sales cycles, invoicing, and ongoing customer relationship management. In this episode, we talk about… Streamlining processes in your business How Estimate Rocket can streamline processes and make you more profit All the different features that Estimate Rocket offers Creating an estimating system to more accurately quote jobs Having regular operations meetings to help organize your business Links to resources: Estimate Rockethttps://estimaterocket.com Estimate Rocket on YouTubehttps://www.youtube.com/channel/UCPj1-h6n07ht9g7LNd5KN6A 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

In this solocast, Tom goes through the comments on The Contractor Fight’s YouTube channel and answers some of the most common questions that he comes across. If one person is asking something there’s probably a lot of other people wondering the same thing. From expanding your business to collecting deposits for jobs - this episode has a little bit of it all! In this episode we talk about… How to step away from the craft work and focus on your business Mapping out your business plan What percentage deposit to collect and why you should be collecting a deposit How much you should be making as a business-owning contractor Links to resources: Contractor Fight TVhttps://www.youtube.com/channel/UCEWHDzg1Tnogow9uAL3YESw 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

When business starts to slow down and the number of calls coming in begins to dwindle, contractors are often scrambling to generate leads on a short notice. But, if you’re marketing correctly and planning ahead, you should never have to worry about this! Brian Javeline lives by this and through his company, My Online Toolbox, helps contractors from all around by educating them about the best online practices and then helps them create and implement a marketing plan. There are a ton of online opportunities out there that contractors specifically are missing out on. Listen in and learn how to take advantage of them and start generating consistent leads. In this episode we discuss... Creating a website that generates leads Search Engine Optimization Taking control of your company’s marketing Researching your competitors to better your marketing strategy Links to resources: My Online Toolbox - https://myonlinetoolbox.com 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