The Contractor Fight with Tom Reber

Right now, as predicted, contractors are reaching out because their phones aren’t ringing. You’ve been busy all summer and have thrown marketing to the side and now it’s catching up to you. You reap what you sow and if you’re not marketing year-round it WILL catch up to you. On top of that, getting into a partnership is not your solution. You don’t necessarily need a business partner. Especially if you’re running a shitty business! Links to resources: 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

Podcasts are growing in popularity and this is an amazing time to start and launch your own podcast! Even though podcasts are typically free, contractors can use them for marketing and growing their business. Podcasts allow contractors to share their story and provide value in an accessible way. We all understand the importance of relevant content, and Tom recognizes The Contractor Fight would not be possible and would not be as successful without the help and expertise of his friend, Travis Brown. Travis is the founder and Chief Podcast Producer at his company called Podcast Buddy. He helps business coaches, influencers, contractors -anyone- to launch, grow, and monetize their podcast. In this episode we discuss... Why contractors should create a podcast How telling a story can differentiate your business Quick steps needed to create a podcast Common mistakes Travis has seen new podcasters make Travis’ coaching services and Podcast Buddy’s benefits What it really means to have a podcast editor Links to resources: Podcast Buddy - http://www.podcastbuddy.co/ Take the 7 Day Podcast Challenge and get your Podcast started! 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.

If you have ever tried to build a team and have been disapointed then this episode is for you! Tom breaks down how to make more money as a contractor by Building Massive Unity within your team Links to resources: -Fight Nights www.contractorfight.com/fightnight -Contractor Fight Club www.contractorfightclub.com -Contractor Sales Academy www.contractorsalesacademy.com -The One Nail Program For those doing over $750k per year. Email [email protected] Tom Reber is Leader of The Contractor Fight. Live Unafraid. Pick a Fight with Mediocrity. Get more tips to grow a strong business at https://www.thecontractorfight.com Let's Kick Your Contracting Business in the Ass! SUBSCRIBE NOW! Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/theco... Twitter: https://twitter.com/contractorfight Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thecontract... Google+: https://plus.google.com/u/0/+TomReber

You only get one chance to make a first impression and if you’re not branding your business in a first-rate way, you’re missing the boat. That’s why Tom sits down with Devon Tilly from The Art of Construction Podcast to discuss branding your business and marketing it appropriately. Don’t skimp on things that are going to help grow your business in the long run. If you’re smart about it, you don’t need to spend a crazy amount of money to build a brand identity that makes a statement. In this episode we discuss... Branding your business in a first-rate way Building a strong brand identity Putting yourself out there to get more referrals and leads How to be an efficient leader Some of the biggest mistakes contractors are currently making Links to resources: The Art of Construction Podcast - https://www.theartofconstruction.net/ Mountain View Window & Doorhttps://www.mtnview.us/ 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 stay in the black every month and avoid the red to ensure that you’re not running out of money? In this live stream, Tom shares some answers from his Contractor Sales Academy students as well as his own knowledge on how to make sure your business doesn’t run out of money. As you’ll quickly see, it’s more of a mindset change than anything tactical. In this episode we discuss... Pre Qualifying leads over the phone Marketing your business 365 days a year Charging the right prices to grow your business Protecting your time Taking control of the sales process Links to resources: “Staying In The Black As A Contractor” - Corey Philliphttps://www.homeprosuccess.com/staying-in-the-black-as-contractor/ Profit First A Simple System to Transform Your Business from a Cash-Eating Monster to a Money-Making Machine by Mike Michalowiczhttps://www.amazon.com/Transform-Business-Cash-Eating-Monster-Money-Making/dp/0981808298 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

Everyone knows that you need systems and processes to make your business run as smooth and efficient as possible. However, getting those systems and processes in places can be easier said than done. That’s why this week Tom sits down with Dennis Shriver from Hearthside Homes. With over 21 years of experience, Dennis is the man when it comes to getting systems in place and helping businesses run the best that they can. In this episode we discuss... Figuring out what processes can help solve certain problems Trusting your employees to set processes and do what’s right Leading your employees and giving them everything they need How to get in the door with a great builder Links to resources: Hearthside Homes - https://www.hearthsidekc.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

One of the fastest ways you can start making more money is by taking control of the sales process. When you own that sales process it not only benefits you but it also benefits the customer. Great things happen when you respect both yours and the client’s time and money. You're the pro! Don't forget that. Links to resources: Contractor Sales Academy’s Revolution 2019 - https://contractorsalesacademy.com/revolution/ 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 time to get off your ass, surround yourself with other winners and invest in yourself. The Contractor Sales Academy Revolution 2019 is right around the corner. Sign up now to get more information and get your name on the waiting list! Links to resources: Contractor Sales Academy Revolution 2019 - https://contractorsalesacademy.com/revolution/ 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

Processes and systems are something that a lot of contractors and builders struggle with implementing. We all know that we need systems but when it comes down to putting them into place, a lot of us come up short. That’s why Tom sat down with Todd Dawalt from the Construction Leading Edge Podcast. Todd is a 20+ year veteran of the construction industry and has a wealth of knowledge about helping companies put the right systems and processes in place to end internal chaos. In this episode we discuss... How to put systems and processes in place Finding the right systems to implement Common themes Todd has seen that lead to success or failure Leading and motivating your team to success Links to resources: Construction Leading Edge Podcast - http://www.constructionleadingedge.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

There are many things that you are dealing with on a daily basis to be able to keep your sanity and run a successful business. Getting into the right mindsets is one of the keys to making this happen. If you want to be a profitable leader you need to start thinking like one. In this episode, Tom lays out 10 tips on how to start getting into the right mindset to becoming a profitable, successful business leader. In this episode we discuss... Controlling and planning for your overhead Optimizing your business before you maximize Finding A-Players (i.e. FW’s) Bidding the right price for your projects so you make money Links to resources: 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

Taxes - one of the only guarantees in life. They’re not very sexy but they can save you a ton of money. This week, Tom talks down with Craig Cody, a CPA and tax coach who helps business owners save money on their taxes every year. Listen in as he goes over the biggest mistakes that business owners are making when it comes to their taxes. In this episode we discuss... How to get the most out of your taxes What a Tax Coach does and how they help business owners How often you should be talking to your CPA Different tax breaks that can save you money Links to resources: https://craigcodyandcompany.com/ Secrets of a Tax Free Life - https://www.amazon.com/Secrets-Tax-Free-Life-1/dp/0983234116/ref=sr_1_1 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.

This week Tom has a laser coaching session with Dan of Barrett Design & Flooring in Austin, TX. Dan has a great team full of smart, hard-working people however he feels that there is some confusion and a lack of flow or process in his business. Dan came to Tom for help in creating an environment where he and his employees can get into a state of flow maximize their efficiency, and Tom’s here to help! In this episode we discuss... Building relationships to build your business What Dan’s team at Barrett Flooring & Design looks like Planning ahead for situations instead of always reacting when they come up Trusting your team to solve a problem instead of getting in the way Links to resources: https://barrettflooring.com/ Contact Travis Brown 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.

One of the biggest struggles for contractors right now is building a kick ass team. Some of you are in dire need of someone who’s going to actually do what they say they’re doing to do and can back up all of their talk from the interview process. Or maybe you need someone who’s willing to just show up and work. Either way, it all comes down to running your business correctly, charging accordingly, and building your brand. Do these things right and you will attract the Winners to your business. In this episode we discuss... Charging what you’re worth so that you can pay for a team of Winners The qualities that Winners look for in a business Building a brand that is visible Creating a culture where people want to work Links to resources: 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.

This week Tom sits down with Chris Shank, the education manager at Painting and Decorating Contractors of America (PDCA). Chris and PDCA help painting and decorating contractors take their business to the next level by providing them with the tools, knowledge and support that they need to help grow their business with lasting change. In this episode we discuss... What PDCA is what they do Education in the painting and contracting industry Changing and growing as an individual and a company How to get involved with PDCA Links to resources: https://pdca.org/

You can’t dwell on your past mistakes. You need to look them in the eye and move forward. Walk into the thing you’re terrified of. Whatever you’re afraid of - go attack it!

You want to save time and money right? In this episode, Tom shares some simple tips with us on how to do just that! Also, be on the lookout for The Contractor Sales Academy Podcast coming out soon! In this episode Tom tells you why you should be saying no to more things, building a solid team, giving your employees what they want, stop doing in-person estimates, and much more.

In this episode Tom talks with Josh Abramson founder of Allbright Painting. ALLBRiGHT 1-800-PAINTING began humbly 27 years ago with a few hand-stenciled wooden signs hung up on street corners in the San Fernando Valley. After receiving his training and certificate of completion from West Valley Occupational Center in Woodland Hills, CA, Josh Abramson would go out everyday and try to promptly respond to the incoming phone numbers on his pager by pulling over and finding a pay phone in the hopes that he would be the first contractor to call the customer back. His persistence and hard work paid off and slowly the business began to grow. The early years were extremely rough, but eventually he hired his first employee and began to make a name for himself.

In this episode Tom shares his strategy to unshackle yourself from being a slave to your business. You'll learn what Freedom Day is and how to exercise your freedom within your business and personal life.

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When it comes to running your business, what do you do best? Are you able to focus on those things or are you spending too much time doing the things you don’t necessarily do as well or enjoy as much? It’s easy to get paralyzed by fear when you have too much to do. Our guest today, Brian Young, took that fear and used it to fuel action and grow his business, Home Painters Toronto, which has now been in business for 28 years. Listen in as Brian share some of his best advice on growing your business and becoming more productive. In this episode we discuss... Embracing technology and creating content for your online repertoire How Brian approaches his marketing plan Finding out who your target customers are, what their problems are, and how you can help them Keeping organized by automating your business and using CRMs Building a team to help you do the things you don’t do well so you can focus on the things that you do well Links to resources: Home Painters Toronto - http://www.homepainterstoronto.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.

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Figuring out Facebook ads can be a grueling. Nailing down the right plan and budget takes time, patience and massive consistency. That’s what it took for Bryan Sebring and now he’s turning his Facebook marketing budget into profit. Tom and Bryan dig into all things digital marketing including Facebook Ads, budgeting and having a professional and personable website. In this episode we discuss... Getting started with Facebook ads Creating a marketing budget for Facebook Growing your email list with free eBooks and downloads Having a good website where customers can get to know you Showing pricing information on your website Links to resources: Sebring Design Build Contact Bryan Sebring 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.

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Marketing isn’t an expense. It’s an investment. Marketing through paid advertising on platforms like Google AdWords and Facebook is a great way to bring in leads but if you don’t know where to start that’s where Mark Levesque comes in. Mark is a founder at Webrunner Media, a company dedicated to helping home improvement companies generate leads through paid advertising online. Mark is also hosting the upcoming Contractor Success Summit which Tom is a part of. This summit is full of great topics such as implementing processes, growing your business on social media, how to 10x your revenue per job, growing your 6-figure business into a 7-figure business and much, much more. Text the word SUMMIT to 7192993852 and claim your free pass now! In this episode we discuss... The most common mistakes contractors make when it comes to paid ads What steps to take in order to get started with paid ads. How to handle leads that are come from your ads The upcoming Contractor Success Summit and how it can benefit you and your business. Links to resources: Contractor Success Summit Webrunner Media 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.

Derek Johnson is back! And with him, comes a wealth of knowledge and insight after becoming a partner with the Contractor Sales Academy this past year. Tom and Derek chat about some of the most common roadblocks for contractors in the CSA group and dive into how to break down and knock out daunting, backlogged tasks that tend to pile up. There’s also some role playing in this episode as the guys play out how to schedule calls and have an honest, transparent conversation with prospective clients. In this episode we discuss How to get the most out of the Contractor Sales Academy group Being transparent and honest with your customers and prospective clients How to control your schedule Studying your numbers so you know what to change within your business Putting procedures and processes in place to better serve and interact with your clients Links to resources: http://www.jvisecretgardens.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.

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People are everything. Devon Tilly lives by that. As an information entrepreneur and micro-influencer in the construction industry, Devon has learned first hand that building relationships with the right people is one of the most important keys to success. Devon hosts the The Art of Construction podcast, is the founder and president of Mountain View Window & Door, and the co-owner and co-founder of JXN Station. If anyone knows anything about running a business and building the right relationships, it’s Devon! In this episode we discuss: The number one thing holding the average contractor from achieving the success they want Why building relationships with architects and designers in your area matters and how it can affect your business Partnering with vendors and suppliers to get more leads Working smarter not harder Links to resources: https://www.theartofconstruction.net/ https://jxnstation.com/ https://www.mtnview.us/ 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.

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Running a solid business takes solid people. Finding the right employees to work for and represent your company is without a doubt one of the most important parts of growing any business. Tommy Mello will tell you that. He took his company, A1 Garage Door Service, and grew it to 200 employees doing $30 million in business throughout 10 states. It’s all about consistency, open communication, and setting goals. Listen in as Tommy Mello breaks it down. In this episode we discuss How to hire great employees and where to find them Building a company culture Using Search Engine Optimization to market your business online Organizing your business to become more efficient Links to resources: http://tommymello.com/ http://homeserviceexpert.com/ http://a1garage.com/ http://work4a1.com/ 2 Second Lean by Paul Akers 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.

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You can’t deliver awesome for cheap. That’s the motto that has helped lead Dan from Colorado Custom Floors to success while running his own business over the past 13 years. By getting the right eyes on his social media and posting persistently, Dan also grew Colorado Custom Floors’ instagram account to 15,000 followers and has been able to connect with tons of other contractors and potential clients. In this episode we discuss The biggest lessons Dan has learned while running Colorado Custom Floors Creating a successful Instagram page Building trust with customers Investing in your brand and its appearance Links to resources: Colorado Custom Floors Website Colorado Custom Floors Instagram 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.

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In this mini episode Tom breaks down his tips for growth in construction. Mentions: The One Thing by Gary Keller -->Get daily text tips from Tom by texting "Tips" to 719-299-3852 <-- 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.