The Contractor Fight with Tom Reber Tom Reber

Tom sits down with Adam Sand of Roofing Business Partner, a consulting firm that provides contractors with the tools and training to reduce sales friction and increase customer satisfaction, to help them grow their business. Tom and Adam discuss family, entrepreneurship, pride and respect in the trades, optimizing your marketing and sales processes, among other things. Adam also provides a roadmap for contractors to analyze and scale their business from a consultant’s eye.
Episode Highlights:
[00:00] - Intro
[00:35] - Immigration challenges Adam faced
[05:14] - Parenthood and the role of parents in children's lives
[05:59] - Tom’s experience doing a HGTV show
[07:41] - Motivation behind Adam’s vlog Building the SandCastle 
[10:48] - Issues with HGTV
[13:08] - Tom’s intent with the HGTV show
[15:45] - Production costs and ROI in content creation
[16:30] - Contracting industry as forgotten sons
[16:45] - Scaling and shifting his business model
[19:18] - Leaving a legacy and theory of constraints
[22:23] - Common constraints faced by contractors
[24:32] - Helping a client to figure out their sales strategy
[25:44] - Strategy to decrease sales costs and optimize productivity
[30:26] - Need for improvement in the trades industry
[34:26] - Adam’s efforts to instill pride and professionalism in employees
[36:34] - How new IRS regulations are affecting contractors
[37:25] - Labor crisis in the construction industry
[38:42] - Broken families and moral values in construction industry
[39:23]- Importance of strong leadership
[42:22] - Figuring out your ideal client
[47:28] - Common marketing mistakes contractors make
[49:26] - How to know you have the right or wrong marketing company
[53:18] - Balancing word-of-mouth referrals and marketing
[57:46] - Can roofing companies be successful without door-knocking
[1:04:02] - Involving children to disarm clients
[1:06:05] - Connect with Adam
[1:07:35] - Wrap-up
Resources:
= Roofing Business Partner Website: https://www.roofingbusinesspartner.com/  
= Roofing Business Partner Linktree: https://linktr.ee/rbpconsulting  
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Are you unsure if you should be charging consultation fees? Should you charge one if you’re a contractor just starting out? How do you know when you’re ready to charge a consult fee? Tim and Derek are here to provide you with some great insights on charging consultation fees. They discuss who should charge it and who should not and how to know when you are ready.
In this episode, they discuss:
When is it a good idea to charge a consultation fee, and when is it better not to charge oneHow to know when you are ready to charge a fee for consulting with customersThe importance of having a professional image and branding for businessesGiving customers the value for the consultation feeBeing confident in your sales process to build confidence for charging consult fee
Resources:
💰 You didn’t become a contractor to struggle financially. Download our worksheet and start calculating a 50% gross profit on every job. It’s time to get your shit together! https://thecontractorfight.com/50/ 
💸 Grab your copy of our FREE Contractors Guide to Spotting Cheap Prospects here: https://thecontractorfight.com/cheap 
== Join us in BATTLEGROUND ==
Everything your contracting business needs in one comprehensive program with three main focus areas: Leadership, Communication, and Numbers. For more info, check out: https://TheContractorFight.com/Battleground 
== Get your questions answered and connect with other contractors building stronger businesses in The Contractor Fight: https://thecontractorfight.com/facebook 
== Grab the Gear ==
https://gear.thecontractorfight.com/ 
== Find Us on Social Media ==
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/TomReber 
Instagram: https://thecontractorfight.com/ig 
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As a business owner, do you find your profit and cash flow fluctuating each year? Do you have no clue why you made or lost money? Want to break this boom/bust cycle? Tom is here with the secret to predictable and repeatable profits with the profit path. He shares the profit path and how it works so you never have to scratch your head over mysterious profits and losses.
Episode Highlights:
[00:00] - Setting up a business for predictable profit
[00:46] - The profit path
[01:16] - Strong leadership
[01:50] - Strong company culture
[02:40] - Employee satisfaction for loyalty and productivity
[04:30] - Pave the way for repeatable profit
[05:41] - Read Winning The Contractor Fight for profit path
 
Resources:
💰 You didn’t become a contractor to struggle financially. Download our worksheet and start calculating a 50% gross profit on every job. It’s time to get your shit together! https://thecontractorfight.com/50/ 
💸 Grab your copy of our FREE Contractors Guide to Spotting Cheap Prospects here: https://thecontractorfight.com/cheap 
== Join us in BATTLEGROUND ==
Everything your contracting business needs in one comprehensive program with three main focus areas: Leadership, Communication, and Numbers. For more info, check out: https://TheContractorFight.com/Battleground 
== Get your questions answered and connect with other contractors building stronger businesses in The Contractor Fight: https://thecontractorfight.com/facebook 
== Grab the Gear ==
https://gear.thecontractorfight.com/ 
== Find Us on Social Media ==
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/TomReber 
Instagram: https://thecontractorfight.com/ig 
== Rate the Podcast ==
Help your fellow contractors find the podcast! Please leave a rating/review! 
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In any workplace, toxic employees can create stress and tension and negatively impact the morale and culture of your company. But the real damage occurs when others don’t feel comfortable enough to come to you to report the problem. Today, Tim and Derek address this challenge. They talk about toxic employees, making employees feel comfortable to come to you to report issues, and terminating toxic employees to maintain a positive work culture and create a safe place to work.
In this episode, they discuss:
Toxic employees and their impact on workplacesThe need to hire people with good attitudes who will be kind to their coworkersTim’s conversation with Brian Barczyk about how to treat employeesBuilding trust among employees, being available to listen to them without judgment, addressing toxic behaviors promptly, etcCreating a safe work environment for employees

Resources:
💰 You didn’t become a contractor to struggle financially. Download our worksheet and start calculating a 50% gross profit on every job. It’s time to get your shit together! https://thecontractorfight.com/50/ 
💸 Grab your copy of our FREE Contractors Guide to Spotting Cheap Prospects here: https://thecontractorfight.com/cheap 
== Join us in BATTLEGROUND ==
Everything your contracting business needs in one comprehensive program with three main focus areas: Leadership, Communication, and Numbers. For more info, check out: https://TheContractorFight.com/Battleground 
== Get your questions answered and connect with other contractors building stronger businesses in The Contractor Fight: https://thecontractorfight.com/facebook 
== Grab the Gear ==
https://gear.thecontractorfight.com/ 
== Find Us on Social Media ==
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/TomReber 
Instagram: https://thecontractorfight.com/ig 
== Rate the Podcast ==
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Have you ever felt like you were being locked up in your own company? Tom recounts how he was held hostage for two years by toxic employees in his company. He shares how, due to the fear of losing staff and missing production goals, he swept problems under the rug and caved to every demand of the toxic employees. Listen in as he reveals how he handled the situation and the important leadership lessons learned from his experience.
Episode Highlights:
[00:00] - Being held hostage by employees
[01:44] - Toxic and chaos-causing employees
[05:15] - Taking decisive action by firing toxic employees 
[08:14] - Immediate results: Increased morale
[08:53] - Improved production with higher-quality work
[09:29] - Soaring profits
[10:13] - Key lessons learned
[10:20] - #1: Never give away power in your company
[10:57] - #2: Don't allow fear to dictate decisions
[12:02] - #3: Create and uphold non-negotiable values
[12:44] - #4: Trust your instincts
[13:23] - Closing remarks
Resources:
💰 You didn’t become a contractor to struggle financially. Download our worksheet and start calculating a 50% gross profit on every job. It’s time to get your shit together! https://thecontractorfight.com/50/ 
💸 Grab your copy of our FREE Contractors Guide to Spotting Cheap Prospects here: https://thecontractorfight.com/cheap 
== Join us in BATTLEGROUND ==
Everything your contracting business needs in one comprehensive program with three main focus areas: Leadership, Communication, and Numbers. For more info, check out: https://TheContractorFight.com/Battleground 
== Get your questions answered and connect with other contractors building stronger businesses in The Contractor Fight: https://thecontractorfight.com/facebook 
== Grab the Gear ==
https://gear.thecontractorfight.com/ 
== Find Us on Social Media ==
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/TomReber 
Instagram: https://thecontractorfight.com/ig 
== Rate the Podcast ==
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In this special podcast episode, Tom sits down with Jon from PaintScout, a sales engine designed specifically for painting contractors. Jon shares valuable insights from the top 36 performers on their platform, providing useful tips and strategies for salespeople in the painting industry. Whether you're a beginner or an experienced salesperson, this conversation is a must-listen.
Jon also unveils an exciting event: PaintScout X.
This virtual conference is tailored for sales professionals in the painting industry, it is set to take place on April 10th and 11th. Whether you're seeking cutting-edge strategies, networking opportunities, or industry trends, PaintScout X has something for you.
Visit PaintScout.com/x for more information and to secure your tickets. The best part, PaintScout users can attend for free!
Don't miss out on this unique opportunity to elevate your sales game and connect with fellow professionals. Tune in and mark your calendars for PaintScout X!
Resources:
PaintScout X is a virtual conference for sales professionals in the painting industry, taking place on April 10th and 11th.
Visit PaintScout.com/x for more information and to secure your tickets.

💰 You didn’t become a contractor to struggle financially. Download our worksheet and start calculating a 50% gross profit on every job. It’s time to get your shit together! https://thecontractorfight.com/50/ 
💸 Grab your copy of our FREE Contractors Guide to Spotting Cheap Prospects here: https://thecontractorfight.com/cheap 
== Join us in BATTLEGROUND ==
Everything your contracting business needs in one comprehensive program with three main focus areas: Leadership, Communication, and Numbers. For more info, check out: https://TheContractorFight.com/Battleground 
== Get your questions answered and connect with other contractors building stronger businesses in The Contractor Fight: https://thecontractorfight.com/facebook 
== Find Us on Social Media ==
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/TomReber 
Instagram: https://thecontractorfight.com/ig 
== Rate the Podcast ==
Help your fellow contractors find the podcast! Please leave a rating/review! 
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Mentioned in this episode:
Mile High Profit Summit - VIP
Don't miss the last Mile High Profit Summit in 2024 in Denver, CO!
Get your VIP ticket at https://milehighprofitsummit.com/