Hammer & Grind : Built For Contractors

Thanks Brad for putting on this podcast and sharing this great information. I just started as the Business Development Manager (integrator) for a local contractor. I have been listening to your podcast whenever I’ve been in the car for the past two weeks and it has been super helpful. Just listened again to the lesson on the importance of good customer service over technical expertise, and the importance of asking questions instead of vomiting information. Thanks so much for doing this.

I can’t say enough good things about Hammer & Grind. What sets this podcast apart is how it goes beyond just trade-related topics—it dives into leadership, sales, communication, pricing, profit margins, and the real business side of owning a shop. Almost every episode has practical, actionable takeaways. We’ve already implemented several things they talk about—raising prices, improving profit margins, and creating better processes—and it’s made a noticeable difference in our business. My husband and I own a custom cabinet and built-in shop in Raleigh, NC, and I regularly send him episodes so we can listen separately, then talk them through later and take small, manageable steps toward improvement. It’s become part of how we grow together as business owners. We don’t have the budget for live training or high-dollar coaching program yet, so this podcast has been incredibly valuable. If you have the drive, the willingness to be honest about your business, and the accountability to take action, Hammer & Grind can help solve a lot of problems—whether you’re a newer business owner or have years of experience under your belt. Highly recommend.

If you’re a broke contractor, listening to this pod will introduce you to some good concepts. However… … this pod is a lead funnel. In other words, you’re a prospect for Brad: his guests to sell you stuff. That’s not terrible. But here’s the deal: When you decide to pay a guy giving out info on how to run a million $ contracting company, you need to research and see if he did it himself. If you can’t find out, you can still decide to pay him. Just remember that there’s a reason he quit being a contractor to make TikToks and podcasts instead of continuing on to be a great contractor. The great contractors don’t stop doing what they’re good at. They lean into it until they can’t get to the next level. Then they do other stuff like a podcast or coaching group. Brad does a pretty good job with the pod but because of how a lot of guys will perceive him, I’m giving it a 2-star review for now.

This is a must listen for any contractor serious about building a business. Brad is a great host who truly wants to help contractors grow, get better and increase profit. Highly recommended!