Hammer & Grind : Built For Contractors Brad Huebner
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If you are a General Contractor, Remodeling Contractor, or Landscaper, this podcast is built for you. Gain insight into business, mindset, sales, marketing, systems, culture, and leadership. Through a combination of solo cast and interviews, Brad covers every area of the business side of Construction.
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EP172: Hiring for Character: Dave MacDonald's Approach to Building a Strong Team
Finding good people takes time. This is a phrase that is often heard in the business world, especially in industries where finding skilled workers is crucial. Getting good people was a hot issue in this podcast with Dave MacDonald of the Better Together Group.
In this episode, Brad and Dave talk about:
Importance of investing time in the hiring processDifferentiating between recruiting and hiringBuilding a company culture that values employeesThe significance of creating an onboarding processAttracting quality workers by creating a desirable work environment
Mentioned:
BetterTogetherGroup.com
dave@bettertogethergroup.com
Book Recommendations:
"Death by Meeting" by Patrick Lencioni
"Traction" by Geno Wickman
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EP171: The Paralysis of Overthinking: Practical Tips for Contractors
People who think too much often make up stories in their heads that might not even be true or reasonable. This habit of overthinking things all the time can make you feel stuck and unable to make choices. When it comes to business, overthinking can slow things down and keep people from doing what they need to do to move their company forward.
In this episode, Brad talks about:
Common issues that hold us back in business and life.How childhood experiences shape our current behavior.Anxiety and depression are caused by overthinking.Immediate actions to overcome overthinking.Steps to address responses to past trauma.
Mentioned:
Soundtracks: The Surprising Solution to Overthinking (Overcome Toxic Thought Patterns and Take Control of Your Mindset) by Jon Acuff
Links to Resources:
Get the blueprint to create financial freedom & more free time before burnout or bankruptcy happens.
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Join the Free Facebook Group - The Contractor Profit Blueprint
Get Paid for Estimates - Free Sales Guide
Plan Your Profits - Profit Journal
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EP170: Financial Discipline in Construction: Why More Money Can Lead to Failure
Should you borrow money to start or grow your construction business? When people start a construction business with little money, they have to be smart about how they spend their money, buy tools slowly as the business grows, and focus on making money to keep it growing.
In this episode, Brad talks about:
Starting a construction business with minimal fundsRisks of borrowing money without financial disciplineStatistics on business failure ratesImportance of financial IQ and discipline in managing borrowed fundsStrategies for using borrowed money effectivelyCaution against using lines of credit for operational expenses
Links to Resources:
Get the blueprint to create financial freedom & more free time before burnout or bankruptcy happens.
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Join the Free Facebook Group - The Contractor Profit Blueprint
Get Paid for Estimates - Free Sales Guide
Plan Your Profits - Profit Journal
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EP169: Avoid These 5 Common Contractor Mistakes to Boost Your Profits
Life is full of changes that you can't avoid. Change is always happening around us, whether we like it or not. To do well in a changing world, we need to accept it and adapt.
In this episode, Brad talks about:
Five common mistakes contractors make that cost them big in their businesses.The importance of aligning their brand with their business goals and vision.Right pricing for servicesTargeting the right wealth class and how clients perceive pricing.How to invest in top talentsWays to accelerate contractors' business growth and success.
Links to Resources:
Get the blueprint to create financial freedom & more free time before burnout or bankruptcy happens.
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Join the Free Facebook Group - The Contractor Profit Blueprint
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Plan Your Profits - Profit Journal
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EP168: Debunking The Higher Price Myths
Value is important, so raise prices. When clients choose a contractor, the price isn't always the most important thing to them. People hire contractors because they want to know if they understand their needs, keep their promises, and do good work. As long as the value of the service is clearly expressed and shown, raising prices doesn't always mean losing customers.
In this episode, Brad talks about:
Common misconceptions about pricing in the contracting industry.Fear-based responses and scarcity mindset related to pricing.Personal experiences and realizations about underpricing jobs.Importance of confidence in pricing and sales techniques.Encourages listeners to seek help, practice sales skills, and believe in the possibility of raising prices.Impact of underpricing and explore the potential of raising prices for profitability.
Links to Resources:
Get the blueprint to create financial freedom & more free time before burnout or bankruptcy happens.
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Join the Free Facebook Group - The Contractor Profit Blueprint
Get Paid for Estimates - Free Sales Guide
Plan Your Profits - Profit Journal
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EP167: From Chaos to Control: Time Management Tips for Contractors
For contractors, having too many tasks can cause chaos on the job and make them feel like they're losing control. To make businesses more productive and efficient, it's important to set priorities for jobs and deal with the most important ones first.
In this episode, Brad talks about:
Common time-wasting activities contractors engage in and the importance of prioritizing tasks.Small incremental improvements in business operations.Significance of focusing on important tasks first.Practical advice on time management, task batching, and delegating responsibilities to increase productivity.Identify non-negotiable tasks, streamline processes, and seek help to eliminate chaos in their businesses.Optimizing business efficiency
Links to Resources:
Get the blueprint to create financial freedom & more free time before burnout or bankruptcy happens.
A complete Done-With-You Program - Join the Profit Club
Join the Free Facebook Group - The Contractor Profit Blueprint
Get Paid for Estimates - Free Sales Guide
Plan Your Profits - Profit Journal
Help us get the word out to other contractors by leaving us a review or sharing our podcast!
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