Contractor Cents

Ruth King
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Discover ideas, tactics, news, and information that matters to your contracting business and you. Increase productivity, profitability, customer and employee satisfaction.

  1. 6D AGO

    Contractor Cents - Episode 406 - Death By 1,000 Cuts - Part 3

    In the third of the Death by 1,000 cuts series I discuss the next little cut – not paying attention to the bottom line as your company grows. Revenue is important. What you keep is more important! Free P&L Statement and Balance Sheet https://tinyurl.com/2rjd6wxu Ruth King Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/ruthking1650 LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/ruthking1/   Podcast Produced by Nick Uttam https://www.linkedin.com/in/nick-uttam-4b33a1147

    14 min

  2. 12/22/2025

    Contractor Cents - Episode 405 - Death By 1,000 Cuts - Part 2

    In the second of the Death by 1,000 cuts series I discuss the next little cut – Not answering the telephone. Wait! Before you ignore this podcast, listen to what happened and make sure it isn’t happening in your company. Free P&L Statement and Balance Sheet https://tinyurl.com/2rjd6wxu Ruth King Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/ruthking1650 LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/ruthking1/   Podcast Produced by Nick Uttam https://www.linkedin.com/in/nick-uttam-4b33a1147

    8 min

  3. 12/15/2025

    Contractor Cents - Episode 404 - Death By 1,000 Cuts - Part 1

    Death by 1,000 cuts is how the ancient Chinese tortured people. No single cut killed them. However, it was the accumulation of 1,000 cuts that eventually killed the person. I explain what this has to do with your business. It’s the little things that could add up and kill your business. This podcast discusses the first cut: Running your business on cash and/or not paying attention to cash trends. Free P&L Statement and Balance Sheet https://tinyurl.com/2rjd6wxu Ruth King Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/ruthking1650 LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/ruthking1/   Podcast Produced by Nick Uttam https://www.linkedin.com/in/nick-uttam-4b33a1147

    17 min

  4. 12/08/2025

    Contractor Cents - Episode 403 - Safety Training Mistakes That Could Cost You Everything

    Safety training is crucial. You never know when it will pay for itself. My guest, Eric Wik, founder of Safety Team Technologies, tells you why safety meetings fail and what you can do about it. He’ll also give you some of the horror stories of what happens when you don’t comply with the safety training laws. Free P&L Statement and Balance Sheet https://tinyurl.com/2rjd6wxu Ruth King Twitter - @RuthKing LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/ruthking1/   Podcast Produced by Nick Uttam https://www.linkedin.com/in/nick-uttam-4b33a1147

    20 min

  5. 12/02/2025

    Contractor Cents - Episode 402 - From Classroom to Jobsite: Why Training Matters More Than Ever

    Is training really worth it? What are the short term and long term tangible benefits for you, the employer? My guest today, Spencer Pope, the Manager of Technical Support and Training for Bradford White, gives you examples of how continuing education in the trades directly impacts contractor success – whether that training is in the classroom, on line, distance learning, or a combination of them. Free P&L Statement and Balance Sheet https://tinyurl.com/2rjd6wxu Ruth King Twitter - @RuthKing LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/ruthking1/   Podcast Produced by Nick Uttam https://www.linkedin.com/in/nick-uttam-4b33a1147

    18 min

  6. 11/24/2025

    Contractor Cents - Episode 401 - Thanksgiving Message

    My Thanksgiving wishes for you. There is a lot to be grateful for as we reflect during this season. Free P&L Statement and Balance Sheet https://tinyurl.com/2rjd6wxu Ruth King Twitter - @RuthKing LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/ruthking1/   Podcast Produced by Nick Uttam https://www.linkedin.com/in/nick-uttam-4b33a1147

    5 min

  7. 11/17/2025

    Contractor Cents - Episode 400 - Hiring Disasters and How to Avoid Them

    Let’s face it. The recruiting process is broken. Everyone complains about not finding good employees and many of you “just settle” which can turn into a disaster. My guest today, Ryan Hogan, has been in the trenches…he’s lived the real world challenges contractors face as he grew his company to $50 million in revenues. The wrong cultural fit was one of his biggest mistakes. Ryan gives you ways to fix the broken recruiting system and make better hires. Go to https://talentharbor.com/ryan/ to get the questions he asks during interviews. Free P&L Statement and Balance Sheet https://tinyurl.com/2rjd6wxu Ruth King Twitter - @RuthKing LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/ruthking1/   Podcast Produced by Nick Uttam

    19 min

  8. 11/10/2025

    Contractor Cents - Episode 399 - How to Market Successfully in 2026

    Grow by designing marketing campaigns where every piece amplifies the others – a philosophy that is called 2 + 2 = 5 by my guest, Crystal Williams, the founder and CEO of Lemon Seed Marketing. Crystal gives you questions you should answer and the marketing percentages that you can implement for a successful marketing program in 2026. Free P&L Statement and Balance Sheet https://tinyurl.com/2rjd6wxu Ruth King Twitter - @RuthKing LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/ruthking1/   Podcast Produced by Nick Uttam

    19 min
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Discover ideas, tactics, news, and information that matters to your contracting business and you. Increase productivity, profitability, customer and employee satisfaction.

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  • Creator
    Ruth King
  • Years Active
    2018 - 2025
  • Episodes
    200
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © Copyright 2018 All rights reserved.
  • Show Website
    Contractor Cents

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