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The Contractor Fight with Tom Reber Tom Reber
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Stop stressing out about your contracting business and take back control. The Contractor Fight is bringing respect and dignity back to the trades one contractor at a time. Discover how to market, sell, and consistently produce your projects at a profit with industry expert and powerful motivator Tom Reber.
Stop stealing from your family.
Earn what you're worth.
Build a business that serves you.
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TCF909: Mediocrity Dies Today
It’s the middle of 2024. How’s business going? Are you hitting your goals? Is everything going as planned? Or are you stuck with average results and wanting more?
Many contractors are finding that their sales and leads are lower than expected. In this episode, Tom talks about breaking free from mediocrity and aiming higher and tells you to live every day with the mantra “Mediocrity Dies Today.”
Episode Highlights:
[00:00] - The challenges many contractors are facing
[01:09] - Where you’ve allowed mediocrity to creep in
[02:21] - Be clear on your WHY to maintain focus
[03:51] - Find your most important discipline
[05:58] - Use the next six months to make 2024 the best year yet
[06:59] - Full-day boot camps for Battleground members
[07:35] - Free training to increase your income to $200k
[09:34] - Lean into discomfort for growth
[12:31] - Closing remarks
Click here to access the free training on increasing your income: https://thecontractorfight.com/200k/
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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TCF908: $500k to $2.5 Million in ONE YEAR
Tom is joined by Battleground member Derek Prince to discuss his incredible business transformation. Derek shares how he grew his contracting business from $500k in revenue with a 26% gross profit to $2.5 million with a 44% gross profit in just 12 months. They talk about Derek’s approach to managing multiple ventures—his construction business, gym, and property management company—and the strategies he applied to his business.
Episode Highlights:
[00:00] - Intro
[01:11] - Derek’s background
[03:32] - Derek’s journey into contracting
[05:21] - Fitness routine of Derek and why staying healthy matters
[07:48] - Tom’s 75 Hard experience and finding what works for you
[10:45] - Tracking KPIs and macros
[12:26] - Derek’s construction company
[13:07] - Implementing the subcontractor model
[16:22] - How Derek found The Fight and why he joined
[18:55] - Transformation in business after applying The Fight’s teachings
[21:08] - What got him from $500k to $2.5 million
[23:19] - Importance of niching in business
[25:12] - Leveraging his project manager’s sales skills
[26:14] - Taking action instead of just consuming info
[28:14] - Derek’s pricing strategy
[32:22] - Business is all about adjustments and improvements
[34:13] - Handling issues the right way
[38:22] - Key takeaways from joining Battleground
[40:31] - How fitness and discipline impact business
[44:11] - Expansion and contraction phases of business
[48:29] - Best way to connect with Derek
[49:20] - What Derek’s average day looks like?
[52:55] - Closing thoughts
Resources:
= Pro Property Services Website: https://www.propropertyserviceswnc.com/
= Pro Property Services on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/propropertyserviceswnc/
💰 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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TCF907: Don't Screw your Future Self
Have you ever put off an important task and then regretted it later? Or made a decision you wish you could take back? Tim and Derek discuss how the actions we take today directly impact our future success. They tell you not to screw over your future self by procrastinating or neglecting important tasks. Take action on your goals, so you have no regrets down the road. Your future success depends on it!
In this episode, they discuss:
The impact of today's actions on your tomorrow's outcomeMaking decisions and taking action today – if you delay, things may not be not favorable for youImportant things contractors need to be doing in their sales process so that they don't screw their future selvesFollowing up with clients — small actions like reminder calls or emails can make a big difference long termNot delaying important tasks or your future self will be mad you missed out on opportunities
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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TCF906: The 3 Phases of Business
Are you feeling overwhelmed trying to do it all in your contracting business, but still, your profits aren’t where you want them to be? Tom explains that every business goes through different phases, each phase requiring different efforts from you as the owner. He discusses the 3 key phases of business and how to focus your time and energy in each stage.
Episode Highlights:
[00:00] - Intro
[00:16] - The 3 phases of business
[01:49] - Hustle and grind phase (Up to $50k/month)
[03:04] - Farming phase ($50k to $100k/month)
[05:14] - Protect phase (Over $100k/month)
[08:32] - How much time should be spent on each phase
[12:27] - Shifting priorities as business grows
[12:58] - Biggest takeaway
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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TCF905: How Did You Show Up?
Don’t judge a book by its cover! Do you think clients judge contractors based on what vehicle they show up in? Do you believe those who show up with nice trucks get treated by clients differently and get more jobs? Tim and Derek tell you that your vehicle has no effect on your skills or ability to get jobs. As long as you show up with confidence, clients won’t care if it’s a sports car or an old beater. What really matters is the work, not the ride.
In this episode, they discuss:
Tim and Derek’s first vehicles they used for their businessesDoes driving a nice truck affect client perceptions and salesStory of a person’s dad who used to hide his nice car so clients wouldn’t assume he charged too muchThe vehicle you drive does not affect your ability to get and do your jobFocus on your happiness and not limit yourself or judge others based on vehicles or appearances — What matters most is the work you provide to clients
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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TCF904: I Can't Get Ahead Financially
Are you a contractor who is working hard but never getting ahead financially? You're not alone. Many contractors find themself stuck in the never-ending pit of financial struggle no matter how hard they work. Tom is here to tell you it doesn't have to be that way. He discusses how you can get out of this current pit and turn things around to achieve your financial goals.
Episode Highlights:
[00:00] - Intro
[00:27] - The biggest pit contractors face
[02:35] - The contractor who found financial success
[04:37] - Analogy of dead flies on a windowsill
[06:04] - How to move from the pit to your peak
[07:05] - Having clarity of where you are
[09:12] - Commit to getting to your goals
[12:43] - Reverse engineering your goals
[13:58] - What happens when you reverse engineer your goal
[16:05] - Importance of discipline for success
[17:19] - 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 ==
Help your fellow contractors find the podcast! Please leave a rating/review!
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Dignity Restored.
No doubt about it, this organization and the people who deliver the information have completely changed our lives and helped us to own our mistakes and clean them up and enter a world where we know our numbers and our worth and no longer compromise our dreams for the sake of simply owning a job. Now we can dream again.
At the risk of sounding trite…
The Contractor Fight could change your life.
I stumbled upon Tom’s videos on YouTube a year and a half ago and couldn’t get enough. At the time I was working in the field, a solo handywoman/woodworker/budding contractor trying to forge my own path. Tom was in my ears all day everyday, because everything he was saying made sense. By the way, I had experience as a project manager for a developer, but zero work experience in the field and zero experience starting or running any business. Fast forward to now, I went from less than $60k in annual top-line revenue, with less than $30k left for me, to over $325k in revenue last year and kept over $150k of it. And I absolutely could not have done that without this podcast, and ultimately the TCF coaching program (BATTLEGROUND). The hard knowledge is all in the podcast; the coaching gave me the structure and mental strength and direct guidance to apply all of it quickly. My numbers may sound small to some, but for zero experience and less than 2 years in business I feel proud of those results, and so, so grateful to Tom & The Contractor Fight team for laying out the exact map for how to run a successful contracting business.
What’s unique about Tom and the TCF team is how much they really care about helping people be the best version of themselves. Anyone can understanding cash flow and KPI’s; actually being a good human being sets you apart, attracts the right people to you, and that core value permeates everything TCF does, and I think that’s what makes this podcast & the surrounding company special.
Now for the life-changing part: take to heart what they say here about believing in yourself, about putting yourself first, that success is an inside-out game. I truly believe now that anything is possible for me, and that’s a life-changing gift and realization. You can’t go wrong with this podcast. Give it a listen. I hope you’ll apply what they say and change your life too.
Game Changer
I have been listening to Tom Reber for over 5 years and have been implementing his free business advice in my business.
Now dont get me wrong, This show is freaking awesome and the content is on point but the real game changing happened when I joined his coaching program called Battelground. Anybody that’s part of it knows what I’m talking about, anybody that’s not needs to figure it out.
You don’t know until you know, and now you know.!!!! Five stars all the way Tom💪
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