The Cash Flow Contractor

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Oct 12, 2023 • 1h

178 - Family Office: Why You Should Set Up One with Nolan Bradbury

Are you looking to safeguard and grow your wealth while maintaining a legacy for generations to come? Join Martin & Khalil, with special guest Nolan Bradbury of Bradfield Accounting, as they unpack the world of Family Offices and discuss why setting up one might be one of the best financial decisions you can make.Time Stamps00:39 - Intro to Nolan Bradbury03:47 - Episode Intro05:21 - Why Have a Family Office?08:20 - What You Need in a Family Office14:13 - When is the Right Time to Start a Family Office?17:42 - Prevention is Better Than Cure21:07 - Are You Running a Business or Just an Operation?23:03 - Identifying Your North Star26:19 - Finding the Time to Set Up a Family Office31:49 - Understanding Where You're Going37:16 - What Do You Really Want?39:35 - Working ON vs. Working IN the Business40:36 - What is Your Ideal Day?42:50 - Trading Risk for Stability48:51 - Finding the Right People For Your Family Office58:27 - How to Get In Touch with Nolan BradburyQuotable Moments"It isn't about whether you can, it's about whether you should, right? What is the best use of your time?" - Nolan Bradbury"The step by step is key." - Nolan Bradbury"A plan has direction. And the thing about taking a step, and then another step, and then another, is that you have, by virtue of taking a step, determined a direction." - Martin Holland"Happiness is really the difference between expectations and reality. And the smaller the difference between those two, the happier we are, to be quite honest." - Nolan Bradbury"90% of the businesses in the United States, and there are 30 million of them, do not know if they made a profit last month, last quarter, or last year. They don't know." - Martin Holland"You have to give yourself time to do the things you want to do. You can't just always do the things you think you have to do, because otherwise there's no time to do those things that will lead to the things you want to do." - Nolan Bradbury"Understanding who someone truly is and their desires and what they want, that's the hardest question to ask. What do you want?" - Khalil BenalioulhajReady to take your contracting business to the next level? Subscribe to The Cashflow Contractor today and get instant access to the FREE Ultimate Buyer's Guide for Contractors!Don't miss out on essential insights, tips, and strategies to boost your profits and streamline your operations. Subscribe now and download your exclusive guide to securing more clients and maximizing your earnings.ResourcesNeed Marketing Help? We Recommend BenaliWatch On YoutubeFollow On Social: LinkedIn, Facebook, InstagramHave Questions? Email usMore from Nolan BradburyWebsiteLinkedInEmailMore from Martintheprofitproblem.comannealbc.com   Email MartinMeet With MartinLinkedInFacebookInstagramMore from Khalilbenali.com Email KhalilMeet With KhalilLinkedInFacebookInstagramMore from The Cashflow ContractorAsk Us A QuestionSign Up For A Free Consultationthecashflowcontractor.com Email The Cashflow ContractorLinkedInFacebookInstagram
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Oct 5, 2023 • 34min

177 - Close More Deals in Construction With This Guide!

Close more deals in construction with this guide! Discover the essential steps to craft the ultimate buyer's guide for contractors, helping you win more contracts and grow your construction business.Time Stamps01:30 - Episode Intro04:58 - What is an Ultimate Buyer's Guide?08:18 - Framing the Ultimate Buyer's Guide13:59 - Setting Your Customer's Expectations18:02 - Addressing Your Customer's Pressing Questions25:31 - Other Ideas for Your Ultimate Buyer's Guide28:32 - The Value of an Ultimate Buyer's Guide33:08 - How to Get The Ultimate Buyer's Guide OutlineQuotable Moments"There's so many companies out there that their process is their secret sauce. It is their unique value proposition that separates them from everybody in the industry because they've honed it so well. It's streamlined. It's efficient. It is the magic for them." - Khalil Benalioulhaj"Your ultimate buyer's guide should cover everything that you want to expect from your customer, but also that your customer can expect from you in terms of behavior." - Khalil Benalioulhaj"Having that ultimate buyer's guide really changes the way that you're able to interact with customers during the sales process and the support process, but it also is one of the best training documents you can give to a salesperson or even a support person inside your company." - Khalil Benalioulhaj"When I talk to people about systems, people say, "Well, how can I systemize that? It's all in my head." And I say, "Well, you Mr. or Mrs. Owner are going through a process and you've done it hundreds of times, likely. Just think through what it is I'm doing here and bullet point it and get it down on paper and tell people about it." - Martin Holland"Clarity is the biggest thing." - Martin HollandReady to take your contracting business to the next level? Subscribe to The Cashflow Contractor today and get instant access to the FREE Ultimate Buyer's Guide for Contractors!Don't miss out on essential insights, tips, and strategies to boost your profits and streamline your operations. Subscribe now and download your exclusive guide to securing more clients and maximizing your earnings.ResourcesNeed Marketing Help? We Recommend BenaliWatch On YoutubeFollow On Social: LinkedIn, Facebook, InstagramHave Questions? Email usMore from Martintheprofitproblem.comannealbc.com   Email MartinMeet With MartinLinkedInFacebookInstagramMore from Khalilbenali.com Email KhalilMeet With KhalilLinkedInFacebookInstagramMore from The Cashflow ContractorAsk Us A QuestionSign Up For A Free Consultationthecashflowcontractor.com Email The Cashflow ContractorLinkedInFacebookInstagram
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Sep 21, 2023 • 1h 7min

176 - Taking Millwork into the Future with Jacob Edmond

Your voice matters! Help us improve The Cashflow Contractor Podcast.Take our quick survey to shape the future of the show. Share your feedback and ideas in just a few minutes. Click the link below:https://forms.gle/NDVDbYzDj6uKiQ127Thank you for being part of our community!Khalil and MartinThe Cashflow Contractor Podcast------------------------------------------Despite the huge potential in the millwork sector, very few people outside of those who work there are aware of it. That's what our guest, Duckworks CEO and host of Verify in Field: The Millwork Podcast, Jacob Edmond, hopes to change. Listen in as he tackles industry challenges, working with global talent, becoming an entrepreneur, and redefining the way we think about millwork!Time Stamps00:55 - Nebraska Volleyball's Record-Breaking Attendance02:23 - Intro to Jacob Edmond05:52 - How Jacob Edmond Got Into Podcasting10:22 - The Millwork Industry18:29 - How Jacob Edmond Got Into Millwork25:06 - Why Jacob Decided to Start His Own Business34:14 - Managing Remote Global Talent38:46 - Challenges in a Millwork Business48:27 - Working with Duckworks Millwork57:37 - The Role of Global Talent in the Future of Construction01:04:24 - Episode Takeaways01:04:52 - How to Reach Jacob EdmondQuotable MomentsIf you think about anything that can either be processed out of hardwood lumber or sheet goods on a CNC, whether it be wood or plastic or laminate or phenolic or resin combined with metals and anything that makes pre made and manufactured assemblies that get installed in the building, that's millwork. - Jacob EdmondI do something until I figure out a process. And then I find somebody to train to repeat that process that I can delegate it to. That's entrepreneurship. That is Business." - Jacob EdmondWhat I learned to do in architecture school was how do you solve design problems? And really, it was how do you understand from your client, not what they're thinking their solution is, but what is their problem statement? - Jacob EdmondBoost Your Contracting Business: Join The Cashflow Contractor Podcast Newsletter!https://learn.benali.com/newsletterResourcesNeed Marketing Help? We Recommend BenaliWatch On YoutubeFollow On Social: LinkedIn, Facebook, InstagramHave Questions? Email usMore from Jacob EdmondWebsiteVerify in Field: The Millwork PodcastLinkedInInstagramFacebookTikTokMore from Martintheprofitproblem.comannealbc.com   Email MartinMeet With MartinLinkedInFacebookInstagramMore from Khalilbenali.com Email KhalilMeet With KhalilLinkedInFacebookInstagramMore from The Cashflow ContractorAsk Us A QuestionSign Up For A Free Consultationthecashflowcontractor.com Email The Cashflow ContractorLinkedInFacebookInstagram
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Sep 14, 2023 • 47min

175 - Should Contractors Write Blogs?

Your voice matters! Help us improve The Cashflow Contractor Podcast.Take our quick survey to shape the future of the show. Share your feedback and ideas in just a few minutes. Click the link below:https://forms.gle/NDVDbYzDj6uKiQ127Thank you for being part of our community!Khalil and MartinThe Cashflow Contractor Podcast------------------------------------------Have you ever wondered, "Should I be creating content for my business?" Should I be blogging or making videos? In today's episode, Martin and Khalil answer all of your questions. Learn about the benefits of blogging, the various ways you can produce content, and how you can use AI technology to make content creation easier for you. You do not want to miss out on this. Stay tuned!Time Stamps01:22 - Episode Intro06:56 - The Benefits of Having a Blog11:35 - Why You Should Create Your Own Content18:18 - How to Start a Blog When You're Not a Writer30:18 - What Can a Contractor Blog About?33:45 - The Process of Creating Content41:04 - Advantages of Creating Content for Your Business44:44 - Episode OutroSnippets From the Episode"The good thing about having blogs, having written things down and having them on your website is, you know, where they are." - Martin Holland"The blog has to be useful, partly useful for you because it's SEO and you're the thought leader and you're engaging clients, but it should be useful to your audience." - Martin Holland"Great writers are always talking to a specific person." - Martin Holland"If you want to charge a higher price, you need to give them a reason other than price to buy from you." - Martin Holland"Don't sit here and try to reach everybody in the world. Just think about that one person." - Khalil BenalioulhajBoost Your Contracting Business: Join The Cashflow Contractor Podcast Newsletter!https://learn.benali.com/newsletterResourcesNeed Marketing Help? We Recommend BenaliWatch On YoutubeFollow On Social: LinkedIn, Facebook, InstagramHave Questions? Email usMore from Martintheprofitproblem.comannealbc.com   Email MartinMeet With MartinLinkedInFacebookInstagramMore from Khalilbenali.com Email KhalilMeet With KhalilLinkedInFacebookInstagramMore from The Cashflow ContractorAsk Us A QuestionSign Up For A Free Consultationthecashflowcontractor.com Email The Cashflow ContractorLinkedInFacebookInstagram
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Sep 7, 2023 • 58min

174 - Clear Up Your Expectations

Your voice matters! Help us improve The Cashflow Contractor Podcast.Take our quick survey to shape the future of the show. Share your feedback and ideas in just a few minutes. Click the link below:https://forms.gle/NDVDbYzDj6uKiQ127Thank you for being part of our community!Khalil and MartinThe Cashflow Contractor Podcast--------------------------------Communication and setting clear expectations with clients are essential aspects of being a successful contractor. You can avoid misunderstandings, and disappointments, and ultimately produce better results by ensuring that both parties have an upfront understanding of what is expected. The same holds true for staff onboarding and management. Join Martin and Khalil as they discuss the significance of a positioning document and some best practices for setting clear expectations as a business owner. Time Stamps00:50 - Things Come Up!04:05 - The Importance of a Positioning Document13:41 - A Guide to Working With Me18:44 - Taking a Different Approach24:54 - Improving Your Employee Onboarding Process28:43 - Creating a Positioning Document30:38 - Business Acquisitions39:06 - Automations & Their Purpose43:04 - Pay Attention to Your Contracts46:51 - Why You Need an HR Manual for Your Business48:54 - Think Like a Farmer!Quotable Moments"Expectations are the foundation of disappointment. And so if you set poor expectations, And then something goes differently than expected. That's when a customer gets disappointed." - Khalil Benalioulhaj"Once you know what to do, you may have a lot of work, but it's just work, and we can all do work. Distress is when you don't know what to do, qnd clarity eliminates that problem." - Martin Holland"I think a lot of times as business owners, we just think of the costs that we have as assumptions in our head and we avoid things, but it's good to have clarity" - Khalil Benalioulhaj"In business, if you can find a rhythm that's protected, it'll have a lot greater chance of succeeding." - Khalil Benalioulhaj"The better course of action is to under promise and over deliver." - Martin Holland"Most contractors aren't gonna educate on the disappointments that could occur during the job ahead of time because they're worried about the sale. But if you do things differently, people can gain your trust." - Khalil Benalioulhaj"It's so easy to put numbers in a spreadsheet and multiply 2 of them together and get a result. It's not that easy to bring 2 company cultures together." - Martin Holland"Entrepreneurs begin their business to do something they're good at. Unfortunately, being in the business of doing something is a completely different animal than just doing it." - Martin Holland"One of the things that's kind of neat about farming is you make your decision and then you live with it because you can't do anything about it." - Martin HollandResourcesOnboarding a New Hire by Alex Lieberman"How to Work with Michael Girdley"Daffern Law FirmNeed Marketing Help? We Recommend BenaliWatch On YoutubeFollow On Social: LinkedIn, Facebook, InstagramSubscribe To Our Newsletter, The CountdownHave Questions? Email usMore from Martintheprofitproblem.comannealbc.com   Email MartinMeet With MartinLinkedInFacebookInstagramMore from Khalilbenali.com Email KhalilMeet With KhalilLinkedInFacebookInstagramMore from The Cashflow ContractorAsk Us A QuestionSign Up For A Free Consultationthecashflowcontractor.com Email The Cashflow ContractorLinkedInFacebookInstagram
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Aug 31, 2023 • 58min

173 - Foreman to Software Developer with Ron Nussbaum

Your voice matters! Help us improve The Cashflow Contractor Podcast.Take our quick survey to shape the future of the show. Share your feedback and ideas in just a few minutes. Click the link below:https://forms.gle/NDVDbYzDj6uKiQ127Thank you for being part of our community!Khalil and MartinThe Cashflow Contractor Podcast--------------------------------Investing in yourself and being open to lifelong learning offer advantages in the competitive world of construction. Self-improvement and self-development are not just buzzwords; they are essential components of a fulfilling and successful life.Listen in as Ron Nussbaum, BuilderComs Founder and Construction Champions Podcast Host, joins Martin and Khalil to share his inspiring journey from military to construction and his mission to help contractors communicate more efficiently with their clients. Time Stamps000:45 - Updates from Khalil & Martin02:21 - Intro to Ron Nussbaum03:45 - From Military to Construction07:56 - Mindset Shift in Construction & Trades09:51 - Ron's First Job in a Construction Company13:15 - Becoming an Operations Manager18:14 - Challenges & Lessons from Running a Construction Crew21:39 - From Operations to Sales27:51 - Making the Move to Software31:09 - More About BuilderComs35:07 - How BuilderComs Help Contractors Operate More Efficiently40:14 - Biggest Challenges in Running a Software Company41:42 - BuilderComs Product Roadmap44:23 - Ron's Partnership with Project 10k50:07 - How to Reach BuilderComs51:01 - Launching & Growing the Construction Champions PodcastQuotable Moments from the Episode"If you're going to continue to grow and become the person that you're meant to be, you have to continue to be uncomfortable." - Ron Nussbaum"Everything has to be developed. You can have this natural ability to do stuff, but if you're not investing in you continuing to develop those muscles, like leadership and discipline, you can lose it." - Ron Nussbaum"If you're getting out of getting out of the military, the construction industry is the perfect place to go because it's a lot of the same mentality." - Ron Nussbaum"We didn't need to revolutionize how people communicated. We just had to revolutionize how it went in and where it went and how people talk to the right people" - Ron Nussbaum"Leaders are readers." - Martin Holland"Time is the currency of leadership." - Khalil BenalioulhajResourcesNeed Marketing Help? We Recommend BenaliWatch On YoutubeFollow On Social: LinkedIn, Facebook, InstagramSubscribe To Our Newsletter, The CountdownHave Questions? Email usMore from Ron NussbaumPersonal websiteBuilderComs websiteBook a BuilderComs demoConstruction Champions PodcastRon Nussbaum on LinkedInRon Nussbaum on Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, TiktokConstruction Champions Podcast 49 Mike ClaudioConstruction Champions Podcast 54 Caleb FoussMore from Martintheprofitproblem.comannealbc.com   Email MartinMeet With MartinLinkedInFacebookInstagramMore from Khalilbenali.com Email KhalilMeet With KhalilLinkedInFacebookInstagramMore from The Cashflow ContractorAsk Us A QuestionSign Up For A Free Consultationthecashflowcontractor.com Email The Cashflow ContractorLinkedInFacebookInstagram
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Aug 24, 2023 • 51min

172 - Profit

Your voice matters! Help us improve The Cashflow Contractor Podcast.Take our quick survey to shape the future of the show. Share your feedback and ideas in just a few minutes. Click the link below:https://forms.gle/NDVDbYzDj6uKiQ127Thank you for being part of our community!Khalil and MartinThe Cashflow Contractor Podcast------------------------When it comes to profit, having the right mindset is crucial for success. Many people view profit as a negative concept, associating it with greed or exploitation. However, it is important to understand that profit is not evil or unethical. In fact, making a profit is integral for any business or organization. Join Martin and Khalil as they delve into the importance of profit and the limiting mindsets associated with it.Time Stamps00:18 - Khalil's Recent House Insulation Problem04:07 - Women's World Cup06:06 - New Microphones and Better Camera Angles07:06 - BrandScript & Job Ads10:13- Episode Intro10:54 - The Objective Purpose of Business17:23 - Mindset & Limiting Beliefs Toward Profit27:07 - Greed & Self-Interest32:28 - Why Some People Holdback on Profit36:25 - Fixed Pie Thinking38:48 - Profit is an Incentive40:58 - Taxes, Government & Profit43:52 - Profit and Philanthropy44:52 - Profit as Your True Validation46:33 - Why Staying in Business is a High CallingQuotable Moments"There are as many subjective reasons to be in business as there are business owners." - Martin Holland"There's only one objective purpose to being in business, and it's true for every business, and it's to convert cash into more cash." - Martin Holland"To let go of the subjective and focus on the objective when it comes to profit is not always easy, especially when you can be so focused on sales because you see it as the conductor engine." - Khalil Benalioulhaj"Profit is a way that both parties can benefit to a transaction." - Martin Holland"You don't really take advantage of a customer if they're willing to purchase from you what you want to sell them." - Martin Holland"Government should be vigorously promoting the advance and increase profitability because they're the number one benefiting shareholders." - Martin Holland"If you make money, you can give it away and do good things. If you don't make money, you have no power to do that other than maybe volunteering on your weekends." - Martin Holland"It's only through profit that we can actually do good. And we do good because we're rewarded for it." - Khalil BenalioulhajResourcesNeed Marketing Help? We Recommend BenaliWatch On YoutubeFollow On Social: LinkedIn, Facebook, InstagramSubscribe To Our Newsletter, The CountdownHave Questions? Email usMore from Martintheprofitproblem.comannealbc.com   Email MartinMeet With MartinLinkedInFacebookInstagramMore from Khalilbenali.com Email KhalilMeet With KhalilLinkedInFacebookInstagramMore from The Cashflow ContractorAsk Us A QuestionSign Up For A Free Consultationthecashflowcontractor.com Email The Cashflow ContractorLinkedInFacebookInstagram
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Aug 17, 2023 • 1h 23min

171 - Changing the Way Contractors Hire with Jonathan Whistman

Your voice matters! Help us improve The Cashflow Contractor Podcast.Take our quick survey to shape the future of the show. Share your feedback and ideas in just a few minutes. Click the link below:https://forms.gle/NDVDbYzDj6uKiQ127Thank you for being part of our community!Khalil and MartinThe Cashflow Contractor Podcast------------------------Hiring the right people is more than just filling roles; it is a strategic investment that can significantly impact the value and success of a business. Companies that prioritize hiring the right people guarantee that their teams are made up of people who have the essential skills, experience, and personality to thrive in their roles. Unfortunately for many, hiring top talent is harder than it seems. But what if AI technology could help with that?Listen in as Jonathan Whistman, Author of The Sales Boss and CEO of PerceptionPredict, joins Martin and Khalil to discuss this topic!Time Stamps00:46 - Episode Intro05:24 - Jonathan's Camino de Santiago Experience13:09 - Get to Know Jonathan Whistman14:39 - Utilizing AI in Your Hiring Process20:03 - Screening Applicants Beyond Traditional Approach26:21 - Finding the Right Sales People36:45 - How to Write Attractive Job Ads41:37 - Getting Started with WhoHire46:10 - PerceptionPredict52:35 - 5 Truths About Humans That Unlock a Job Performance01:16:04 - Services Offered by WhoHire01:20:03 - Episode TakeawaysQuotable Moments from Jonathan Whistman"With AI, most business people don't realize how fast it's coming and how fast it's changing.""When we talk about AI. People have all sorts of thoughts about what it is and really it's a new label for something that has existed for a very long time. It's just advanced mathematics. It's advanced pattern recognition. The only difference is our computing power has finally caught up that we're really able to do some crazy things that seem like magic." "The more sincere a house cleaner is, the less time they spend in the role. They churn out quickly and the quality of their work is less." "A great salesperson knows their value, and you should be willing to go in equal risk with them.""If they don't see you, your company, mirroring who they want to be, then they're going to have a problem with that."ResourcesNeed Marketing Help? We Recommend BenaliWatch On YoutubeFollow On Social: LinkedIn, Facebook, InstagramSubscribe To Our Newsletter, The CountdownHave Questions? Email usMore from Jonathan WhistmanEmail JonathanWhoHire WebsiteJonathan on LinkedInThe Sales Boss: The Real Secret to Hiring, Training and Managing a Sales TeamMore from Martintheprofitproblem.comannealbc.com   Email MartinMeet With MartinLinkedInFacebookInstagramMore from Khalilbenali.com Email KhalilMeet With KhalilLinkedInFacebookInstagramMore from The Cashflow ContractorAsk Us A QuestionSign Up For A Free Consultationthecashflowcontractor.com Email The Cashflow ContractorLinkedInFacebookInstagram
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Aug 5, 2023 • 1h 4min

170 - What You Need to Know About SBA Loans in 2023 with Gonzo Garzon & Cashin White

Your voice matters! Help us improve The Cashflow Contractor Podcast.Take our quick survey to shape the future of the show. Share your feedback and ideas in just a few minutes. Click the link below:https://forms.gle/NDVDbYzDj6uKiQ127Thank you for being part of our community!Khalil and MartinThe Cashflow Contractor Podcast------------------------An opportunity to grow your company may present itself to you, as a business owner, but what if you lack the necessary funding to pursue it?  Securing an SBA loan might prove beneficial!BOK Financial's Gonzo Garzon and Cashin White join Martin and Khalil to discuss what business owners need to know about SBA loans in 2023. Time Stamps00:47 - Intro to Gonzo Garzon02:47 - Gonzo Garzon's Professional Background04:45 - Intro to Cashin White05:41 - Cashin White's Professional Background07:03 - Understanding SBA Loan10:45 - Advantages of Getting an SBA Loan13:05 - Owner-Occupied Real Estate Loan20:40 - Qualifying for a Real Estate Loan31:43 - Getting a Loan for Acquisitions40:15 - 4 Types of Change of Ownership Loans50:32 - Personal Guarantees52:41 - Getting a Loan for Working Capital57:56 - Episode Takeaways01:01:15 - Get in Touch with Gonzo & CashinQuotable Moments from the Show"I've always liked it [SBA Loans] because it allows us to do a couple of things that bankers aren't known for, and that's being creative and flexible. So always try and keep one foot in SBA lending." - Cashin White"The first question that I will encourage business owners to ask a bank if they're looking for an SBA loan is, are you a preferred SBA lender? And what really that means is SBA is giving a designation authority to the bank to make the final credit decisions." - Gonzo Garzon"As business owners, sometimes you come across opportunities and maybe you don't have the cash really to buy that property or that building that you wanted to buy at that time, because, you know, typically a conventional, we require you 20 or 25%. Then boom, then you can use SBA because today you only have 10, 15% to you." - Gonzo Garzon"The best way you can show well to your lending institution is that you've got your stuff together and that's going to manifest in the quality of your financials and the timeliness of it." - Cashin WhiteIf growth is your goal, attaching your wagon to the right horse early on is very important." - Cashin WhiteResourcesNeed Marketing Help? We Recommend BenaliWatch On YoutubeFollow On Social: LinkedIn, Facebook, InstagramSubscribe To Our Newsletter, The CountdownHave Questions? Email usMore from Gonzo Garzon & Cashin WhiteEmail Gonzo GarzonGonzo Garzon on LinkedInCashin White on LinkedInMore from Martintheprofitproblem.comannealbc.com   Email MartinMeet With MartinLinkedInFacebookInstagramMore from Khalilbenali.com Email KhalilMeet With KhalilLinkedInFacebookInstagramMore from The Cashflow ContractorAsk Us A QuestionSign Up For A Free Consultationthecashflowcontractor.com Email The Cashflow ContractorLinkedInFacebookInstagram
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Jul 28, 2023 • 56min

169 - The Surprising Reality of Mental Health in Construction with Greg Sizemore

Your voice matters! Help us improve The Cashflow Contractor Podcast.Take our quick survey to shape the future of the show. Share your feedback and ideas in just a few minutes. Click the link below:https://forms.gle/NDVDbYzDj6uKiQ127Thank you for being part of our community!Khalil and MartinThe Cashflow Contractor Podcast------------------------Mental health is a pressing issue that affects individuals from all walks of life, and the construction industry is no exception. Despite its tough exterior, this sector has witnessed alarming rates of suicide and mental health-related issues among its workforce. Greg Sizemore, ABC’s Vice President for Health, Safety, Environment, and Workforce Development, joins Martin and Khalil in raising awareness about mental health challenges in the construction industry. Time Stamps00:27 - Intro to Greg Sizemore02:35 - How Greg Got Into Construction07:09 - Greg's Positive Mindset Toward Construction09:49 - The Great Potential in Construction12:38 - Workforce Deficit in the Construction Industry16:33 - Mental Health Crisis in the Construction Trades23:42 - Socio-Demographic Risk Factors for Suicide28:45 - Suicide Awareness & Prevention34:38 - The Importance of Total Human Health39:39 - Investing in a Solid Company Culture & Support47:34 - The Cost of Ignoring Employee Mental Health51:36 - The First Step Toward Better Workplace Mental Health54:35 - Episode OutroQuotable Moments from the Show"For the business and for people working in the business, there has to be a why." - Martin Holland"Construction, or a career in the construction industry is the best kept secret in America." - Greg Sizemore"You can call your lawyer on a Saturday night when your toilet doesn't flush, but he ain't gonna fix it. You're going to have to call a plumber." - Greg Sizemore"The challenge is real. And the first thing we've got to do is have the courage to say, you know what, we're not perfect, and it can happen on my job site." - Greg Sizemore"The person's soul wants to connect to what they're doing." - Greg Sizemore"An investment in culture is also an investment in the person. It's an investment in that connection and having a value in who they are as not just an employee but as a person." - Khalil Benalioulhaj"All of us can make all the noise we want to on these platforms. But where it's going to make a difference is in whatever your zip code is." - Greg Sizemore"It is a profitable thing to take care of your people." Martin Holland"If your mindset is that this is an expense you can't cover, change it to this is an investment you can't afford not to make." - Greg SizemoreResourcesNeed Marketing Help? We Recommend BenaliWatch On YoutubeFollow On Social: LinkedIn, Facebook, InstagramSubscribe To Our Newsletter, The CountdownHave Questions? Email usMore from Greg SizemoreConstruction Industry Alliance for Suicide Prevention (CIASP)CIASP on LinkedIn CIASP on FacebookAssociated Builders and Contractors (ABC)Greg Sizemore on LinkedInMore from Martintheprofitproblem.comannealbc.com   Email MartinMeet With MartinLinkedInFacebookInstagramMore from Khalilbenali.com Email KhalilMeet With KhalilLinkedInFacebookInstagramMore from The Cashflow ContractorAsk Us A QuestionSign Up For A Free Consultationthecashflowcontractor.com Email The Cashflow ContractorLinkedInFacebookInstagram

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