Contractor Cents

Ruth King
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Mar 30, 2026 • 18min

Contractor Cents - Episode 419 - Turn Your Website Into a 24/7 Sales Machine

I found out about Contractor Commerce from one of my clients who raved about it…then another one did the same thing. If you haven’t heard about Contractor Commerce – you’re in for a treat with a website that can help you grow your business through ecommerce. Brad Felix, the VP of AI for Contractor Commerce discusses how the company let’s contractors sell on-line and generate revenue while they sleep! 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
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Mar 23, 2026 • 19min

Contractor Cents - Episode 418 - Meet Your New Digital Employee: AI Agents

James Hatfield, Chief Revenue Officer at LiveSwitch and former painting and power-washing business owner, explains AI agents for the trades. He describes voice agents that take calls, chat agents that answer website questions, and automation agents that handle scheduling, messaging, and finance tasks. Practical process-mapping, staff buy-in, and agent naming are highlighted as implementation tips.
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Mar 16, 2026 • 19min

Contractor Cents - Episode 417 - The Blueprint Every Contractor Should Follow

Blueprints of Success – this is a really good book to read for any HVAC, plumbing, or other contracting business owner. Timothy Wingate Jr. is the author of this easy to read book. You might recognize his name because he is a previous guest. Timothy is a CPA who specializes in working with contracting companies and has seen the good, the bad, and the ugly. 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
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Mar 9, 2026 • 20min

Contractor Cents - Episode 416 - Grow Bigger Without Spending Bigger

What if you’re a smaller contractor who is looking to grow? What if there was a way to do it without burning a lot of cash and adding a ton of overhead? My guest, Furman Haynes, partner in Work Hero, gives you ideas on how to do this. 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
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Mar 2, 2026 • 20min

Contractor Cents - Episode 415 - Stop Wasting Time on the Wrong Software

Are you in the frustrating search for new software? It’s time consuming and how do you know whether you’ve even chosen the right one? My guest, Miles Fawcett, founder of Field Hub, gives you some questions to ask and how to find the right software for you. 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
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Feb 23, 2026 • 17min

Contractor Cents - Episode 414 - Get Out of the Weeds and Into Your Genius

Are you stuck in the weeds – working in your business rather than investing time to work on your business? Do you have the “I wanna’s”: I wanna grow, I wanna spend more time with my family, I don’t want to have to worry about cash, or whatever your “I wanna” is. Angela Chanowsky, Creator of Your Unique Genius, gives you the roadmap to get out of the weeks and achieve the goals you want to achieve. 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
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Feb 16, 2026 • 17min

Contractor Cents - Episode 413 - Where is AI Headed in the Contracting World? – Part 2

In this two-part series, James Hatfield, CRO for LiveSwitch, gives you some ways that AI is currently being used and strategies you can implement now and prepare for in the future. 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
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Feb 9, 2026 • 19min

Contractor Cents - Episode 412 - Where is AI Headed in the Contracting World? – Part 1

In this two-part series, James Hatfield, CRO for LiveSwitch, gives you some ways that AI is currently being used and strategies you can implement now and prepare for in the future. 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
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Feb 2, 2026 • 17min

Contractor Cents - Episode 411 - Build the Right Team Before You Can Afford One

How do you grow your business by finding the right people and testing them before you hire them? You know that you need an HR person, a marketing person, a CFO, and more to grow your business. But you can’t afford the overhead right now. And, how do you make sure you have the right person who is competent and fits your culture? Join Nicole Grinnell, owner of Bosun Solutions, gives you the answers. 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
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Jan 26, 2026 • 18min

Contractor Cents - Episode 410 - Is a 10% Net Profit Really Enough?

Is a 10% net profit ok? Discover the realities of two contractors – each with a 10% net profit. One was doing much better from a profitability standpoint. I discuss the best way to look at your bottom line using net profit per hour to make sure your company is truly profitable. 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

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