

Contractor Cents
Ruth King
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May 6, 2024 • 19min
Contractor Cents - Episode 320 - “If I Want It Done Right, I Have To Do It Myself”
“If I want it done right, I have to do it myself.”
If you believe, or worse, live this statement be prepared for frustration and
slow, if any, growth in revenue or profitability.
What’s the answer? Sometimes the answer is outsourcing. Nolan Bradbury
discusses why outsourcing is important when it is done right. It can help
you scale to the next level.
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Ruth King
Twitter - @RuthKing
LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/ruthking1/
Podcast Produced by
Nick Uttam
https://www.linkedin.com/in/nick-uttam-4b33a1147

Apr 29, 2024 • 16min
Contractor Cents - Episode 319 - Les O’Hara – Part 2
What does it take for your business to experience great success? In this
second part of this two part series, Less O’Hara gives you the twelve steps to
great business success.
Les has implemented these steps in his own businesses – helping them grow
from a $600,000 venture into a thriving $6 million enterprise.
Free P&L Statement and Balance Sheet
Ruth King
Twitter - @RuthKing
LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/ruthking1/
Podcast Produced by
Nick Uttam
https://www.linkedin.com/in/nick-uttam-4b33a1147

Apr 22, 2024 • 18min
Contractor Cents - Episode 318 - Les O’Hara – Part 1
What does it take for your business to experience great success? In this two
part series Less O’Hara gives you the twelve steps to great business success.
Les has implemented these steps in his own businesses – helping them grow
from a $600,000 venture into a thriving $6 million enterprise.
Free P&L Statement and Balance Sheet
Ruth King
Twitter - @RuthKing
LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/ruthking1/
Podcast Produced by
Nick Uttam
https://www.linkedin.com/in/nick-uttam-4b33a1147

Apr 15, 2024 • 19min
Contractor Cents - Episode 317 - Recruitment & Retention
Podcast Sponsor is Financially Fit Business - https://financiallyfit.business/
Recruitment and retention…how do you find and keep great employees?
Indeed doesn’t work well for most. And, many owners complain that there
are no good people to be found…at least no good people. Yet, many of my
clients have waiting lists of potential employees who want to work at those
companies.
Matt Dibara, founder of Contractor Consultants has revolutionized the
recruitment and retention processes. He answers these questions and more.
Free P&L Statement and Balance Sheet
Ruth King
Twitter - @RuthKing
LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/ruthking1/
Podcast Produced by
Nick Uttam
https://www.linkedin.com/in/nick-uttam-4b33a1147

Apr 8, 2024 • 21min
Contractor Cents - Episode 316 - 3 Things Your Employees Are Using Your Fuel Cards For
Do you really know what your employees are doing with YOUR money?
What they are spending it on?
How can you achieve freedom with expense control?
How can you trust your employees with your credit cards?
Daniel Simon gives you the answer to these questions. He also explains the
three things your employees are using your fuel cards for…that aren’t fuel.
Podcast Sponsor is Financially Fit Business - https://financiallyfit.business/
Free P&L Statement and Balance Sheet
Ruth King
Twitter - @RuthKing
LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/ruthking1/
Podcast Produced by
Nick Uttam
https://www.linkedin.com/in/nick-uttam-4b33a1147

Apr 1, 2024 • 19min
Contractor Cents - Episode 315 - 3 Strategies To Close More Sales
What if you could increase your closing rat at the kitchen table? Whether
you are a technician, a comfort consultant, or an owner, these three, easy to
implement, strategies will help you close more sales. Drew Cameron, a long
time industry veteran descries how to do it.
Podcast Sponsor is Financially Fit Business - https://financiallyfit.business/
Free P&L Statement and Balance Sheet
Ruth King
Twitter - @RuthKing
LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/ruthking1/
Podcast Produced by
Nick Uttam
https://www.linkedin.com/in/nick-uttam-4b33a1147

Mar 25, 2024 • 18min
Contractor Cents - Episode 314 - “Owner’s Attitude"
How do you get employees to get an “owner’s attitude” rather than a “we
just work here and collect a paycheck” mentality? And, what does giving
back really mean and how does it affect operations? Jonathan Orpin
discusses the answers to these questions and more.
Podcast Sponsor is Financially Fit Business - https://financiallyfit.business/
Ruth King
Twitter - @RuthKing
LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/ruthking1/
Podcast Produced by
Nick Uttam
https://www.linkedin.com/in/nick-uttam-4b33a1147

Mar 18, 2024 • 18min
Contractor Cents - Episode 313 - Difference Between a Tax Credit & a Tax Deduction
Do you know the difference between a tax credit and a tax deduction?
Randy Crabtree, CPA has helped thousands of business owners take
advantage of tax credits and incentives, many of which have been around for
years, yet most CPA’s and others don’t know about them. Randy will give
you three which apply to our industry.
Podcast Sponsor is Financially Fit Business - https://financiallyfit.business/
Ruth King
Twitter - @RuthKing
LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/ruthking1/
Podcast Produced by
Nick Uttam
https://www.linkedin.com/in/nick-uttam-4b33a1147

Mar 11, 2024 • 21min
Contractor Cents - Episode 312 - Appreciation Marketing
Ever heard of Appreciation Marketing? I hadn’t either until I ran across the book
by Tommy Watt and Curtis Lewsey. I liked it so much that I gave all of my clients a
copy of the book.
Curtis discusses how gratitude is probably the best way to market.
Podcast Sponsor is Financially Fit Business - https://financiallyfit.business/
Ruth King
Twitter - @RuthKing
LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/ruthking1/
Podcast Produced by
Nick Uttam
https://www.linkedin.com/in/nick-uttam-4b33a1147

Mar 4, 2024 • 20min
Contractor Cents - Episode 311 - Worker’s comp. We must have it - Part 2
Worker’s Comp audits are probably some of the most frustrating audits.
How do you classify workers properly so you only get charged the proper
amount? What do you do to prepare? Kevin Ring is the Lead Worker’s
Compensation analyst at the Institute of WorkComp Professions. He’ll give
you tips on how to classify your workers correctly and survive an audit.
Podcast Sponsor is Financially Fit Business - https://financiallyfit.business/
Ruth King
Twitter - @RuthKing
LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/ruthking1/
Podcast Produced by
Nick Uttam
https://www.linkedin.com/in/nick-uttam-4b33a1147


