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Ruth King
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Dec 2, 2024 • 18min
Contractor Cents - Episode 350 - Powering the Future: Solar, Batteries & Generators Part 1
The advances in technology are staggering. We now have solar, battery
storage, and generators. Which is right for your customers and you? What
do you say if a customer asks you about these three topics?
This is the first of a two part series that covers these three technological
advances. My guests for these discussions are Carol Smith, Senior Director
of Sales and Ben Simon, Senior Regional Sales Manager for Endur Energy
Systems.
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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

Nov 25, 2024 • 5min
Contractor Cents - Episode 349 - Happy Thanksgiving!
Happy Thanksgiving! My Thanksgiving wishes and hopes for your
employees, family, and you.
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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

Nov 18, 2024 • 18min
Contractor Cents - Episode 348 - 3 WaysTo Use AI
Artificial intelligence, AI, is the latest buzz word that has been thrown
around for a few years. ChatGPT and others use AI…and it can help us in
many ways. What are the pros and cons for us in our industry?
My guest, Roland, Ligtenberg, one of the founding members of House Call
Pro, talks about using AI in three areas: automated scheduling, inventory
management, and enhanced data.
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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

Nov 11, 2024 • 19min
Contractor Cents - Episode 347 - Your Rolodex Is NOT Your CRM
Your Rolodex is NOT your CRM. I’m probably dating my self when I use the
word Rolodex. Back in the day we used our rolodex to keep track of our
contacts, customers, and potential customers. No we have software to help
us.
Join Jason Kramer, the founder of Cultivize, a CRM consulting firm that
empowers companies to identify, nurture, and transform leads into real
revenue. Jason gives you easy ways to track and transform leads into sales.
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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

Nov 4, 2024 • 16min
Contractor Cents - Episode 346 - The Best Exit Strategy
There is an exit plan for all of us. We don’t know how long we will be on this
earth. The last thing most of us probably want to do is to die in our office
chair. But, what should your business exit plan look like?
Chris Buttenham is the co-founder of Reins. They recently launched an
equity solution that might help you.
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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

Nov 4, 2024 • 19min
Contractor Cents - Episode 345 - How To Increase Your Time & Financial Freedom
Imagine what your life would be like if you had financial freedom and time
freedom. Many of us have financial freedom yet we are slaves to our
businesses.
Clay Staires gives you several easy to implement practices that can increase
your time AND financial freedom. Clay is a seasoned leader, speaker, and
coach with more than 25 years of transformative experience. His mission is
to liberate business owners so they can experience time and financial
freedom.
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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

Oct 21, 2024 • 20min
Contractor Cents - Episode 344 - How To Hire The Perfect Salesperson
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What if you could hire and manage the perfect salesperson?
Ok, you might call that person a comfort consultant or some other title.
What would the perfect salesperson do for your bottom line?
Jonathan Whistman has the proven methodologies for hiring that perfect
salesperson. He is the author of the Sales Boss: The Real Secret to Hiring,
Training, and Managing a Sales Team. Jonathan gives you a few things to do
today!
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

Oct 14, 2024 • 15min
Contractor Cents - Episode 343 - Fall Is Upon Us
Fall is upon us. In some areas of the country fall is the start of the busy
season. In other areas, fall slows down dramatically. Whether you are busy
or slow, here are 5 easy to implement steps to have the best fall ever.
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

Oct 7, 2024 • 21min
Contractor Cents - Episode 342 - 6 Top Dumb Financial Mistakes
Contractors sometimes do dumb financial things – I know you who are
listening never do dumb financial things – you’ve learned from this podcast.
With that said, I asked Denise W Grove, a CPA who works with companies on
the financial segment of their business, to talk about her six top dumb
mistakes.
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

Sep 30, 2024 • 20min
Contractor Cents - Episode 341 - The $12,000 Tax Loophole
This may sound insane..we’re going to talk about taxes and it’s October.
Why plan so soon? If you start on December 1 st its too late…so let’s get
prepared. My guest, Eric Broughton is co-owner with his wife Melissa, of
BusyBee advisors. Eric gives you the answers to these questions and more:
- The $12,000 Tax Loophole
- Why the Tax System is Rigged & What You Can Do About It
- 5 Essential Questions You Should Be Asking Your Tax Preparer
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


