

Contractor Cents
Ruth King
Discover ideas, tactics, news, and information that matters to your contracting business and you. Increase productivity, profitability, customer and employee satisfaction.
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Jul 15, 2024 • 14min
Contractor Cents - Episode 330 - Dumb Summer Mistakes
In this second summer podcast, I discuss the six dumbest “when it’s busy”
mistakes that I’ve seen so that you can avoid them.
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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

Jul 8, 2024 • 16min
Contractor Cents - Episode 329 - Summer Cash Issues
It’s hot! Don’t get complacent because cash flow is plentiful. I discuss five easy to
forget actions you must take to protect your cash this summer.
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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

Jul 1, 2024 • 13min
Contractor Cents - Episode 328 - Ruth July 4 th greeting
My best wishes for a happy and prosperous July 4 th – and planning for the summer
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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

Jun 24, 2024 • 13min
Contractor Cents - Episode 327 - How To Keep Revenue Stable In Slower Months
If you want to increase air flow by as much as 30%, increase revenues, and have a
product that can be sold in slower seasons, join Dave McIntosh as he explains
how Duct Saddles can help you achieve these results.
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

Jun 17, 2024 • 18min
Contractor Cents - Episode 326 - How Do You Define Success?
How do you define success?
This is a deep and often ignored question. Join Ed Zarecki, coach and host of the
popular podcast, Elevate your Business, as he answers this question and much
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

Jun 10, 2024 • 19min
Contractor Cents - Episode 325 - What Should Your Business Be Spending On Software?
What should your business be spending on software? Are you spending too
much? Too little? More important, what should you expect the software to do?
And most important, will it help you operate your business more profitably? My
guest, Weston Zimmerman, Co-founder and CEO of SynkedUp 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

Jun 3, 2024 • 15min
Contractor Cents - Episode 324 - Just Add A Zero
What happen if you “Just added a Zero” to your revenues? Or better yet,
added that “Zero” to your profits. Before you say “That’s impossible”, think
about ways it could be done…and more important, what impact it would
have on your business. Chad Jenkins is famous for helping business owners
“just add a zero”… and you can check out his book of the same name.
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

May 27, 2024 • 18min
Contractor Cents - Episode 323 - 91% Of People In Construction Feel Overwhelmed
Are you one of the estimated 91% of all people in the construction industry
who feel overwhelmed? Obviously you’re not alone. My guest, Michael Pink,
CEO of Smart PM, will give you some suggestions to decrease your feelings
of overwhelm and increase your productivity.
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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

May 20, 2024 • 22min
Contractor Cents - Episode 322 - How Much Time Do You Waste On The WRONG Prospects?
How much time do you waste on the WRONG prospects?
What if you could get the right prospects most of the time rather than get
frustrated with someone who couldn’t buy?
Join Tom Reber, who has helped contractors generate hundreds of millions of
dollars. Tom will give you some of the essential skills to identify and attract
the right prospects, eliminate wasted time, and maximize your sales efforts.
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

May 13, 2024 • 19min
Contractor Cents - Episode 321 - Financing Do’s & Don’ts
Fact: According to Fed survey, the average homeowner has less than
$5,000 in savings. How can this homeowner afford a new HVAC system, a
new water heater, or any home repair?
The answer: Financing. Joel Cannon, SVP for Consumer Home Improvement
Lending Sales and Marketing for Enerbank, a Regions Company gives you
some financing do’s and don’ts. The goal is to increase your sales with easy
to use financing.
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


