

The Contractor Fight with Tom Reber
Tom Reber
Stop stressing out about your contracting business and take back control. The Contractor Fight is bringing respect and dignity back to the trades one contractor at a time. Discover how to market, sell, and consistently produce your projects at a profit with industry expert and powerful motivator Tom Reber.
Stop stealing from your family.
Earn what you're worth.
Build a business that serves you.
Stop stealing from your family.
Earn what you're worth.
Build a business that serves you.
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Jul 29, 2023 • 15min
TCF784: Maximizing Opportunities During the Business Lull
Are you feeling the lull in your business with quieter periods and fewer inquiries? Don't let it dampen your spirits! Embrace this downtime as a golden opportunity for growth. Tune in to Tim and Derek's insightful discussion on maximizing opportunities during the business lull. They share clever strategies and practical tips to make the most of these quiet times and set your business up for success when things pick up again. In this episode, they discuss: Embracing lulls to recharge and prepare for the future Building relationships, gaining referrals, and expanding your network Showing appreciation to customers, partners, and employees Focusing on essential business tasks often overlooked during busier periods Reaching out to potential clients and industry peers Forecasting and preparing for business cycles Avoiding undervaluing and attracting appreciative clients who value your quality work Resources: == Attention Fighters! Don’t miss your chance to grab tickets for the Mile High Profit Summit 2023. Visit http://MileHighProfitSummit.com and be part of our event in Denver. Together, let’s conquer new heights! 💰 You didn’t become a contractor to struggle financially. Download our worksheet and start calculating a 50% gross profit on every job. It’s time to get your shit together! https://thecontractorfight.com/50/ 💸 Grab your copy of our FREE Contractors Guide to Spotting Cheap Prospects here: https://thecontractorfight.com/cheap == Join us in BATTLEGROUND == Everything your contracting business needs in one comprehensive program with three main focus areas: Leadership, Communication, and Numbers. For more info, check out: https://TheContractorFight.com/Battleground == Get your questions answered and connect with other contractors building stronger businesses in The Contractor Fight: https://thecontractorfight.com/facebook == Grab the Gear == https://gear.thecontractorfight.com/ == Find Us on Social Media == YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/TomReber Instagram: https://thecontractorfight.com/ig == Rate the Podcast == Help your fellow contractors find the podcast! Please leave a rating/review! Apple Podcasts Spotify

Jul 27, 2023 • 13min
TCF783: Increase Profits with Job Costing
VIEW THE VIDEO WALKTHROUGH HERE: https://youtu.be/wEBXB4Qnuv0 Struggling to turn a decent profit and keep your head above water? Implement this one powerful strategy and turn things around FAST: job costing. You can rake in profits, streamline operations, and avoid costly blunders by keeping a tight grip on your project costs and hours. In today's episode, Tom walks us through our job costing worksheet and shows you how to immediately implement this in your business. Dive in and find out how to boost that bottom line by scoring big on your projects. Conversation Highlights: [00:00] - Intro [00:24] - Job costing and why it's important [01:39] - Two types of job costing [01:47] - Pre-job costing [02:32] - Post-job costing [02:53] - The job costing sheet [05:29] - Demonstration of using a job costing sheet [08:02] - Communicating with the team to ensure project success [10:29] - Recapping the job to determine why targets were not met [12:59] - Closing remarks Visit https://thecontractorfight.com/jobcosting/ to download the job costing tool and start boosting your profits immediately. Resources: == Attention Fighters! Don’t miss your chance to grab tickets for the Mile High Profit Summit 2023. Visit http://MileHighProfitSummit.com and be part of our event in Denver. 💰 You didn’t become a contractor to struggle financially. Download our worksheet and start calculating a 50% gross profit on every job. It’s time to get your shit together! https://thecontractorfight.com/50/ 💸 Grab your copy of our FREE Contractors Guide to Spotting Cheap Prospects here: https://thecontractorfight.com/cheap == Join us in BATTLEGROUND == Everything your contracting business needs in one comprehensive program with three main focus areas: Leadership, Communication, and Numbers. For more info, check out: https://TheContractorFight.com/Battleground == Get your questions answered and connect with other contractors building stronger businesses in The Contractor Fight: https://thecontractorfight.com/facebook == Grab the Gear == https://gear.thecontractorfight.com/ == Find Us on Social Media == YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/TomReber Instagram: https://thecontractorfight.com/ig == Rate the Podcast == Help your fellow contractors find the podcast! Please leave a rating/review! Apple Podcasts Spotify

Jul 24, 2023 • 9min
TCF782: Monday Mojo - STARTING A CONSTRUCTION BUSINESS
Join Tom to explore the world of the construction business through his daughter's eyes. At the tender age of 7, she launched her lemonade stand venture with just a $25 loan from her dad. When faced with slow sales, the little entrepreneur showed remarkable adaptability and creativity. Spotting a nearby construction site with thirsty workers, she made a brilliant move and relocated her stand. This strategic decision led to an astounding $250 profit in a single day! Tune in to learn valuable lessons from Tom's daughter's lemonade stand story that can help you set the foundation for a successful business. In this episode, Tom discusses… Tom's daughter's lemonade stand story Key lessons from the lemonade stand success for running a successful business Identifying the ideal client for your business Tailoring your marketing efforts to your ideal client Resources: == Attention Fighters! Don’t miss your chance to grab tickets for the Mile High Profit Summit 2023. Visit http://MileHighProfitSummit.com and be part of our event in Denver. Together, let’s conquer new heights! 💰 You didn’t become a contractor to struggle financially. Download our worksheet and start calculating a 50% gross profit on every job. It’s time to get your shit together! https://thecontractorfight.com/50/ 💸 Grab your copy of our FREE Contractors Guide to Spotting Cheap Prospects here: https://thecontractorfight.com/cheap == Join us in BATTLEGROUND == Everything your contracting business needs in one comprehensive program with three main focus areas: Leadership, Communication, and Numbers. For more info, check out: https://TheContractorFight.com/Battleground == Get your questions answered and connect with other contractors building stronger businesses in The Contractor Fight: https://thecontractorfight.com/facebook == Grab the Gear == https://gear.thecontractorfight.com/ == Find Us on Social Media == YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/TomReber Instagram: https://thecontractorfight.com/ig == Rate the Podcast == Help your fellow contractors find the podcast! Please leave a rating/review! Apple Podcasts Spotify

Jul 22, 2023 • 19min
TCF781: Mastering Price Objections
Are you tired of losing customers because of price objections? Is your business growth being hindered by customers raising concerns about your prices? Look no further! Join Tim and Derek as they discuss the issue of price objections from potential customers. They share their valuable insights, personal experiences, and strategies to handle customers’ objections to higher prices. In this episode, they discuss: The issue of customers raising objections regarding higher prices Tim and Derek’s experiences in dealing with objections Knowing your numbers and costs so you can justify your prices Not devaluing your services by negotiating excessively Standardizing prices to maintain consistency with customers and to build trust Staying confident in your value proposition Walking away from unsuitable clients while preserving friendly relations Resources: == Attention Fighters! Don’t miss your chance to grab tickets for the Mile High Profit Summit 2023. Visit http://MileHighProfitSummit.com and be part of our event in Denver. Together, let’s conquer new heights! 💰 You didn’t become a contractor to struggle financially. Download our worksheet and start calculating a 50% gross profit on every job. It’s time to get your shit together! https://thecontractorfight.com/50/ 💸 Grab your copy of our FREE Contractors Guide to Spotting Cheap Prospects here: https://thecontractorfight.com/cheap == Join us in BATTLEGROUND == Everything your contracting business needs in one comprehensive program with three main focus areas: Leadership, Communication, and Numbers. For more info, check out: https://TheContractorFight.com/Battleground == Get your questions answered and connect with other contractors building stronger businesses in The Contractor Fight: https://thecontractorfight.com/facebook == Grab the Gear == https://gear.thecontractorfight.com/ == Find Us on Social Media == YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/TomReber Instagram: https://thecontractorfight.com/ig == Rate the Podcast == Help your fellow contractors find the podcast! Please leave a rating/review! Apple Podcasts Spotify

Jul 20, 2023 • 13min
TCF780: $3M Annual Earnings Unleashed!
Ever wondered how some contractors manage to earn millions while others struggle to make ends meet? Today Tom shares the incredible story of Anthony, a successful general contractor who has unlocked the secrets to earning a staggering $3 million per year! Anthony is a one-man show, but he has an unbeatable team of subcontractors behind him. Tom highlights three game-changing strategies that have led to Anthony's outstanding earnings. Tom unveils the secrets of Anthony's $3 million empire and shares how you, too, can unleash your earning potential. Conversation Highlights: [00:00] - Earning over $3 million a year [01:22] - Hunt for subs consistently [02:27] - “Where do I find the sub?” [04:47] - Qualities that makes a subcontractor a good fit [06:30] - Keeping your "unicorns" happy [10:06] - Helping your subs win more [12:17] - Closing remarks Resources: == Attention Fighters! Don’t miss your chance to grab tickets for the Mile High Profit Summit 2023. Visit http://MileHighProfitSummit.com and be part of our event in Denver. Together, let’s conquer new heights! 💰 You didn’t become a contractor to struggle financially. Download our worksheet and start calculating a 50% gross profit on every job. It’s time to get your shit together! https://thecontractorfight.com/50/ 💸 Grab your copy of our FREE Contractors Guide to Spotting Cheap Prospects here: https://thecontractorfight.com/cheap == Join us in BATTLEGROUND == Everything your contracting business needs in one comprehensive program with three main focus areas: Leadership, Communication, and Numbers. For more info, check out: https://TheContractorFight.com/Battleground == Get your questions answered and connect with other contractors building stronger businesses in The Contractor Fight: https://thecontractorfight.com/facebook == Grab the Gear == https://gear.thecontractorfight.com/ == Find Us on Social Media == YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/TomReber Instagram: https://thecontractorfight.com/ig == Rate the Podcast == Help your fellow contractors find the podcast! Please leave a rating/review! Apple Podcasts Spotify

Jul 17, 2023 • 5min
TCF779: Monday Mojo - The Number One Key to Sales Success
Want unparalleled sales success? Focus on discipline, not just techniques. Having the right words and sales techniques is important, but personal discipline will outperform those things. Tom wants you to be a "disciplined badass" who shows up daily as your strongest, most confident version. He tells you the results will follow when you have that personal discipline in spades. In this episode, Tom discusses… The key to sales success is personal discipline, not just the right words and techniques Building a strong self by taking care of your mind, body, and soul Sending out follow-ups every day Doing sales role plays to practice and improve skills Prospecting and building relationships with potential customers Resources: == Attention Fighters! Don’t miss your chance to grab tickets for the Mile High Profit Summit 2023. Visit http://MileHighProfitSummit.com and be part of our event in Denver. Together, let’s conquer new heights! 💰 You didn’t become a contractor to struggle financially. Download our worksheet and start calculating a 50% gross profit on every job. It’s time to get your shit together! https://thecontractorfight.com/50/ 💸 Grab your copy of our FREE Contractors Guide to Spotting Cheap Prospects here: https://thecontractorfight.com/cheap == Join us in BATTLEGROUND == Everything your contracting business needs in one comprehensive program with three main focus areas: Leadership, Communication, and Numbers. For more info, check out: https://TheContractorFight.com/Battleground == Get your questions answered and connect with other contractors building stronger businesses in The Contractor Fight: https://thecontractorfight.com/facebook == Grab the Gear == https://gear.thecontractorfight.com/ == Find Us on Social Media == YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/TomReber Instagram: https://thecontractorfight.com/ig == Rate the Podcast == Help your fellow contractors find the podcast! Please leave a rating/review! Apple Podcasts Spotify

Jul 15, 2023 • 15min
TCF778: Supercharge Your Communication and Efficiency with a CRM
Are you a contractor who often feels overwhelmed by a flood of customer interactions and finds it challenging to keep up with the demands? It's time for a game-changer — a CRM system. Join Tim and Derek as they explore the power of using a CRM (Customer Relationship Management) system to streamline communication and boost efficiency. They discuss how a CRM can improve customer communication, streamline processes, enhance data organization, and foster team collaboration. Tune in to learn how you can save time and increase productivity with this essential tool. In this episode, they discuss: The importance of organizing customer information digitally The benefits of using a CRM for your business Professionalism, accessibility, and information retrieval in today's business landscape The power of centralized information for enhanced performance The risks of losing valuable information without a CRM Improved customer service and sales through CRM usage Choosing the right CRM for your business Resources: == Attention Fighters! Don’t miss your chance to grab tickets for the Mile High Profit Summit 2023. Visit http://MileHighProfitSummit.com and be part of our event in Denver. Together, let’s conquer new heights! 💰 You didn’t become a contractor to struggle financially. Download our worksheet and start calculating a 50% gross profit on every job. It’s time to get your shit together! https://thecontractorfight.com/50/ 💸 Grab your copy of our FREE Contractors Guide to Spotting Cheap Prospects here: https://thecontractorfight.com/cheap == Join us in BATTLEGROUND == Everything your contracting business needs in one comprehensive program with three main focus areas: Leadership, Communication, and Numbers. For more info, check out: https://TheContractorFight.com/Battleground == Get your questions answered and connect with other contractors building stronger businesses in The Contractor Fight: https://thecontractorfight.com/facebook == Grab the Gear == https://gear.thecontractorfight.com/ == Find Us on Social Media == YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/TomReber Instagram: https://thecontractorfight.com/ig == Rate the Podcast == Help your fellow contractors find the podcast! Please leave a rating/review! Apple Podcasts Spotify

Jul 13, 2023 • 12min
TCF777: $500K Annually from One Client
Tom shares the story of how he managed to secure a $500K per year client. He takes us on a journey through persistence, endurance, and unwavering determination as he recounts his encounters with the client who initially dismissed any chance of landing the job. However, through his unconventional methods and consistent actions, Tom's efforts eventually paid off, resulting in a lucrative $500K deal and establishing a strong connection with the client. Tune in to discover the invaluable lessons he learned along the way and gain insights into the power of discipline and consistency in building long-term success. Conversation Highlights: [00:00] - Tom’s introduction to the client [00:52] - Initial setback and persistence [02:24] - Consistent efforts for 14 months [04:39] - Securing $500K annual contract [06:18] - Staying the course and not getting discouraged [09:28] - The bamboo tree analogy [10:17] - Trust the process Resources: == Attention Fighters! Don’t miss your chance to grab tickets for the Mile High Profit Summit 2023. Visit http://MileHighProfitSummit.com and be part of our event in Denver. 💰 You didn’t become a contractor to struggle financially. Download our worksheet and start calculating a 50% gross profit on every job. It’s time to get your shit together! https://thecontractorfight.com/50/ 💸 Grab your copy of our FREE Contractors Guide to Spotting Cheap Prospects here: https://thecontractorfight.com/cheap == Join us in BATTLEGROUND == Everything your contracting business needs in one comprehensive program with three main focus areas: Leadership, Communication, and Numbers. For more info, check out: https://TheContractorFight.com/Battleground == Get your questions answered and connect with other contractors building stronger businesses in The Contractor Fight: https://thecontractorfight.com/facebook == Grab the Gear == https://gear.thecontractorfight.com/ == Find Us on Social Media == YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/TomReber Instagram: https://thecontractorfight.com/ig == Rate the Podcast == Help your fellow contractors find the podcast! Please leave a rating/review! Apple Podcasts Spotify

Jul 10, 2023 • 3min
TCF776: Monday Mojo - Your One and Only Opponent
Are you a contractor who feels your competitors constantly stand in the way of your success? In this episode, Tom dispels this myth and exposes your real opponent—the inner voice of self-doubt. Tom empowers you to conquer your limiting beliefs, adopt a winning mindset, and gain practical tactics to silence your inner critic. Don't let the voice hold you back any longer—overcome and thrive! In this episode, Tom discusses… Your competitors don't impact your success — your mindset does Your true opponent is the negative voice in your head Focus on what you can control — how you operate and show up each day Set a standard for yourself and stick to it Beat negative self-talk and limiting beliefs Exciting news! Introducing our new elite ticket package for the 2023 Mile High Profits Summit. Join renowned experts Tom Reber, Ben Newman, and René Rodriguez for a transformative private experience for an entire day immersed in high-performance coaching, designed specifically for individuals striving to achieve 7, 8, or even 9-figure goals. Visit MileHighProfitSummit.com to secure your spot for the elite day. Resources: 💰 You didn’t become a contractor to struggle financially. Download our worksheet and start calculating a 50% gross profit on every job. It’s time to get your shit together! https://thecontractorfight.com/50/ 💸 Grab your copy of our FREE Contractors Guide to Spotting Cheap Prospects here: https://thecontractorfight.com/cheap == Join us in BATTLEGROUND == Everything your contracting business needs in one comprehensive program with three main focus areas: Leadership, Communication, and Numbers. For more info, check out: https://TheContractorFight.com/Battleground == Get your questions answered and connect with other contractors building stronger businesses in The Contractor Fight: https://thecontractorfight.com/facebook == Grab the Gear == https://gear.thecontractorfight.com/ == Find Us on Social Media == YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/TomReber Instagram: https://thecontractorfight.com/ig == Rate the Podcast == Help your fellow contractors find the podcast! Please leave a rating/review! Apple Podcasts Spotify

Jul 8, 2023 • 24min
TCF775: How to Crush Difficult Conversations with Honest Communication
Join BATTLEGROUND Coaches Tim and Derek in this episode as they spill the beans on the power of honest communication for rockstar contractors. From shutting down customer doubts to tackling billing worries head-on, they dish out their own tales and golden nuggets on how being upfront leads to better outcomes and earns serious trust. Get ready to ditch the stress, avoid mix-ups, and create killer connections both on and off the job. Don't miss out on learning the art of handling tough convos and unlocking the sweet rewards of being straight-up. In this episode, they discuss… Setting expectations and transparency with clients from the start Communicating pricing and costs openly Seeking client permission before taking action or making changes Techniques to avoid making assumptions and gather information in a polite way Accounting for "windshield time" to ensure accurate project estimates The power of Vanguarding: asking permission for difficult conversations Enhancing communication skills through Shin-Fu techniques Resources: == Attention Fighters! Don’t miss your chance to grab tickets for the Mile High Profit Summit 2023. Visit http://MileHighProfitSummit.com and be part of our event in Denver. Together, let’s conquer new heights! 💰 You didn’t become a contractor to struggle financially. Download our worksheet and start calculating a 50% gross profit on every job. It’s time to get your shit together! https://thecontractorfight.com/50/ 💸 Grab your copy of our FREE Contractors Guide to Spotting Cheap Prospects here: https://thecontractorfight.com/cheap == Join us in BATTLEGROUND == Everything your contracting business needs in one comprehensive program with three main focus areas: Leadership, Communication, and Numbers. For more info, check out: https://TheContractorFight.com/Battleground == Get your questions answered and connect with other contractors building stronger businesses in The Contractor Fight: https://thecontractorfight.com/facebook == Grab the Gear == https://gear.thecontractorfight.com/ == Find Us on Social Media == YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/TomReber Instagram: https://thecontractorfight.com/ig == Rate the Podcast == Help your fellow contractors find the podcast! Please leave a rating/review! Apple Podcasts Spotify


