The Contractor Fight with Tom Reber

What are you doing with your time? Are you just trying to do it all, or are you being intentional about what you spend your time and energy on? Are you busy where it matters most? Tom wants you to figure out where your time is going so that you can spend it on the things that matter most.   In this episode, Tom discusses…  Identifying where your time is actually going and what you can do about it. Setting priorities and working efficiently Advice to stop being so busy and manage your time better   Resources: ==Grab our free resources: https://thecontractorfight.com/worksheets/  == Join Us in the 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  == 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 

Can you believe there are still a lot of contractors who aren't aware of The Contractor Fight or how to work smarter, not harder? They think things are as they should be, and they cannot change their fate. If you want to help them break free from the matrix and learn new ways, Tim and Greg want you to share this podcast.   In this episode, they discuss…  How The Matrix's red pill and blue pill relate to situations of some contractors Sharing useful things with others so they can benefit from it   Resources: == Get the FREE Contractors’s Guide to Spotting a Cheap Prospect BEFORE They Waste Your Time:https://thecontractorfight.com/cheap/  == Join Us in the 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  == Find Us on Social Media == YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/TomReber  Instagram: https://thecontractorfight.com/ig    == Share the Podcast == Apple Podcasts  Spotify 

Dan is here to tell you that you not only need to invest in yourself, but you also need to invest in your team. By doing so, you can help them grow and reach their potential. In turn, this will help you grow your business.   In this episode, we talk about…   Characteristics of a good leader Why contractors should invest in themself and their team About the Fundamental Insight Team Building Workshop for contractors    Resources:    == Get in touch with Nicole Lane: nicole@thecontractorfight.com    == Check out Contractor Sales Pros on Facebook. The place to ask questions and share strategies and best practices to help each other get better as salespeople in the construction industry: https://thecontractorfight.com/salespro    == 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  

"I accidentally booked a trip to the Maldives."   "My fortune-teller told me not to leave the house on September 14 if I don't want a brain hemorrhage."   "My business is not doing well, so I plan to gamble that day to pay my employees their salary."   "I have a court hearing on the same day because I stole the last cookie."   "I do not usually go out on days that end with the letter Y."   OR   "I need to spend some serious time coming up with a good excuse as to why I can't attend the summit." — Let Dan and Nicole help you with that :)    If these excuses sound lame to you, then check out Dan and Nicole's top 10 reasons why you shouldn't attend the Mile High Profit Summit on September 14 in Denver.   Tune in now!   Resources: == Join the COLOSSEUM SALES TRAINING ==Join other high performing contractors and coaches for live online training on the sales process. There are breakout rooms for specific trades where you will get powerful sales coaching!https://thecontractorfight.com/colosseum-sales-training   == Attend the MILE HIGH PROFIT SUMMIT==The ULTIMATE event for Contractors: You will learn from experts in the contracting industry, you will have the opportunity to network with other contractors from all over North America, and spend time with The Contractor Fight Team!https://thecontractorfight.com/mile-high-profit-summit/  == Join Us in the 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  == Connect with us on FACEBOOK ==Get your questions answered and connect with other contractors building stronger businesses in The Contractor Fight:https://thecontractorfight.com/facebook  == 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

Tom shares with you some ways contractors continue to make mistakes that lead to the failure of their business. These are the kinds of mistakes that can make it hard for you to find work in the future and kill your business.    You should avoid these mistakes at all costs! It's so easy to make mistakes like these, but it's so vital that you don't!   In this episode, Tom discusses…  Some of the top ways contractors continue to beat themselves:  There's no clarity around your vision, potential clients, etc You don't have a plan for your sales process Not having a plan for your marketing There's no plan for how to complete a project profitably You're not tracking your stuff There is no training for your employees There is no recruiting strategy in place You're taking on jobs that aren't right for you You break the commitments you make to yourself You don't put yourself in environments where there are other winners   Resources: == Join the COLOSSEUM SALES TRAINING ==Join other high performing contractors and coaches for live online training on the sales process. There are breakout rooms for specific trades where you will get powerful sales coaching!https://thecontractorfight.com/colosseum-sales-training   == Attend the MILE HIGH PROFIT SUMMIT==The ULTIMATE event for Contractors: You will learn from experts in the contracting industry, you will have the opportunity to network with other contractors from all over North America, and spend time with The Contractor Fight Team!https://thecontractorfight.com/mile-high-profit-summit/  == Join Us in the 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  == Connect with us on FACEBOOK ==Get your questions answered and connect with other contractors building stronger businesses in The Contractor Fight:https://thecontractorfight.com/facebook  == 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

Tom and Steve talk about ten common mistakes contractors make when selling their services. If you want to avoid these mistakes and make more sales, tune in.   It's important that you avoid these mistakes, or you'll be forced to take a loss on the sale!   In this episode, they discuss…  Some common mistakes most contractors make when selling: They lack a clear goal Not taking consistent action Poor personal representation — your appearance, grammar, tonality Spending time with the wrong prospects They're talking too much    Resources: This episode is sponsored by Andersen, manufacturer of the iconic 400 Series Windows: https://andersenwindows.com/  == Join the COLOSSEUM SALES TRAINING ==Join other high performing contractors and coaches for live online training on the sales process. There are breakout rooms for specific trades where you will get powerful sales coaching!https://thecontractorfight.com/colosseum-sales-training   == Attend the MILE HIGH PROFIT SUMMIT==The ULTIMATE event for Contractors: You will learn from experts in the contracting industry, you will have the opportunity to network with other contractors from all over North America, and spend time with The Contractor Fight Team!https://thecontractorfight.com/mile-high-profit-summit/  == Join Us in the 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  == Connect with us on FACEBOOK ==Get your questions answered and connect with other contractors building stronger businesses in The Contractor Fight:https://thecontractorfight.com/facebook  == 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  

The way your sales process is set up is crucial. If you're not attracting the right customers, don't have the right products or services, or don't have the right sales strategy, then you're bound to fail. Tom encourages you to evaluate your sales process and make the necessary changes to achieve higher sales.   In this episode, Tom discusses…    Evaluating your sales process and making it more effective Some sales tips you can apply to your sales process Encouragement for being prepared for your sales call   Resources: ==Grab our free resources: https://thecontractorfight.com/worksheets/  == Attend the Mile High Profit Summit ==The ULTIMATE event for Contractors: You will learn from experts in the contracting industry, you will have the opportunity to network with other contractors from all over North America, and spend time with The Contractor Fight Team!https://thecontractorfight.com/mile-high-profit-summit/  == Join Us in the 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  == 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

What is the safest place to put your money? Is it real estate, mutual funds, cryptocurrency, or NFTs? The answer is neither of those. Investing in yourself is the safest bet. Tim and Greg talk about investing in yourself, educating yourself, and surrounding yourself with winners.  The importance of investing in yourself. Tim and Greg’s approach to investing in themselves Why contractors should invest in themselves by attending Mile High Profit Summit  Resources:== Attend the Mile High Profit Summit ==The ULTIMATE event for Contractors: You will learn from experts in the contracting industry, you will have the opportunity to network with other contractors from all over North America, and spend time with The Contractor Fight Team! https://thecontractorfight.com/mile-high-profit-summit/ == Get the FREE Contractors’s Guide to Spotting a Cheap Prospect BEFORE They Waste Your Time:https://thecontractorfight.com/cheap/ == Join Us in the 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 == Find Us on Social Media ==YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/TomReber Instagram: https://thecontractorfight.com/ig  == Share the Podcast == Apple Podcasts Spotify 

Have you ever tried to get your spouse or business partner on board with a decision but they keep refusing to budge? Dan is here to discuss getting your spouse or business partner on board with decisions that are critical to your business.   In this episode, we talk about…   When your spouse or business partner doesn't agree with your decision Having the tough talk with your spouse about your business What to do if your spouse or business partner isn't supportive of your decisions  Resources:  == Check out Contractor Sales Pros on Facebook. The place to ask questions and share strategies and best practices to help each other get better as salespeople in the construction industry: https://thecontractorfight.com/salespro    == 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  

Tom talks to Jason Youngberg of Youngberg Builders. Jason is a general contractor in Minnesota who went from negative 40 grand to making 50 grand in revenue in a year. This year, he expects to make about a million dollars. He shares the key things that helped him grow his business and the life lessons he learned along the way, which are invaluable for anyone who wants to succeed.    In this episode, we talk about…  The obstacles and challenges Jason has faced and how he overcame them to grow his business. Jason's advice for someone who thinks they can't build a successful business in a small market Mistakes Jason made as a general contractor How Jason's limiting beliefs affected his business and personal life How Jason went from negative 40 grand to making 50 grand in revenue in a year Business and personal relationships impact each other    Resources:    = Youngberg Builders: https://youngbergbuilds.com/       = 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     = The profit you earn starts with the stories you tell.  Most contractors will never build their empire because they're telling the WRONG stories. Join us this September in Denver, and learn how to control your story and your profit. https://thecontractorfight.com/mhps  = Get your free copy of Tom's book Winning the Contractor Fight (Just pay to ship): https://thecontractorfight.com/book   = Connect with other contractors building stronger businesses in The Contractor Fight: http://thecontractorfight.com/facebook   = Grab the Gear: https://gear.thecontractorfight.com/   = Find Us on Social Media: YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/TomReber   Instagram: http://thecontractorfight.com/ig   == Rate the Podcast == Help your fellow contractors find the podcast! Please leave a rating/review!  Apple Podcasts Spotify