The Contractor Fight with Tom Reber

Dan explains the siren song of big-ticket jobs and how emotional attachments to your clients and overlooking smaller projects for the sake of mega-projects are going to cost you.   In this episode, we talk about…  Some examples of how your emotions can betray you Not overlooking small projects for the big ones Not getting emotionally invested in your customers Sending the quotes with confidence that the math will work in favor of you   Resources:    == 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    Live Unafraid Swag: https://thecontractorfight.com/unafraid    The Contractor Fight is the ultimate resource for becoming an uncommon contractor! Pick a fight with mediocrity. Live Unafraid.

Tom and Dan address Vishal's question, who mentions two issues customers encounter with Fijian contractors — half-completed projects and improperly executed projects. He asks with these two drawbacks, how can he convince his customers that his company is different from the others and gain their trust?   In this episode, we talk about…   Building your brand and content Using videos to show what your job site looks like on your website and social media.  Providing your customers with detailed information about your process so that they know what to expect when you show up Justifying why you're worth more money and how you're different  Standing apart by the way you communicate Customers are always thinking something — control what they think    Resources:  Submit your questions to help@thecontractorfight.com with the subject “Podcast” and Tom and Dan will try and answer them on an upcoming show. Visit our sponsors of this episode, NiceJob. NiceJob is Reputation Marketing software that will help your business collect 2-3 times more reviews on Google, Facebook, and the platforms that matter. Don’t forget to use code “Fight” for $50 off the first month on new accounts!  https://www.TheContractorFight.com/nicejob  == 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    == Order your free copy of Tom’s book Winning the Contractor Fight (Just pay to ship) == https://thecontractorfight.com/book    == Grab the Gear == https://gear.thecontractorfight.com/    == Find Us on Social Media == YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/TomReber  Instagram: https://thecontractorfight.com/ig  Live Unafraid Swag: https://thecontractorfight.com/unafraid    The Contractor Fight is the ultimate resource for becoming an uncommon contractor! Pick a fight with mediocrity. Live Unafraid.

Today Tom's guest on the show is Sunny Pinhero, the owner of Pinhero Construction. From losing everything in 2008, Sunny has rebuilt a well-known commercial construction company, securing 117% growth and has built some of the most remarkable commercial projects on the West Coast. Sunny has also guided teams to complete over 500 retail, restaurant, and office projects.  In this episode, we talk about… About Sunny's construction company and how he helps other contractors to grow their business Sunny’s journey from losing his business to rebuilding it all The lessons Sunny learned during his journey The changes Sunny made to his second business and his mentality when he started his business again The reasons why his first company failed How paying yourself a little less and hiring more people will help your business grow Things Sunny believes caused him to be unable to cope with the recession His thoughts on building a commercial contracting business versus a residential His advice to contractors who're stuck at the $5,6 or $7 million revenue mark in the commercial arena Resources:  = Pinhero Construction: https://pinhero.com/  = Punch'd Energy: https://punchdenergy.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  = Get your free copy of Tom's book Winning the Contractor Fight: https://thecontractorfight.com/book(Just pay to ship)= 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/TomReberInstagram: http://thecontractorfight.com/igLive Unafraid Swag: http://thecontractorfight.com/unafraid  

If you want your business to thrive, respond to your clients quickly — don't let time kill your deals! Tom, Steve, and Derek explain the power of getting back to your clients fast and making it easy for them to deal with you.    In this episode, we talk about… How can you make your clients choose you over your competitors Making it easy for people to deal with you and connect with you Responding fast when someone fills your webform Maintaining the balance between family and work-life What is throwaway lead, and how it will help you in your business Areas where speed is king:  Any conversation with the customer that you need to have Invoicing the client as soon as the work is done   Resources: == Join us in BATTLEGROUND == Up your sales game! Find everything your contracting business needs to price, sell and produce for profit in one comprehensive program - BATTLEGROUND. For more info check out: https://TheContractorFight.com/Battleground  == 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 Live Unafraid Swag: http://thecontractorfight.com/unafraid     The Contractor Fight is the ultimate resource for becoming an uncommon contractor! Pick a fight with mediocrity. Live Unafraid.

Make it happen, don't just say it! Tom is here to remind you that to achieve your goals, you have to do more than just talking about them; you have to put them into action.   In this episode, we talk about… Making your words count by acting on them instead of just saying them  Taking small compounding daily actions that will move you closer to your goals Some people claim to be experts on sales, leadership, etc., but their time management skills and earnings say otherwise.   Resources: Follow Tom on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/realtomreber    == 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 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 Live Unafraid Swag: http://thecontractorfight.com/unafraid     The Contractor Fight is the ultimate resource for becoming an uncommon contractor! Pick a fight with mediocrity. Live Unafraid.

Sometimes the decisions you need to make in life are clouded by other circumstances, and you end up delaying them further and further away. Tim and Greg discuss the analogy of rock falling and how it will help you avoid putting off your decisions and work. In this episode, we talk about…  The analogy of rock falling and how it will help you finish your work on time  What prevents us from saying today's the day or now's the time to do that thing we hope for The reason why you are not getting the results you want The power of a cheerleader in helping you achieve your goals Resources:  Tim Cutroni, Pond Builder with New England Aquatic Landscapes - https://iloveponds.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  == Order 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: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 Live Unafraid Swag: https://thecontractorfight.com/unafraid  The Contractor Fight is the ultimate resource for becoming an uncommon contractor! Pick a fight with mediocrity. Live Unafraid.

Does the lack of time cause you not to accomplish your tasks for the day? Or is your to-do list always longer than what you actually finish? Dan is here to discuss how to get more stuff done every day.   In this episode, we talk about…  Areas where Dan has messed himself up in the past by not saying no to things that didn't matter The power of saying no and how it allows you to save time and use it more effectively towards your own needs rather than the needs of others Saying no to customers and projects where you aren't making profit Dismissing the employees that are holding your business back   Resources:  == 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 

Dan and Tom address a question from Jeff, who says that his business grew by 7% in March as his sales numbers rose. He asks if that is good, bad, or average.   In this episode, we talk about…   In what way is a business growth rate good, bad, or average? You define your own success; nobody else. Whether your growth is good, bad, or average depends on what your goals were  Growth is not necessarily a win. Have a gross profit dollar goal, overhead dollar goal, and net profit dollar goal — base your assessment on those rather than your top line.   Resources:  Submit your questions to help@thecontractorfight.com with the subject “Podcast” and Tom and Dan will try and answer them on an upcoming show.   == 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    == Order your free copy of Tom’s book Winning the Contractor Fight (Just pay to ship) == https://thecontractorfight.com/book    == Grab the Gear == https://gear.thecontractorfight.com/    == Find Us on Social Media == YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/TomReber  Instagram: https://thecontractorfight.com/ig  Live Unafraid Swag: https://thecontractorfight.com/unafraid   

In order to be productive many of us consume excessive amounts of caffeine to boost our energy and stay awake, which negatively affects our health. Tom sits down with John Pinelli to have a conversation about replacing caffeine with a healthy alternative. John is the CEO of a caffeine gummy company named Punch'd Energy, which offers caffeine gummies.    In this episode, we talk about… John's background and his journey from New Jersey to California to Florida What are caffeine gummies, and the story of it's invention The story of how he came to establish a business making caffeine gummies What's wrong with the typical energy drink and caffeine sources History of caffeine and how the Spartans used it for energy boost Obstacles John had to go through to establish his startup Importance of networking and relationships in establishing and running a successful business Taking negativity, hurtful reviews as an opportunity to improve Some tips and ideas on building your brand   Resources: = Punch'd Energy: https://punchdenergy.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    = 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 Live Unafraid Swag: http://thecontractorfight.com/unafraid  

Tom, Steve, and Derek continue to discuss the ten things that will make you a millionaire from Tom's book, as well as a few other things that will help you in your contracting business. (Points 1-5 were discussed in episode 499.) In this episode, we talk about… Charging for the consultations or estimations Success doesn't care about your feelings Why it's important to roleplay before meeting clients Things that will help you to make you a millionaire The sales happened over the phone before you ever meet them in person Sales is a skill that you can learn and develop — No one is born a salesman. Consider these five factors in your sales process: the motive, money, truth, influencers, and BS meter Stop being a know-it-all. Sales skill is a perishable skill   Resources: == Join us in BATTLEGROUND ==Up your sales game! Find everything your contracting business needs to price, sell and produce for profit in one comprehensive program - BATTLEGROUND. For more info check out: https://TheContractorFight.com/Battleground == 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/TomReberInstagram: http://thecontractorfight.com/igLive Unafraid Swag: http://thecontractorfight.com/unafraid   The Contractor Fight is the ultimate resource for becoming an uncommon contractor! Pick a fight with mediocrity. Live Unafraid.