The Contractor Fight with Tom Reber

Are you living your life based on how you feel in the morning or by a standard you’ve set for yourself? Tom’s guest today is Ben Newman, top performance coach, international speaker, best-selling author, and the mental conditioning coach for the Alabama Crimson Tide football team. Ben breaks down the value of setting a standard for your life, how to silence negative self-talk, and ways to get clear about the life you really want so you can take action and go for it!    In this episode, we talk about… What it means to create a standard for yourself Refusing to be seduced by success and committing to your standard The Burn: Connecting to the fire within you and making the choice to go for what you want Ben’s morning routine and 17-year legacy statement practice  Advice for gaining clarity around your burn and purpose: Grab your future and bring it to today Ask what you really want for yourself Give yourself permission to think big Do the unrequired and stay committed! The power of consistency, showing up and always doing your best Silencing negative self-talk and taking action to write the story you want for yourself  Remembering it’s not how long you live but how you choose to live your life that matters  Links to resources: Ben Newman - https://www.bennewman.net/ Ben Newman on Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/continuedfight Uncommon Leadership Book -  https://www.amazon.com/dp/1954020058/ref=cm_sw_r_as_gl_api_glt_fabc_WBS45YYHPKJ9KP2MTATV?linkCode=ml1&tag=tcf500k-20 The Burn Podcast - https://burnpodcast.buzzsprout.com/ 100K Contractor Application – https://thecontractorfight.com/100k-app  The Mile High-Profit Summit – https://thecontractorfight.com/mile-high-profit-summit/ The Contractor Growth Network –https://contractorgrowthnetwork.com/ The $100k Contractor is designed to get you to at least $100k a year in personal income. It’s time we quit stealing from our families and get that time back! https://thecontractorfight.com/100k Learn how to market like a pro in our Marketing Boot Camp! – https://thecontractorfight.com/marketing-boot-camp Schedule A Contractor Sales Academy Demo – https://contractorsalesacademy.com/demo Order Your Fight Planner – https://thecontractorfight.com/fight-planner The Contractor Fight Facebook Group – https://www.facebook.com/groups/thecontractorfight/ The Contractor Fight Night – https://thecontractorfight.com/fightnight/ The Bridge – https://contractorsalesacademy.com/the-bridge/ The Contractor Fight TV – https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCEWHDzg1Tnogow9uAL3YESw The Contractor Sales Academy Podcast – https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/contractor-sales-academy/id1440650529?mt=2 Want to stop sucking the life out of your contracting business? Join the Contractor Sales Academy and take command of your entire sales process! CSA is a game-changer for your business. https://contractorsalesacademy.com/csa/

As a subcontractor, it’s crucial to stay top of mind to get the bids you want. Tom’s guest today is Bill Reiman of R.K. Reiman Construction based in Naples, Florida. Bill explains how subcontractors can approach custom builders and why consistent communication always matters!  In this episode, we talk about… Perks and downsides of working in a family business What subcontractors should know about working with luxury and custom builders: Approach builders without being too pushy  Stay top of mind and play a long term game Prioritize consistent pricing and communication Advice for homebuilders—you get what you pay for so don’t focus on price alone Why passion and true appreciation are necessary for selling homes  Details about the Real Build Podcast Benefits of having a podcast as a contractor         Links to resources: R.K. Reiman Construction -https://rkreiman.com/ Bill Reiman on Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/imbillreiman The Real Build Podcast - https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-real-build/id1460804469 The Real Build Podcast Episode 99 with Tom Reber- https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/99-bringing-respect-and-dignity-back-to-the-trades/id1460804469?i=1000525574281 100K Contractor Application – https://thecontractorfight.com/100k-app  The Mile High Profit Summit – https://thecontractorfight.com/mile-high-profit-summit/ The Contractor Growth Network –https://contractorgrowthnetwork.com/ The $100k Contractor is designed to get you to at least $100k a year in personal income. It’s time we quit stealing from our families and get that time back! https://thecontractorfight.com/100k Learn how to market like a pro in our Marketing Boot Camp! – https://thecontractorfight.com/marketing-boot-camp Schedule A Contractor Sales Academy Demo – https://contractorsalesacademy.com/demo Order Your Fight Planner – https://thecontractorfight.com/fight-planner The Contractor Fight Facebook Group – https://www.facebook.com/groups/thecontractorfight/ The Contractor Fight Night – https://thecontractorfight.com/fightnight/ The Bridge – https://contractorsalesacademy.com/the-bridge/ The Contractor Fight TV – https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCEWHDzg1Tnogow9uAL3YESw The Contractor Sales Academy Podcast – https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/contractor-sales-academy/id1440650529?mt=2 Want to stop sucking the life out of your contracting business? Join the Contractor Sales Academy and take command of your entire sales process! CSA is a game-changer for your business. https://contractorsalesacademy.com/csa/

If you don’t feel 100% supported by your partner, instead of getting angry or blaming them—take a hard look at all the things you’re NOT doing. Tom’s here to share some tough love and remind you to stop making excuses, own your shit and keep moving forward!      In this episode, we talk about… It’s okay to struggle as long as you’re actually making progress and moving in the right direction Stop making stupid speculations about opportunities in business and water your own grass in the business that you already have    Don’t be a liar—Honor the commitments you make to yourself and to your partner Own your shit and have conversations with love and empathy about your problems vs. arguments      Links to resources: 100K Contractor Application – https://thecontractorfight.com/100k-app  The Mile High Profit Summit – https://thecontractorfight.com/mile-high-profit-summit/ The Contractor Growth Network –https://contractorgrowthnetwork.com/ The $100k Contractor is designed to get you to at least $100k a year in personal income. It’s time we quit stealing from our families and get that time back! https://thecontractorfight.com/100k Learn how to market like a pro in our Marketing Boot Camp! – https://thecontractorfight.com/marketing-boot-camp Schedule A Contractor Sales Academy Demo – https://contractorsalesacademy.com/demo Order Your Fight Planner – https://thecontractorfight.com/fight-planner The Contractor Fight Facebook Group – https://www.facebook.com/groups/thecontractorfight/ The Contractor Fight Night – https://thecontractorfight.com/fightnight/ The Bridge – https://contractorsalesacademy.com/the-bridge/ The Contractor Fight TV – https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCEWHDzg1Tnogow9uAL3YESw The Contractor Sales Academy Podcast – https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/contractor-sales-academy/id1440650529?mt=2  Want to stop sucking the life out of your contracting business? Join the Contractor Sales Academy and take command of your entire sales process! CSA is a game-changer for your business. https://contractorsalesacademy.com/csa/

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Winning is a choice you have to make for yourself. Tom’s guest to day is Mike Claudio, founder and CEO of Win Rate Consulting, founder of the nonprofit A Champion’s Shoes, and the author of the new book #TooStrong. Mike explains why he almost ended everything and how he’s made the choice to win in every aspect of his life, and is here to remind everyone you are #TooStrong to let life’s challenges define you!    In this episode, we talk about… Struggling with the input of your closest network and what to do when others don’t value the same things as you Listening to your body—especially when it’s screaming at you What pulled Mike away from ending his life Building your social proof through vulnerability, authenticity, transparency Understanding winning is a choice Believing that no matter what you are dealing with, you are #toostrong to be defined by it Tom’s experience of suicidal thoughts and the power of self-talk, learning how to coach yourself and securing a supportive network Mike’s Steps to Winning: Control your routine and make the best of the rest Fuel yourself appropriately—that includes your body and your brain! Track everything, especially your progress, wins and losses Why Mike believes you must make your goals bigger than your excuses  Details about Mike’s nonprofit A Champion’s Shoes         Links to resources: #TooStrong - https://www.amazon.com/dp/B09BKFYDMK/ref=dp-kindle-redirect?_encoding=UTF8&btkr=1 Win Rate Consulting - https://www.instagram.com/winrateconsulting/ Big Stud Podcast - https://bigstudsales.libsyn.com/ YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC86r4_wMGU5M1-dVovjxf1w A Champion’s Shoes - https://achampionsshoes.org/ The Mile High Profit Summit – https://thecontractorfight.com/mile-high-profit-summit/ The Contractor Growth Network –https://contractorgrowthnetwork.com/ The $100k Contractor is designed to get you to at least $100k a year in personal income. It’s time we quit stealing from our families and get that time back! https://thecontractorfight.com/100k Learn how to market like a pro in our Marketing Boot Camp! – https://thecontractorfight.com/marketing-boot-camp Schedule A Contractor Sales Academy Demo – https://contractorsalesacademy.com/demo Order Your Fight Planner – https://thecontractorfight.com/fight-planner The Contractor Fight Facebook Group – https://www.facebook.com/groups/thecontractorfight/ The Contractor Fight Night – https://thecontractorfight.com/fightnight/ The Bridge – https://contractorsalesacademy.com/the-bridge/ The Contractor Fight TV – https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCEWHDzg1Tnogow9uAL3YESw The Contractor Sales Academy Podcast – https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/contractor-sales-academy/id1440650529?mt=2   Want to stop sucking the life out of your contracting business? Join the Contractor Sales Academy and take command of your entire sales process! CSA is a game-changer for your business. https://contractorsalesacademy.com/csa/

Building a business takes time, money and energy and must be your priority to be successful. Tom’s guest today is Sasha Berson, who’s owned and sold several profitable businesses. Sasha shares 3 areas every business owner should address and encouragement to find the support you need, follow the instructions and implement to take your business where you want it!    In this episode, we talk about… Sasha’s take on the opportunity we have in the US Why life can be difficult for small businesses  You’ve got to take as much pride in business skills as much as you do trade work  3 Major areas of focus for business owners: 1- Develop your business intellect 2- Invest in the best marketing company3- Invest in a great sales coach    Why you must implement what you know and let go of the “I know, buts”  Why Sasha bought a marketing company Recognize that hard work alone doesn’t automatically result in success  If you chose to start your own business, do what you chose and build your business What’s helped Sasha become a better business person Understand the value of raising your prices and investing in yourself and your team    Links to resources:Sasha Berson - https://www.linkedin.com/in/aleksanderberson/The Mile High Profit Summit - https://thecontractorfight.com/mile-high-profit-summit/The Contractor Growth Network -https://contractorgrowthnetwork.com/The $100k Contractor is designed to get you to at least $100k a year in personal income. It’s time we quit stealing from our families and get that time back! https://thecontractorfight.com/100kLearn how to market like a pro in our Marketing Boot Camp! - https://thecontractorfight.com/marketing-boot-campSchedule A Contractor Sales Academy Demo - https://contractorsalesacademy.com/demoOrder Your Fight Planner - http://thecontractorfight.com/fight-plannerThe Contractor Fight Facebook Group - https://www.facebook.com/groups/thecontractorfight/The Contractor Fight Night - https://thecontractorfight.com/fightnight/The Bridge - https://contractorsalesacademy.com/the-bridge/The Contractor Fight TV - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCEWHDzg1Tnogow9uAL3YESwThe Contractor Sales Academy Podcast - https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/contractor-sales-academy/id1440650529?mt=2 Want to stop sucking the life out of your contracting business? Join the Contractor Sales Academy and take command of your entire sales process! CSA is a game-changer for your business.https://contractorsalesacademy.com/csa/ Read more at http://strongpreneur.libsyn.com/#vyWRWfcf0VRHIKyQ.99

No one becomes a contractor to do paperwork, but if you want to get paid, keeping track of documents like change orders is crucial to save you time and money. Tom’s guest today is Cameron Page, creator of the software app Extracker. Check out how Extracker’s simple tools can help improve your communication, change order process and business!          In this episode, we talk about… Communication is the number one skill general contractors need to build Why the trades and construction industries deserve better technology to track change orders  Why Extracker is beneficial for both commercial and residential contractors  Details about Extracker’s simple implementation and useful features  Cameron’s future plans for Extracker to become the standard for how companies communicate on projects  The most challenging and rewarding aspects of launching a software app like Extracker  Advice for those thinking of starting their own business: You’ll never know unless you go for it!    Links to resources: Extracker  cpage@extracker.com Cameron Page on Linkedin The Mile High Profit Summit The Contractor Growth Network The $100k Contractor is designed to get you to at least $100k a year in personal income. It’s time we quit stealing from our families and get that time back! Learn how to market like a pro in our Marketing Boot Camp!  Schedule A Contractor Sales Academy Demo Order Your Fight Planner The Contractor Fight Facebook Group The Contractor Fight Night The Bridge The Contractor Fight TV The Contractor Sales Academy Podcast   Want to stop sucking the life out of your contracting business? Join the Contractor Sales Academy and take command of your entire sales process! CSA is a game-changer for your business.   Read more at http://strongpreneur.libsyn.com/#vyWRWfcf0VRHIKyQ.99

No more excuses—it’s time to make a commitment to yourself and get your ass to Denver for the Mile High Profit Summit! Tom explains the powerful experience of being in the same room with people who’ve already traveled the path you’re on and who are ready to share what it takes to learn, grow and succeed in every aspect of your life. Stop procrastinating and get your ticket now!         Top 10 Benefits of the Mile High Profit Summit:   1- You’ll meet other FWs and grow your network   2- Movement and Breath to get your head in the game with Chris Dwyer  3- Structured time with the Contractor Fight Coaching Team  4- Time to rock out and get loose—and maybe catch Tom on drums! 5- 100% Spouse-friendly event and a chance to explore beautiful Colorado  6- Shift your mindset and gain a fresh perspective on your business and life  7- Strengthen your relationships both in and out of your business  8- Finally discover what you’re really capable of and find out how far you’re made to go   9- Witness Tom stepping out of his comfort zone and share what he’s never shared before  10- Special surprises you absolutely don’t want to miss!    Links to resources: The Mile High Profit Summit The $100k Contractor is designed to get you to at least $100k a year in personal income. It’s time we quit stealing from our families and get that time back! Learn how to market like a pro in our Marketing Boot Camp!  Schedule A Contractor Sales Academy Demo Order Your Fight Planner The Contractor Fight Facebook Group The Contractor Fight Night The Bridge The Contractor Fight TV The Contractor Sales Academy Podcast   Want to stop sucking the life out of your contracting business? Join the Contractor Sales Academy and take command of your entire sales process! CSA is a game-changer for your business.   Read more at http://strongpreneur.libsyn.com/#vyWRWfcf0VRHIKyQ.99

Investing in your brand is a surefire way to scale your business and increase your revenue if you take the time to do it right. Tom’s guest today is Dan Antonelli, the founder of KickCharge Creative. Dan explains why branding isn’t just about having a logo or clever company name, and how to build a stronger brand that makes more customers want to hire you!         In this episode, we talk about… How to know if your company needs to be rebranded Tips for naming your business and the value of creating a positive brand experience  What branding is vs. what it’s not and common branding mistakes to avoid Have your brand match what you deliver—look as good as the service you provide How to measure if your brand identity is helping or hurting your company Why building a better brand leads to better recruitment Blanding vs. branding and how to make people want to work with you  Why everything we do or don’t do sends a message, tells a story, makes a promise or breaks a promise  The power of making a color ownable so when clients see it they think of your company  Why branding consistency across the board matters    Links to resources: KickCharge Creative Building a Big Small Business Brand  dan@kickcharge.com The Mile High Profit Summit The Contractor Growth Network The $100k Contractor is designed to get you to at least $100k a year in personal income. It’s time we quit stealing from our families and get that time back! Learn how to market like a pro in our Marketing Boot Camp!  Schedule A Contractor Sales Academy Demo Order Your Fight Planner The Contractor Fight Facebook Group The Contractor Fight Night The Bridge The Contractor Fight TV The Contractor Sales Academy Podcast   Want to stop sucking the life out of your contracting business? Join the Contractor Sales Academy and take command of your entire sales process! CSA is a game-changer for your business. Read more at http://strongpreneur.libsyn.com/#vyWRWfcf0VRHIKyQ.99

If you’re feeling overwhelmed, it’s time to take action and do something about it! Tom and Dan are here to remind you to take back your power and make the choice to prioritize what matters most so you can get your shit done!  In this episode, we talk about… Tom’s Advice to Combat Overwhelm: Recognize your choice—when everything is crucial, nothing is Take a day off or more to reset—the world won’t end if you do  Get oxygen time on the calendar with your family, yourself, etc. Identify 3 money tasks, schedule them and honor them Delegate or delete everything else from your schedule You can’t just replace a negative emotion with a positive emotion—it has to be replaced with positive action Lose your ego and avoid letting tasks snowball Prioritize time for yourself and spend time on what energizes you Do your shit NOW—Use the 5 Second Rule and don’t put it off   Don’t get upset about what you can’t control: Adopt a “I GET To” vs. “I Have To” attitude  Details about the Mile High Profit Summit and why you should definitely attend  Links to resources: The 5 Second Rule The Mile High Profit Summit The $100k Contractor is designed to get you to at least $100k a year in personal income. It’s time we quit stealing from our families and get that time back! Learn how to market like a pro in our Marketing Boot Camp!  Schedule A Contractor Sales Academy Demo Order Your Fight Planner The Contractor Fight Facebook Group The Contractor Fight Night The Bridge The Contractor Fight TV The Contractor Sales Academy Podcast Want to stop sucking the life out of your contracting business? Join the Contractor Sales Academy and take command of your entire sales process! CSA is a game-changer for your business. Read more at http://strongpreneur.libsyn.com/#vyWRWfcf0VRHIKyQ.99