The Contractor Fight with Tom Reber

Mike Michalowicz is the host of the Entrepreneurship Elevated podcast and the author of many incredibly helpful books including his newest, Clockwork, which is all about getting your business to run without you. In this episode, Mike gives us some really great tips on protecting your time, profits, and finding new talent and recruits. This guy knows business and he’s been through it all so you’ll definitely want to take some notes during this episode. In this episode, we talk about… Protecting your time The profit first mentality Taking control of your profit Finding a demand to fill within your market Capturing and extracting your processes Links to resources: Entrepreneurship Elevated Podcast https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/the-entrepreneurship-elevated-podcast/id940156245?mt=2 Mike Michalowicz’s Websitehttps://www.mikemichalowicz.com/ Buy Profit First by Mike Michalowicz on Amazon Buy Clockwork by Mike Michalowicz on Amazon One Nailhttps://thecontractorfight.com/one-nail The Contractor Fight Nighthttps://thecontractorfight.com/fightnight/ The Contractor Fight TVhttps://www.youtube.com/channel/UCEWHDzg1Tnogow9uAL3YESw The Contractor Sales Academy Podcasthttps://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/contractor-sales-academy/id1440650529?mt=2 The Bridgehttps://contractorsalesacademy.com/the-bridge/ The Contractor Fight Facebook Grouphttps://www.facebook.com/groups/thecontractorfight/ 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

Jeremy Hesselink of Harmonic HVAC outside of Chicago is one of the first contractors that Tom ever worked with. After his first five years as a business owner, Jeremy is now in the top 1% of all personal income earners in the country. On top of that, he only works 8-5 every day and has mastered the art of work/life balance. In this episode, we dive into all of the thought processes and business techniques that helped make Jeremy the success that he is today. In this episode, we talk about… Balancing work and life Starting your business the right way Understanding how the numbers work or find someone who does Making smart business decisions with your profit money Building and cultivating a team of FWs Links to resources: Harmonic Heating & A/C Service & Repairhttps://www.harmonichvac.com/ One Nailhttps://thecontractorfight.com/one-nail The Contractor Fight Nighthttps://thecontractorfight.com/fightnight/ The Contractor Fight TVhttps://www.youtube.com/channel/UCEWHDzg1Tnogow9uAL3YESw The Contractor Sales Academy Podcasthttps://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/contractor-sales-academy/id1440650529?mt=2 The Bridgehttps://contractorsalesacademy.com/the-bridge/ The Contractor Fight Facebook Grouphttps://www.facebook.com/groups/thecontractorfight/ 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 own your own business your number one role is selling. If you’re not selling then you will have nothing to craft. Every year during the winter, a lot of contractors begin to freak out because their phones aren’t ringing. However, by merely making sales a part of your everyday routine and setting sales goals, you WILL sell more. In this episode, we talk about… Protecting your time Getting into the mindset of being a fanatical salesperson Knowing your numbers Setting sales goals Links to resources: One Nailhttps://thecontractorfight.com/one-nail The Contractor Fight Nighthttps://thecontractorfight.com/fightnight/ The Contractor Fight TVhttps://www.youtube.com/channel/UCEWHDzg1Tnogow9uAL3YESw The Contractor Sales Academy Podcasthttps://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/contractor-sales-academy/id1440650529?mt=2 The Bridgehttps://contractorsalesacademy.com/the-bridge/ The Contractor Fight Facebook Grouphttps://www.facebook.com/groups/thecontractorfight/ 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

After being raised in the fencing industry by parents who owned one of the most successful fence installation companies in Tennessee, Caleb Roth founded Stain and Seal Experts. Not only are they one of the most prominent fence installation and stain companies in Tennessee, but they have also expanded to have their own lumber line and coach guys to help them go from 0 to 60 in the stain business. Caleb is also the host of the Stain and Seal Experts Podcast where he shares his immense knowledge with the masses. In this episode, we talk about… Picking the brains of industry experts How having a podcast improved Caleb’s business Being persistent to get more and better clients Expanding and growing your business in a smart way Links to resources: Stain and Seal Expertshttps://stainandsealexperts.com/ Stain and Seal Experts Podcasthttps://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/the-stain-seal-experts-podcast/id1295303189?mt=2 The Contractor Fight Nighthttps://thecontractorfight.com/fightnight/ The Contractor Fight TVhttps://www.youtube.com/channel/UCEWHDzg1Tnogow9uAL3YESw The Contractor Sales Academy Podcasthttps://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/contractor-sales-academy/id1440650529?mt=2 The Bridgehttps://contractorsalesacademy.com/the-bridge/ The Contractor Fight Facebook Grouphttps://www.facebook.com/groups/thecontractorfight/ 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

Andrew Lingan is one of the owners of Premier Ponds out of Burtonsville, Maryland. He started working there during his college summers and over the course of the past 10 years has grown to become one of the owners. One of the things Premier Ponds does so well is investing in their team, finding A-players (FWs), and really leading their guys on a strong career path that is both beneficial for them and the company. Every year they do a “Truth Hike” where the entire team goes on a hike together and are encouraged to air out all of their feelings about the company. From the sound of it, it has been VERY beneficial for everyone. These guys really know how to grow and maintain a strong team and have found a lot of success in doing so. In this episode, we talk about… Investing in your team What it’s like to be an owner of a business Being a leader and motivating your team Trusting your team and being flexible Links to resources: Premier Pondhttps://premierpond.com/ Premier Outdoor Lightinghttps://marylandlighting.com/ The Contractor Fight Nighthttps://thecontractorfight.com/fightnight/ The Contractor Fight TVhttps://www.youtube.com/channel/UCEWHDzg1Tnogow9uAL3YESw The Contractor Sales Academy Podcasthttps://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/contractor-sales-academy/id1440650529?mt=2 The Bridgehttps://contractorsalesacademy.com/the-bridge/ The Contractor Fight Facebook Grouphttps://www.facebook.com/groups/thecontractorfight/ 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

Allan Ferguson of Omega Home Services has been through it all. His business currently brings in over 22 million in revenue and he has 80-90 guys on his staff but he started out like a lot of us - with a single truck. Allan has grown his business, lost it all, started again, and came out even more successful. Because of this, he has some really amazing advice on how to and grow your business the right way. If you’re having trouble scaling your business or don’t even know where to start you'll definitely want to take notes during this episode. In this episode, we talk about… The right mindsets to grow your business How to scale your business Being a leader and a people person Building great relationships with your team and customers How your business should serve you Links to resources: Omega Home Serviceshttp://www.omegaservices.com.au/ Traction: Get a Grip on Your Business by Gino Wickmanhttps://www.amazon.com/Traction-Get-Grip-Your-Business/dp/1936661837 The Contractor Fight Nighthttps://thecontractorfight.com/fightnight/ The Contractor Fight TVhttps://www.youtube.com/channel/UCEWHDzg1Tnogow9uAL3YESw The Contractor Sales Academy Podcasthttps://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/contractor-sales-academy/id1440650529?mt=2 The Bridgehttps://contractorsalesacademy.com/the-bridge/ The Contractor Fight Facebook Grouphttps://www.facebook.com/groups/thecontractorfight/ 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

These days, your company's online image is vital to growing your business and keeping clients happy. Josh Kelly owns RevuKangaroo and manages the marketing for Parker & Sons out of Phoenix, AZ who, in 2018, went from 6 million to over 100 million in business largely in part to their online presence and great customer service. Reviews are becoming more and more prevalent in the way that customers are searching for businesses to hire and that’s why Josh figured out how to earn 5,000 5-star reviews in 2018. In this episode, we talk about… Maintaining your company’s online image Training your employees to deliver better experiences How reviews help your business get found online The psychology of reviews Simplifying the review process for the customer Links to resources: RevuKangaroohttps://revukangaroo.com/ Parker & Sonshttps://www.parkerandsons.com/ The Contractor Fight Nighthttps://thecontractorfight.com/fightnight/ The Contractor Fight TVhttps://www.youtube.com/channel/UCEWHDzg1Tnogow9uAL3YESw The Contractor Sales Academy Podcasthttps://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/contractor-sales-academy/id1440650529?mt=2 The Bridgehttps://contractorsalesacademy.com/the-bridge/ The Contractor Fight Facebook Grouphttps://www.facebook.com/groups/thecontractorfight/ 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

Having a strong brand identity and taking care of your employees are two surefire ways of running a successful business and keeping everyone happy. As Tommy Welch will tell you, it’s everything. Tommy owns 1st Class Painting & Restoration out of Charleston, SC and has been kicking ass for the past 15 years by not only creating a strong and bold brand identity but also establishing a happy and sustainable work culture to ensure that he keeps his employees (and himself) happy. In this episode, we talk about… Creating a brand identity Establishing a training system for new hires Developing a culture and maintaining it Building relationships with employees Creating a roadmap for your company and employees Links to resources: 1st Class Painting & Restorationhttps://1stclasscharleston.com/ The Contractor Fight Nighthttps://thecontractorfight.com/fightnight/ The Contractor Fight TVhttps://www.youtube.com/channel/UCEWHDzg1Tnogow9uAL3YESw The Contractor Sales Academy Podcasthttps://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/contractor-sales-academy/id1440650529?mt=2 The Bridgehttps://contractorsalesacademy.com/the-bridge/ The Contractor Fight Facebook Grouphttps://www.facebook.com/groups/thecontractorfight/ 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

This week is all about content marketing. A lot of you guys are in a slump right now. The weather is getting colder and the phone has stopped ringing. But what can you be doing to make sure that phone is ringing year-round? The answer is simple. Content marketing. Content marketing can establish you as an expert and build trust with a potential customer before you even talk to them personally. Plus, it’s cheaper than traditional forms of advertising. If you’re not already doing some sort of content marketing you’ll definitely want to take notes during this episode. In this episode, we talk about… What content marketing is How content marketing can bring you more business What kind of content to create Being consistent Establishing “Expert Status” Links to resources:They Ask Your Answer by Marcus Sheridan The Contractor Fight Nighthttps://thecontractorfight.com/fightnight/ The Contractor Fight TVhttps://www.youtube.com/channel/UCEWHDzg1Tnogow9uAL3YESw The Contractor Sales Academy Podcasthttps://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/contractor-sales-academy/id1440650529?mt=2 The Bridgehttps://contractorsalesacademy.com/the-bridge/ The Contractor Fight Facebook Grouphttps://www.facebook.com/groups/thecontractorfight/ 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

This week Tommy Mello is back and he’s got a new book that’s out NOW called Home Service  Millionaire. If you want to scale your business and take it to the next level, this book can definitely help you set up a strong foundation for success. As Tommy will tell us, even if you don’t plan on selling your business, you want it running and set up like you are! In this episode, we talk about… Using a CRM 3rd-party lead generation platforms Tracking your leads Understanding KPIs (Key Performance Indicators) Scaling your business Links to resources: Home Service Millionairehttps://homeservicemillionaire.com/ Tommy’s Websitehttp://tommymello.com/ Home Service Experthttp://homeserviceexpert.com/ A1 Garagehttp://a1garage.com/ The Contractor Fight TVhttps://www.youtube.com/channel/UCEWHDzg1Tnogow9uAL3YESw The Contractor Sales Academy Podcasthttps://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/contractor-sales-academy/id1440650529?mt=2 The Bridgehttps://contractorsalesacademy.com/the-bridge/ The Contractor Fight Facebook Grouphttps://www.facebook.com/groups/thecontractorfight/ 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