The Contractor Fight with Tom Reber TCF1081: The War Chest That Saves Your Team
Dec 13, 2025
In times of scheduling gaps, instead of panicking, see it as an opportunity to build a financial war chest and nurture team trust. Learn how consistent payroll and proper pricing enable predictable cash flow, allowing for planned off-seasons. Embrace downtime to work on shop improvements and marketing strategies. By intentionally scheduling gaps, you can keep crews engaged and aligned with your goals. Ultimately, focus on building reserves and caring for your team to ensure success in your business.
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Filling Gaps With Shop And Home Projects
- Tim turned a schedule gap into shop improvements and small projects for his crew instead of sending them home.
- He uses downtime to tackle deferred shop tasks and home projects that keep the team engaged and productive.
Build A Business War Chest
- Build a business war chest so you can pay your crew during slow periods and plan internal projects.
- Keep material on hand and schedule off-season work to use downtime productively.
Predictable Pay Builds Team Trust
- Reliable, automatic payroll builds trust and reduces employee anxiety about money.
- Tim says predictable deposits and steady pay make workers feel safe and part of something bigger.