Construction Champions Podcast How Business Credit Really Works for Contractors: Stop Losing Money, Jobs, and Cash Flow
Most contractors don’t realize their business already has a credit file and it could be costing them jobs, cash flow, insurance rates, and commercial opportunities.
In this episode of Construction Champions, Ron Nussbaum sits down with Gerri Detweiler, one of America’s leading experts on business credit, to break down how business credit really works for contractors.
You’ll learn how to build business credit, how to avoid personal guarantee traps, why some contractors lose profitable bids without ever knowing why, and how to protect your company before you take on your next job.
If you want to grow, scale, and protect your construction business, this is a must-watch.
What You’ll Learn in This Episode
How business credit actually works for contractors
Business credit vs personal credit (and why contractors confuse them)
Why your business may already have a credit profile you’ve never seen
The biggest mistakes contractors make with vendor accountsHow to build business credit with suppliers and trade lines
How bad information on your report can cost you projects
How to check the credit of companies you work with
Why personal guarantees can expose you legally and financially
How to use business credit to protect cash flow and growth
Timestamps
00:00 Intro
02:11 What makes a construction champion
05:25 Business credit vs personal credit explained
08:50 How business credit files get created
11:45 Why business info gets mixed up and how to fix it
15:30 How business credit impacts contractors
19:02 The truth about personal guarantees
21:49 How to build business credit the right way
25:10 Protecting yourself using credit checks on clients and partners
29:12 Why contractors get burned on jobs
33:40 Final advice from Gerri
About Gerri Detweiler
Gerri is a nationally recognized expert in business credit, financing, and small business financial systems. She helps contractors and small business owners understand how to build, manage, and leverage business credit to create more stable and profitable companies.
http://www.gerridetweiler.com
https://www.linkedin.com/in/gerridetweiler
If You’re a Contractor, Start HereThis episode will help you avoid bad clients, protect your cash flow, and build a financially strong business that wins bigger jobs.
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