

The Wealthy Contractor
Brian Kaskavalciyan
The Wealthy Contractor Podcast shares interviews with home improvement industry insiders, giving you the tools and insights to achieve greater success, wealth, and freedom. Learn more at: TheWealthyContractor.com. Have you ever felt like there’s a secret club of successful contractors, and you’re left outside? Want in? Well, you’ve just found the entry door. In each episode, our host, Brian Kaskavalciyan, pulls back the curtain, revealing the stories, strategies, and secrets that top leaders use to grow their home improvement businesses and enjoy more success, more wealth, and more freedom. Get your FREE copy of The 7 Secrets to Becoming a Wealthy Contractor (just pay shipping) at TheWealthyContractor.com.
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Sep 10, 2020 • 1h 1min
102. 1 Step Back, 10 Steps Forward | Tommy Mello
For more FREE Wealthy Contractor resources, go to www.TheWealthyContractor.comGet ready for a burst of energy today on this episode of the podcast! Tommy Mello, author of Home Service Millionaire, owner of A-1 Garage Services, and host of The Home Service Expert Podcast is passionate about waking business owners up to the potential in themselves and their businesses.In business, it’s so hard to hit the pause button, but you’ll hear Tommy talk about the importance of taking the time to examine your numbers, your processes and your team - even if it means taking a step back - so that you can then drive your business 10 steps forward.

Aug 27, 2020 • 41min
101. Slow Down to Speed Up | Charlie Gindele
For more FREE Wealthy Contractor resources, go to www.TheWealthyContractor.comYou may remember hearing from Charlie Gindele of Renewal by Andersen on The Wealthy Contractor Podcast a few months ago when COVID first hit. Having been around the home improvement business since he was a kid and an entrepreneur since his college days, Charlie’s opinion is incredibly valuable. From growing people to growing your financial resources, this episode is packed with the secrets to long-term success - through any ups or downs. Do yourself and your business a favor and set aside some time right now to take in just a small fraction of the wisdom that Charlie has to offer.

Aug 13, 2020 • 60min
100. For Love of the Challenge | Brian Elias
For more FREE Wealthy Contractor resources, go to www.TheWealthyContractor.comBrian Elias built 1-800-HANSONS from the ground up, turning it into one of the most successful home improvement companies in the country. Now, he’s taking on a new challenge and starting back from the beginning with a new business - of course now, he has a true WEALTH of knowledge, and he’s sharing it with us today on the 100th episode of the podcast.As you listen, you’ll get to hear a masterclass from Brian on sales and marketing, and he’s answering listener questions as well. Do not miss it - this episode is PACKED with insights on life and business that you can take action on today.

Jul 30, 2020 • 38min
99. Becoming a Master Marketer | iQ Haywood
For more FREE Wealthy Contractor resources, go to www.TheWealthyContractor.com On today’s episode of the podcast, you’ll hear from iQ Haywood, a son of immigrants who grew up in Brooklyn and learned the value of entrepreneurship and hard work at a young age. After retiring from the automotive industry at 33 years old, iQ dove headfirst into the home improvement industry, applying the sales and marketing techniques he learned from the automotive business along the way. As you listen to this episode, you’ll be energized by iQ’s enthusiasm for the sales and marketing aspects of the business, as well as his vision for success. Plus, he shares some great insights that business owners at Year 1 or even Year 40 can use to accelerate their business success.

Jul 23, 2020 • 1h 2min
4. MOS | The 4 Freedoms You Must Protect as a Wealthy Contractor
For more FREE Wealthy Contractor resources, go to www.TheWealthyContractor.com As a business owner, everyone wants a piece of you - vendors, employees, customers, your family, friends, community - they all have something they want from you. In this episode, you’ll get to hear a recent webinar on the right boundaries, habits, and practices you can implement right now to protect the 4 important freedoms you’ve earned as an entrepreneur to experience your ultimate vision of success.

Jul 16, 2020 • 38min
98. Don’t Be Afraid to Profit | John Chambers
For more FREE Wealthy Contractor resources, go to www.TheWealthyContractor.comIf the latest circumstances have been a wake-up call to revisit your profit model, then this episode of the podcast is perfect for you. John Chambers of My Midwest Exteriors has had many years of experience in the industry, and in 2017, he decided to switch things up and put an emphasis on profit.As you listen, keep in mind that it’s never too late to change. Just like John, don’t put any limits on your growth. You’re just ONE breakthrough away...

Jul 2, 2020 • 39min
97. Make It Better | Matt Hullander
For more FREE Wealthy Contractor resources, go to www.TheWealthyContractor.comOn today’s episode of the podcast, you’ll hear how Hullco’s owner, Matt Hullander, tasks each of his employees with making it better - for the company’s customers, their co-workers and their community. You’ll also find out how he embodies this mission statement by focusing on continuous improvement for himself and the company.Matt is the perfect example of stepping it up and taking a company to new levels of success. If you’ve ever thought about growing your business, you’ll want to take notes very closely with this one.

Jun 25, 2020 • 1h 38min
3. How Today’s Contractors are Thriving in Uncertain Times | MOS
For more FREE Wealthy Contractor resources, go to www.TheWealthyContractor.comAs a business owner, your mindset affects your entire team - and ultimately your bottom line. On today’s episode of the podcast, you’ll hear the audio from a special online event, Mindset Over Skill Set: How Today’s Contractors are Thriving in Uncertain Times. You’ll discover how Wealthy Contractors not only work to develop skill sets that make their businesses profitable and successful; they spend just as much time working on bettering themselves, including their thinking, their beliefs and ultimately their actions.

Jun 18, 2020 • 33min
96. Going to the “Next Level” Requires Some Pain - Sorry ;-) | Mark Olsen
For more FREE Wealthy Contractor resources, go to www.TheWealthyContractor.comOn today’s podcast, you’ll hear Mark Olsen of Krumwiede Home Pros, share how he and his brother Greg grew their company’s sales and profitability to the point where they surpassed April’s sales goal - even in the midst of the challenges in the marketplace. Listen as Mark shares the steps they’ve taken to put Krumwiede “on a rocketship to the next level” and what you can do to prepare yourself and your business for big changes.

Jun 4, 2020 • 50min
95. Systems Breed Success | Anna Olivier
For more FREE Wealthy Contractor resources, go to www.TheWealthyContractor.com
On this episode you’re going to hear from Anna Olivier of The Jim Olivier Family of Companies. Anna has an incredible story.
She discovered long ago that when you combine systems - whether for Sales, Installation, Customer Service or any process within the company - and a strong profit model, it will produce success.
There’s something that every current or aspiring Wealthy Contractor can learn from this episode. Get ready to take notes!