The Wealthy Contractor

For more FREE Wealthy Contractor resources go to www.TheWealthyContractor.comOn this week’s podcast, we’re talking with another return guest, Bob Quillen, of award-winning Quillen Brothers Windows in Ohio.Bob’s story is an interesting one, from his humble beginnings growing up in a family on welfare, to a stint in the Marine Corps, to the overwhelming success he enjoys today. He describes his very successful business as “a self-improvement company that happens to sell home improvements.” I personally learned a lot on this call and in fact, he inspires me every time we speak. Listen closely and I’m sure he’ll do the same for you.

For more FREE Wealthy Contractor resources go to www.TheWealthyContractor.comOn today's episode, we're talking with the founder of Bathroom Buddy Remodeling, John Huxtable.After spending years in sales and marketing producing TV commercials, John became interested in the home improvement industry. He joined forces with his younger brother to open a home remodeling business that would take on just about any job their customers wanted. A few years later - while attending our Accelerate Live event - a lightbulb went off in his head and together with his brother, they made a decision that would change the entire course of their business within just 3 months.

For more FREE Wealthy Contractor resources go to www.TheWealthyContractor.com.On today’s episode, we’re talking with Rick Wuest, owner of Thompson Creek Windows Company, a family-owned business in the mid-Atlantic region.Rick started working with his father who owned a B2B window manufacturing business. After buying his father out in 2000, he did his research, soaked up all the information he could, and decided to take the gutsy move of firing all of his customers and transforming his business into a B2C windows company.I’m amazed at what Rick has done in such a short amount of time – figuring it out and doing it on his own - so you’ll want to listen closely. It’s a great, inspiring story. 

For more FREE Wealthy Contractor resources go to www.TheWealthyContractor.com.You’ve heard me say it on the podcast over and over… business is hard enough, don’t try and do everything on your own. Find people that can help you get where you want to go. Nearly every successful business owner I know has used the power of other people’s experience and knowledge to grow their business. Too many entrepreneurs are struggling unnecessarily because they are trying to do it all on their own.  This episode is not scripted and admittedly, this episode doesn’t have the same energy as others. It’s just me talking to you about the power of mentors, how to find them and what makes a good mentor.

For more FREE Wealthy Contractor resources go to www.TheWealthyContractor.com.On this week’s podcast, we’re welcoming back Justin Bartley, owner of Next Door and Windows, a company he started in the Chicago area in 2002.Like most entrepreneurs, Justin worked long hours and very rarely took real time off. He has heard me say that your business exists to give you MORE LIFE, not less. And, part of this is taking time off, away from your business. On this episode, we talk about how Justin went from working 70 to 80 hours a week for 10 years to taking 133 days off. We talk about what a real free day is, and Justin shares details about the changes he had to make in his business in order to make these free days happen.

For more FREE Wealthy Contractor resources go to www.TheWealthyContractor.com.Today I’m switching things up a bit. Instead of a regular podcast with a special guest, I’m sharing a webinar I recently did regarding how to get leads during the summer. In fact, the information can be used at any time of year when business slows down, including who you need to target first when that happens.The message involves many tried-and-true strategies including Dan Kennedy’s “Results Triangle” that every smart business owner should familiarize themselves with and then utilize in their business. In this webinar, I will also go over some very compelling sample offers you can tailor to use in your own marketing efforts.If you have any questions after listening to the webinar – or would like additional information regarding one or more of our products - I invite you to contact me.   

For more FREE Wealthy Contractor resources go to www.TheWealthyContractor.com.On today’s episode of The Wealthy Contractor Podcast, we’re talking with John Quint of Quint-Pro Siding & Windows, LLC in Plano TX.The topic of this podcast is reviews, reviews, reviews, and John has mastered the art of earning them and collecting them. And in today’s competitive marketplace, this has become key to not only getting great reviews but also referrals and repeat business. If you want to enjoy this level of 5-star success with your business, listen carefully and take notes as John reveals his secrets.

For more FREE Wealthy Contractor resources go to www.TheWealthyContractor.com.On today’s podcast is Brian Diamond of Quality Home Exteriors based in Omaha Nebraska. Brian is a second-generation home-improvement entrepreneur. Starting his company in 2013, his customer-centered approach earned Brian the industry nod of “Remodeling Entrepreneur of the Year” for 2017, and Quality Home Exteriors a Remodeling’s Big 50 membership, a distinction given only to the top 1% of remodelers in North America.Brian has become an absolute master at creating the processes and the systems that drive his company, so the business doesn’t rely on HIM to operate it. If you’re stuck in your business, and you need a plan for getting yourself unstuck, this is another one of those episodes that you'll want to listen to with pen and paper in hand, ready to take notes.

For more FREE Wealthy Contractor resources go to www.TheWealthyContractor.com.On today’s podcast is “Big” Steve Rennenkamp, owner of award-winning Energy Swing Windows in Murrysville, PA.Also a student of Dan Kennedy, Steve developed his own product and successfully brought it to market. He’s one of the smartest guys I know when it comes to developing relationships with customers, creating raving fans, and getting reviews.Today he’s sharing how his company came to be “the most referred” company in his market, and tips for building your business using direct mail. He also shares how he pulls his whole team – employees and suppliers alike - together with WIN-WIN-WIN solutions.

For more FREE Wealthy Contractor resources go to www.TheWealthyContractor.com.On this episode of The Wealthy Contractor Podcast is Dave Azer, VP at Jacuzzi Walk-In Tub. Dave was one of our speakers at Accelerate Live 2019 and is one of the hardest working people I know in the home improvement business. He’s an expert at growing companies and is in the trenches with contractors every single day helping them create leads, convert leads into sales and make more money.Today focus in on the heart of any business – the call center. If you're spending any kind of money on advertising and marketing and you don't have somebody who’s properly trained with scripting to answer your phones, you're already behind the ball. The information you learn today can help change that, so listen closely.