The Wealthy Contractor

For more FREE Wealthy Contractor resources go to www.TheWealthyContractor.com.On this episode of The Wealthy Contractor Podcast is Victor Smolyanov, owner of Victor’s Roofing in southeast Michigan.When Victor climbed onto his first roof at age 13, he was instantly hooked. His father, Vladimir, was a roofer and put Victor to work to encourage him to take school more seriously and pursue a college degree instead of following in his footsteps.But that plan backfired because Victor loved every minute of it. He went on to build a business that focuses on residential roofing, gutters, and attic insulation and employs more than 50 people. After making a number of poor hiring choices, he shares the things he’s learned about employing the right people and having proper systems in place. Listen carefully as we follow his interesting journey to success and what he’s learned along the way that got him off the roof.

For more FREE Wealthy Contractor resources go to www.TheWealthyContractor.com.On this episode of The Wealthy Contractor Podcast is Ken Sherman of Sentry Windows and Doors, located in Canada. (His company is currently being rebranded as Brookstone Home Exteriors.)Ken’s journey into home improvement began late in 2014 when he opened his first business to improve the perception of the industry. He is living proof that the strategy of connecting with other successful business owners - and copying what they’re doing - really works.I can honestly say that I wish I had done that when I first started out; I could have saved myself a lot of time and money. Now you can, with Ken’s advice, so listen closely and be sure to check out the valuable resources he shares.

For more FREE Wealthy Contractor resources go to www.TheWealthyContractor.com.On this episode of The Wealthy Contractor Podcast is Larry Janesky of Contractor Nation, whose mission it is to equip contractors in the home improvement industry with the resources and support they need to deliver positive results to customers, employees, and stakeholders. Larry’s journey into home improvement began with an ad he placed in a newspaper at the age of 18, simply asking people to call him if they needed a carpenter. Fast forward to today and Contractor Nation is a $150 million-dollar business with 300 dealers across the U.S. and Canada and over 400 employees.On this episode, Larry shares with you how to be a better thinker and a better leader so you can confidently grow your business and live the life of your dreams. Listen for the commonalities throughout the discussion and use them to your advantage. This is a two-part discussion and you won’t want to miss the next installment. 

For more FREE Wealthy Contractor resources go to www.TheWealthyContractor.com.Today’s episode features a return guest, Mike Michalowicz. By his 35th birthday, Mike had founded and sold two multi-million-dollar companies. Confident that he had the formula to success, he became an angel investor…and proceeded to lose his entire fortune.So, he started all over again, driven to find better ways to grow healthy, strong companies. Today we’re discussing his latest book, Clockwork: Design Your Business to Run Itself. He created the Clockwork system to immediately and permanently bring efficiency to organizations and businesses like yours so that you can finally work less and make more while freeing yourself from entrepreneurial poverty.Mike admittedly writes books to fix his own problems, so you know he’s speaking from experience. If you haven’t read his books, it’s time you did. You’ll understand why after listening to this episode.

For more FREE Wealthy Contractor resources go to www.TheWealthyContractor.com. Today we welcome another return guest, Tony Hoty. Tony got his start in the home improvement industry while working as a door-to-door canvasser during his time at Ohio State. By the time he completed his schooling, he had spent years both generating and closing leads with great success. Tony’s next step would be an obvious one - he began his own retail home improvement company in Cleveland, Ohio.In doing so, he worked his way up to becoming what I refer to as the “King of Face-to-Face Lead Generation” because nobody does it better.In addition to sharing his tips for trade show success, he also describes the exciting details surrounding his recent entrepreneurial acquisition strategy and his plans for similar future purchases. It’s a rather unconventional strategy, but it’s definitely a brilliant one.If you or your employees participate in any type of trade shows, this podcast is a must. Tony has simplified the entire strategy with step-by-step actionable items. You’ll want to take notes and share the information with your team, or even better, share the recording with them.7 Steps To Home Show Success That Will Catapult Your Business the Rest of the YearThe Importance Of Nurturing Your Existing DatabaseStrategies to Help You Stand Out From the Hundreds of CompetitorsThe Difference Between Applying Attraction vs. PursuitThe Power of Reciprocity and How to Use it for Success

For more FREE Wealthy Contractor resources go to www.TheWealthyContractor.com. Today’s guest is a long-time client I’ve been trying to catch up with for quite some time. Larry Closs is the owner of MaxHome, which services the entire Gulf Coast region. He founded his business in 2003 with just one employee but quickly became one of the largest home improvement companies in the U.S. His business has also received numerous awards as one of the fastest-growing companies in the country. On this episode, Larry describes his journey from his roots in marketing to becoming a home improvement industry leader and the sacrifices he made along the way. His background in marketing and advertising provides a unique insider’s look into what you should - and shouldn’t - be doing to market your business. The information he shares is invaluable for anyone who wants to take their business to the next level and beyond because he’s been through it. Listen once - take notes - and then listen again. You’ll be glad you did.On this episode, you’ll learn:Why you need to remove yourself from your business and manage your managers;The one thing you can't underestimate when growing your business;Why direct-response marketing is king; The important elements you direct-response marketing MUST include;Reasons why your marketing might not be working. 

For more FREE Wealthy Contractor resources go to www.TheWealthyContractor.com. On today’s episode, we have a repeat guest, Charlie Gindele, General Manager of Renewal by Andersen of Orange County, California. Charlie formerly joined us on Episode #2 of the Wealthy Contractor podcast and I asked him to return because he is an amazing role model for entrepreneurs, particularly those in the home improvement industry.Today we’re discussing the topic of Planning for Growth, beginning with how to establish your goals and then outlining how to achieve them. This information-packed podcast is full of real-world examples that you can apply in your business.Charlie is one of the smartest entrepreneurs I’ve ever met, and I hope you’ll listen closely to the wisdom he has to share from his many years of experience. Success leaves clues and you’ll definitely want to take note of his.

On today’s episode, we’re talking with Brian Smith, a Senior Account Executive for Dave Yoho Associates, Brian provides business consulting, sales, lead generation, management and canvassing training to direct sales companies and home improvement, manufacturers. Today Brian shares his real-world experiences and best practices for making the transition from sales representative to sales manager. He details how he helps put companies back on the fast track to profitability in as little as 90 days.The information being presented here is in-depth and high-level, so you’ll want to listen very closely and take notes. You may even want to listen to it a second time.Remember, you can also register today at www.AccelerateEvent.com and get access to practical, real-world strategies in the areas of marketing, sales, business growth, and profitability.

Today, is the first episode in a new series, The Wealthy Contractor: Mindset Over Skillset. Basically, this is a “podcast inside a podcast”.See, I love bringing you interviews with the Wealthy Contractor podcast but, I know we need more. I believe that business growth almost always follows personal growth. And, while we touch on personal growth in the main podcast, it is not the focus. It is more about skillsets, strategies, tactics, and tools required for success.So, I decided I would create another podcast series for you (without making you go somewhere else for it) entirely focused on mindset and personal development.The first episode is ready, and it is based on an amazing little book called you2. I hope you like the episode and find value and motivation in it.Please let me know your thoughts, good, bad or ugly!

For more FREE Wealthy Contractor resources go to www.TheWealthyContractor.com.In this episode, you'll discover the 4 critical strategies that will help you make more and keep more (NET profit) in 2019. In the end, it’s not how much we sell, it’s about how much we keep. In 2019, you MUST be more profitable than you’ve ever been, and in this episode, you'll discover why.Also, I've always been a proponent for continual learning and improvement - I am forever a student - and in this training, you'll find out where you can get in-depth access to the resources and tools necessary to help you implement these strategies for your business and yourself.Remember, you can also register today at www.AccelerateEvent.com and get access to practical, real-world strategies in the areas of marketing, sales, business growth, and profitability.