Profit Tool Belt

Struggling to build a high-performing sales team for your contracting business? Joe Crisara, a Service Sales Coach, shares actionable strategies for recruiting, training, and motivating your team to achieve consistent sales success in the construction industry. Discover how to find the right talent, develop their skills, and foster a winning sales culture.  Tune in and take your contracting business to the next level!

Thaddeus and Evan from HVAC Success Secrets: Revealed share insights on pivoting marketing strategies and attracting quality leads. They discuss the importance of diversifying lead sources, effective lead tracking methods, timely responses to service calls, and the significance of prompt communication. The podcast also covers local marketing strategies, transformative experiences in the contracting business, and the necessity of continuous learning for business growth.

Join Jeff Wickersham, host of The Warrior Dad podcast, as he discusses the essence of fatherhood and self-improvement, nurturing family bonds, and overcoming negative beliefs. Explore the correlation between physical fitness and mental strength, and discover tools and strategies for evolving as a parent and leader.

In this episode of The Profit Toolbelt we covered the 5 things that might be holding you back from finding the right hires with Jonathan Porter-Whistman. Not only has Jonathan personally taken part in THOUSANDS of job interviews - he is also the CEO of PerceptionPredict - an AI-driven platform that helps with finding qualified trades employees. We discussed everything from crafting “exclusive” job ads, to gracefully ending interviews, to running your construction business like a jazz club. Listen in to avoid the hidden traps of hiring bad-fit employees.

Dreaming of selling your contracting business, but feeling lost on where to start? Then listen in and discover mindset shifts as well as practical strategies to set up your contracting business for a successful exit. This episode’s guest, Jeff Domenick, has been part of a whopping 25 deals, including 13 at Site One and 8 at KeyServ - his landscape services company with over 3,000 residential and commercial customers. Jeff shared why YOU can't be the business and how to build a business that runs smoothly even when you're not around.

Let’s delve into "Money Management for Wealthy Contractors" with the incredible Taunya Woods Richardson. With eight businesses under her belt, Taunya provides financial training for founders and even National Banks are sending struggling business owners her way.  In this episode, Taunya breaks down the top three secrets wealthy contractors swear by including navigating “The Bermuda Triangle Of Budgets” and weighted pricing models. So hit play and let’s go!

Struggling with predictability in your trades, remodeling, or home-building business? Check out the systems FRANCHISE businesses use to open up new, wildly profitable locations. Join us for an interview with the franchising expert Leah Coss.  Get ready for an eye-opening discussion on making your company irresistible to top talent and taking control of your employee supply chain. Listen in as Leah shares firsthand insights from her experiences at 1-800-GOT-JUNK, revealing the secrets behind their multi-million franchise!

Listen in to discover Andrew Crapuchette's secrets to winning the trust of serious builders and filling your pipeline with high-value jobs. Andrew is a tech CEO turned housing developer who openly shared how subcontractors can stand out from the competition. You'll learn how to leave a lasting impression even if you think you're not that different from your competition. Turns out it's not as much a question of trade skills as it is communication and the ability to navigate awkward conversations. So what does it take to stand out? Tune in and find out!

Let’s lift the veil behind how big companies choose contractors to work with!  Join us in an electrifying chat with Joanna Cooper, General Manager at Daimler Truck's Mount Holly facility. Find out the top three concerns dominating purchasing discussions at Joanna's facility and discover how to actually make connections that turn into large commercial sales.

It’s time to stop losing sleep over unexpected job costs and unsuccessful bids.  Learn how Steve Cederquist charges for estimates and passes true costs to customers. Steve has been in construction for 30 years (starting at the very young age of 13). You might have seen him on HGTV’s hit-show “Flip Or Flop”, where he makes regular appearances. Steve also shared personal anecdotes from his time on TV, insights into family life, and the journey to becoming a highly-demanded contractor. Tune in to the full podcast for a deep dive into construction, bidding strategies, and covering true job costs.