

Contractor Growth Network
Logan Shinholser
Growing up as the son of a successful contractor, Logan experienced firsthand the benefits of a healthy contracting business: less stress, more money, and more time for family. Now Logan runs Contractor Growth Network to help guide you on your journey to create a strong and reliable contracting business for your family.
Interested in learning more? Visit contractorgrowthnetwork.com or join our Facebook group, Common Sense Contracting, today.
Interested in learning more? Visit contractorgrowthnetwork.com or join our Facebook group, Common Sense Contracting, today.
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Sep 5, 2022 • 54min
#342 The Ultimate Project Management Software (with Eric Fortenberry)
Check out JobTread here: www.jobtread.com We are joined by Eric Fortenberry, Founder & CEO of JobTread! Eric has worked with contractors for YEARS, helping them organize their projects, job cost, and more! Schedule a call with us! - https://share.hsforms.com/1v3gp-unnSNqQXzWVdJTgFgbr9id?__hstc=103926239.2ed580b339b26c0d003dca0dcadc8b39.1635876640137.1643036096909.1643293234858.125&__hssc=103926239.2.1643293234858&__hsfp=2234910243&hsCtaTracking=e497f09d-32d2-4ef5-a16d-a73af844f59c%7C52b043a3-e9e6-411f-a6a6-3cd643fefd86 Website - contractorgrowthnetwork.com Join our Facebook group - https://www.facebook.com/groups/commonsensecontracting Instagram - instagram.com/contractorgrowthnetwork1

Sep 2, 2022 • 46min
CGTV #41 How We Turned The Inc 5000 Into A $120,000 Day
On this episode we talk about how we turned our accomplishment of being #983 in the INC 5000 into a $120,000 sales day! Join the discussion and check out CGTV live Monday nights through our FB group: Common Sense Contracting- https://www.facebook.com/groups/commonsensecontracting Or the weekly stream on Youtube here: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCYrCSDrWwoa2jFZPJ0F5q0A Schedule a Call with Our Specialists - https://share.hsforms.com/1v3gp-unnSNqQXzWVdJTgFgbr9id?__hstc=103926239.2ed580b339b26c0d003dca0dcadc8b39.1635876640137.1643036096909.1643293234858.125&__hssc=103926239.2.1643293234858&__hsfp=2234910243&hsCtaTracking=e497f09d-32d2-4ef5-a16d-a73af844f59c%7C52b043a3-e9e6-411f-a6a6-3cd643fefd86 Website - contractorgrowthnetwork.com Instagram - instagram.com/contractorgrowthnetwork1

Aug 29, 2022 • 50min
#341 Your Current Brand Is Costing You THOUSANDS (with Dan Antonelli - KickCharge Creative)
PRE ORDER "BRANDED NOT BLANDED" SEPTEMBER 1ST! We are joined by Dan Antonelli, President of KickCharge Creative! Dan has worked with contractors for YEARS, helping them update their brand. Whether it's a new name, logo, colors, or truck wrap. Dan has a book coming out titled "Branded Not Blanded" that is designed to educate contractors on how to update their brand in 2022. Enjoy this conversation! Schedule a call with us! - https://share.hsforms.com/1v3gp-unnSNqQXzWVdJTgFgbr9id?__hstc=103926239.2ed580b339b26c0d003dca0dcadc8b39.1635876640137.1643036096909.1643293234858.125&__hssc=103926239.2.1643293234858&__hsfp=2234910243&hsCtaTracking=e497f09d-32d2-4ef5-a16d-a73af844f59c%7C52b043a3-e9e6-411f-a6a6-3cd643fefd86 Website - contractorgrowthnetwork.com Join our Facebook group - https://www.facebook.com/groups/commonsensecontracting Instagram - instagram.com/contractorgrowthnetwork1

Aug 26, 2022 • 58min
CGTV #40 What We Learned From 2 Shark Tank Sharks
Chris and I just came back from The Commitment Summit in Costa Rica! We heard some amazing speakers, including 2 shark tank sharks! We recap the conference and how it will shape CGN going forward! Join the discussion and check out CGTV live Monday nights through our FB group: Common Sense Contracting- https://www.facebook.com/groups/commonsensecontracting Or the weekly stream on Youtube here: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCYrCSDrWwoa2jFZPJ0F5q0A Schedule a Call with Our Specialists - https://share.hsforms.com/1v3gp-unnSNqQXzWVdJTgFgbr9id?__hstc=103926239.2ed580b339b26c0d003dca0dcadc8b39.1635876640137.1643036096909.1643293234858.125&__hssc=103926239.2.1643293234858&__hsfp=2234910243&hsCtaTracking=e497f09d-32d2-4ef5-a16d-a73af844f59c%7C52b043a3-e9e6-411f-a6a6-3cd643fefd86 Website - contractorgrowthnetwork.com Instagram - instagram.com/contractorgrowthnetwork1

Aug 8, 2022 • 55min
#340 How To Get Started With Video
Video can seem complicated. Today we're simplifying it to the basic videos that you need for your contracting business and how we used these videos in my dad's contracting business to generate leads and build trust with potential clients before we ever showed up at their home. Schedule a Call with Our Specialists - https://share.hsforms.com/1v3gp-unnSNqQXzWVdJTgFgbr9id?__hstc=103926239.2ed580b339b26c0d003dca0dcadc8b39.1635876640137.1643036096909.1643293234858.125&__hssc=103926239.2.1643293234858&__hsfp=2234910243&hsCtaTracking=e497f09d-32d2-4ef5-a16d-a73af844f59c%7C52b043a3-e9e6-411f-a6a6-3cd643fefd86 Website - contractorgrowthnetwork.com Join our Facebook group - https://www.facebook.com/groups/commonsensecontracting Instagram - instagram.com/contractorgrowthnetwork1

Aug 5, 2022 • 51min
CGTV #39 What I Learned From a Multi-Million Painting Company
Last week we took a trip to visit one of our very first clients, Todd Tribble. Todd runs an extremely well put together painting company in Ann Arbor, MI and every time we visit we learn more about how the top 1% of contractors run their business like a business. Join the discussion and check out CGTV live Monday nights through our FB group: Common Sense Contracting- https://www.facebook.com/groups/commonsensecontracting Or the weekly stream on Youtube here: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCYrCSDrWwoa2jFZPJ0F5q0A Schedule a Call with Our Specialists - https://share.hsforms.com/1v3gp-unnSNqQXzWVdJTgFgbr9id?__hstc=103926239.2ed580b339b26c0d003dca0dcadc8b39.1635876640137.1643036096909.1643293234858.125&__hssc=103926239.2.1643293234858&__hsfp=2234910243&hsCtaTracking=e497f09d-32d2-4ef5-a16d-a73af844f59c%7C52b043a3-e9e6-411f-a6a6-3cd643fefd86 Website - contractorgrowthnetwork.com Instagram - instagram.com/contractorgrowthnetwork1

Aug 1, 2022 • 1h 19min
#339 How I Sold My $2M Pond Business
Last week we heard about how Steve grew Premier Ponds to doing $1.6M in revenue. This week we're joined by the 2 new owners of Premier Ponds to talk about how and why they bought the company for $2 million. Schedule a Call with Our Specialists - https://share.hsforms.com/1v3gp-unnSNqQXzWVdJTgFgbr9id?__hstc=103926239.2ed580b339b26c0d003dca0dcadc8b39.1635876640137.1643036096909.1643293234858.125&__hssc=103926239.2.1643293234858&__hsfp=2234910243&hsCtaTracking=e497f09d-32d2-4ef5-a16d-a73af844f59c%7C52b043a3-e9e6-411f-a6a6-3cd643fefd86 Website - contractorgrowthnetwork.com Join our Facebook group - https://www.facebook.com/groups/commonsensecontracting Instagram - instagram.com/contractorgrowthnetwork1

Jul 29, 2022 • 1h 1min
CGTV #38 Atlanta Trade Show Highlights and Employee Morale
Greg's joining today to talk about CGN's time at the Atlanta Build Expo, the role of tradeshows in business, and how he's been affected by the change in direction here at CGN. Join the discussion and check out CGTV live Monday nights through our FB group: Common Sense Contracting- https://www.facebook.com/groups/commonsensecontracting Or the weekly stream on Youtube here: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCYrCSDrWwoa2jFZPJ0F5q0A Schedule a Call with Our Specialists - https://share.hsforms.com/1v3gp-unnSNqQXzWVdJTgFgbr9id?__hstc=103926239.2ed580b339b26c0d003dca0dcadc8b39.1635876640137.1643036096909.1643293234858.125&__hssc=103926239.2.1643293234858&__hsfp=2234910243&hsCtaTracking=e497f09d-32d2-4ef5-a16d-a73af844f59c%7C52b043a3-e9e6-411f-a6a6-3cd643fefd86 Website - contractorgrowthnetwork.com Instagram - instagram.com/contractorgrowthnetwork1

Jul 25, 2022 • 56min
#338 How I Built My $2M Pond Company
In 2001, my dad founded Premier Ponds. In 2020 he sold the business for $2 million dollars. Over the next two weeks, he's telling us all about how he grew his business, maintained it, trained two employees to be owners, and then sold it off to them. This is going to be a good one. Schedule a Call with Our Specialists - https://share.hsforms.com/1v3gp-unnSNqQXzWVdJTgFgbr9id?__hstc=103926239.2ed580b339b26c0d003dca0dcadc8b39.1635876640137.1643036096909.1643293234858.125&__hssc=103926239.2.1643293234858&__hsfp=2234910243&hsCtaTracking=e497f09d-32d2-4ef5-a16d-a73af844f59c%7C52b043a3-e9e6-411f-a6a6-3cd643fefd86 Website - contractorgrowthnetwork.com Join our Facebook group - https://www.facebook.com/groups/commonsensecontracting Instagram - instagram.com/contractorgrowthnetwork1

Jul 22, 2022 • 41min
CGTV #37 CGN's Biggest Failure of Q2
We're back with another "behind the curtains" episode of CGTV. Today Chris and I are having an honest conversation on the direction of CGN, the mistakes and successes of Q2, and the personal lessons we learned from it. Join the discussion and check out CGTV live Monday nights through our FB group: Common Sense Contracting- https://www.facebook.com/groups/commonsensecontracting Or the weekly stream on Youtube here: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCYrCSDrWwoa2jFZPJ0F5q0A Schedule a Call with Our Specialists - https://share.hsforms.com/1v3gp-unnSNqQXzWVdJTgFgbr9id?__hstc=103926239.2ed580b339b26c0d003dca0dcadc8b39.1635876640137.1643036096909.1643293234858.125&__hssc=103926239.2.1643293234858&__hsfp=2234910243&hsCtaTracking=e497f09d-32d2-4ef5-a16d-a73af844f59c%7C52b043a3-e9e6-411f-a6a6-3cd643fefd86 Website - contractorgrowthnetwork.com Instagram - instagram.com/contractorgrowthnetwork1