

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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Jul 18, 2022 • 25min
#337 Should You Defend Your Prices?
Today we're talking about the question "How can I justify spending more with you than my other quotes?" and how you can answer this in your marketing and in your sales process. 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 15, 2022 • 1h 26min
CGTV #36 Behind The Curtain of Hitting $2.5M
We've done a lot right, but we've also made a lot of mistakes along the way. Today we're having an honest conversation about the journey of CGN through all of 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

Jul 11, 2022 • 21min
#336 "Not dumb, just mentally lazy"
Sometimes it's just easier to do more physical labor than actually solve the problem that's holding your business back (mental labor). This episode might hit a little harder for some. But if it does, that's a good sign. Today we're tackling an often ignored topic among business owners, mental laziness. 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 8, 2022 • 52min
CGTV #35 Is Marketing Inevitable?
The word marketing often leaves a bad taste in people's mouths. Today we're talking about why that is, and the relationship between good marketing and great sales. 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 4, 2022 • 25min
#335 Commoditization V. Customization
Is it better to be a well-oiled, templated machine, making yourself more of a commodity? Or a contracting artist that creates everything custom but is overrun with inconsistency and unpredictability? And which one makes you more money? That's what we're diving into today. 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 1, 2022 • 55min
CGTV #34 How I Am Recession-Proofing CGN
I'm not sure if you've turned on the news lately but... this is a good conversation to have any time. Today we're going over things you can do in your business to ensure consistency even in the worst of times. 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

Jun 27, 2022 • 27min
#334 Finding a Mentor
Sometimes you have to fail in order to learn a lesson in your business. What's better though, is finding a mentor that can show you where they have failed so you don't do the same yourself. Does that method of learning ever really stick and is it worth seeking out a mentor for your business? That's what we're getting into today. 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

Jun 24, 2022 • 1h 1min
CGTV #33 Beating Out The Competition Despite Higher Prices
Trying something new here. Here's an audio form of our weekly Facebook Live, CGTV. Chris and Greg share how you can beat the competition without lowering your price. 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

Jun 20, 2022 • 21min
#333 Are You Fulfilled In Your Business?
There seems to be a far too common trend of contractors becoming LESS fulfilled after starting their own business. Why does this happen to so many contractors and what can we do to stop it? That's what we're talking about today. 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

Jun 13, 2022 • 23min
#332 Your Command Post
Do you have a place that puts you on your A-game for every single sales call? Today we're talking about the importance of you sales command post and how we set ours up to ensure we're always at the top of our game when it's time to close some sales. 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