

The Cash Flow Contractor
Benali
If you’re like most contractors we know, then you started your business because you’re passionate about and great at your craft. You also wanted to be your own boss. Owning a business has a lot of advantages, but also a lot of challenges.
We started this podcast to talk about things that matter to you as an owner, like business fundamentals, sales processes, marketing, leadership, and much more. Armed with knowledge, you’ll be able to reach your goals, whether that’s growth, getting your shop to run without you, or anything in between.
We started this podcast to talk about things that matter to you as an owner, like business fundamentals, sales processes, marketing, leadership, and much more. Armed with knowledge, you’ll be able to reach your goals, whether that’s growth, getting your shop to run without you, or anything in between.
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Sep 15, 2022 • 1h 8min
137 - From Corporate to Contractor With Chris Edwards
From corporate finance to contracting, Chris Edward’s story is a flip on your typical becoming contractor story. We believe that his experience in finance will help you think and approach your business differently. We’re so excited for you to gain insight from Chris and the unique conversation he shares with Martin and Khalil. Start listening right now!

Sep 8, 2022 • 1h 18min
136 - Scaling Your Business With Ali Azhar
Contractors, have you struggled to scale your business? Our recent guest, Ali Azhar, has successfully scaled not one, not two, but four businesses! In today’s episode, he talks with us about exactly how he scaled his businesses, what went wrong, and what he learned from it all. He currently works for HOVER, a company that makes software to create simple, accurate 3D models of homes, and he gives insight into his business processes and strategies. Start listening right now!

Sep 1, 2022 • 1h 18min
135 - Taking A Leap In Your Business With Sean Glessing
It’s a struggle to take that leap into the million dollar market. In today’s episode Martin and Khalil talk with Sean Glessing about how he moved from working in his garage in high school to owning and founding a multimillion dollar cabinet. Start listening today!

Aug 25, 2022 • 1h 9min
134 - Helping Your Employees Succeed With James Freeman
In today’s episode, Martin and Khalil are talking with James Freeman, CEO of home improvement company PJ Fitzpatrick. They cover stepping into an established business as a new CEO, how to help employees succeed, how to integrate technology into your operations, and so much more. Listen to get an insider’s perspective of a large-scale business that’s still expanding!

Aug 11, 2022 • 14min
133 - Impact Of A Foundation
Contractors, if you haven’t heard of a marketing growth foundation before, today is your day. In this episode, Khalil talks with Sean Glessing from Sean’s Cabinetry about how a growth foundation significantly improved his business. Having trouble understanding the value of a solid marketing foundation? Listen today to find out more.

Aug 4, 2022 • 9min
132 - Generating Demand For Your Business
Growing a business takes intentional effort, and it can be hard to figure out exactly what you need to do to accomplish your growth goals. In today’s episode, Khalil lays out practical ways to generate more demand for your business. If you want to grow more effectively and create less stress, more time and more money in your business, give it a listen.

Jul 29, 2022 • 10min
131 - How Big Is Your Business?
When owners of growing businesses get asked, “How big is your business?” they tend to answer in 4 predictable ways. Those common answers often come with a predictable set of problems they’re facing. Listen to this short to find out what problems you may be facing based on how you answer this question about your own business.

Jul 21, 2022 • 42min
130 - The Obstacle Is The Way
Have you ever had an obstacle that was difficult to solve and move forward from? You’re willing to do anything you can to fix it except this one thing? In this episode, Martin and Khalil talk about how the obstacle itself is the way out of the obstacle. Seems a little strange doesn’t it? There’s light at the end of the tunnel with this contractors! Listen to today’s episode to see how the obstacle is the way out.

Jul 14, 2022 • 47min
129 - Keep Customers Accountable With The Credit App
Have you ever had a payment go south with a client? That’s the worst position to be in as a contractor and it can feel like a complicated situation to get out of. In this episode, Martin and Khalil talk with Doug from the Credit App. The Credit App gives you leverage as a contractor to help you find less stress, more time, and more money in your business by ensuring you receive the payments you’re due.

Jul 7, 2022 • 38min
128 - Making Better Use Of Your Time
The only way to find more time is to make better use of your time, hence the title of this episode. We know that time management is difficult to tackle. It takes hard work, sacrifice, and being uncomfortable, but don’t let that discourage you. Check out today’s episode as Martin and Khalil go through practical ways to help you kick-start the process of time management.