The Cash Flow Contractor

Many people think OSHA is out to get you. When in fact, they’re there to protect your greatest asset, your employees, and make you a better business. We sat down with safety expert in the workplace, Gary Messec. Gary has spent his career in compliance and knows exactly what to look for from a business owner’s perspective and OSHA’s. Listen to his interview now to learn how to build an environment that’s going to be prosperous and safe for your team.

We sat down with the owner of Ultimate Cabinets, Jeff Finney, to discuss the journey of an entrepreneur and his own personal success in business. It’s not always going to be pretty, you won’t always have a clear roadmap, and it won’t always be a huge success – and that’s okay. Ultimately, the tough times lead to learning opportunities. With Jeff’s ability to adapt and innovate, he’s become a great role model as a leader for his team and for other entrepreneurs. Listen to our interview to learn more about the changes and challenges that have made him so prosperous.

There are a lot of things that you, as a business owner, need in order to have a well-run company. The problem is that most owners can’t afford to hire individuals to handle all of those different things. If you’re out there reading this and you don’t currently have the time or money to hire a full-time employee then this episode is for you. Listen to this episode to hear a breakdown between the pros and cons of an in-house employee vs an outsourced one.

If you’re a contractor, you need to “CYA”... cover your ass. Our expert guest, Karalynn Cromeens, is the go-to attorney for helping contractors gain peace of mind and protection on their projects. Karalynn joins us to discuss what’s at risk when you’re working without a lien, what can happen when you file one incorrectly, and how to receive a lien and leverage up your work. Don’t realize the need for a lien when you’re having to pay up $100k because you didn’t have your bases covered. Listen to our interview with Karalynn to realize the need for a lien today.

Onboarding truly starts before you meet your client or customer. It’s a never ending process that’s front loaded with crucial information you need to seek out from whomever you’re working with. When you don’t take the time to learn about your client or set expectations with them, you’ll end up speaking two different languages which could lead to you not even speaking to each other at all. Solidify what your client is looking for and what you can confidently tell them you can deliver by listening to our real-world advice on the matter.

You have problems in your business that efficient software can solve but what happens when reality sets in and you realize nobody on your team has the time to learn the new software and you’re too busy to teach it? The need for efficient systems is consumed by the fear and frustration of not being able to implement them well. This is typical for small business owners that just want the “right now” and cheapest solutions. Listen to this short episode to learn how to avoid the usual outcome and instead find that perfect software that’s going to make things operate more efficiently in your business.

Communication. We all speak to one another. However, only some of us communicate – addressing your employee, client, or co-worker with clear intentions, focus, and sincerity. When you lack communication skills, you open a door for misunderstanding in your business. On the flip side, when you thrive at communication, so will the areas of your life where it’s present. Listen to our interview with leadership expert, Chris Zervas, to elevate yourself and your business.

The two biggest risks that contractors and people in the real estate industry face are the risk of not getting paid, and the risk of getting sued. In this episode, we’re talking with Tulsa attorney Eric Daffern about common mistakes that contractors make and how putting systems in place (and we don’t just mean legal systems!) can save them time, money, and stress.

In this episode, we’re talking with Michael Barnett, the owner of Barnett Electrical, to learn how he went from working 90 hours a week making minimum wage to closing in on his goal of retiring by age 40.

In this episode, Sergio Garcia is sharing his transformation story. He began his business, Alpha Surfaces, as someone who was really passionate about his craft but, frankly, knew nothing about running a healthy business. See where he came from and how he’s taken charge of his business and his time to make mo’ money, but without mo’ problems.