The Contractor Fight with Tom Reber

Have you ever felt like you were being locked up in your own company? Tom recounts how he was held hostage for two years by toxic employees in his company. He shares how, due to the fear of losing staff and missing production goals, he swept problems under the rug and caved to every demand of the toxic employees. Listen in as he reveals how he handled the situation and the important leadership lessons learned from his experience.Episode Highlights:[00:00] - Being held hostage by employees[01:44] - Toxic and chaos-causing employees[05:15] - Taking decisive action by firing toxic employees [08:14] - Immediate results: Increased morale[08:53] - Improved production with higher-quality work[09:29] - Soaring profits[10:13] - Key lessons learned[10:20] - #1: Never give away power in your company[10:57] - #2: Don't allow fear to dictate decisions[12:02] - #3: Create and uphold non-negotiable values[12:44] - #4: Trust your instincts[13:23] - Closing remarksResources:💰 You didn’t become a contractor to struggle financially. Download our worksheet and start calculating a 50% gross profit on every job. It’s time to get your shit together! https://thecontractorfight.com/50/ 💸 Grab your copy of our FREE Contractors Guide to Spotting Cheap Prospects here: https://thecontractorfight.com/cheap == Join us in BATTLEGROUND ==Everything your contracting business needs in one comprehensive program with three main focus areas: Leadership, Communication, and Numbers. For more info, check out: https://TheContractorFight.com/Battleground == Get your questions answered and connect with other contractors building stronger businesses in The Contractor Fight: https://thecontractorfight.com/facebook == Grab the Gear ==https://gear.thecontractorfight.com/ == Find Us on Social Media ==YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/TomReber Instagram: https://thecontractorfight.com/ig == Rate the Podcast ==Help your fellow contractors find the podcast! Please leave a rating/review! Apple Podcasts  SpotifyMentioned in this episode:Grad your VIP ticket to Mile High Profit Summit 2024https://milehighprofitsummit.com/

In this special podcast episode, Tom sits down with Jon from PaintScout, a sales engine designed specifically for painting contractors. Jon shares valuable insights from the top 36 performers on their platform, providing useful tips and strategies for salespeople in the painting industry. Whether you're a beginner or an experienced salesperson, this conversation is a must-listen.Jon also unveils an exciting event: PaintScout X. This virtual conference is tailored for sales professionals in the painting industry, it is set to take place on April 10th and 11th. Whether you're seeking cutting-edge strategies, networking opportunities, or industry trends, PaintScout X has something for you.Visit PaintScout.com/x for more information and to secure your tickets. The best part, PaintScout users can attend for free!Don't miss out on this unique opportunity to elevate your sales game and connect with fellow professionals. Tune in and mark your calendars for PaintScout X!Resources:PaintScout X is a virtual conference for sales professionals in the painting industry, taking place on April 10th and 11th. Visit PaintScout.com/x for more information and to secure your tickets.💰 You didn’t become a contractor to struggle financially. Download our worksheet and start calculating a 50% gross profit on every job. It’s time to get your shit together! https://thecontractorfight.com/50/ 💸 Grab your copy of our FREE Contractors Guide to Spotting Cheap Prospects here: https://thecontractorfight.com/cheap == Join us in BATTLEGROUND ==Everything your contracting business needs in one comprehensive program with three main focus areas: Leadership, Communication, and Numbers. For more info, check out: https://TheContractorFight.com/Battleground == Get your questions answered and connect with other contractors building stronger businesses in The Contractor Fight: https://thecontractorfight.com/facebook == Find Us on Social Media ==YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/TomReber Instagram: https://thecontractorfight.com/ig == Rate the Podcast ==Help your fellow contractors find the podcast! Please leave a rating/review! Apple Podcasts  SpotifyMentioned in this episode:Mile High Profit Summit - VIPDon't miss the last Mile High Profit Summit in 2024 in Denver, CO! Get your VIP ticket at https://milehighprofitsummit.com/

Learn about the effective 'Know. Show. Do. Review.' training method for developing teams, providing step-by-step guidance for better results. Also, explore the benefits of upgrading to a VIP ticket for enhanced learning experiences at the Mile High Profit Summit.

Today’s guest, Samuel DeMaio, shares how, within 13 days, he and his team were able to sell an incredible 14 bathroom jobs. That’s over 1 bathroom renovation booked per day on average, right out of the gate! Sam is the owner of Showcase Remodels and a real estate investor. He shares, how he markets his business without actually paying for it, and how he plans to keep scaling the business.Episode Highlights:[00:00] - Intro[02:24] - Sam’s career background[10:03] - Sam’s motivation for starting his construction company[10:48] - Financial discipline[13:23] - Advice on investing in yourself[15:19] - Being accountable and starting small[16:16] - Transition from fieldwork to leadership roles[17:27] - Struggles with delegation[18:38] - The right time to open new divisions[20:08] - Sam’s approach to spearheading new divisions[22:11] - Marketing without paid ads[25:00] - Personal branding on social media[29:11] - Things Sam does to better himself[30:40] - Achieving financial stability for philanthropy[32:34] - Finding reliable employees[33:47] - Working with spouses in business[39:10] - Advice for couples in business[40:35] - Importance of taking time off work[44:59] - Rebuilding after setbacks[47:19] - Advice for contractors interested in real estate[50:37] - Real estate investors being cheap[53:46] - 2 things where people go wrong with realtors[54:35] - How Tom tailored his services to work with realtors[56:23] - Power of providing value and building relationships[59:28] - Using gift cards for acquiring clients[1:01:00] - Using signs to build neighborhood awareness and get referrals[1:03:13] - Value of coaching and continuous improvement[1:04:01] - Connect with SamResources:= Showcase Remodels Website: www.showcaseremodels.com  = Showcase Remodels on Ig: https://www.instagram.com/showcaseremodels/  = Showcase Remodels on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ShowcaseRemodels/ 💰 You didn’t become a contractor to struggle financially. Download our worksheet and start calculating a 50% gross profit on every job. It’s time to get your shit together! https://thecontractorfight.com/50/ 💸 Grab your copy of our FREE Contractors Guide to Spotting Cheap Prospects here: https://thecontractorfight.com/cheap == Join us in BATTLEGROUND ==Everything your contracting business needs in one comprehensive program with three main focus areas: Leadership, Communication, and Numbers. For more info, check out: https://TheContractorFight.com/Battleground == Get your questions answered and connect with other contractors building stronger businesses in The Contractor Fight: https://thecontractorfight.com/facebook == Grab the Gear ==https://gear.thecontractorfight.com/ == Find Us on Social Media ==YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/TomReber Instagram: https://thecontractorfight.com/ig == Rate the Podcast ==Help your fellow contractors find the podcast! Please leave a rating/review! Apple Podcasts  SpotifyMentioned in this episode:Mile High Profit Summit - VIPDon't miss the last Mile High Profit Summit in 2024 in Denver, CO! Get your VIP ticket at https://milehighprofitsummit.com/

Spring is here, and as pond water feature and outdoor living space business owners Tim and Derek know all too well, springtime is crunch time. With warmer weather on the horizon, lots of people want to start outdoor projects, but how do Tim and Derek keep up with all the work while staying organized? Listen in as they share their blueprint for success — the systems, tools, and processes they use to keep things organized and make their busiest time of year go smoothly.In this episode, they discuss:Getting organized with a CRM — store all customer info, tasks, communications, etcHaving clear roles and responsibilities within the team to prevent confusionPutting together a calendar of process planning sessions with your teamLeveraging tools like Calendly and pinning texts to stay organized and follow up efficientlyScheduling time off in the winter to recharge before the spring rushResources:💰 You didn’t become a contractor to struggle financially. Download our worksheet and start calculating a 50% gross profit on every job. It’s time to get your shit together! https://thecontractorfight.com/50/ 💸 Grab your copy of our FREE Contractors Guide to Spotting Cheap Prospects here: https://thecontractorfight.com/cheap == Join us in BATTLEGROUND ==Everything your contracting business needs in one comprehensive program with three main focus areas: Leadership, Communication, and Numbers. For more info, check out: https://TheContractorFight.com/Battleground == Get your questions answered and connect with other contractors building stronger businesses in The Contractor Fight: https://thecontractorfight.com/facebook == Grab the Gear ==https://gear.thecontractorfight.com/ == Find Us on Social Media ==YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/TomReber Instagram: https://thecontractorfight.com/ig == Rate the Podcast ==Help your fellow contractors find the podcast! Please leave a rating/review! Apple Podcasts  SpotifyMentioned in this episode:💰 You didn’t become a contractor to struggle financially. Download our worksheet and start calculating a 50% gross profit on every job. It’s time to get your shit together! https://thecontractorfight.com/50/

Are you tired of having financial struggles? Do you want to make six figures of personal income? Then you’ll want to listen up. Tom shares the top five tips for making six figures from your contracting business. He breaks down what he would have done if he had to build his personal income from zero to $100,000 in 12 months. If you take action on these tips and strategies, you’ll see your bank account start growing faster than ever before.Episode Highlights:[00:00] - Building personal income from $0 to $100k in 12 months[02:40] - #1: Get clarity on why $100k is the minimum income goal[02:55] - Why you need to make at least six figures[04:57] - The rising cost of raising a child[06:41] - #2: Answer phone calls promptly[08:10] - #3: Serve every client as if they are your only client[10:15] - #4: Leverage social media and local networking[12:58] - #5: Reverse engineer the math[15:32] - RecapResources:💰 You didn’t become a contractor to struggle financially. Download our worksheet and start calculating a 50% gross profit on every job. It’s time to get your shit together! https://thecontractorfight.com/50/ 💸 Grab your copy of our FREE Contractors Guide to Spotting Cheap Prospects here: https://thecontractorfight.com/cheap == Join us in BATTLEGROUND ==Everything your contracting business needs in one comprehensive program with three main focus areas: Leadership, Communication, and Numbers. For more info, check out: https://TheContractorFight.com/Battleground == Get your questions answered and connect with other contractors building stronger businesses in The Contractor Fight: https://thecontractorfight.com/facebook == Grab the Gear ==https://gear.thecontractorfight.com/ == Find Us on Social Media ==YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/TomReber Instagram: https://thecontractorfight.com/ig == Rate the Podcast ==Help your fellow contractors find the podcast! Please leave a rating/review! Apple Podcasts  SpotifyMentioned in this episode:Learn how to spot cheap prospects https://thecontractorfight.com/cheap/

Exploring the importance of diverse marketing strategies using various platforms like YouTube, Facebook, and TikTok. Interview with passionate 17-year-olds in video production. Discussing pricing strategies, marketing diversification, and targeting different generations for business growth.

As a business owner, you understand that you must pour time, money, and effort into marketing your business. But are you really getting the results you want from your marketing efforts? Today's guest is a marketing expert, Spencer Powell from Builder Funnel. The two discuss the mistakes you’re making with your marketing that are stopping you from generating quality leads and reaching more people. In this episode Spencer also shares tips you can use to test if your current marketing plan is truly working or needs an update.Episode Highlights:[00:00] - Intro[01:47] - Spencer’s background[04:58] - How Tom and Spencer connected[08:34] - Brand[12:05] - Advertising[13:06] - Marketing[14:10] - Lack of Leads: Why?[16:15] - Why some marketing investments don't yield results[20:11] - How to find ideal clients[23:31] - Marketing vs referrals[25:10] - Marketing advice for leveraging neighborhood presence[28:33] - Website spending considerations[30:05] - Creating a website without pictures of your work[32:48] - Spencer’s successful lead conversion campaigns[35:44] - Cost guide strategy[42:09] - Nurturing clients who download cost guide[44:35] - Marketing for long-term lead generation[48:17] - Bamboo growth analogy for consistent marketing efforts[50:17] - Importance of strategic planning in marketing [54:06] - Importance of niching down[59:37] - Naming your business[1:06:04] - How AI can impact contractors[1:09:09] - Quantity vs quality in content creation[1:12:42] - Tracking business metrics and conversion rates[1:14:42] - Spencer’s favorite marketing KPI[1:15:56] - Counting referrals and lifetime value[1:19:09] - Connect with Spencer[1:19:53] - Struggle of businesses in marketing[1:21:55] - Biggest unlock in Tom’s business[1:24:30] - Book recommendationResources:== Builder Funnel Website: https://www.builderfunnel.com/ == Builder Funnel on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/BuilderFunnel== Builder Funnel Radio: https://www.builderfunnel.com/builder-funnel-radio  💰 You didn’t become a contractor to struggle financially. Download our worksheet and start calculating a 50% gross profit on every job. It’s time to get your shit together! https://thecontractorfight.com/50/ 💸 Grab your copy of our FREE Contractors Guide to Spotting Cheap Prospects here: https://thecontractorfight.com/cheap == Join us in BATTLEGROUND ==Everything your contracting business needs in one comprehensive program with three main focus areas: Leadership, Communication, and Numbers. For more info, check out: https://TheContractorFight.com/Battleground == Get your questions answered and connect with other contractors building stronger businesses in The Contractor Fight: https://thecontractorfight.com/facebook == Grab the Gear ==https://gear.thecontractorfight.com/ == Find Us on Social Media ==YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/TomReber Instagram: https://thecontractorfight.com/ig == Rate the Podcast ==Help your fellow contractors find the podcast! Please leave a rating/review! Apple Podcasts  Spotify

Do you want to create the life and legacy you want? Then, write a will. Write a will that clearly defines your values and the legacy you want to leave behind and use it as a guide for how to live your life today. Simply wishing or thinking about the legacy you want isn't enough—writing it down in a will makes it real and concrete. In this episode, Steve dares you to write a will that clearly defines the legacy and impact you want to leave behind and spend the rest of your life trying to live up to that.In this episode, Steve discusses:Practicing what you preach and being authenticCreating a positive legacy for the next generationSaying yes to things outside your comfort zone and seizing opportunities that come your wayTraining and improving your skills for growth and successEncouragement to start living your reality and writing your legacy todayResources:💰 You didn’t become a contractor to struggle financially. Download our worksheet and start calculating a 50% gross profit on every job. It’s time to get your shit together! https://thecontractorfight.com/50/ 💸 Grab your copy of our FREE Contractors Guide to Spotting Cheap Prospects here: https://thecontractorfight.com/cheap == Join us in BATTLEGROUND ==Everything your contracting business needs in one comprehensive program with three main focus areas: Leadership, Communication, and Numbers. For more info, check out: https://TheContractorFight.com/Battleground == Get your questions answered and connect with other contractors building stronger businesses in The Contractor Fight: https://thecontractorfight.com/facebook == Grab the Gear ==https://gear.thecontractorfight.com/ == Find Us on Social Media ==YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/TomReber Instagram: https://thecontractorfight.com/ig == Rate the Podcast ==Help your fellow contractors find the podcast! Please leave a rating/review! Apple Podcasts  Spotify

Do you sometimes struggle with feeling like you aren’t being listened to or fully understood during conversations? Tim and Derek have both faced this challenge before, where the lack of clear communication led to unintended issues at work. They discuss the importance of effective communication – both in personal and professional life – and share strategies for improving communication skills.   In this episode, they discuss: How poor communication and misunderstandings can cause problems Strategies for improving communication The importance of clear communication and setting expectations Understanding how others prefer to communicate Tim’s story about cleaning a greasy floor of an auto shop with gasoline when his manager didn’t provide clear instructions When Derek installed skylights for a client who was unhappy with the work because Derek misinterpreted her vision Resources: 💰 You didn’t become a contractor to struggle financially. Download our worksheet and start calculating a 50% gross profit on every job. It’s time to get your shit together! https://thecontractorfight.com/50/  💸 Grab your copy of our FREE Contractors Guide to Spotting Cheap Prospects here: https://thecontractorfight.com/cheap  == Join us in BATTLEGROUND == Everything your contracting business needs in one comprehensive program with three main focus areas: Leadership, Communication, and Numbers. For more info, check out: https://TheContractorFight.com/Battleground  == Get your questions answered and connect with other contractors building stronger businesses in The Contractor Fight: https://thecontractorfight.com/facebook  == Grab the Gear == https://gear.thecontractorfight.com/  == Find Us on Social Media == YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/TomReber  Instagram: https://thecontractorfight.com/ig  == Rate the Podcast == Help your fellow contractors find the podcast! Please leave a rating/review!  Apple Podcasts   Spotify