
The Contractor Fight with Tom Reber
Stop stressing out about your contracting business and take back control. The Contractor Fight is bringing respect and dignity back to the trades one contractor at a time. Discover how to market, sell, and consistently produce your projects at a profit with industry expert and powerful motivator Tom Reber.
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Latest episodes

Dec 5, 2022 • 8min
TCF727: Monday Mojo - Success is Inconvenient
A key lesson Tom wants you to learn about achieving success is that it's never convenient. For success to come to you, you will have to do things that you don't want to do and make sacrifices. That's the tradeoff for success. In this episode, Tom discusses… Embracing discomfort—discomfort generates growth and power You cannot achieve success on your terms—you must do what it takes Getting rid of the excuses that are holding you back from success Resources: ==Grab our free resources: https://thecontractorfight.com/worksheets/ == Join Us in the 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 Spotify

Dec 2, 2022 • 8min
TCF726: Friday Fails - Roll the Red!
You have to deliver above expectations if you want your clients to come back for more—That's the meaning of "Roll the Red", this week's core value. Dan discusses how contractors can use this core value in their business and how it will benefit them longer-term. In this episode, we talk about… The importance of having core values Three ways you can Roll the Red without fawning your clients to move your business forward: Pre-planning your jobs Being pre-emptive in communication Celebrating your client's project Resources: == Check out Contractor Sales Pros on Facebook. The place to ask questions and share strategies and best practices to help each other get better as salespeople in the construction industry: https://thecontractorfight.com/salespro == 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

Dec 1, 2022 • 11min
TCF725: MONEY MINDSET - 3 Meetings to Explode
Tom discusses three key meetings you should hold with your team members on a regular basis to explode your income and business. If you want to develop lasting and profitable relationships in your business, then you should start scheduling these meetings! Conversation Highlights: [00:00] - Intro [01:15] - Guidelines for effective meetings [02:21] - Three meetings to explode your profits [02:36] - Annual planning meeting [03:10] - Vision day meeting [05:41] - Quarterly meeting [10:11] - Closing remarks Resources: == 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

Nov 30, 2022 • 10min
TCF724: GET EYEBALLS: The Easiest Way to Get More Referrals
Tom talks about the easiest way for you to get more referrals. He gives some simple tips for increasing your clients and making the most of your time in the referral game. Those who want their clients to rave about their service won't want to miss this episode! Conversation Highlights: [00:00] - Being referral worthy [01:41] - The transfer of trust meeting [02:37] - Being prepared for the pre-job visit [05:05] - Recapping the plan with the client [08:05] - Scheduling the daily update with the client [09:19] - Being prepared for the final walkthrough Resources: == Get the FREE Contractor’s Guide to Spotting a Cheap Prospect BEFORE They Waste Your Time: 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

Nov 29, 2022 • 8min
TCF723: SELL UNAFRAID - Make More Sales Without Stressing Out
Do you struggle with selling? Are you eager to grow your business but don't know how? Well, Tom is here to help. His suggestions will help you to add more to your sales funnel without getting stressed out and continue to sell more. Conversation Highlights: [00:00] - Intro [01:44] - Ways to make more sales without stressing out [02:16] - Identifying your ideal client [03:14] - Adopting a time kills deals mentality [05:02] - Assignment selling [06:28] - Having personal discipline [07:53] - Outro Resources: == Get the FREE Contractor’s Guide to Spotting a Cheap Prospect BEFORE They Waste Your Time: 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 == Let us help you take your business to the next level. Check out our Foundations Program: https://thecontractorfight.com/foundations/ == 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

Nov 28, 2022 • 8min
TCF722: Monday Mojo - I'm That Guy Now
Tom shares his story of how he once looked at someone successful and thought he was not capable of becoming anything like that...to becoming that guy. He encourages you to work hard on yourself, to achieve your goals, and to live your dream life. In this episode, Tom discusses… Tom's story of admiring someone's status to becoming that guy Working on yourself and your goals and living the life that you desire The importance of daily nourishing your self-confidence Resources: ==Grab our free resources: https://thecontractorfight.com/worksheets/ == Join Us in the 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 Spotify

Nov 25, 2022 • 8min
TCF721: Friday Fails - Go For It!
Dan lays out his favorite Contractor Fight core value — GO FOR IT. He tells why it's an essential value and shares three situations where contractors would be better off if they practiced this core value. In this episode, we talk about… Importance of The Fight's core value "Go for it." Areas where "Go for it" need to be applied in the contracting world: Getting yourself on the payroll Hiring crews Investing in your business Resources: == Check out Contractor Sales Pros on Facebook. The place to ask questions and share strategies and best practices to help each other get better as salespeople in the construction industry: https://thecontractorfight.com/salespro == 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

Nov 24, 2022 • 10min
TCF720: MONEY MINDSET - Sex, Money & Happiness
In this episode, Tom uncovers the secrets to making more money, having more sex and living a happy life, and he does so by sharing about his upcoming book, Win the Moments. So get started and stop dreaming! Conversation Highlights: [00:00] - Intro [00:30] - Chapter three of Win the Moments [01:36] - Tom's best version of himself [03:03] - Your daily decisions determine who you will become in the future [05:52] - The reason why most people don't realize their life's vision [06:15] - The key to winning [07:05] - Don't be seduced by success [09:20] - Tom's challenge for you Resources: == 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

Nov 23, 2022 • 12min
TCF719: GET EYEBALLS: 3 Best Methods for Getting New Clients
New clients are a big part of growing your business. So how do you get new clients? Listen in as Tom shares the three best methods for getting new clients for your business. Conversation Highlights: [00:00] - Intro [00:40] - Three best ways to get new clients for your business [02:29] - Be visible as a company [05:21] - Make yourself a magnet for clients [08:50] - Don't wait for clients to find you, find them [11:15] - Wrap up Resources: == Get the FREE Contractor’s Guide to Spotting a Cheap Prospect BEFORE They Waste Your Time: 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

Nov 22, 2022 • 11min
TCF718: SELL UNAFRAID - The 1st Thing I'd Do to Raise My Closing Rate
In today's podcast episode, Tom shares a strategy that will have the biggest impact on your closing rate. He shares how setting a pricing bracket can help you have better conversations with people so that you can close your projects at a higher rate. Conversation Highlights: [00:00] - Intro [02:18] - Setting a pricing bracket helps to raise your closing rate [04:21] - Technique of bracketing [06:55] - When you do bracketing, you get to the money faster [07:53] - Another way to set the bracket [09:47] - Bracketing is going to save you time Resources: == Get the FREE Contractor’s Guide to Spotting a Cheap Prospect BEFORE They Waste Your Time: 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 == Let us help you take your business to the next level. Check out our Foundations Program: https://thecontractorfight.com/foundations/ == 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