The Contractor Fight with Tom Reber

It's not enough to have a dream. It's not enough to have a belief. It's only enough when you finally take action to prove your beliefs or achieve your dream. Tom is here to remind you that if you want to be successful in life, you need to stop talking and start taking action.   In this episode, Tom discusses…  Acting on what needs to be done Conveying your beliefs by the choices you make and the actions you take   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

In this episode, Tom had a conversation with Sunny Pinhero & Suhaiba Neill, coaches of the Empire program of The Contractor Fight. The three discussed how the Empire program will work, what type of people are a fit for it, and how the program can help grow your business.   Conversation Highlights: [00:31] - Welcome notes  [04:48] - Sunny and Suhaiba's experiences as members of The Fight [06:21] - What is the empire program all about [08:57] - Tom's way of scaling a business [09:30] - Suhaiba introduces herself and her business [13:26] - Sunny's background and work [16:01] - Inspiration behind the Empire [17:17] - Some misconceptions contractors have about growing their businesses [22:08] - Explaining aggressively scaling the business in a controlled manner [25:12] - Meaning of working on the business [27:18] - Discussions about financial matters in the Empire [33:02] - Developing a growth plan using math [35:03] - Advice on taking the GP [38:45] - Who is a good fit for the empire program and who isn't [41:20] - Two examples of commitment in a potential Empire member [46:43] - What makes The Empire program unique   Resources:    == EMPIRE ==  If your revenue is $1.5M+ and you're ready to get serious about scaling to $5M and beyond check out our EMPIRE program.  Small group coaching for contractors who're ready to elevate: https://thecontractorfight.com/empire   == 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 

If you want more revenue in your business, if you want to make a bigger impact on your business, you have to drive traffic and get eyeballs to your business. Tom discusses tips and techniques for attracting and retaining customers because you cannot sell anything without that. In this episode, Tom talks about…  Reasons why some contractors don’t make enough money  The brand promise of The Contractor Fight Some low-hanging fruits to get your business noticed: Invest in your brand identity Use social media to drive traffic, awareness, and familiarity with your business. Connect with influencers to reach out to your ideal client base Stay in touch with your past clients Be your own biggest fan—Promote yourself Get your business noticed by the neighbors around your job site Use your website as a tool to generate leads and sales  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  

In this episode, Tom and Steve Shinholser talk about their business journey, what they've learned from being in the business space for so many years, business partnerships, sales and improving your emotional health.   Conversation Highlights: [00:00] - Intro [02:08] - Steve is leaving the Battleground Group [04:52] - Who is a good fit for The Fight [06:36] - Advice for making business easier and more profitable [09:18] - The millionaire mindset [09:36] - The sixties are the best decade of your life [18:46] - Steve's best takeaway from 8 years in business: Sales is a mental and psychological game [21:21] - Tom's vision for his family and The Fight [26:31] - "Your mess is your message." - Tom  [30:15] - The magic of helping others  [34:24] - Heat up when you're near the finish line [38:31] - Things that make a good partnership fall apart [41:45] - Deciding whether or not you need a partner [42:23] - Steve's worst partnership experience and what he learned [44:52] - "Marriage and partnership is the same way." - Steve [47:39] - Partnership tips and advice [51:44] - Finish the right way    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  

You often steal your family's time when you work long hours and weekends as a contractor. Dan reminds you that you have to work hard for your business, but you can't handle everything alone—reach out and get coaching from someone who has been through it, and protect your time with your family. In this episode, we talk about…   Your business can be stealing time away from your family. Seeking out coaching help instead of trying to solve everything yourself Making sure your family life doesn't suffer because of 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  

The guys answer your questions about investing in paid coaching, restarting your business after losing money, and giving clients a rough estimate of the project during the prequalification phase. In this episode, we talk about…  Question 1: When is the right time to invest in paid coaching? Getting paid coaching doesn't have to wait until you're struggling in your business In order for coaching to work, it must be put into practice. Coaching is more about your intent to implement things. Question 2: Having failed two projects worth more than $40k as a business owner, I'm losing motivation. Could you give me advice on getting back out there? Take the time to analyze the mistakes, adapt, and then move Your success depends on what you have learned and what you will do with this new knowledge. Anyone who has been successful in anything has learned some hard lessons and fought through adversity to get there. Question 3: I own a window door company, but I have trouble giving rough estimates to clients. Can you provide me with any recommendations? Join Colosseum Sales Training to improve your sales skills You can expect to pay between $100k to $125k for a high-quality window or $35k to $40k for a basic window. Listen to the clients, deliver what they want, and you'll stand out Resources:  Are you stealing money from your family because you aren't charging enough for your services? Discover what you SHOULD be charging. Download our 50% Gross Profit cheat sheet: https://thecontractorfight.com/50  == 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  == Order your free copy of Tom's book Winning the Contractor Fight (Just pay to ship) == https://thecontractorfight.com/book  == 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 

Tom’s guest is John Salzarulo—the founder of Hoist—who left the coding world to run his family service business, which he grew to double its value within two years. After John sold his family business, he realized how much potential there was in the home services market, so he founded Hoist, a software company to help people to build successful painting businesses.   In this episode, we talk about…  What led John to start Hoist A brief overview of Hoist and the best candidate who is suitable for Hoist Strategies for contractors to grow their business Why contractors need to know their constraints The capacity issue with finding and hiring talent Mistakes that held his family business back—pricing, the improper delegation of work, etc. Lessons John learned running and selling his multi-generational business   Resources:  = Hoist: https://www.withhoist.com/    = 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 free copy of Tom's book Winning the Contractor Fight (Just pay to ship): https://thecontractorfight.com/book   = Connect with other contractors building stronger businesses in The Contractor Fight: http://thecontractorfight.com/facebook   = Grab the Gear: https://gear.thecontractorfight.com/   = Find Us on Social Media:  YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/TomReber   Instagram: http://thecontractorfight.com/ig   == Rate the Podcast == Help your fellow contractors find the podcast! Please leave a rating/review!  Apple Podcasts  Spotify 

It can be hard to get the work-life balance right. You want to spend time with your family, but you also want to work hard to build a successful business. In this episode, Derek shares how he manages the two lives he lives—family life and business life.    In this episode, we discuss…  Finding the balance between work and family life The three pillars that will help you win in life and business The power of communication   Resources: == Join the COLOSSEUM SALES TRAINING ==Join other high performing contractors and coaches for live online training on the sales process. There are breakout rooms for specific trades where you will get powerful sales coaching!https://thecontractorfight.com/colosseum-sales-training   == 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  == Connect with us on FACEBOOK ==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

When it's hard to see the good things in life, being grateful for what you have is an instantly uplifting and positive ritual! Tom tells why it's important to think of gratitude as something fundamental in your daily routine and how practicing gratitude can benefit your business and improve your life.   In this episode, Tom discusses…  Making gratitude a part of your daily routine Psychological, physical, leadership, and social benefits of approaching your day with gratitude Things Tom is grateful for   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   

Doing it alone seems so much easier, and logical doesn't it? It's just you, being smart and efficient, doing whatever you want, for better or for worse—but it is not without cost. Dan shares why you should stop being a lone wolf and start networking and using mentors.   In this episode, we talk about…   What happens when you try to do everything alone Understanding the power of being a part of a team Encouragement to join Battleground group coaching program    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