The Contractor Fight with Tom Reber

Are you having difficulty in hiring? Are you facing problems with new hires? There may be a problem with your onboarding process that needs some more attention.   Dan shares with you how to properly onboard new hires with your company. Listen and learn how to make them feel at home, successful, and fulfilled.   In this episode, we talk about…  How to conduct an onboarding process Common mistakes people make during the onboarding process The right way to do onboarding   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 

Tom had a conversation with Justin Judy of ArcSite, one of the sponsors of the Mile High-Profit Summit 2022. ArcSite is a drawing software that helps you calculate materials and other things you need. It's easy to use, saves time, and helps you to close more deals.   In this episode, we talk about…  Using ArcSite to grow your business The people who can benefit from ArcSite and the ones who are not suited to it Some tips to help you win more in the next 18 months Making the sales process easy for the customer Resources:    = ArcSite: https://thecontractorfight.com/arcsite     = 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     = The profit you earn starts with the stories you tell.  Most contractors will never build their empire because they're telling the WRONG stories. Join us this September in Denver, and learn how to control your story and your profit. https://thecontractorfight.com/mhps  = 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

It's not just the customer's mood that affects sales; it's also your emotional state that has a significant effect on closing the deal. Derek talks about how your emotions impact your sales when you're feeling low. Listen and learn how you can change your state so that you can avoid losing deals and start increasing your sales.   In this episode, we talk about…  Impact of your emotional state on your sales process Some sales tips and tricks to improve your sales game Using Shin-fu to hone your sales skills Managing your emotions to increase your sales Resources: This episode is sponsored by Andersen, manufacturer of the iconic 400 Series Windows: https://andersenwindows.com/  Need to level-up your sales game? Check out Contractor Sales Pros on Facebook: https://thecontractorfight.com/salespro    == Join us in BATTLEGROUND ==  Up your sales game! Find everything your contracting business needs to price, sell and produce for profit in one comprehensive program - BATTLEGROUND. 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

As the nation celebrates Independence Day, Tom invites you to join the revolution that will end the disrespect, poverty, and unhappiness of contractors. He urges you to step up and take steps towards your freedom today!   In this episode, we talk about…  To stop facing the abuse and oppression at the hands of oneself Taking the right actions for your freedom, wealth, and happiness Stop being disrespected and impoverished   Resources:   == Whether you are struggling or succeeding in your business, there is always something you can learn and apply to take it to the next level. Attend the Mile High-Profit Summit and gain some valuable insights on how to grow your business: https://thecontractorfight.com/mhps    If you enjoy the podcast please consider leaving us a rating and share the show with a fellow contractor: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-contractor-fight-with-tom-reber/id964304361   Follow Tom on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/realtomreber    == 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

How do you know when you're there? How do you know when you're not there? Do you have a checkpoint? Tim and Greg are here to tell you that you have a long way to go in your life, and the best way to keep moving forward is to set goals and reassess and move the goal post every time you can. In this episode, we talk about…  Setting goals, reevaluating, and repositioning them to make progress Chasing greatness to get better Keep pushing yourself, so you don't end up stagnant   Resources:   Tim Cutroni, Pond Builder with New England Aquatic Landscapes - https://iloveponds.com/  Download The Contractor’s Guide to Spotting a Cheap Prospect BEFORE They Waste Your Time and never hear “we need to think about it” again!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  == Order 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: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 

Have you ever been in a conflict with a client? If so, how did you handle it? Dan discusses customer conflicts and explains his three-point system to turn customer conflicts into win-win situations.   In this episode, we talk about…  Reasons why some contractors are treated poorly when they have a dispute with a customer  Three methods that can help defuse a conflict with a homeowner: Showing empathy — listen to them, make them feel important, and understand their pain Negotiating and coming to a resolution Having confidence in yourself    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 

Whether it's a TV commercial, a social media post, or a blog post, telling the right story can make all the difference in building your brand. In this episode, Tom talks with Logan Shinholser of Contractor Growth Network about how to identify your brand's story and tell it effectively with your marketing.   In this episode, we talk about…  Logan's definition of brand and his approach to building a brand Some branding and marketing strategies Being intentional about the story you want to be told about your company and reverse engineering that Telling the right story in your marketing Ways to tell your most compelling brand story Tip for people who want to win more in their business in the next 18 months Resources:  = Contractor Growth Network - Marketing for Contractors: https://thecontractorfight.com/cgn    = 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     = The profit you earn starts with the stories you tell.  Most contractors will never build their empire because they're telling the WRONG stories. Join us this September in Denver, and learn how to control your story and your profit. https://thecontractorfight.com/mhps  = 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

Tom and Steve explore how contractors can use sales coaching as a strategic advantage in business. Listen now to learn how to improve the overall performance of your sales and increase the revenue of your business.   In this episode, we talk about…  Experiences of Tom and Steve with bad salespeople The real purpose of coaching The concept of holding space and why Steve doesn’t like it How selling with Shin-fu makes all the difference The biggest change Steve noticed in his sales process after practicing Shin-fu Some sales tips and tricks to increase your sales   Resources: This episode is sponsored by Andersen, manufacturer of the iconic 400 Series Windows: https://andersenwindows.com/  Need to level-up your sales game? Check out Contractor Sales Pros on Facebook: https://thecontractorfight.com/salespro    == Join us in BATTLEGROUND ==  Up your sales game! Find everything your contracting business needs to price, sell and produce for profit in one comprehensive program - BATTLEGROUND. 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

Are you one of those contractors and business owners who wonder why people won't follow them, why they don't want to be part of their team, where are they going wrong with their culture, etc.? Then this episode is for you. Tom discusses the power of vulnerability and the benefits it brings to connecting with people.   In this episode, we talk about…  Leading with vulnerability What being vulnerable means The importance of being vulnerable to connect with others Seeing vulnerability as a sign of strength, not weakness   Resources:   == Whether you are struggling or succeeding in your business, there is always something you can learn and apply to take it to the next level. Attend the Mile High-Profit Summit and gain some valuable insights on how to grow your business: https://thecontractorfight.com/mhps    If you enjoy the podcast please consider leaving us a rating and share the show with a fellow contractor: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-contractor-fight-with-tom-reber/id964304361   Follow Tom on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/realtomreber    == 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

What's one thing in your professional or personal life that causes you pain and distracts you from your goals? Tim and Greg are here to tell you that no matter what pain you are going through, it's best to keep focused on your goal and continue on your journey.   In this episode, we talk about…  Not letting the pain stop you from moving forward The analogy of the mouse and the maze Being able to ignore and redirect pain Resources:    Greg Dempsey, GC with Stonehill Builders - https://stonehillbuilders.com/    Tim Cutroni, Pond Builder with New England Aquatic Landscapes - https://iloveponds.com/    Download The Contractor’s Guide to Spotting a Cheap Prospect BEFORE They Waste Your Time and never hear “we need to think about it” again! 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    == Order 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: 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