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Hammer & Grind : Built For Contractors

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    EP266: From Startup to Success: Chris McManus on Growing a Multimillion-Dollar Landscaping Company
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    April 13, 2026·49m

    EP266: From Startup to Success: Chris McManus on Growing a Multimillion-Dollar Landscaping Company

    You start with a plan and a lot of passion. But when things don’t go as expected, one lesson hits fast keeping overhead low can make or break your business. In this episode, Brad and Chris talk about: Turning a side hustle into a full-time landscaping business Costly mistakes and lessons learned along the way Why low overhead is key to staying profitable Simple marketing that actually brings in work Hiring the right people and building a strong team The vision for scaling and long-term growth Mentioned: Website: https://gclandscapinginc.com/ Instagram (Business): https://www.instagram.com/gclandscapinginc Instagram (Personal): https://www.instagram.com/chrismcmanus151 Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/gclandscapinginc Email: chris@gclandscapinginc.com (mailto:chris@gclandscapinginc.com) Link to Resources: This episode is sponsored by iGUIDE — the smarter way to capture, measure, and market your projects. With accurate floor plans, immersive 3D tours, and detailed property data, iGUIDE helps contractors and real estate professionals showcase their work with confidence and precision. Learn more at https://hammerandgrind.com/iguide Grab Brad's tell-all book: The Contractor Profit Blueprint https://thecontractorprofitblueprint.com (https://thecontractorprofitblueprint.com/) Help us get the word out to other contractors by leaving us a review or sharing our podcast! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy (https://acast.com/privacy) for more information.

    Chris McManusGC LandscapingWestern North Carolina
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    EP265: Why Most Contractors Struggle to Get Leads (It’s Not What You Think)

    EP265: Why Most Contractors Struggle to Get Leads (It’s Not What You Think)

    Apr 6, 2026·41m
    visibility problemword-of-mouth referralsbranding
    EP264: How Contractors Are Making Money With Government Jobs (Inside Peacock Floors with Daniella Devine)

    EP264: How Contractors Are Making Money With Government Jobs (Inside Peacock Floors with Daniella Devine)

    Mar 30, 2026·45m
    Daniella DevinePeacock Floorsgovernment contracting
    EP263: You're optimizing the wrong thing: Why Contractors Struggle to grow

    EP263: You're optimizing the wrong thing: Why Contractors Struggle to grow

    Mar 23, 2026·31m
    contractor growthestimating processsales optimization
    EP262 (Replay): The Harsh Realities of stating a Construction Business

    EP262 (Replay): The Harsh Realities of stating a Construction Business

    Mar 16, 2026·37m
    construction businessemotional cycle of changevalley of despair
    EP261: Building Trust and Value: Rick Storlie on Effective Client Conversion

    EP261: Building Trust and Value: Rick Storlie on Effective Client Conversion

    Mar 9, 2026·50m
    Rick StorlieBuilder Lead Converterclient acquisition
    EP260: The Hidden Costs of Decision Fatigue: Why Contractors Struggle and How to Fix It

    EP260: The Hidden Costs of Decision Fatigue: Why Contractors Struggle and How to Fix It

    Mar 2, 2026·47m
    Decision FatigueContractorsMental Depletion
    EP259: One big lesson after 18 years: Kyle Hunt with remodelers on the rise

    EP259: One big lesson after 18 years: Kyle Hunt with remodelers on the rise

    Feb 23, 2026·50m
    Kyle HuntRemodelers on the Risebusiness coaching
    EP258: Overcoming Challenges in Construction: Insights from Mark Story of Commercial Construction Services

    EP258: Overcoming Challenges in Construction: Insights from Mark Story of Commercial Construction Services

    Feb 16, 2026·50m
    Mark StoryCommercial Construction Servicesdata centers
    EP257: Profit is not a dirty word

    EP257: Profit is not a dirty word

    Feb 9, 2026·42m
    Profit marginsContractor pricingFinancial stress
    EP256: From Admin Overload to Efficiency: The Ultimate Guide to Hiring a Virtual Assistant

    EP256: From Admin Overload to Efficiency: The Ultimate Guide to Hiring a Virtual Assistant

    Feb 2, 2026·42m
    Virtual AssistantContractor BusinessAdmin Overload
    EP255: Hiring, culture, and leadership: Insights from Nicolas Breedlove with playgroundequipment.com

    EP255: Hiring, culture, and leadership: Insights from Nicolas Breedlove with playgroundequipment.com

    Jan 26, 2026·40m
    Nicolas Breedlovecommercial playground equipmentAAA State of Play
    EP254: Contractor Tech Stack For 2026

    EP254: Contractor Tech Stack For 2026

    Jan 19, 2026·25m
    Remarkable tabletHollyland Lark M2DJI Osmo Pocket 3
    EP253: How to seperate yourself from the competition in 2026

    EP253: How to seperate yourself from the competition in 2026

    Jan 12, 2026·44m
    Contractor Profit BlueprintNEXT Insurancebranding
    EP252: Understanding The Five Money Personalities with Leanne Ozane

    EP252: Understanding The Five Money Personalities with Leanne Ozane

    Jan 5, 2026·45m
    Leanne Ozanemoney personalitiesfinancial psychology
    EP251: 5 Moves Contractors Need To Take In 2026

    EP251: 5 Moves Contractors Need To Take In 2026

    Dec 29, 2025·49m
    pricing strategyjob costingsales process
    EP250: How Hyper-Targeted Marking Can Change The Game: Insights From Daniel Dixon

    EP250: How Hyper-Targeted Marking Can Change The Game: Insights From Daniel Dixon

    Dec 22, 2025·52m
    Daniel DixonSendJimhyper-targeted marketing
    EP249:  Military Leadership Lessons for Small Business with Chris Hossfeld

    EP249: Military Leadership Lessons for Small Business with Chris Hossfeld

    Dec 15, 2025·1h 3m
    Chris HossfeldBarrel Strength Leadershipmilitary leadership
    EP248: Turning Chaos into Clarity in Your Contracting Business with Jake Isaacs

    EP248: Turning Chaos into Clarity in Your Contracting Business with Jake Isaacs

    Dec 8, 2025·50m
    Jake IsaacsGather the Kingsintegrator
    EP247: Turning ADHD Challenges into Business Superpowers with Skye Waterson

    EP247: Turning ADHD Challenges into Business Superpowers with Skye Waterson

    Dec 1, 2025·44m
    ADHDSkye WatersonUnconventional Organization
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