Hammer & Grind : Built For Contractors

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290 episodes

EP110: Interview With Nicole Bass, Founder Of JoinTheTrades.com

36 min

Do you own a business and struggle to recruit technicians? Or maybe you have experience in a trade, but you need to find the right employer in your area? In this episode, Brad speaks with Nicole Bass of JoinTheTrades.com, to discuss: The struggles companies have in recruiting technicians Helping people she met on TikTok to start a career in the trades How her website is like an online career fair for the trades community The type of questions you will find on the job seeker assessment Different ways a candidate can find the best career path Providing specific and accurate earning data based on level of experience Reaching out to both employers and schools to get exposure Mentioned: Join The Trades Website (https://www.jointhetrades.com/home/) Join The Trades Facebook (http://facebook.com/jointhetrades) Join The Trades Instagram (http://instagram.com/jointhetrades) Join The Trades Twitter (http://twitter.com/jointhetrades) Join The Trades LinkedIn (https://www.linkedin.com/company/jointhetrades-com/) Join The Trades Tik Tok (https://www.tiktok.com/@jointhetrades) Email: info@jointhetrades.com Service Professionals Website (https://sp-hvac.com/) (HVAC Resources) Links to Resources: Get the skills and confidence to: Max out profits Get off the tools Have more freedom Get the business you deserve - Join the Profit Club (http://www.hammerandgrind.com) Join the Free Facebook Group - The Contractor Profit Blueprint (https://www.facebook.com/groups/contractorprofitblueprint) If you don't have it yet - Sales Accelerator (https://www.contractorsalesaccelerator.com/) Get Paid for Estimates - Free Guide (https://theprofitclub.hammerandgrindpodcast.com/sales-training-optin) Plan Your Profits - Profit Journal (https://links.hammerandgrind.com/pj-podcast) 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.

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EP109: How To Hire People You Won't Want To Fire With Ryan Englin

52 min

Have you ever felt frustrated when it comes to hiring and retention? Do you think it’s impossible to find good people who want to work? Maybe the problem isn’t with the job seekers. Maybe the problem is how you are approaching the hiring process. In this episode, Brad speaks with Ryan Englin of Core Matters, to discuss: The number one thing people get wrong when it comes to hiring Getting clear on your core values Putting oneself in the position of the job seeker How to identify if you have a retention problem Assessing people in a way that is consistent with the work you need them to do Thinking of your job posting as an advertisement Why employee testimonials are better than customer testimonials Reasons to start a career newsletter for your company Having an employee referral program that actually works Mentioned: Core Matters Website (https://corematters.com/) Core Matters Facebook (https://www.facebook.com/thecorematters) Core Matters Twitter (https://twitter.com/corematters) Core Matters LinkedIn (https://www.linkedin.com/company/corematters/) Free Download: How to Hire the Ones You Won’t Want to Fire (https://corematters.com/download-the-book/) The Advantage (https://www.amazon.com/Advantage-Organizational-Everything-Business-Lencioni-ebook/dp/B006ORWT3Y) Never Split the Difference (https://www.amazon.com/Never-Split-Difference-Negotiating-Depended/dp/0062407805) Links to Resources: Get the skills and confidence to: Max out profits Get off the tools Have more freedom Get the business you deserve - Join the Profit Club (http://www.hammerandgrind.com) Join the Free Facebook Group - The Contractor Profit Blueprint (https://www.facebook.com/groups/contractorprofitblueprint) If you don't have it yet - Sales Accelerator (https://www.contractorsalesaccelerator.com/) Get Paid for Estimates - Free Guide (https://theprofitclub.hammerandgrindpodcast.com/sales-training-optin) Plan Your Profits - Profit Journal (https://links.hammerandgrind.com/pj-podcast) 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.

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EP108: Brad Responds To Critics

44 min

Today, Brad responds to some of the critical comments he has received on viral TikTok videos. Apparently people have a lot to say when it comes to Brad’s formula for marking up materials and labor. Despite the haters, Brad believes this is the simplest formula that will produce a profitable result. In this episode, we talk about: Competing on pricing with other contractors Offering line item pricing to your customers Why this formula works on both small and large projects Realizing there will always be someone willing to do things cheaper than you Being busy - It does not mean you are successful Selling versus taking orders Providing solutions that none of your competition provides What you should do if you make too much money on a job Links to Resources: Get the skills and confidence to: Max out profits Get off the tools Have more freedom Get the business you deserve - Join the Profit Club (http://www.hammerandgrind.com) Join the Free Facebook Group - The Contractor Profit Blueprint (https://www.facebook.com/groups/contractorprofitblueprint) If you don't have it yet - Sales Accelerator (https://www.contractorsalesaccelerator.com/) Get Paid for Estimates - Free Guide (https://theprofitclub.hammerandgrindpodcast.com/sales-training-optin) Plan Your Profits - Profit Journal (https://links.hammerandgrind.com/pj-podcast) 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.

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EP107: How To Deal With Difficult Clients

49 min

Have you ever felt resentment during a project, because you found yourself dealing with a difficult client? Is your client a good person, but they are demanding and require more of your time? Is the project itself a major pain in the butt? In this episode, we talk about: The reason people get upset Figuring out expectations by asking certain questions Looking for red flags when speaking to clients Charging clients more depending on how demanding they are When you start to have resentment towards certain clients Standing up for yourself in a professional way Why you need to have honest conversations about expectations Advising your clients in the beginning about potential problems that will arise Owning up to your mistakes Links to Resources: Get the skills and confidence to: Max out profits Get off the tools Have more freedom Get the business you deserve - Join the Profit Club (http://www.hammerandgrind.com) Join the Free Facebook Group - The Contractor Profit Blueprint (https://www.facebook.com/groups/contractorprofitblueprint) If you don't have it yet - Sales Accelerator (https://www.contractorsalesaccelerator.com/) Get Paid for Estimates - Free Guide (https://theprofitclub.hammerandgrindpodcast.com/sales-training-optin) Plan Your Profits - Profit Journal (https://links.hammerandgrind.com/pj-podcast) 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.

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EP106: The Profit Blueprint

50 min

If you want to understand what it takes to actually be profitable in your business, then you need to follow the Profit Blueprint. The Profit Blueprint is made up of four steps that you need to follow, if you want to make more money and grow your business. In this episode, we talk about: The fundamental reason why you are unsuccessful Why you need to start charging more The four letter “f” word you need to remove from your vocabulary Spending too much time doing estimates The the things you must have in order to market your business What systems are actually designed to do How to implement systems and improve upon them Mentioned: “Mindset” by Carol Dweck (https://www.amazon.com/Mindset-Psychology-Carol-S-Dweck/dp/0345472322) Links to Resources: Get the skills and confidence to: Max out profits Get off the tools Have more freedom Get the business you deserve - Join the Profit Club (http://www.hammerandgrind.com) Join the Free Facebook Group - The Contractor Profit Blueprint (https://www.facebook.com/groups/contractorprofitblueprint) If you don't have it yet - Sales Accelerator (https://www.contractorsalesaccelerator.com/) Get Paid for Estimates - Free Guide (https://theprofitclub.hammerandgrindpodcast.com/sales-training-optin) Plan Your Profits - Profit Journal (https://links.hammerandgrind.com/pj-podcast) 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.

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EP105: Should You Provide Materials?

39 min

Some contractors agree to let the customer provide the materials needed for projects. Maybe they want to appease the customer or maybe they just don’t want to deal with supplying the materials themselves. If you want to avoid headaches and maintain control over your business, then you need to provide the materials yourself. In this episode, we talk about: The reasons customers or general contractors want to provide their own materials What happens when you let customers control products and materials How the majority of customers do not care about the pricing of your materials An indicator of your professional competence as a business owner Certain materials that should go through your preferred vendors The risks you need to consider when you allow the customer to choose the vendor The benefits to both you and the customer when you provide the materials and products Links to Resources: Get the skills and confidence to: Max out profits Get off the tools Have more freedom Get the business you deserve - Join the Profit Club (http://www.hammerandgrind.com) Join the Free Facebook Group - The Contractor Profit Blueprint (https://www.facebook.com/groups/contractorprofitblueprint) If you don't have it yet - Sales Accelerator (https://www.contractorsalesaccelerator.com/) Get Paid for Estimates - Free Guide (https://theprofitclub.hammerandgrindpodcast.com/sales-training-optin) 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.

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EP104: Too Many Leads? Do This

32 min

Are the phones ringing off the hook? Are you feeling overwhelmed by the amount of leads coming in? Today, we look at various ways you can handle this situation. In this episode, we talk about: A prime opportunity you have to raise your rates Why it is not your responsibility to be affordable for everyone Figuring out your ideal customer avatar and marketing to them Filtering prospects through your website will help qualify them What to include in your pricing guide and how to share it with prospects The right way to label your different service packages Why adding friction to your lead process can be beneficial Mentioned: Episode 53 - Fishing For Clients (https://www.hammerandgrind.com/podcast) Bonjoro (https://www.bonjoro.com/) RPG Coffee - https://links.hammerandgrind.com/rpg-coffee Links to Resources: Get the skills and confidence to: Max out profits Get off the tools Have more freedom Get the business you deserve - Join the Profit Club (http://www.hammerandgrind.com) Join the Free Facebook Group - The Contractor Profit Blueprint (https://www.facebook.com/groups/contractorprofitblueprint) If you don't have it yet - Sales Accelerator (https://www.contractorsalesaccelerator.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.

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EP103: High Value Marketing Strategies With Marc Levesque

54 min

Today’s guest is Marc Levesque of Webrunner Media Group. Marc offers his insight into why contractors fall short in scaling their business. He also shares ideas on how you can grow your business through better marketing strategies. In this episode, we talk about: The lack of planning and strategizing that holds contractors back Figuring out the type of prospects to target for your business The things that high profit companies do in relation to marketing and operations When you should outsource marketing and when you should do it yourself Sending traffic deliberately to landing pages The most important marketing component you should be testing Leveraging keyword tools the right way Mentioned: Webrunner (https://webrunnermedia.com/) Connect with Marc on LinkedIn (https://www.linkedin.com/in/marclevesqueme/) The Bezos Blueprint (https://www.amazon.com/Bezos-Blueprint-Communication-Greatest-Salesman/dp/1250278333) Talk Like Ted (https://www.amazon.com/Talk-Like-TED-Public-Speaking-Secrets/dp/1250041120) The Automatic Customer (https://www.amazon.com/Automatic-Customer-Creating-Subscription-Business/dp/159184746X) Links to Resources: Get the skills and confidence to: Max out profits Get off the tools Have more freedom Get the business you deserve - Join the Profit Club (http://www.hammerandgrind.com) Join the Free Facebook Group - The Contractor Profit Blueprint (https://www.facebook.com/groups/contractorprofitblueprint) If you don't have it yet - Sales Accelerator (https://www.contractorsalesaccelerator.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.

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EP102: Leveraging Technology With Aaron Henderson From Stack

49 min

If you are trying to effectively grow your contracting business, then you need to consider leveraging frontline technology to help you increase efficiency and minimize risk. Today’s guest, Aaron Henderson, shares how contractors can effectively scale their businesses by using certain types of technology. In this episode, we talk about: Switching from craftsman to business owner Letting go of what you are good at and trusting employees to do the craft Setting parameters to save time in the preconstruction phase Not saying “yes” to every possible job that comes your way Bidding correctly so you can avoid issues on the field Developing good relationships with your suppliers How to handle construction handoffs Why you should not be afraid to use technology in your business Realizing the changes and investments you have to make in order to scale Mentioned: Aaron’s email: ahenderson@stackct.com Connect with Aaron on LinkedIn (https://www.linkedin.com/in/aaronjhenderson/) Stackct website (https://www.stackct.com) Book: The E-Myth (https://www.amazon.com/Myth-Revisited-Small-Businesses-About/dp/0887307280) Book: Traction (https://www.amazon.com/Traction-Get-Grip-Your-Business/dp/1936661837) Links to Resources: Get the skills and confidence to: Max out profits Get off the tools Have more freedom Get the business you deserve - Join the Profit Club (http://www.hammerandgrind.com) Join the Free Facebook Group - The Contractor Profit Blueprint (https://www.facebook.com/groups/contractorprofitblueprint) If you don't have it yet - Sales Accelerator (https://www.contractorsalesaccelerator.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.

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EP101: Do This To Win More Jobs

43 min

Many contractors have the false belief that “price” and “time” are the most important concerns clients may have. If you want to be a top contractor and win more jobs, then you need to learn how to determine all the other concerns that the client has. In this episode, we talk about: The false beliefs that are keeping you broke Changing your broke mindset if you want to grow your business Realizing that every potential client has concerns and expectations Examples of specific concerns clients may have The “yes staircase” and how you can build it Showing clients you are conscious about their concerns Why the best contractors are on a mission of self mastery Links to Resources: Get the skills and confidence to: Max out profits Get off the tools Have more freedom Get the business you deserve - Join the Profit Club (http://www.hammerandgrind.com) Join the Free Facebook Group - The Contractor Profit Blueprint (https://www.facebook.com/groups/contractorprofitblueprint) If you don't have it yet - Sales Accelerator (https://www.contractorsalesaccelerator.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.

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EP100: SEO Strategies With Ronnie Rodrigues

47 min

Do you want to build your brand, build online visibility, and get more leads for your contracting business? Then you need to optimize your digital entity online so you can show up on the top of Google. Today’s guest, Ronnie Rodrigues, shares how contractors can do just that. In this episode, we talk about: Search Engine Optimization (SEO) and fulfilling the search intent of the consumer Why being found on google maps is an absolute must for contractors Getting all your business from Google, ad free The things contractors do wrong when it comes to SEO How force-feeding Google can hurt your website The shady practices Google is combatting The things you NEVER want to do for your website Getting a Google Business Profile Long-tail keywords versus short-tail keywords All the different things Google looks at when considering SEO and ranking Mentioned: SMT Digital Agency (https://www.smtdigitalagency.com/) ronnie@smtdigitalsolutions.com (mailto:ronnie@smtdigitalsolutions.com) Call the agency: 508-690-5843 Ronnie’s TikTok (https://www.tiktok.com/@ronnieseomarketing) Ronnie’s Linkedin (https://www.linkedin.com/in/ronnie-rodrigues-mba-b2881622/) Links to Resources: Get the skills and confidence to: Max out profits Get off the tools Have more freedom Get the business you deserve - Join the Profit Club (http://www.hammerandgrind.com) Join the Free Facebook Group - The Contractor Profit Blueprint (https://www.facebook.com/groups/contractorprofitblueprint) Take Your Sales to The Next Level - Sales Accelerator (https://www.contractorsalesaccelerator.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.

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EP99: Are You Living The Lifestyle You Want?

36 min

Do you have a target you are going after or are you just responding to the things that come up on a day to day basis? If you don’t define what you want, you won’t achieve the life that you want. In this episode, we talk about: Making external excuses so you can justify the internal problem Looking externally at a goal so you can internally figure out what you need to do Figuring out what life you want and the steps to achieve this One of Brad’s big goals he wants to pursue Why your business is a tool, not your master Realizing you need to do something different, when you have a plan in place Mentioned: RPG Coffee - https://links.hammerandgrind.com/rpg-coffee Links to Resources: Get the skills and confidence to: Max out profits Get off the tools Have more freedom Get the business you deserve - Join the Profit Club (http://www.hammerandgrind.com) Join the Free Facebook Group - The Contractor Profit Blueprint (https://www.facebook.com/groups/contractorprofitblueprint) Take Your Sales to The Next Level - Sales Accelerator (https://www.contractorsalesaccelerator.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.

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EP98: Exactly What To Say

44 min

When having conversations with others, especially customers, do you ever find yourself feeling stuck when they hit you with objections? Today we will look at a list of magic phrases you can use to help influence those you are speaking with. In this episode, we talk about: The best 23 sayings you can use to influence and impact your conversations with others Removing stress points that your customer may have Diffusing awkward situations by getting others to share what they already know Bringing out emotions in a genuine way Creating a picture in their mind by getting them to imagine things Being bold enough to call customers out on their indecision Prompting customers to ask you questions The need to fully understand your customer’s objections The most powerful word tracks you should use in any conversation Mentioned: The Book - Exactly What to Say (https://www.amazon.com/Exactly-What-Say-Influence-Impact/dp/1989025005?_encoding=UTF8&qid=1673986374&sr=8-1&linkCode=sl1&tag=hammerandgr0f-20&linkId=8186c68ade620a57cc070bd25b3f0bbd&language=en_US&ref_=as_li_ss_tl) Brad’s Top Book List (https://links.hammerandgrind.com/googledoc/podcast) Email me your book suggestions: info@hammerandgrind.com (mailto:info@hammerandgrind.com) Links to Resources: Get the skills and confidence to: Max out profits Get off the tools Have more freedom Get the business you deserve - Join the Profit Club (http://www.hammerandgrind.com) Join the Free Facebook Group - The Contractor Profit Blueprint (https://www.facebook.com/groups/contractorprofitblueprint) Take Your Sales to The Next Level - Sales Accelerator (https://www.contractorsalesaccelerator.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.

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EP97: What Is Your Brand Promise?

47 min

Your brand promise is the single most important factor of why people do business with you. In this episode, we talk about: Separating yourself by defining your brand The formula that makes up a brand promise The quality of customer experience versus the quality of work Delivering a consistent experience with your clients How to be a brand disruptor Why marketing doesn’t take a day off Links to Resources: Get the skills and confidence to: Max out profits Get off the tools Have more freedom Get the business you deserve - Join the Profit Club (http://www.hammerandgrind.com) Join the Free Facebook Group - The Contractor Profit Blueprint (https://www.facebook.com/groups/contractorprofitblueprint) Take Your Sales to The Next Level - Sales Accelerator (https://www.contractorsalesaccelerator.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.

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EP96: What To Do When Your Hair Is On Fire

49 min

Have you ever been so overwhelmed with the problems that arise in your business, that you feel like your hair is on fire? Today, we discuss some common problems that contractors face and some ways you can solve them. In this episode, we talk about: Not taking the proper steps before you scale your business How big thinkers can wear out their team Reacting to different problems everyday and going down the rabbit hole Why you need to create a priority board Always including your team when making changes Making decisions based on data not emotion Mentioned: RPG Coffee - https://lddy.no/1eey7 Links to Resources: Get the skills and confidence to: Max out profits Get off the tools Have more freedom Get the business you deserve - Join the Profit Club (http://www.hammerandgrind.com) Join the Free Facebook Group - The Contractor Profit Blueprint (https://www.facebook.com/groups/contractorprofitblueprint) Take Your Sales to The Next Level - Sales Accelerator (https://www.contractorsalesaccelerator.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.

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EP95: How To Smash Your Goals In 2023

30 min

If you want a successful 2023, then now is the time to take action and set measurable goals. Once you set those goals, then you need to be intentional about them. In this episode, we talk about: Why you need to set a gross profit goal and how to do it Tracking sales goals versus tracking revenue goals A free, powerful worksheet to help you stay on track of your business goals Overestimating the good and underestimating the bad Why you must track real data The importance of having accountability Links to Resources: Get the skills and confidence to: Max out profits Get off the tools Have more freedom Get the business you deserve - Join the Profit Club (http://www.hammerandgrind.com) Join the Free Facebook Group - The Contractor Profit Blueprint (https://www.facebook.com/groups/contractorprofitblueprint) Take Your Sales to The Next Level - Sales Accelerator (https://www.contractorsalesaccelerator.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.

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EP94: How To Get Off The Tools

57 min

Getting off the tools doesn’t just happen from one day to the next. You have to have a plan in place to get there. You need to start preparing for this transition, now. In this episode, we talk about: The reason 96% of contractors fail within their first 10 years of business The 3 main things you need in place before you can get off the tools The difference between being a craftsman and being an owner Becoming the type of boss that top players want to work for Financial requirements needed in order to transition into your new position Important systems you must have in place before getting off the tools An easy way to start creating the systems for your business Mentioned: Episode 79 - Effective Communication (https://www.hammerandgrind.com/podcast/episode/26ff2613/ep79-effective-communication) Episode 90 - How To Be a Recruiting Powerhouse (https://www.hammerandgrind.com/podcast/episode/1df86f50/ep90-how-to-be-a-recruiting-powerhouse-with-nathan-france) Free Worksheet to Get Off The Tools - Join FREE group (https://www.facebook.com/groups/contractorprofitblueprint) Links to Resources: Make more money, Save more time, Create a winning business - Join the Profit Club (http://www.hammerandgrind.com/theprofitclub) Join the Free Group - The Contractor Profit Blueprint (https://www.facebook.com/groups/contractorprofitblueprint) Take Your Sales to The Next Level - Sales Accelerator (https://www.contractorsalesaccelerator.com/) FREE Profit Calculator (https://theprofitclub.hammerandgrindpodcast.com/potential-profit-calculator) Our Website (https://www.hammerandgrind.com/) Facebook Page (https://www.facebook.com/hammerandgrindpodcast) Instagram (https://www.instagram.com/hammerandgrindpodcast/) 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.

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EP93: Smart Retirement Strategies with Mark Willis

53 min

Today we welcome back Certified Financial Planner, Mark Willis, to explain how you can have full control over the money you invest. Mark discusses some financial tools you can use that are tax free, don’t rely on the volatile stock market, and offer cash outs at whatever age you need your money. In this episode, we talk about: Why the average way to diversify is not smart and full of risks The crazy invasion of privacy from the IRS All the cons to typical investment vehicles, like the 401K Where the real wealth comes from in owning real estate Comparing traditional whole life insurance policies to a new type of whole life insurance Publicly traded insurance companies versus mutually owned insurance companies How you can have tax free access to money with baked in guarantees The steps Mark walks people through when helping them plan for the future Mentioned: Mark’s Site (http://www.kickstartwithmark.com/) Not Your Average Financial Podcast (http://nyafinancialpodcast.com/) Links to Resources: Make more money, Save more time, Create a winning business - Join the Profit Club (http://www.hammerandgrind.com/theprofitclub) Join the Free Group - The Contractor Profit Blueprint (https://www.facebook.com/groups/contractorprofitblueprint) Take Your Sales to The Next Level - Sales Accelerator (https://www.contractorsalesaccelerator.com/) FREE Profit Calculator (https://theprofitclub.hammerandgrindpodcast.com/potential-profit-calculator) Our Website (https://www.hammerandgrind.com/) The Discord Channel (https://discord.gg/jd3yX6crQ8) Facebook Page (https://www.facebook.com/hammerandgrindpodcast) Instagram (https://www.instagram.com/hammerandgrindpodcast/) 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.

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EP92: 33 Ways To Market Your Business

53 min

Are you feeling stuck when it comes to marketing? In today’s episode, Brad offers a comprehensive list of 33 ways you can market your business. In this episode, Brad talks about: Ways you can optimize your Google listing Responding to every single review you receive, even the bad ones Why vehicle wraps work and why you need one Blog articles - They take effort but are well worth the time The best networking group to be a part of The types of outbound communication that will generate connections and business Other long term strategies to grow your business Join the Free Facebook group to download the accompanying document to this podcast Links to Resources: Make more money, Save more time, Create a winning business - Join the Profit Club (http://www.hammerandgrind.com/theprofitclub) Join the Free Group - The Contractor Profit Blueprint (https://www.facebook.com/groups/contractorprofitblueprint) Take Your Sales to The Next Level - Sales Accelerator (https://www.contractorsalesaccelerator.com/) FREE Profit Calculator (https://theprofitclub.hammerandgrindpodcast.com/potential-profit-calculator) Our Website (https://www.hammerandgrind.com/) The Discord Channel (https://discord.gg/jd3yX6crQ8) Facebook Page (https://www.facebook.com/hammerandgrindpodcast) Instagram (https://www.instagram.com/hammerandgrindpodcast/) 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.

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EP91: Are You In The Right Business?

34 min

Are you a problem solver or are you just in the business of making money? If you want to be successful, then you need to be in the problem solving business. In this episode, we talk about: Why it’s 100% your fault that customers are using you Caring about what is best for the client Approaching new prospects How you can help customers make the right decisions Making it clear that you know about your industry Mentioned: Book - Gap Selling (https://www.amazon.com/Gap-Selling-Problem-Centric-Everything-Relationships/dp/1732891001) Links to Resources: Make more money, Save more time, Create a winning business - Join the Profit Club (http://www.hammerandgrind.com/theprofitclub) Join the Free Group - The Contractor Profit Blueprint (https://www.facebook.com/groups/contractorprofitblueprint) Take Your Sales to The Next Level - Sales Accelerator (https://www.contractorsalesaccelerator.com/) FREE Profit Calculator (https://theprofitclub.hammerandgrindpodcast.com/potential-profit-calculator) Our Website (https://www.hammerandgrind.com/) The Discord Channel (https://discord.gg/jd3yX6crQ8) Facebook Page (https://www.facebook.com/hammerandgrindpodcast) Instagram (https://www.instagram.com/hammerandgrindpodcast/) 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.

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