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EP170: Financial Discipline in Construction: Why More Money Can Lead to Failure
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June 10, 2024·25m

EP170: Financial Discipline in Construction: Why More Money Can Lead to Failure

Should you borrow money to start or grow your construction business? When people start a construction business with little money, they have to be smart about how they spend their money, buy tools slowly as the business grows, and focus on making money to keep it growing. In this episode, Brad talks about: Starting a construction business with minimal funds Risks of borrowing money without financial discipline Statistics on business failure rates Importance of financial IQ and discipline in managing borrowed funds Strategies for using borrowed money effectively Caution against using lines of credit for operational expenses Links to Resources: Get the blueprint to create financial freedom & more free time before burnout or bankruptcy happens. A complete Done-With-You Program - Join the Profit Club (http://www.hammerandgrind.com/) Join the Free Facebook Group - The Contractor Profit Blueprint (https://www.facebook.com/groups/contractorprofitblueprint) Get Paid for Estimates - Free Sales 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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EP169: Avoid These 5 Common Contractor Mistakes to Boost Your Profits

EP169: Avoid These 5 Common Contractor Mistakes to Boost Your Profits

Jun 3, 2024·30m
contractor brandingservice pricingwealth class targeting
EP168: Debunking The Higher Price Myths

EP168: Debunking The Higher Price Myths

May 27, 2024·31m
Pricing StrategyContractor ProfitabilityScarcity Mindset
EP167: From Chaos to Control: Time Management Tips for Contractors

EP167: From Chaos to Control: Time Management Tips for Contractors

May 20, 2024·40m
Time ManagementTask PrioritizationContractor Business
EP166: Dre Baldwin on Mastering the Mental Game: Insights from a Pro Athlete Turned Entrepreneur

EP166: Dre Baldwin on Mastering the Mental Game: Insights from a Pro Athlete Turned Entrepreneur

May 13, 2024·41m
Dre BaldwinThird DayWork On Your Game
EP165: The power of gratitude

EP165: The power of gratitude

May 6, 2024·40m
gratitudeself-worthgoal setting
EP164: Stop Bidding With Your Money

EP164: Stop Bidding With Your Money

Apr 29, 2024·18m
Bidding StrategyClient Budget AssumptionsValue-Added Services
EP163: Onboarding Done Right: Setting Up New Hires for Success in the Trades

EP163: Onboarding Done Right: Setting Up New Hires for Success in the Trades

Apr 22, 2024·33m
Onboarding processNew hire checklistEmployee handbook
EP162: From Procrastination to Action: How to Stop Second-Guessing Your Business Choices

EP162: From Procrastination to Action: How to Stop Second-Guessing Your Business Choices

Apr 15, 2024·43m
indecisionfear of judgmenthiring decisions
EP161: Own your building, don't rent. An interview with Paul Neal

EP161: Own your building, don't rent. An interview with Paul Neal

Apr 8, 2024·53m
Paul NealVantage Point Commercial Capitalcommercial real estate
EP160: The Top 5 Business Decisions That Transformed My Contracting Business

EP160: The Top 5 Business Decisions That Transformed My Contracting Business

Apr 1, 2024·27m
job costingcharging for estimates50% gross profit
EP159: The Truths We Tell Ourselves: How to Navigate Harmful Beliefs

EP159: The Truths We Tell Ourselves: How to Navigate Harmful Beliefs

Mar 25, 2024·32m
Self-SabotageLimiting BeliefsChildhood Trauma
EP158: From Boss to Leader: Transforming Your Approach in Contracting Businesses

EP158: From Boss to Leader: Transforming Your Approach in Contracting Businesses

Mar 18, 2024·45m
Extreme OwnershipLeadership PrinciplesMarine Corps
EP157: Curtis Lewsey on the Competitive Edge of Saying Thank You in Business

EP157: Curtis Lewsey on the Competitive Edge of Saying Thank You in Business

Mar 11, 2024·39m
Curtis LewseyAppreciation MarketingAM Cards
EP156: Building a Strong Legal Foundation for Your Contracting Business with Scott Rieb

EP156: Building a Strong Legal Foundation for Your Contracting Business with Scott Rieb

Mar 4, 2024·48m
Scott RiebRieb LawLLC structure
EP155: Revealed: The Key to Capturing 75% of the Market Before Your Competitors

EP155: Revealed: The Key to Capturing 75% of the Market Before Your Competitors

Feb 26, 2024·36m
lead magnetsbuyer's journeycontractor marketing
EP154: Why Contractors Get Stuck In Their Business

EP154: Why Contractors Get Stuck In Their Business

Feb 19, 2024·47m
Contractor Business GrowthFear in BusinessPricing Strategies
EP153:  How To Score With Women.. I Mean Clients

EP153: How To Score With Women.. I Mean Clients

Feb 12, 2024·37m
Profit Sales Systemdiscovery callclient filtering
EP 152: Improving Your Financial Reporting Strategy with Nathan Jenson

EP 152: Improving Your Financial Reporting Strategy with Nathan Jenson

Feb 5, 2024·44m
financial reportingprofitabilitycash flow
EP 151: Stephan Foos on Building a Strong Digital Presence for Contractors

EP 151: Stephan Foos on Building a Strong Digital Presence for Contractors

Jan 29, 2024·48m
Stephan FoosImpact Digitalcontractor marketing