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EP130: The Contractor Curse - Breaking the Chains of Business Stagnation
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September 4, 2023·36m

EP130: The Contractor Curse - Breaking the Chains of Business Stagnation

It's crucial to control one's ego, remain open-minded, and adapt to shifting consumer trends and marketing tactics. This idea of the "contractor curse" will show you how it prevents contractors from taking their businesses to the next level. In this episode, we discuss: The contractor's curse is a combination of ego and ignorance. Ego is an exaggerated sense of self-importance and can prevent contractors from being open-minded and receptive to new ideas. Ignorance refers to a lack of knowledge, education, or awareness, and can hinder contractors from exploring new strategies and approaches. The importance of humility, education, and self-awareness in overcoming the contractor's curse. How ego and ignorance can hinder business growth and success. 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/) Break through the Hurdles - Profit Accelerator (http://hammerandgrind.com/profit-accelerator) Eliminate Tire Kickers & 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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EP123: Your Perception Is Not Reality

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EP120: How The Right Data Can Change Everything With Isaac Barlow

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EP119: Employees Are A Pain In The A**...Or Is It Me?

EP119: Employees Are A Pain In The A**...Or Is It Me?

Jun 19, 2023·46m
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EP118: My Tech Stack For Construction

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Jun 12, 2023·38m
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EP117: The Lie You've Been Sold

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Jun 3, 2023·31m
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EP116: 5 Productivity Hacks For Your Construction Business

EP116: 5 Productivity Hacks For Your Construction Business

May 29, 2023·33m
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EP115: Removing The Chains Of Your Business With Robert Molinet

EP115: Removing The Chains Of Your Business With Robert Molinet

May 22, 2023·52m
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EP114: How To Become A Level 3 Contractor

EP114: How To Become A Level 3 Contractor

May 15, 2023·57m
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EP113: Creating Killer SOP Systems With Tom Hughes From GembaDocs

EP113: Creating Killer SOP Systems With Tom Hughes From GembaDocs

May 8, 2023·1h
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EP112: It's Killing You Slowly And You Don't Even Know It

EP112: It's Killing You Slowly And You Don't Even Know It

May 1, 2023·49m
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EP111: You're Not Closing Because You're Not Providing Value

EP111: You're Not Closing Because You're Not Providing Value

Apr 24, 2023·34m
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